Krishna Khowal

Senior Software Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India10 yrs 3 mos experience

Key Highlights

Led multiple successful integrations and system rollouts.
Achieved significant reductions in customer issues.
Expert in backend development and technical leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused Software Engineer with expertise in SaaS and Blockchain technologies.

Contact

kkhowal@paylocity.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Technical LeadershipBackendTeam LeadershipTechnical DirectionTechnical ArchitectureBlockchainFull Stack

Other Skills

API optimizationAPIsASP.NETAlgorithmsAmazon Web Services (AWS)Analytical SkillsBackbone.jsCC#C++CSSCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Code ReviewCommunicationCompliance issues

Experience

10 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 5 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 7 mos

Current Experience

Paylocity

2 roles

Airbase Senior Software Engineer - 2

Promoted

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

Led the integration of communication systems between Airbase and Paylocity using APIs and SQS events. Ensured seamless coordination across global teams by proactively communicating blockers, driving mitigations, and aligning stakeholders to meet tight deadlines.
Drove the successful execution of the company mapping initiative, enabling accurate linkage between Airbase and Paylocity entities. Facilitated cross-team alignment on design changes and planned delivery to minimize downstream disruption and keep dependent teams unblocked.
Played a key role in the delivery of the shared employee sync initiative (user and attribute syncing from Paylocity to Airbase) as a mandatory code reviewer. Identified critical gaps, supported timely mitigations, and ensured alignment between product and engineering teams.

APIsSQS eventsTeam CollaborationCommunicationTechnical LeadershipBackend

Airbase Senior Software Engineer - 1

Oct 2024 – Jan 2025 · 3 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

Drove a 79% reduction in customer issues related to HRIS integration with Airbase by analyzing problem areas and creating a focused roadmap of engineering solutions.
Led the successful rollout of a seamless multi-provider KYC system, enabling customers to complete verification without redundant data entry. Oversaw a smooth transition from the legacy system with zero disruption.
Managed sprint planning, SLA breach analysis, and tech debt reduction efforts for a team of 9 engineers, fostering delivery discipline and continuous improvement.
Improved sprint readiness by proactively identifying and prioritizing backlog items, ensuring alignment with business impact and delivery timelines.

HRIS integrationKYC systemSprint planningTechnical debt reductionTeam LeadershipTechnical Direction

Airbase

Senior Software Engineer - 1

Nov 2023 – Sep 2024 · 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

Drove a 79% reduction in customer issues related to HRIS integration with Airbase by analyzing problem areas and creating a focused roadmap of engineering solutions.
Led the successful rollout of a seamless multi-provider KYC system, enabling customers to complete verification without redundant data entry. Oversaw a smooth transition from the legacy system with zero disruption.
Managed sprint planning, SLA breach analysis, and tech debt reduction efforts for a team of 9 engineers, fostering delivery discipline and continuous improvement.
Improved sprint readiness by proactively identifying and prioritizing backlog items, ensuring alignment with business impact and delivery timelines.
Airbase got acquired by Paylocity in Oct 2024.

HRIS integrationKYC systemSprint planningTechnical debt reductionTeam LeadershipBackend

Springboard

Senior Software Engineer

Dec 2020 – Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Remote

Developed a system that resolved compliance issues in US for Data Privacy.
Managed and mentored junior engineers to progress in their roles.
Led the integration of Springboard's support products with Zendesk.
Led the work on API optimisation as part of cost saving initiatives. The API response time dropped by ~95%.

Compliance issuesAPI optimizationMentoringTechnical LeadershipBackend

Holidayiq.com

Senior Software Engineer

Dec 2019 – Nov 2020 · 11 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

OptimizationObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Computer ScienceBackendTechnical Architecture

Gameskraft

Senior Software Engineer

Mar 2019 – Dec 2019 · 9 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

OptimizationObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Computer ScienceBackendTechnical Architecture

Acko

Software Engineer

Jun 2018 – Feb 2019 · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

OptimizationObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Computer ScienceBackendTechnical Architecture

Zapr media labs

Software Engineer

Nov 2017 – May 2018 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)Computer ScienceBackendTechnical Architecture

Algorythma

Software Engineer

Jun 2017 – Nov 2017 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

1. Developing Backend system to store transactions into Blockchain Ledger using Hyperledger fabric Beta, an open source platform to implement permissioned blockchain network.
2. Creating APIs for interaction between the SuperChain App and the chaincodes on Blockchain Nodes.
3. Actively participating in recruitment process by analysing candidates’ technical and behavioural aptitude through peer discussions.
Technologies: NodeJS, Go, Javascript, Java, Blockchain, HyperLedger Fabric, CouchDB.
Platform: Linux / Mac OSX, AWS, Ubuntu.
VCS: Github

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)Computer ScienceBackendTechnical Architecture

Hiver (grexit, inc.)

Full Stack Developer

Nov 2015 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

1. Working on the scalability of backend system to optimize the performance of the product and to make the application available to a larger audience with the minimum resources.
2. Working on the Web Application Security of the entire product.
3. Implementing new features and improving existing features of the product.
4. Customer support for technical issues.
Technologies: Python, PHP, Javascript
Platform: Linux / Mac OSX, AWS, Windows.
Frameworks: Laravel 5.3, Backbonejs
VCS: Github

BlockchainAPIsNodeJSBackend