Ujjwal Kumar

About Ujjwal Kumar

About Me: Hello! I\'m Ujjwal Kumar, an ambitious B.Tech student at IIT Kharagpur, with a keen focus on integrating AI and machine learning technologies into practical solutions. My academic and professional path has been a blend of challenges and victories, reflecting a journey of continuous learning and adaptation. Professional Experience: At Nurona, I’m excited to turn that passion into practical innovation. Joining the team as a Software Engineer means I get to help build our AI-driven workflow automation platform from the ground up. On any given day, I might be coding a new feature, integrating a machine learning model into the backend, or fine-tuning an algorithm for better performance. I work alongside experienced mentors who are teaching me industry best practices in software development and MLOps, all while I contribute directly to an enterprise-ready product. It’s incredibly fulfilling that my first professional role lets me help shape technology that streamlines work for others. I’m eager to keep growing and making an impact through Nurona’s mission. Impact and Projects: My project work includes developing a high-performance algorithmic trading model and creating an end-to-end text summarization tool deployed on AWS, showcasing my capability to handle complex data and extract actionable insights. These projects not only enhanced my technical prowess but also my ability to drive projects from conception to deployment. Vision: Looking forward, I am eager to explore opportunities that challenge me to leverage my deep tech background to innovate and drive efficiency in industries like manufacturing and technology. I am particularly passionate about the transformative potential of AI and machine learning across various sectors. Let’s Connect: I am keen on connecting with professionals from all fields to share insights and explore potential collaborations. Whether you\'re interested in discussing the latest in tech innovation or need a partner for your next project, feel free to reach out to me here on LinkedIn.

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Nurona

   Oct 2024 — Present · San Mateo, CA, US

   Full-Stack Development: Build and implement new features for Nurona’s platform across the full stack. This includes writing robust backend APIs and services, as well as working on the frontend interface to ensure a smooth user experience- AI Integration: Work closely with the AI engineering team to integrate machine learning models into the product. Ensure that model outputs are correctly incorporated into workflow logic and that the system can handle these AI-driven features efficiently- Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Participate in code reviews with senior engineers, learn from their feedback, and follow best practices in version control and testing- Agile Collaboration: Operate within an agile development team, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Collaborate with product managers to understand feature requirements and with QA to squash bugs in a timely manner- Testing & Debugging: Create unit tests and perform thorough debugging to ensure high reliability of the software. Help troubleshoot any issues in the platform, whether they’re UI glitches or server-side errors, to continuously improve stability- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on new tools and technologies in software engineering and AI/ML. Take initiative to propose improvements or modern tools that could enhance development speed or product performance, sharing knowledge with the team.