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Abhishek Kumar

@abhishekkumar14

Experienced software engineer specializing in Golang and cloud technologies.

India

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role that fosters growth and innovation.

I am an IIT Bombay graduate with a strong foundation in computer science, having achieved an All India Rank of 193. With over 8 years of tech experience, including 6 years dedicated to Golang, I have honed my skills in developing robust software solutions. My journey has taken me through various roles, from a Senior Tech Lead to a Lead Software Engineer, where I have successfully led teams and projects that cater to millions of users.

Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with cloud-native applications and microservices, utilizing technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. My experience includes optimizing performance for high-demand services and conducting corporate training sessions to share my knowledge of Golang with aspiring developers. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems, particularly in the finance and security domains.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Software Engineer

Synamedia

Apr 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 9 months)

Led the optimization and maintenance of the Virtual Media Recorder product, catering to 2 million concurrent users. Participated in design discussions and ensured performance KPIs for 20+ microservices were met.

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Senior Tech Lead

Persistent Systems

Sep 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Developed data pipeline microservices using cloud-native applications, enhancing data processing capabilities.

FR

Golang Corporate Trainer

Freelance

Mar 2021 - Aug 2021 (5 months)

Conducted over 500 hours of Golang training for employees of various clients, covering advanced topics and practical applications.

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Maths Olympiad & JEE-Adv Trainer

Aakash (Byju's)

Apr 2018 - Apr 2019 (1 year)

Trained students for JEE Adv and Math Olympiads, leading to significant achievements including AIR-1 in JEE-Adv 2020.

UP

Career Break

UPSC Civil Services Prep

Sep 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 3 months)

Focused on higher-level Mathematics and broadened understanding of economics, finance, and polity while preparing for civil services.

SA

Technology Associate

SP Algo

Jul 2012 - Aug 2014 (2 years 1 month)

Worked on a High Frequency Trading platform, coding in C for real-time automated trade execution.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay logoIB

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Dual Degree (B. Tech + M. Tech), Computer Science & Engineering

2006 - 2012

Grade: 7.07/10

Completed a Dual Degree (B. Tech + M. Tech) in Computer Science & Engineering with a GPA of 7.07/10.

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DAV Public School

Intermediate, Science

2004 - 2006

Grade: 89.80%

Completed Intermediate education with a percentage of 89.80%.

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Netarhat School

Matriculation, General Education

2002 - 2004

Grade: 76.60%

Completed Matriculation with a percentage of 76.60%.

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