Ananda Kumar

VP of Engineering

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India12 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 12 years of software development experience
Led teams to develop innovative payment solutions
Recognized with multiple awards for leadership

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert with strong capabilities in Android and payment solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

React.jsAndroidTeam ManagementAndroid DevelopmentHigh-level DesignUnit Testing

Other Skills

.NET FrameworkAlgorithmsCData BindingData StructuresElectronic Data Capture (EDC)GitJavaKotlinKotlin CoroutinesLow-Level DesignMobile ApplicationsModel-view-viewmodel (MVVM)Penetration TestingPoint of Sale (POS) Systems

About

With over 12 years of software development experience and a B. Tech in Computer Science from NIT Patna, I am an Engineering Lead at Paytm, one of India's leading digital payment platforms. We design and develop innovative products and features for electronic data capture devices that enable millions of merchants and customers to make fast and secure transactions. My core competencies include Android, React JS, Java, .NET Framework, Python, Low-Level Design, High-Level Design, Code Review, Team Management, Performance Optimization, and Problem Solving. I am responsible for managing the end-to-end development process, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring high quality and reliability of our products. I also mentor new joiners, take part in the hiring process, and contribute to improving the success rate and user retention of our products. I have received multiple honors for my outstanding performance and leadership, such as the Hall of Fame and the Rising Star awards. I am passionate about learning new technologies and skills.

Experience

12 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

7 yrs

Current Experience

Paytm

4 roles

Engineering Lead

Promoted

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Developed cutting-edge solutions using React, Android, Java, and .NET technologies at Paytm.
Conducted hands-on coding and code reviews for high-level and low-level design.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions.

React.js.NET FrameworkPython (Programming Language)AndroidJava

Senior Technical Lead

Apr 2022 – Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Working as a Senior Tech Lead in EDC Android team. Leading a team of 4 - 5 developers. My responsibilities include managing end to end development of new products/features, HLD and LLD reviews, code reviews, ideas and implementation for improving success rate, performance, team management, mentoring new joiners, taking part in hiring process.

Team ManagementKotlin CoroutinesHigh-Level DesignLow-Level DesignKotlinPoint of Sale (POS) Systems+6

Technical Lead

Promoted

Nov 2020 – Apr 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

Working as a Technical Lead in EDC Android team, leading end to end Development of Features/Products for EDC devices. Responsibilities include HLD/LLD, development, code review, app performance monitoring and optimization.

Kotlin CoroutinesHigh-Level DesignLow-Level DesignKotlinPoint of Sale (POS) SystemsGit+5

Senior Software Engineer

Jun 2019 – Nov 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

Working on end-to-end Development of features in EDC Android Team. Responsibilities included design/development, code review, app performance monitoring and optimization.

Kotlin CoroutinesKotlinPoint of Sale (POS) SystemsGitModel-view-viewmodel (MVVM)Electronic Data Capture (EDC)+3

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Manager Technology

Jan 2017 – May 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Noida Area, India · On-site

Worked in BaaziNow team as an Android Developer, responsibility included designing and developing client side game engine, feature development, designing overall app architecture.
Worked in Stash team as a Lead Android Developer, responsibility included designing overall app architecture for Stash and SpaceUp app, work assignment, code review.

Team ManagementMobile ApplicationsGitAndroid Development

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Senior Software Engineer

Nov 2015 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos · Gurgaon, India · On-site

Worked as a Senior Android Developer in Holiday's team, responsibility included design and development of new features, work assignment, code review, performance improvement.
Worked in PWA team for a brief period, responsibility included UI development using HTML/JavaScript.

Android Development