Kushagra Kumar
About Kushagra Kumar
Kushagra Kumar is a Senior Backend Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Patna. He has worked at notable companies including OYO, Amazon, and Coinbase, and currently mentors aspiring professionals through the Topmate platform.
Work at Apollo.io
Kushagra Kumar is currently employed at Apollo.io as a Senior Backend Engineer. He has been in this role since 2023, working remotely. His responsibilities include developing backend solutions that support the company's operations and enhance its technology stack.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Kushagra Kumar worked at several notable companies. He served as a Software Development Engineer - 1 at Amazon from 2019 to 2022 for three years, where he contributed to various software projects. Before that, he was a Software Development Engineer - 1 at OYO for one year in 2018-2019 and completed a four-month internship at OYO in 2018. He also worked as a Software Engineer at Coinbase from 2022 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Kushagra Kumar earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Patna, from 2014 to 2018. His education provided a strong foundation in computer science principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles.
Technical Skills and Experience
Kushagra possesses a diverse technical skill set that includes proficiency in Spring, JavaScript, and Elastic Search. He has extensive hands-on experience with AWS services, including DynamoDB, S3, Cloudwatch, and SNS-SQS. He also has a strong understanding of distributed systems and micro-service architecture, which are critical in modern software development.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Kushagra Kumar actively mentors aspiring professionals through the Topmate platform. He shares his knowledge and experience to guide newcomers in the field of software development, contributing to the growth of the tech community.
Competitive Programming Participation
Kushagra has participated in competitive programming contests on various platforms, including Hackerrank, Codeforces, Codechef, and Hackerearth. His involvement in these contests showcases his problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous learning in the field of software engineering.