Atharva Kulkarni

Software Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India3 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

Achieved 80% reduction in bug backlog at Rocket Software.
Developed RESTful APIs enhancing product functionality.
Consistently solved over 1000 problems in coding competitions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused Software Engineer with strong capabilities in SAAS development.

Contact

katharva929@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

JavaMicroservicesRest ApisIos Development

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesApache KafkaBackendCCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Core JavaData StructuresDebuggingDesign PatternsDevOpsElastic-SearchElasticsearchGitHTML5Hibernate

About

I am a dedicated Software Engineer with a passion for backend development and problem-solving. With a strong foundation in Data Structures And Algorithms, I possess a diverse skill set that includes programming languages such as C, C++ and Java. I am also proficient in MySQL and familiar with tools like Git, Jira, Jenkins, Eclipse IDE, and VS Code. Throughout my educational journey at Pune Institute of Computer Technology, I have excelled academically with a CGPA of 8.96/10. My coursework focused on Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms, enhancing my analytical and logical thinking abilities. In my current role as a Software Engineer at Rocket Software, I actively contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of the backend infrastructure for the IBM Db2 DevOps Experience product. I have successfully developed Restful APIs to meet client and stakeholder requirements, reducing the bug backlog through efficient analysis and debugging. Collaborating within an Agile environment, I have gained experience using tools like Jira and Bitbucket. Beyond my professional achievements, I have participated in coding competitions on platforms like Codechef, Leetcode, and Codeforces, consistently solving over 1000 problems. I am constantly seeking opportunities to grow as a software engineer, enhance my technical skills, and contribute to innovative projects. If you are looking for a passionate backend developer with a problem-solving mindset, feel free to reach out to discuss potential collaborations or opportunities. Reach out to me at -> katharva929@gmail.com

Experience

3 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 3 mos

Current Experience

Qualys

Software Engineer

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

● Led the development of an end-to-end Proof of Concept (PoC) for an alerting feature that filters software from asset events using Qualys Query Language (QQL), significantly enhancing detection capabilities.
● Utilized FlatBuffers for efficient data serialization and ANTLR to parse and process QQL expressions.
● Conducted in-depth research to evaluate multiple approaches and recommended the most suitable solution aligned with system requirements.
● Remediated Spring Boot security vulnerabilities flagged by BlackDuck, ensuring compliance and hardening
microservices against known CVEs across owned microservices.
● Collaborated in bug fixing efforts while exploring product functionality and gaining hands-on experience with system internals and workflows.
● Tech Stack : Java,Spring-Boot,Elastic-Search,Kafka,MySql,Microservices

JavaSpring-BootElastic-SearchKafkaMySqlMicroservices

Rocket software

Software Engineer I

Aug 2022 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

● Backend Feature Development: Developed multiple features including object-creation templates, data editing, and DDL protection, leading to enhanced system scalability and functionality working in an agile model.
● Improved Bug Management: Achieved an 80% reduction in bug backlog for Db2 DevOps Experience, a critical subproduct of IBM Unified Management Server, significantly boosting product stability and user satisfaction.
● Code Quality and Testing: Delivered 90%+ unit test coverage for REST APIs using JUnit and Mockito, ensuring robust and high-quality code with minimal defects.
● Adaptability and Ownership: Quickly onboarded to the admin foundation codebase, successfully developing new features and resolving multiple sev-2 issues, ensuring uninterrupted functionality.
● Collaboration and Release Management: Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and information development, ensuring timely and smooth product releases
● Mentorship: Spearheaded knowledge transfer sessions, onboarding initiatives and codebase walkthroughs, reducing new joiner onboarding time by 50% .
● Performance Optimization: Integrated detailed performance and debug logs into REST APIs, reducing issue resolution time and improving debugging efficiency.

JavaSpring BootREST APIsJUnitMockitoAgile Methodologies