Nikhil Kumar Gupta

About Nikhil Kumar Gupta

Experienced and forward-thinking Software Engineer with 14+ years of expertise in designing and delivering innovative software solutions to enhance business productivity. Proficient in all aspects of the software development lifecycle and end-to-end project management, from conceptualization to execution. A proven leader, adept at managing cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments to ensure timely project completion within budgetary constraints. Recognized for a hands-on approach, strategic problem-solving, and the ability to drive efficiency and innovation.Led cross-geographical teams, including desktop client, data analytics, and backend services, to successfully deliver high-priority projects within strict deadlines. Redesigned and implemented a scalable system flow to efficiently handle high-traffic scenarios, optimizing service latency and cost. This solution is now leveraged by multiple projects, enhancing performance and operational efficiency. Enhanced code quality across teams by monitoring code coverage, establishing best practices for code reviews, and leveraging AI-driven tools to generate test cases. Utilized VS Copilot to optimize programming efficiency and improve overall development standards.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   Microsoft

   Jan 2020 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Catalog Expansion: Spearheaded Tencent catalog ingestion, expanding the app store portfolio from to over apps, significantly enhancing Store discoverability and market reach in China achieving over a million page views.Enhanced Developer Engagement: Developed and executed product page experimentation initiatives that enabled developers to validate logos and screenshots with real users, leading to 15% increase in developer engagement and surpassing key OKR targets.AI-Driven Search Optimization: Launched an AI-powered keywords feature leveraging Open AI, which effectively aided developers in selecting optimal keywords for search optimization—garnering strong adoption with over apps integrating the tool.Optimized OS Image Creation: Streamlined the creation of custom OEM OS images by implementing rebased images with standardized configurations, cutting production time by 25% from the initial 3–5 hours.

Education

• Bishop Johnson School & College

  HSC, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

  2003 — 2005

• S. D. College of Engineering & Technology

  B.Tech, Computer Science and Engineering

  2006 — 2010

• Holy Cross School

  SSC, Science, Mathematics

  2002 — 2003

Skills

• C++
• Pl/Sql
• Software Development
• C#
• Manual Testing
• Shell Scripting
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Data Structures
• Algorithms
• C
• Programming
• Sql
• Linux
• Eclipse
• Photoshop
• Mysql
• Core Java
• Testing
• Jsp
• Html
• Unix
• Problem Solving
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Javascript
• Troubleshooting
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Java
• Sdlc