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KUSHAL SAWAL

Technical Lead – Java | AWS | Kafka | Microservices
Mumbai

Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented Technical Lead with 9+ years of experience in Java, AWS, Kafka, and Microservices. Proven ability to lead teams, design and implement scalable cloud-native applications, and drive innovation. Seeking a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic engineering environment to optimize software development and deliver high-quality solutions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Packaged App Development Team Lead

Accenture
01.2024 - Current
  • Led teams in developing microservices-based backend systems using Java 11+, Spring Boot, AWS, and Kafka Streams
  • Architected and Implemented Scalable Cloud-Native Applications on AWS (EC2, S3, ECS, Lambda, AWS Code Pipeline, AWS Cloud Formation, AWS Secrets)
  • Designed and maintained Event Driven Systems using Kafka Streams for Real-Time Data Processing, ensuring High Throughput and Fault Tolerance
  • Collaborated Cross-Functionality with Devops, QA and Product teams to drive End-to-End delivery of Business-Critical Features in Agile-Scrum Environment
  • Conducted Regular Code Reviews, Enforced Clean Code Principles using SonarQube and Checkmarx in GitHub Workflow, and mentored junior developers to improve Code Quality and Team Productivity
  • Manage Project Timelines, Led Technical Discussions and Impact Analysis, Resource Allocation and ensure Timely Delivery of High-Quality Software Facilitate Agile Ceremonies (eg Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives) and Promote Culture of Continuous Development
  • Monitored Production Systems using tools like AWS CloudWatch, New Relic and ECS Health Checks to Ensure Reliability and Uptime
  • Defined Kafka Topic Structures, Optimized Partitioning Strategies and Ensure Message Delivery Guarantees in Streaming Pipelines
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and technology adoption to enhance team efficiency and product quality. Implemented Dependabot for Automation of raising Pull Request for Version Upgrade
  • Drive innovation by exploring new tools and frameworks that can benefit the development process and product capabilities

Consultant

Capgemini
12.2021 - 01.2024
  • Developing Restful Web Services to support all the functionalities of the application in coordination with other teams and third-party consumers
  • Working closing with client to establish requirements and setup priorities. In depth understanding of customer requirements.
  • Designed and Developed new application Discount Management System (DMS) for the Stakeholders for giving credit card discounts.
  • Developed Payment Service System using Spring Boot Framework for banking application for Fund Transfer, Bill Payments and Balance Transfer for customers in Norway Regions
  • Developed new Post Transaction Scheduler for giving month end cashback to credit card users in Norway, Sweden and Demark Countries.
  • Developed Payment Service System for banking application for Fund Transfer, Bill Payments and Balance Transfer for customers in Norway Regions.
  • Received Various Appreciation mails from Client and Stakeholders for faster deliverable of applications and working on Complex project.

Software Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
11.2010 - 12.2021
  • Worked as a Java Backend Developer to develop Restful Web services using Spring Boot Framework acting as a middleware for Web and Database Applications
  • Designed the System to create Essential Services as per requirements. In depth understanding of customer requirements.
  • Replaced the file processing Module in Cobol System with Java Batch Application which saved millions of Dollars for an Organisation.
  • Received various award for Code Quality Improvements.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering

Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai University
01.2016

Diploma - Computer Engineering

Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Technology, MSBTE
01.2013

Skills

  • Languages & Frameworks: Java, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, Kafka Streams
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, ECS, Lambda, CodePipeline, CloudFormation), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, SonarQube, Checkmarx, Dependabot, GitHub Workflow
  • Frontend & Tools: Angular 13 , Jira , Confluent , Agile Scrum Methodologies
  • Monitoring: Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, ECS Health Checks, Open Telemetry, New Relic

Certification

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (2024)

Interests

Running Marathon, Cricket, Trekking, Travelling, Table Tennis

Accomplishments

  • Entecard Performance Award for outstanding contributions
  • Cultural Secretary (2013 – 2014)
  • Awards for code quality improvements
  • Client and stakeholder appreciation for fast delivery and complex project execution

Timeline

Packaged App Development Team Lead

Accenture
01.2024 - Current

Consultant

Capgemini
12.2021 - 01.2024

Software Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
11.2010 - 12.2021

Diploma - Computer Engineering

Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Technology, MSBTE

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering

Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai University

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