Mithun Walawalkar
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Astute development professional with 6+ years of extensive experience in commercial platform design and development. Adept in varied testing and analysis strategies for improved end products. Expertise in coding and iterative design processes. Takes on challenging new roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration, and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middleware Application Lead
Telus Digital
03.2025 - Current
- Led Kong Gateway setup in hybrid mode on Kubernetes for 100+ APIs with HA and security.
- Developed custom Lua plugins for routing, failover, and NTLM auth.
- Automated API deployment using decK and CI/CD pipelines.
- Implemented OAuth2.0, JWT, ACL, and rate limiting for API security.
- Integrated Kong with Prometheus, Grafana, and Dynatrace for monitoring.
- Managed Developer Portal with dynamic client onboarding.
- Collaborated on API governance, versioning, and standards.
- Tuned Kong and DB performance for optimized API response.
- Mentored team on Kong best practices and plugin development.
Senior backend engineer
Novigo Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - Current
- Lead backend stack, overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Collaborated with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic, resulting in a 15% increase in user engagement and a 10% increase in conversion rates.
- Built and deployed scalable, high-performance Node.js applications.
- Managed client relationships, ensuring project requirements and deadlines were met.
- Performed regular system backups, preventing potential data loss.
- Maintained up-to-date industry knowledge through continuous professional development.
- Skilled in building and deploying production codes, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and developing optimized, maintainable, and low-latency code.
- Analysed complex datasets for improved decision-making processes.
- Wrote and optimized complex SQL queries for efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
- Optimized a RESTful API for a healthcare application, reducing response times by 50% and improving overall system performance by 30%.
- Developed and deployed Kong API gateways, enhancing API management and security.
Kong API Specialist
Novigo Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
11.2022 - 03.2025
- Lead the design and implementation of API management solutions using Kong.
- Designed and developed high-availability architectures to ensure API reliability and performance.
- Track API usage and billing using various billing metering tools like Moesif, and Revenium to use APIs as Services.
- Secured and managed APIs through effective authentication, authorization, and traffic control strategies.
- Automated API lifecycle management using CI/CD pipelines, enhancing development efficiency and reducing deployment times.
- Developed custom plugins to meet unique client requirements, extending Kong's functionality.
- Onboarded and trained developers on API usage and best practices through Developer portals and documentation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate APIs with various applications and services.
- Monitored API performance and usage, implementing improvements to optimize functionality and user experience.
Senior software engineer
Jivrus Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - 06.2021
- Used version control systems for code management and tracking.
- Built custom JavaScript frameworks, and boosted development productivity.
- Expanded product offerings through the implementation of new technologies.
- Maintained and optimized databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Worked with customers and partners to harmonize multiple APIs in workflows.
- Planned and delivered projects to spec, on time and meeting internal quality standards.
- Prioritized tasks effectively through effective time management skills.
- Managed troubleshooting efforts, reducing system downtime significantly.
- Conducted comprehensive coding reviews for quality assurance.
Education
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Science
St. Aloysius Autonomous Collage
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Govindram Seksaria Science College
Skills
- Kong API Gateway
- Kafka
- JavaScript
- Docker
- Continuous Deployment (CD) processes
- Kubernetes
- SQL
- Database Programming
- Solutions Deployment
- Node Js
- API design knowledge
- REST API integration
- Azure, AWS
API Management - MBank
- Working as an onsite in a client-facing role, managing Kong API for one of the leading banks in the UAE.
- Designed and implemented high-availability architectures to ensure API reliability and performance.
- Secured and managed APIs with robust authentication, authorization, and traffic control strategies.
- Automated API operations (APIops) and developed a developer portal for dynamic client registration.
- Developed custom Lua plugins to enhance the functionalities.
- Processed and transformed more than 200+ APIs.
- End-to-end automation of Kong configurations using APIOps pipelines.
- Monitor, alert, and debug Kong performance of the APIs as per the identified SLAs.
API Engineer - MBank UAE Onsite
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.
- Total 6+ years of experience in Application Development, High available design architectures on Kubernetes and docker engines.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, and contribute to all development lifecycle phases.
- Lead and manage development projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction.
- Engage with clients to understand their requirements, provide technical solutions, and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure the codebase's quality, performance, and security.
- Work closely with front-end developers, QA teams, and DevOps to ensure seamless integration and deployment of Node.js applications.
Affiliations
- Reading
- Gaming
- Attending Meetups
Certification
- Kong Gateway Certified Associate issued by Kong Inc.
- Certified with API Gateway Security Best Practices from APISec University.
- Received the Kong Foundation and Kong Operator Badges from Kong Inc.
- Received appreciation and awards from multiple clients on performance in multiple projects.
- 3 times identified as Novigo Rasing Star and Client Wow award on the quarterly performance reviews.
Personal Information
Education
Distinction,Distinction
Languages
English
Advanced
Marathi
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Timeline
Middleware Application Lead
Telus Digital
03.2025 - Current
Kong API Specialist
Novigo Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
11.2022 - 03.2025
Senior backend engineer
Novigo Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - Current
Senior software engineer
Jivrus Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Govindram Seksaria Science College
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Science
St. Aloysius Autonomous Collage
Similar Profiles
Stephanie UllianStephanie Ullian
AI Training/Search Result Evaluator and Safety Rate at Telus Digital FKA Telus InternationalAI Training/Search Result Evaluator and Safety Rate at Telus Digital FKA Telus International
Yann LescarbeauYann Lescarbeau
Senior Strategy Manager – Interlock and Growth Office at TELUS & TELUS Digital ExperienceSenior Strategy Manager – Interlock and Growth Office at TELUS & TELUS Digital Experience
Ana CabreraAna Cabrera
Content moderator at Telus DigitalContent moderator at Telus Digital
İbrahim Kürşad Varanİbrahim Kürşad Varan
Finance Manager at Telus DigitalFinance Manager at Telus Digital
Aradhana SinhaAradhana Sinha
Senior Consultant at CapgeminiSenior Consultant at Capgemini