Sports(football, tennis)
Pulkit Garg
Software Development Engineer
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven Backend Developer with over 5 years of experience in designing and implementing scalable microservices using Java, Dropwizard Framework, and Kubernetes. Proficient in leveraging technologies such as Kafka, AWS, GCP, PostgreSQL, ScyllaDB, DynamoDB and Redis to enhance system performance and reliability. Expertise in system design optimizes deployment efficiency through modular, production-ready architectures that support business growth. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions that address complex technical challenges while ensuring seamless user experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Software Engineer II
Mobile Premier League (MPL)
01.2023 - Current
- Backend Developer with three years of experience in Java, Dropwizard Framework, Kubernetes, AWS, and GCP.
- Developed and enhanced 10+ backend microservice applications using the Dropwizard Framework.
- Built and scaled microservices from scratch using Java and Dropwizard Framework, deployed on Kubernetes, leveraging AWS and GCP for cloud infrastructure.
- Designed and developed a real-time tournament system capable of supporting 100,000+ concurrent players, ensuring high availability and low latency.
- Architected and implemented a Games Infrastructure Management Service in Java, responsible for traffic routing, infrastructure auto-scaling, and seamless resource optimization.
- Refactored a legacy codebase using modern design patterns and modularized services into smaller components, reducing build and deployment times while improving maintainability and production stability.
- Integrated Kafka-based event-driven pipelines to handle large-scale asynchronous processing and inter-service communication.
- Led end-to-end ownership of services, including design, development, deployment, monitoring, and incident resolution, reducing downtime and improving system reliability.
- Technical Skills: Dropwizard Framework, Apache Kafka, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes
Software Engineer II - Unity
Mobile Premier League (MPL)
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Developed and launched 10+ games from scratch using Unity, ensuring high performance, optimized rendering, and smooth gameplay experience across devices.
- Implemented best practices for quality and performance, including memory management, asset optimization, and frame rate tuning.
- Collaborated with designers and product teams to deliver engaging and stable gaming experiences within tight timelines.
Software Engineer I - Unity
Octro Inc
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Involved in the setting up of voice chat using Agora Voice Chat SDK and multiplayer gaming using Photon and other communication services for .
- Involved in the user interface development and animation of two games: Poker and Rummy at Octro Inc.
Software Developer Intern
Siemens PLM
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Contributed to the migration of a large on-premise web application to AWS Cloud, enabling cost-effective scalability for MSMEs.
- Developed and deployed two microservices in AWS, ensuring reliability and performance in a cloud environment.
- Gained hands-on experience with AWS services, ASP.NET, .NET Core, C#, and REST APIs during the project.
- Collaborated within an Agile/Scrum framework, participating in sprints, stand-ups, and iterative development cycles.
Education
B.Tech. - Computer Science and Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology And Science - Pilani
05-2019
High School -
Modern Vidya Niketan
Faridabad, Haryana04-2015
Skills
Java, Dropwizard Framework, MySQL, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS, EKS, S3, GCP, Kubernetes, Kafka, Event-Driven System Design and Architecture, PostgreSQL, Scylla DB
Certification
Professional Scrum Master(PSM-1) - 2019
Interests
Volunteering & Teaching: Conducted educational sessions at local NGOs
Avid Novel Reader
Timeline
Software Engineer II
Mobile Premier League (MPL)
01.2023 - Current
Software Engineer II - Unity
Mobile Premier League (MPL)
09.2020 - 12.2022
Software Engineer I - Unity
Octro Inc
08.2019 - 09.2020
NTSE Level-1 | Haryana Education - 2011
05-2019
Software Developer Intern
Siemens PLM
01.2019 - 06.2019
Professional Scrum Master(PSM-1) - 2019
04-2011
B.Tech. - Computer Science and Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology And Science - Pilani
High School -
Modern Vidya Niketan
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