Amit Kumar
Senior Engineering Manager / Leader / Java J2EE / Big Data / Cloud - AWS / KaaS / Snowflake
- Role
- Senior Engineering Manager at TransUnion
- Location
- Pune Division, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amit Kumar
Seasoned engineering leader with 20+ years of experience in software development, cloud migration, and architectural transformation. Expert in Java/J2EE, Hadoop, and Spring Boot, with deep knowledge of microservices, API design, and performance tuning. Proven success in building high-performing distributed teams and delivering robust enterprise systems for large corporations. Passionate about integrating AI tools to enhance productivity and optimize processes.• Engineering Leader with over 10 years of experience in building and leading geographically distributed Scrum teams (35+ team members including API/UI/Automation Engineers, Business Analysts), and 5+ years managing senior associates (Engineering Managers, Architects, Technical Leads, Product Owners, Scrum Masters) • Solutions Architect with 8+ years of expertise in designing and modernizing legacy systems into microservices architecture using Spring Boot. Proven ability to deliver complex, scalable applications with high performance and optimized design. • Cloud Expertise with 5+ years of experience in AWS and OpenShift. Successfully optimized AWS infrastructure resulting in an annual cost reduction of $20K • Skilled in API design, containerization (Docker), and working with federated and NoSQL databases. Strong background in performance tuning and optimization of non-functional requirements (NFRs) • Provides technical leadership across projects and teams, ensuring quality, innovation, and timely delivery. Experienced in developing robust products from scratch under aggressive timelines without compromising quality • Hands-on experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Actively collaborates with PO/PMs to shape product roadmaps, negotiate sprint scopes, and ensure successful delivery • Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional team collaboration (offshore & onshore). Adept at recruiting and mentoring top talent, fostering high-performing, motivated teams • Driving innovation through the integration of AI tools (Amazon Q, Code Gemini), achieving a measurable increase in productivity (35–40%) • Thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, consistently achieving positive outcomes through strategic planning and strong leadership.
Experience
Senior Engineering Manager
Jan 2024 — Present · Pune, IN
Creating a solution “Bureau on a box” to be used by the different Bureau with optimal level of customization• Working with product team to capture and understand the requirements. Providing T-shirt sizing to the Epics and breaking down into user stories• Migrating in-premise DABO (Data Acquisition Batch Online – data pipeline application) to TU platform called OneTru• Expending and building scrum teams as per the roadmap
Education
Data System Research Foundation
Master of Computer Management, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
1997 — 1999
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