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AKSHATH KUMAR M
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AKSHATH KUMAR M

Bengaluru

Summary

Senior Software Engineer with over 11 years of experience in developing scalable web applications and robust backend systems. Proven expertise in JavaScript, microservices, and cloud-native architectures, with a history of leading teams and modernizing legacy systems. Skilled in mentoring developers and driving architectural initiatives to align engineering strategies with business objectives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Engineer III

Condenast Technology Labs
Bangalore
10.2020 - Current
  • Led a team of 4 engineers in designing and developing a robust and scalable web application using React, Node JS, PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
  • Collaborated with product managers and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications.
  • Mentored and coached junior developers through code reviews and guidance on best practices and design patterns.
  • Designed and developed multiple in-house micro-services leveraging Node JS frameworks.
  • Formalized comprehensive unit and integration testing protocols using Jest and Cypress, substantially strengthening code reliability and reducing postrelease defects.
  • Redesigned legacy application components to adopt modular architecture, enabling smoother feature roll outs and easing code maintenance for ongoing and future development cycles.
  • Integrated advanced monitoring and logging solutions, enabling prompt detection and resolution of production issues, which significantly improved system uptime and reliability.
  • Produced high level design documents that outline system specifications including interfaces and data flows.

Senior Development Consultant

Infogain India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Developed and enhanced customer-facing MDM c360 web application using the ReactJS and container-based micro service architecture.
  • Developed RESTful APIs and integrated third-party APIs to enhance application functionality and improve user experience.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.
  • Performed code reviews and provided feedback on coding practices for team members.
  • Assisted in developing test automation frameworks utilizing tools such as Codecept JS.

Senior Software Engineer

Care4D Inc
Bangalore
11.2018 - 09.2019
  • Delivered full-stack solutions with a focus on test-driven development and cloud deployment using AWS CI/CD pipelines.
  • Improved platform stability through DevOps practices, including automated monitoring and infrastructure-as-code deployments.
  • Designed scalable backend system capable of handling increasing product demand while maintaining system reliability and uptime above 99.9%.
  • Developed data models to optimize database performance and accuracy.

Technical Lead

Votercircle India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
03.2016 - 11.2018
  • Successfully refactored a legacy code base, reducing technical debt and improving code maintainability, which led to faster feature development and bug resolution.
  • Collaborated closely with UI/UX designers to transform wireframes and mockups into fully functional and visually appealing web interfaces, ensuring alignment with user-centered design principles.
  • Mentored junior developers by providing code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing sessions, contributing to their skill development and growth within the team.
  • Facilitated code reviews, ensuring quality and adherence to project guidelines.

Software Engineer

Baabte System Technology Pvt. Ltd
Kozhikode
03.2013 - 03.2016
  • Designed and developed web applications with JavaScript and AJAX for dynamic client-server communication.
  • Engaged directly with clients to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions, improving customer engagement and retention.
  • Contributed to full project life cycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and support.
  • Contributed to the migration of an ASP.Net application to a MEAN stack.

Education

Master Of Computer Applications -

VTU University
01.2012

Bachelors Of Computer Science -

Kannur University
01.2009

Skills

  • JavaScript (ES6)
  • Node JS
  • React
  • Fastify
  • Nextjs
  • Problem solving
  • Software architecture
  • Webpack
  • Angular
  • Meteor
  • TypeScript
  • Styled-components
  • Terraform
  • Kubernetes
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Graphql
  • MongoDB
  • Postgresql
  • AWS
  • Full-stack development

Certification

AWS solution architect associate, 15/12/2024

Accomplishments

Best employee of the year 2017 (VoterCircle)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Timeline

Software Engineer III

Condenast Technology Labs
10.2020 - Current

Senior Development Consultant

Infogain India Pvt. Ltd
09.2019 - 09.2020

Senior Software Engineer

Care4D Inc
11.2018 - 09.2019

Technical Lead

Votercircle India Pvt. Ltd
03.2016 - 11.2018

Software Engineer

Baabte System Technology Pvt. Ltd
03.2013 - 03.2016

Master Of Computer Applications -

VTU University

Bachelors Of Computer Science -

Kannur University
AKSHATH KUMAR M