Akshay Kumar
About Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in backend development and software quality assurance. He has worked at Tavant and ORACLE FINANCIAL SERVICES SOFTWARE LIMITED, and currently holds a position at Acceldata in Bengaluru.
Work at Acceldata
Currently, Akshay Kumar holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Acceldata, where he has been employed since 2021. His role involves leveraging his expertise in backend development, particularly using Kotlin and frameworks such as Ktor and Kotlin Exposed. He is also responsible for ensuring software quality through various testing frameworks, including Junit5 and Mockito. His experience at Acceldata builds on his prior roles, enhancing his capabilities in collaborative software development.
Previous Experience at Tavant
Before joining Acceldata, Akshay Kumar worked at Tavant as a Senior Software Engineer for a period of 9 months in 2021. His tenure at Tavant contributed to his professional growth and provided him with valuable experience in software engineering practices. This role was based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, where he further developed his technical skills.
Background at ORACLE FINANCIAL SERVICES SOFTWARE LIMITED
Akshay Kumar began his career as an Associate Application Developer at ORACLE FINANCIAL SERVICES SOFTWARE LIMITED. He worked in this capacity for four years, from 2017 to 2021, in Pune, Maharashtra. This role allowed him to gain foundational experience in application development and software engineering, setting the stage for his subsequent positions.
Education and Expertise
Akshay Kumar earned his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Computer Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Surat, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in computer science principles, which he applies in his professional roles. He is proficient in version control systems like Git, GitLab, and GitHub, and has expertise in managing and deploying applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Akshay Kumar specializes in backend development using Kotlin, employing frameworks such as Ktor and Kotlin Exposed to build robust applications. He has experience with distributed databases, including YugaByteDb, and utilizes various testing frameworks like Junit5 and Mockito to ensure software quality. His technical skills encompass a range of tools and methodologies essential for modern software development.