Vivek Kumar

Software Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana, India3 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

Designed scalable REST APIs enhancing system maintainability.
Reduced API response latency significantly through optimization.
Led successful projects improving user engagement and experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused Full-Stack Developer with strong backend capabilities.

Contact

vivek.kumar@ninjavan.co +918972058945 LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Node.jsReactRest ApisJavascriptSqlAgile Environment

Other Skills

AWSAgile MethodologiesAlgorithmsAmazon Web Services (AWS)AngularJSApache KafkaAzureBack-End Web DevelopmentCC++CLICSSCapacity PlanningCascading Style Sheets (CSS)Clean Coding

About

Hey! Thanks for stopping by! I am Vivek Kumar. I am a software engineer with over 3 years of experience designing and building scalable systems and working across the entire product lifecycle. Along the way, I have enjoyed mentoring developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. I love solving complex engineering problems and pumping out high quality code. Moving forward, I am eager to deepen my technical expertise in large scale distributed systems and continue driving impact through code. Skillset - • Web - Spring Boot, FastAPI, Django, Node.js, Express, React, Vue.js • Languages - Java, Python, JavaScript, Typescript • Databases - PostgreSQL, MS SQL, Elasticsearch, DynamoDB, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis • Cloud/Tech - AWS, AWS Lambda, AWS SQS, Linux, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Hasura, Docker, Spring Cloud, Azure • Core - Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Networks, Operating Systems • Design - Object Oriented Design (LLD), System Design (HLD), SOLID Principles, Design Patterns Feel free to drop me a line 📩 Titles and Keywords - Software Engineer | Software Developer | Full-Stack Developer | Backend Engineer | Backend Developer | Site Reliability Engineer | DevOps Engineer | Software Development | Computer Science | Master's Degree

Experience

3 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 6 mos

Current Experience

Ninja van

Software Engineer 2

Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Career break

Travel

May 2024 – Jul 2024 · 2 mos

Travel, Health and Well Being!

Flexday ai

Software Engineer

Jan 2022 – Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Remote

Designed and built scalable REST APIs for core microservices, enhancing system maintainability and integration with other systems.
Optimized GenAI chatbot, reducing TTFB from 7s to 2.5s through force byte flushing and server-sent events library upgrades.
Optimised SQL queries and implemented caching, cutting API response latency from 3s to 500ms.
Implemented automated testing in CI/CD pipelines, resulting in an 80% reduction in regression errors.
Built highly reusable components using React and Material UI, reducing development time by 30%.
Technologies used: Node.js, Express.js, React, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, MongoDB, Python, Flask, AWS, Azure

Node.jsExpress.jsReactPostgreSQLMS SQLMongoDB+4

Stealth startup

Software Engineer Intern

Oct 2021 – Dec 2021 · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Enhanced code coverage from 20% to 68% by implementing efficient testing strategies with Cypress.
Collaborated with senior developers to identify system improvements and enhance user experience.
Contributed to product deployment documentation and user guide for seamless onboarding.
Technologies used: Cypress, Material UI, React, JavaScript

JavaScriptMaterial-UICypress.ioReact.jsReact

Central university of karnataka

Web Developer Intern

Feb 2020 – May 2020 · 3 mos · Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India · On-site

Led the revamp of the university library website, increasing user engagement by 34%.
Developed an internal tool to track files across 27 departments.
Built portfolios for multiple faculties to enhance visibility and recognition within the academic community.
Technologies used: React, JavaScript, AWS, MySQL, PHP

JavaScript LibrariesResponsive Web DesignHTML5Creative Problem SolvingMySQLReact.js+5

Indian railways

2 roles

Winter Intern

Dec 2019 – Jan 2020 · 1 mo · Kharagpur I, India

Developed a prototype for an online wagon movement management system for Indian Railways, aiming to reduce operational costs by 18%.
Collaborated in a team of 3 to create a real-time tracking system for efficient wagon management.
Technologies used: JavaScript, HTML, React, PHP, MySQL

JavaScriptHTML5Creative Problem SolvingMySQLCascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Winter Trainee

Dec 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 mo · Kharagpur I, India

Received training in full-stack web app development with a focus on front-end and back-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Node.js, React, and MySQL databases.
Collaborated with a team to develop and enhance user experience on web applications.
Successfully completed projects that improved website functionality and performance, showcasing proficiency in coding and problem-solving skills.
Technologies used: JavaScript, React, Node.js, PHP, MySQL

JavaScriptReactNode.jsPHPMySQL