Biru Kumar
About Biru Kumar
Biru Kumar is a Senior Director of Engineering at Betterhalf.ai, where he has worked since 2021. He has a strong background in backend infrastructure and has held various engineering roles at companies including LIDO, hansel.io, InMobi, and CA Technologies.
Work at Betterhalf
Biru Kumar serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Betterhalf.ai, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and contributing to the company's technological advancements. He played a significant role during Betterhalf's Series A funding round, demonstrating his involvement in critical business developments. Additionally, he has been elevated to Vice President–Engineering, reflecting his contributions to the organization.
Previous Experience at LIDO
Before joining Betterhalf.ai, Biru Kumar worked at LIDO as the Associate Director of Technology from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at LIDO lasted for one year and took place in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he contributed to the technological direction of the company, leveraging his extensive background in engineering.
Career at Hansel.io
Biru Kumar was employed at hansel.io as a Lead from 2015 to 2020, where he spent five years in the Bengaluru Area, India. He played a key role in designing and developing features that enabled the company to manage billions of requests per month. Additionally, he mentored and guided backend teams, fostering their growth and development.
Background and Education
Biru Kumar studied at the International Institute of Information Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from 2007 to 2011. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive expertise in backend infrastructure and software engineering.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Biru Kumar possesses strong skills in Java, Python, SQL, NoSQL, and Big Data, with a particular focus on backend development. He has extensive expertise in backend infrastructure, including releasing, scaling, and security. His experience includes solving large-scale technology problems, making him a valuable asset in engineering roles.