Kartikey Bhalla

Senior Software Engineer

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom2 yrs 5 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in optimizing cloud solutions for enhanced efficiency.
Proven track record in data analysis and statistical modeling.
Strong background in software development and security analysis.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Software Engineer with expertise in Fintech and Cloud Solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software DevelopmentSecurity Vulnerability AnalysisData AnalysisStatistical AnalysisCloud Solutions

Other Skills

Testing and EvaluationStatic AnalysisTooling InfrastructurePythonData VisualizationSpatial AnalysisJavaGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Root Cause AnalysisAPI DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesData Analysis and ManagementStatistical ModelingStrategic Insights and SynthesisResearch Leadership and Communication

About

As an MSC Business Analytics graduate with a strong technical background, I am a Software Engineer experienced in delivering innovative solutions and optimizing critical systems. During my time at NCR Corporation's Digital Insights team, I improved the user experience for an online banking product through tailored campaigns and ads, optimized critical APIs for seamless transaction processing, and orchestrated a successful migration to Google Cloud. Additionally, my expertise in testing and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) ensured high operational efficiency. As I advance in my MSC Business Analytics journey, I am excited to apply my data-driven approach to tackle complex business challenges and drive impactful outcomes.

Experience

2 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 2 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 5 mos

Current Experience

Black duck

2 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · On-site

Software Engineer

Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr · On-site

Researched and analysed the manifestation of security vulnerabilities in software codebases across multiple programming languages.
Developed and meticulously refined analysis rules catered to the unique syntax and paradigms of each supported language in Rust, ensuring the accurate detection of security flaws and vulnerabilities.
Conducted rigorous testing and evaluation of implemented rules on diverse codebases to ensure accurate reporting and scalability.
Contributed to the continuous enhancement of in-house translation units and tooling infrastructure, facilitating the development and deployment of advanced analysis functionalities across multiple languages.
Collaborated closely with the Static Analysis team to iterate on solutions and optimize performance in identifying security vulnerabilities.

Security Vulnerability AnalysisSoftware DevelopmentTesting and EvaluationStatic AnalysisTooling Infrastructure

Rightmove

Analyst

Apr 2023 – Sep 2023 · 5 mos · London, England, United Kingdom

MSc Thesis Project
Conducted a landmark study for Rightmove, influencing regional policy by analyzing the interplay between COVID-19 and the UK Stamp Duty holiday on real estate market in Birmingham and Manchester.
Developed a Python pipeline to standardize 100,000+ property listings.
Applied advanced statistical methods to reveal market trends and policy impact.
Identified investment opportunities in Birmingham and highlighted growth sectors in Manchester.
Pioneered interactive map-based dashboards for detailed spatial trend analysis.

PythonStatistical AnalysisData VisualizationSpatial AnalysisData Analysis

Ncr corporation

Software Engineer

Aug 2021 – Aug 2022 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

As a Software Engineer at NCR Corporation, I played a key role in engineering and optimizing Java-based backend components for critical functionalities within a digital banking product, leading to enhanced user engagement and revenue growth.
Engineered and optimized Java-based backend components handling critical functionalities like Standing Orders, Alerts, and Notifications within a digital banking product, resulting in enhanced user engagement and revenue growth.
Spearheaded API enhancements and optimization within a Spring Boot framework, generating a 25% increase in user engagement and a 20% boost in personalization, directly contributing to revenue growth.
Led an end-to-end migration to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), reducing operational costs by 15% and improving system uptime by 30%, emphasizing process optimization and cost-efficiency.
Automated vulnerability assessments on GCP applications, reducing manual effort by 40% and enhancing data security by 25%.
Implemented a GCP-based real-time logging and alerting system, reducing issue resolution times by 50% and improving system reliability by 20% through Splunk Dashboards.
Applied Root Cause Analysis methodologies, resulting in a 30% reduction in recurring incidents, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational stability.
Ensured 99.9% service reliability, promptly addressing PagerDuty calls and consistently meeting ServiceNow incident SLAs, maintaining uninterrupted business operations in an efficient IT environment.