Kumar Gaurav

About Kumar Gaurav

I\'m an experienced software engineer with a deep passion for building and optimizing distributed systems. With 5 years of hands-on experience, my expertise lies in creating solutions that are not just robust and scalable, but also fault-tolerant and efficient. Professional Experience:At Amazon, I played a pivotal role in enhancing the BuyWithPrime supply chain catalog for multi-channel fulfillment orders. My efforts led to a 30% reduction in listing efforts, streamlining the process significantly. I also designed a RESTful service using AWS Lambda and API Gateway, reducing the onboarding time to the catalog by 2 weeks. Early Career Achievements:Prior to joining Amazon, I worked at Valiance where I developed a RESTful service to block spam calls, resulting in an 87% decrease in annual telecommunication costs. My knack for optimization also led to a reduction in DynamoDB infrastructure costs by $600K annually, showcasing my capability to effectively manage and reduce operational expenses. Educational Background:My academic journey at Georgia Institute of Technology and Arizona State University provided me with a solid foundation in Machine Learning, Operations Research, and Distributed Databases. This education has been instrumental in shaping my problem-solving approach and technical proficiency. What I Offer:I am passionate about leveraging my skills in service-oriented architecture and AWS to develop solutions that are not just innovative but also add tangible value to the business. I am always looking for opportunities to challenge myself and grow, and I am open to connecting with like-minded professionals and exploring new ventures in the field of cloud computing and distributed systems. Let\'s Connect:Feel free to reach out if you\'re interested in discussing technology, innovation, or potential collaborations. I\'m always open to sharing ideas and exploring new opportunities!Technologies:• Programming Languages: Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, C/C++, Ruby, Visual Basic • Software/Website Development: Spring Boot, Hibernate, Ruby on Rails.NET, JQuery, Angular, React, HTML5, CSS, Apache TomCat, Axis2, Lucene• Cloud/Database Technologies: Amazon Web Services, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Kafka, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MS Access• Machine Learning: Scikit-learn, Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tensorflow, PySpark, Jupyter, JMP, Minitab • Statistics: Inferential Statistics, Experimental Design, Hypothesis Testing (A/B Testing), Regression Analysis, MS Excel

Experience

1. Software Development Engineer

   Amazon

   Aug 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Launched a dedicated supply chain catalog (SCC) for multi-channel fulfillment orders minimizing listing effort by 30%• Designed a RESTful service using AWS Lambda/API Gateway to expedite onboarding to SCC by 2 weeks• Expedited shipping mode retrieval by 30% by adopting SCC in transportation optimization service using Ruby-on-Rails• Reduced fulfillment-only listing take-downs by 25% by abating irrelevant brand protection policies in compliance checks• Mentored an SDE apprentice and created a team onboarding doc for easy onboarding of new engineers

Education

• Arizona State University

  Master of Science - MS, Information Systems

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Science