Kushal Kumar
SDE & DevOps
Work Experience
May 2024 - May 2025
Oct 2023 - Apr 2024
Software Engineer I
Webdenso (Full-time)

- Built transaction systems using PostgreSQL and caching, cutting cart latency by 70%.
- Developed centralized media management with S3, auto webp and custom foldering, boosting availability up to 63%.
- Migrated MongoDB database to PostgreSQL with normalization and replication, tripling user limit (350 → 1000+).
- Optimized data search using trie and cache heaps, shrinking API size from 15MB to 4KB.
- Implemented NGINX load balancing with Docker Slim, cutting server load by 35% and saving 45% memory.
Full Stack Engineer Intern
MakeIndias (Internship)

- Implemented admin access control layer with JWT, 2FA, rate limits and IP whitelisting, reduced unauthorized access by 100%.
- Architected bloom filter-cache system, cut username check latency (2600ms → 120 ms).
Projects


GiftlayaOnline platform providing decoration services, personalized gifts and event solutions for every type of celebrations to over 80+ cities.


BunchupDiscord server for business spending-based events, offer rebates and leaderboards with threads for engagement and competition.


PipmePython package build and deployment to PyPI automation. Comes in a Docker image as well as a pip module.
Skills
Languages:
Golang
TypeScript
JavaScript (ES6)
C++
Everyday Tools:
Linux
Docker
Git
Development
Backend:
Golang
Nest.js
Express
Tools:
gRPC
Apache Kafka
GraphQL
NGINX
Prisma
RabbitMQ
Databases:
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Cassandra
Redis
Frontend:
Next.js
React.js
Tailwind CSS
Astro
Cloud and DevOps
Cloud:
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Azure
Hostinger
DevOps:
Grafana
Ansible
Jenkins
Miscellaneous
Multimedia and Art:
Photoshop
Blender
Premiere Pro
Discord:
Discord.js (bot development)
Guild management
Soft Skills:
Critical Thinking
Optimization
Fluent Communication
Adaptability
Education
2020 - 2023
BS Computer Science
St. Xavier's College

- CGPA 8.65/10
- Rank holder in final year with 9.4 SGPA (Web 99%, Algos 94%)
- Winner of Data Science department inter-college DSA competition: Eureka
Achievements
Others
Nov 2024 - Dec 2024
Jun 2023 - Feb 2024
Graphic Designer
The MantraMugdh

- Designed the company logo and theme banner.
- Handled social media page posts for the first month of startup.
Node.js Instructor
BrightCHAMPS

- Conducted training sessions, focusing on clear understanding of asynchronous programming, server-side development and cache fundamentals for American students.
- Assisted in building RESTful APIs, integrating MySQL and hosting the server on Heroku.