Mona Kumari
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Senior Technical Lead with 15 years in software architecture and cloud-native applications. Led cross-functional teams to develop enterprise-grade authentication platforms, overseeing the full product lifecycle from requirements analysis to production support. Skilled in C, C++, Python, AWS, and Linux, with machine learning exposure from IIT Kanpur certification and practical projects. Certified Scrum Master, specializing in stakeholder management and technical leadership.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Lead
Thales
05.2018 - Current
- Spearheaded the design and implementation of secure VAS to CAS migration, driving encryption-enabled import/export processes, mitigating data security risks, and ensuring compliance with enterprise security standards.
- Architected and delivered a scalable reporting solution for authentication metrics, implementing configurable day-wise and month-wise reporting to enhance operational visibility, trend analysis, and performance monitoring.
- Designed and optimized GitLab pipeline workflows by integrating automated testing, static code analysis, and deployment stages, reducing manual effort and accelerating release cycles reducing release cycle period by 30-35%.
- Architected and implemented the migration from legacy keytool support to centralized secure key management, integrating key import workflows with AWS SSM to improve credential protection, operational efficiency, and application security.
- Designed and integrated GitLab test reporting dashboards, capturing unit test execution results, failure patterns, and historical trends to accelerate root-cause analysis and improve release confidence.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges, enhancing overall project performance.
- Recognized by the onsite Product Owner for fast turnaround and effective closure of service requests, improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw project timelines and allocated resources to ensure effective planning; ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
- Developed HLD and LLD documents to enable scalable, maintainable architecture.
- Participated in AI hackathons and developed AI-driven solutions, exploring functionalities similar to application monitoring and observability platforms such as Datadog.
Technical Lead
Landis Gyr
10.2014 - 05.2018
- Led the design and implementation of bootloader security enhancements, integrating encrypted image validation during system startup to ensure firmware integrity, prevent unauthorized execution, and strengthen device security.
- Architected firmware image distribution capabilities through CMS, managing image lifecycle operations including upload, validation, deployment tracking, and controlled movement across target platforms.
- Developed high-quality, scalable code for various projects using advanced knowledge of Python, C, and C++.
- Implemented and enhanced DHCP-based Wi-Fi connectivity support for smart meters to enable automatic network configuration and reliable connection to utility network without manual IP configuration.
- Collaborated with onsite stakeholders to analyze business requirements and operational processes, translating meter billing requirements into technical specifications and designing a scalable reporting solution for consumption, billing, and historical trend analysis.
Senior Software Engineer
Samsung
06.2012 - 10.2014
- Led the development of Wi-Fi connectivity middleware for the Tizen platform, leveraging ConnMan as the network management framework to enable seamless connectivity across diverse router environments and network configurations.
- Designed and implemented SDN-based firewall solutions integrated with OpenDaylight controller architecture, enhancing network security through programmable policy enforcement, centralized control, and dynamic traffic management.
- Enhanced video streaming support on Samsung Smart TVs by integrating streaming capabilities with TV platform, ensuring smooth playback across various network and media conditions.
- Developed unit test plan and executed test cases for impacted features, ensuring robust quality assurance for software releases.
Software Engineer
Aricent
05.2010 - 06.2012
- Worked on the design and implementation of Dual Rate TRAU handover functionality on Octeon and DSP-based telecom architecture, enabling seamless call transfer between BTS nodes supporting different TRAU frame rates while minimizing packet loss and improving voice quality.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of DRTRAU feature, streamlining development and testing processes.
- Resolved issues from internal testing and customer feedback, enhancing product quality.
- Analyzed requirements and assessed impact on supported features to ensure alignment with project goals.
Education
MCA -
Birla Institute of Technology
Ranchi01-2010
B.Sc. Physics [Hons] -
Delhi University
Delhi01-2007
Skills
- AI solutions development
- AWS cloud services
- System architecture
- Network security
- Embedded systems expertise
- Networking protocols
- Programming languages: C, C, Python
- Operating systems: Linux, Windows
- Project management
- Agile methodologies
- Cross-team collaboration
- Documentation standards
- Machine learning and generative AI (Python, GitLab, PyTorch, TensorFlow)
- Jenkins configuration and management
- Jira and Confluence proficiency
- Database management (MariaDB)
- Multithreading and design patterns (C)
- Socket programming and shell scripting
Timeline
Senior Technical Lead
Thales
05.2018 - Current
Technical Lead
Landis Gyr
10.2014 - 05.2018
Senior Software Engineer
Samsung
06.2012 - 10.2014
Software Engineer
Aricent
05.2010 - 06.2012
MCA -
Birla Institute of Technology
B.Sc. Physics [Hons] -
Delhi University