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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Learning new Technologies, Gardening, Fish keeping, Coocking
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Sonu Kumar

Ahmedabad

Summary

Lead Software Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in the software industry with knowledge of complete product lifecycle through requirements, analysis, data modeling, design, development, testing, documentation, and delivery of projects. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, managing large-scale projects, and driving innovation in software architecture and development. Adept at working in hybrid environments and aligning schedules with USA time zones to facilitate global collaboration. Strong background in various programming languages, software development methodologies, and cutting-edge technologies. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure software products.

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Soft. Engg.

Alberta Payments India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Alberta Payments and Technology provides Retail Management Solutions like Point-of-sale systems and Merchant Processing services to Small and Medium Retail Businesses. Its’ retail management solutions have been inspired by innovative business ideas and Alberta Payments helps to improve operational efficiency and increase profitability by providing innovative technology at affordable pricing.
  • I work in a hybrid work model. My work schedule aligned with the USA time zone, my shift starts from 1 pm to 10 pm IST. I coordinate with Indian team members and the US team effectively to do my daily tasks.
  • Leading the code, design, and implementation of a new microservices architecture for a high-traffic web application.
  • Coordinating with the product management team to prioritize and plan the roadmap for new features.
  • Collaborating with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and improve deployment processes.
  • Participating in recruitment processes, including interviewing and onboarding new team members.

Lead Soft. Engg.

Aroha Technologies
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Company Overview: Aroha was created to provide knowledgeable consultants in BIDW Technologies to customers. Started in Dec 2005 with 6 employees and served more than 40 customers till date. Aroha Technologies has engaged in databases and data warehousing technologies by giving knowledge and support to clients. Insources its resources on projects for its Indian & foreign clients.
  • I was done working from home(WFH) following the US timing here for 2+ years. Working on a foreign client’s project that deals in Payments and Technology and provides Retail Management Solutions; like Point-of-sale systems and Merchant Processing services to Small and Medium Retail Businesses. My task is to manage the web Project, Client communication, and project delivery with an Agile process via tools like JIRA, GIT, and Iriscrm.
  • Team handling and code reviewing and pushing the new builds on the production server via GIT also doing some development work of APIs and backend if the team is fully occupied.
  • Also looking for productivity and performance improvements and upcoming challenges in the projects.

SSE

Entellus Business Solutions Private Limited(Nupay)
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Company Overview: Entellus Business Solutions Private Limited(Nupay) is a Private incorporated on 07 June 2018. It is classified as a Non-govt company and is registered at Registrar of Companies, Delhi. It is a Fintech company started by a passionate and experienced team of individuals who have been working in the financial services ecosystem for more than two decades.
  • Developed Aggregate Portal & ‘eSignature API’ and ‘Aadhaar Verification API’ to accomplish tasks like digitally signing the documents via aadhaar OTP authorization(NSDL Services used). That helped in managing various banks’ different types of account opening systems.
  • Being the Senior Software Engg, was responsible for executing and handling overall projects and guiding my team and juniors. Also developed REST/Soap APIs using Laravel.

SSE

DreamFolks Services Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 11.2020
  • Company Overview: DreamFolks is one of India’s leading providers of travel benefits and services in the airport ecosystem, catering to both domestic and global markets. DreamFolks is associated with leading banking/ financial institutions, card network companies as well as leading hospitality industry players to provide an unabridged bouquet of airport services to a traveler.
  • Developed a ‘Redemption Portal’ to accomplish big tasks like managing Lounges, SPA & FNB redemption using vouchers(Domestic/International) all over India.
  • Reported to the Team Lead, and was responsible for establishing the DreamFolks web portals, website, and web services and executing all aspects of the project’s development using a federated database system (FDBS).
  • Worked on API integration with all our B2B Indian clients & Indian Banks & International banks & others using Laravel MVC / SLIM MVC.
  • Develop various MicroService Architecture to accomplish big tasks like managing all the company’s services.

Software Engg

Jagran New Media / Jagran Prakashan Limited
02.2015 - 04.2018
  • Company Overview: Jagran New Media is the digital media wing of Jagran Prakashan Limited- India’s Leading Media conglomerate. Their products are Jagran.com, JagranJosh.com, Classifieds, Inext, Naidunia, and Radio City.
  • Worked on API integration with Google tools like Analytics and DoubleClick for Publishers
  • Built REST API backend on PHP SLIM MVC for Angular JS/Node JS/App-based applications for the company
  • Lead Management System
  • ADCRM - Complete Sales ERP for Jagran Online Sales
  • Worked on tools and software to accelerate data/information flow from one department to another which in turn speeds up News reporting and printing on paper.
  • Working in a team of 10+ Software Developers for the development and maintenance of
  • Web solution for classified booking in Dainik Jagran newspaper (bookads.jagran.com)
  • Online classified listing websites – khojle.in and classified.jagran.com
  • Jagran’s portal for preparations for competitive exams - shop.jagranjosh.com

