Ankit Kumar

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led a team in a successful cost-optimization hackathon.
  • Developed a platform migrating 900 million records with zero downtime.
  • Mentored junior engineers, enhancing their skills and confidence.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Backend Engineer with expertise in system architecture and team leadership.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technology LeadershipSystem ArchitectureData StructuresAlgorithmsProblem Solving

Other Skills

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)AWS LambdaNoSQLTechnical DesignCode ReviewCloud InfrastructureJUnitApplication DevelopmentComputer ScienceApache DruidAmazon Web Services (AWS)JavaLinuxREST APIsApache Kafka

About

As an experienced engineer with a decade of expertise, I have a proven track record in leading teams to develop efficient low-latency and high-throughput applications. My commitment to optimizing and redesigning systems has resulted in significant cost savings while maintaining performance standards. I take pride in mentoring junior engineers, helping them grow their skills and confidence in a collaborative environment. My active participation in quarterly and annual planning ensures that our technical strategies align with broader organizational goals. Additionally, I have effectively managed stakeholder relationships, engaging with product managers throughout all phases of the Product Requirements Document (PRD) process, which enhances communication and drives successful project outcomes.

Experience

9 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 8 mos
Current Experience

Adyen

Senior Software Engineer

Oct 2024Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Paytm

3 roles

Senior Technical Lead

Promoted

Jul 2024Oct 2024 · 3 mos

  • As a founding engineer, I led a team of eight engineers in an organization-wide cost-optimization hackathon, successfully designing and developing the PaytmAds Customer Data Platform while migrating 900 million customer records with zero downtime. Additionally, I spearheaded the Audio Ads initiative and redesigned the Banner Ads use cases, ensuring optimal performance. Over more than three years, I mentored and managed a team of engineers and interns, driving multiple proofs of concept for innovative business initiatives. My efforts in optimizing infrastructure led to significant cost savings, while I also took on responsibilities like gatekeeping BitBucket repositories and implementing security measures for Microsites.
  • I developed the MOA Feedback API for capturing coupon post-backs from external advertisers and created an API for MMP post-backs, ensuring data persistence on S3 with Kafka Connect. Additionally, I successfully managed multiple PRDs, addressed VAPT issues, and eliminated Log4j vulnerabilities from the existing microservices.
Technology LeadershipSystem Architecture

Technical Lead

Apr 2022Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Senior Software Engineer

Feb 2021Mar 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

Housejoy

Lead Backend Developer

Jan 2020Jan 2021 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • As a backend developer at Housejoy, I primarily focused on product development, quality, and scalability within the Interior, Renovation, and Construction vertical, serving millions of customers. Additionally, I contributed to on-demand home services vertical as well, driving product enhancements, bug fixes, and supporting the Marketing and Operations teams in daily processes.
Data StructuresAlgorithms

Incture technologies

3 roles

Consultant

Promoted

Oct 2018Jan 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · On-site

  • I single-handedly developed the backend for the Accounts Payable Automation product, implementing customizations for clients like FreshDirect US, DKSH Malaysia, and Mylan US. I managed multiple production releases, ensuring smooth transitions for all clients. Additionally, I supported business users in adopting each release and gathered requirements to implement enhancements and change requests effectively.
  • I also contributed to the award-winning IOP project for Murphy Oil Corp, enhancing operational efficiency in oil fields through performance optimization that achieved an 8X improvement. I organized daily client meetings, provided progress reports, and conducted POCs to identify optimal solutions for the business.
Problem SolvingData Structures

Associate Consultant

Oct 2016Oct 2018 · 2 yrs · On-site

Problem SolvingObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Software Engineer Trainee

Jul 2016Sep 2016 · 2 mos · On-site

Data StructuresAlgorithms

Defence research and development organisation, india

Summer Trainee

May 2015Jun 2015 · 1 mo · New Delhi, India

  • The Web-Based Multi-client Instant Messaging Application, developed solely by me, facilitates seamless communication among registered users through a secure login interface. After successful login, clients can instantly send and receive messages while checking the active status of other users. The server ensures confidentiality of login and messaging history, maintaining a secure backup of all data.
Data StructuresAlgorithms

Education

National Institute of Technology Durgapur

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) — Computer Science and Engineering

Jan 2012Jan 2016

Army Public School Kolkata

Class 11 and 12 (Higher Secondary Education)

Jan 2009Jan 2011

Army Public School (APS)

Class 9 and 10 (Secondary Education)

Jan 2007Jan 2009

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