Lalit Kumar

Senior Software Engineer

About Me

Hi, my name is Lalit and I'm a software engineer. I have 4 years+ experience in making softwares. I have worked at two companies gaining technical, teamwork, and leadership skills.

I am most skilled in:Node.js  and  DevOps

Programming Languages:  TypeScript   JavaScript   Java   Python   Groovy

DevOps Tools:  Docker   Jenkins   GitHub Actions   Jira   AWS

Database Management:  MongoDB   PostgreSQL    API Development:  GraphQL   REST API

Experience

Senior Experience Engineer

Publicis Sapient

April 2024 - Present

AI Foundation Team

Engineer, API Team, AI Foundation Team | AI TSO Program
• Developed and maintained RESTful APIs using Nest.js
• Integrated LangChain for advanced natural language processing
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver AI solutions
• Optimized API performance and authored technical documentation
Nest.JS, PostgresSQL, Rest API

Senior Software Engineer I (Team Lead)

HCL Software

October 2023 - March 2024

DevOps Velocity

• Elevated to Team Lead, steering Value Stream Management and Plugins Squads in DevOps Velocity
• Strategic planner and implementer for new features, enhancing user experience and product scope
• Cultivated a team spirit, mentored juniors, and led in technical prowess and problem-solving
• Additionally, serve as Client Advocate for a crucial client, ensuring high-level client engagement and satisfaction
Agile leadership, Strong proficiency in Node.js, MongoDB, GraphQL, Client relationship management

SOFTWARE ENGINEER II

HCL Software

June 2022 - Sept 2023

DevOps Velocity

• Key developer for DevOps Velocity, focusing on Value Stream Management solutions that enhance visibility across the entire Software Development Lifecycle, including Planning, SCM, CI, CD, and Release
• Worked on a fully containerized application for deployment via Docker Compose or Kubernetes, tailored for large-scale enterprise software development environments
• Specialized in developing robust Node.js microservices, ensuring efficient backend processing and seamless integration with various components of the software lifecycle
• Contributed to the integration of GraphQL APIs in the backend, facilitating data-driven interface for frontend
• Managed and optimized data persistence using MongoDB, enhancing the application’s performance and reliability
Expertise in Node.js, GraphQL, Docker, MongoDB, with a basic understanding of frontend integration using React.js

SOFTWARE ENGINEER II (Plugin Developer)

HCL Software

September 2020 - May 2022

HCL Plugins

• Integral member of the Plugins Development Team, focusing on the DevOps Velocity and UrbanCode Deploy products
• Developed and maintained a wide range of plugins, enhancing the functionality and interoperability of DevOps tools
• Played a crucial role in automating software deployment processes, thereby streamlining operational efficiency
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of plugins with various DevOps tools
• Regularly engaged in troubleshooting and optimizing plugin performance, contributing to the overall reliability and scalability of the solutions
Proficient in Node.js, Java, Docker, Groovy, Python, Jenkins, REST API

Software Development Intern

Perpule

May 2019 - July 2019

Perpule

• Developed payment microservice using Rest API, Cloud SQL, Google App Engine. Reducing transaction latency by 83%
• Responsible for adding new payment methods, code-refactoring, optimizations adhering to the testing, delivering to the production team
Java, Andriod Development, PostgreSQL

Education

B.Tech. + M.Tech.

Indian Institue of Technology, Kharagpur

CGPA 7.33
2015 - 2020

Master’s Thesis Dissertation: Propeller Characteristics Generation Software
Objective: Develope software for generating open water characteristics of BSeries ship propeller using python

Bachelor’s Thesis Dissertation: Data Analytics for Condition-based Maintenance
Objective: Improving condition-based maintenance of the Combined Diesel electric and Gas propulsion plant of a naval vessel using various data analytics and machine learning approaches

I spent a lot of my free time as a student senate member of the IIT Kharagpur taking on roles such as Hall President and General Secretary for Nehru Hall of Residence