Web Developer

Prospus Consulting Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 02.2015
  • Company Overview: The Prospus group of companies was started in 2008 in Portland, Oregon by Marc Ragsdale. Prospus Consulting Private Limited was opened in India in 2011 as a delivery and R&D center.
  • Reported to the Team Lead, and was responsible for establishing web services & internal software development.
  • Develop various MicroService Architecture to accomplish big tasks on internal HRM management software which includes all the HR-related stuff.
  • Worked with Senior Zend Developer for ERP Software.
  • Programmed and developed web services for iOS and Android.

PHP Developer

E-express Dart Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
01.2013 - 07.2014
  • Company Overview: E-express Dart was the last-mile delivery company that operated in Delhi/NCR from 2012-2014. The company was responsible for the delivery of couriers to customers purchased on eCommerce sites. The company’s major clients were Yepme.com, Clovia, and Jagran.
  • Designed and developed an Advanced and huge logistic software by PHP programming architecture(Core PHP - Mysql).
  • Developed live tracking of a courier packet through Barcodes/QR code scanning & also developed & Designed an Income Tax Filing Web Portal.
  • Work with a small team of software developers for the development of this proprietary software– A complete solution for courier service providers (Logistics Software Solution).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

National Institute of Information Technology(NIIT)
South EX II, New Delhi
01.2012

Skills

  • Configuration Management, Agile Software Development - Waterfall Model Management
  • Core Expertise in programming and executing software development in the following technologies
  • Programming Languages - PHP 8, Jquery, javascript, React JS, HTML5/CSS3,4
  • Databases - Mysql 8
  • Frameworks – Laravel(6-10), Slim, CodeIgniter, Zend, Cake
  • CMS – Magento2(Ecommerce), WordPress & Joomla
  • Technologies – Microservice, HTTP, MVC, REST, SOAP, XML / XSLT / XSD, XQuery, UML
  • Development Environments - PHPStorm, SublimeText, MySQL-Workbench, Vim, Dreamweaver, NetBeans, Visual Studio
  • Development Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, TDD
  • Software Development Tools: Subversion/TortoiseSVN, Git, Postman, Fiddler, Chrome,beyond-compare, Firefox Developer, Coggle, Swagger
  • Web Servers: IIS, Apache, Nginx
  • Communication & Management Tools: Slack, Trello, Jira, Iriscrm
  • Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services, Heroku
  • Operating Systems: Linux, Windows
  • Analytics & Marketing: Google Analytics Premium, DFP, Adsense
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Time management
  • Problem resolution
  • Critical thinking
  • Flexible and adaptable

Accomplishments

  • Developed and delivered the 'RadioCity Joke Studio' app, including end-to-end API creation and a custom inventory management system for uploading and organizing jokes and songs. Collaborated cross-functionally with multiple teams for requirements gathering and analysis, ensuring all deliverables were completed accurately and on time.
  • Achieved accuracy and stability in Inventory management system by completing the 'receiving-order' , 'store-to-store transfer' and 'physical-inventory' and 'adjustment-inventory' and 'warehouse-transfer' of all types items, With accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved the tobacco's inventory and promotion related data given by ALTRIA Group which led to our happy customer with lots of earning.

Certification

  • Certified in PHP Industrial Training by CETPA InfoTech Private Limited in 2012.
  • Received excellence award in Higher Diploma in Software Engg. by NIIT.
  • Certification of C , C#, Silverlight & UML language By NIIT.
  • Done a few projects in Java & Dot Net language during my study at NIIT.

Learning new Technologies, Gardening, Fish keeping, Coocking

  • Continuous Learner: Actively explore and experiment with new technologies and frameworks to stay current in the software development landscape.
  • Gardening & Fishkeeping: Cultivate attention to detail and patience through hands-on care of plants and aquatic life.
  • Cooking: Develop creativity, discipline, and time management through culinary exploration and recipe innovation.

Languages

Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Lead Soft. Engg.

Alberta Payments India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2023 - Current

Lead Soft. Engg.

Aroha Technologies
09.2021 - 04.2023

SSE

Entellus Business Solutions Private Limited(Nupay)
11.2020 - 08.2021

SSE

DreamFolks Services Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 11.2020

Software Engg

Jagran New Media / Jagran Prakashan Limited
02.2015 - 04.2018

Web Developer

Prospus Consulting Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 02.2015

PHP Developer

E-express Dart Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
01.2013 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

National Institute of Information Technology(NIIT)
Sonu Kumar