Prashant Kumar

About Prashant Kumar

Software Development Engineer with 8+ years of experience in Computer Science & Engineering, delivering enterprise-grade applications and cloud-native solutions. Skilled in designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance, scalable, and secure systems across diverse domains. Recognized for leveraging modern frameworks and cloud technologies to build innovative, business-critical solutions that drive measurable impact. With a proven track record of driving efficiency improvements of up to 60% and reducing provisioning errors by 40%, I specialize in building scalable, secure, and user-centric applications. My expertise spans full-stack development, REST API design (OpenAPI standards), CI/CD automation, and cloud deployments across AWS, OpenShift, Docker, and Kubernetes. Recognized with prestigious accolades including the Oracle Innovation Award (2024) and multiple Star Performer awards, I bring innovation, performance, and reliability to every project I lead. Beyond work, I am a strong problem-solver with 500+ LeetCode challenges completed, reflecting my passion for continuous learning and technical excellence. Domain ExpertiseBanking & Finance, Digital Platforms, eCommerce Solutions Technical ExpertiseLanguages & Frameworks: Java, Spring MVC, Hibernate, JPA, Spring Boot, Microservices, Maven, RESTful Web Services, JSP, Servlets, XML, JDBC, Log4jFrontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, Bootstrap, Angular 9Databases: Oracle, MySQL (proficient in database design, provisioning, optimization)Version Control: Git, Bitbucket, SVNDevOps & Cloud Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS, Maven, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelinesCollaboration & Testing Tools: JIRA, Confluence, SoapUI, Tectia, ProtobufProject Strengths: API integrations, microservices orchestration, and scalable service design Passion: To architect and deliver high-impact, cloud-native solutions that combine scalability, performance, and user-centric design.

Experience

1. Senior Member of Technical Staff

   Oracle

   Jul 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Project Overview:Database Fleet Maintenance is a comprehensive platform that enables administrators to manage groups of Oracle Homes and associated databases by applying updates such as interim one-off patches, quarterly security patch updates (SPUs/CPUs), Patchset Updates (PSUs), Release Updates (RUs), and Release Update Revisions (RURs). The system supports database provisioning and patching across both Native and SSA Cloud environments, enhancing operational efficiency, standardization, and compliance.Key Achievements & Contributions:Database Creation & Automation: Built microservices and REST API frameworks for secure, automated database creation with unique identifiers, leveraging DBCA OUI and Fleet Maintenance OEM provisioning flows. Reduced provisioning errors by 40% while improving accuracy and reliability.Global Image Management: Led development of database image creation for FPP and non-FPP customers worldwide, integrating RUs and additional patches. Implemented lifecycle management using microservices, REST APIs, and Kafka, enhancing automation and usability for 200K+ end users.REST API Redesign: Re-designed Fleet Maintenance REST API endpoints to adhere to OpenAPI standards, implementing validation for diverse database patching scenarios (updates, upgrades), ensuring robust, scalable, and consistent operations.Security & Compliance: Resolved 100% of Fortify-reported security issues, strengthening application security posture and ensuring full compliance with enterprise standards.Leadership & Mentoring: Led a team of 4 developers, providing design guidance, technical assistance, and mentoring. Fostered team growth while delivering complex distributed systems projects on time.

Education

• Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

  PGDM, Development of Advance Computing

• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science