Kausthub Sekar
About Kausthub Sekar
Kausthub Sekar is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and engineering. He holds a Master of Computer Applications from Vellore Institute of Technology and has worked for various companies, including Duolingo and BORN Group, focusing on enhancing application performance and implementing innovative features.
Work at BORN Group
Kausthub Sekar has been employed at BORN Group as a Senior Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he contributes to software development projects, applying his extensive experience in software engineering to enhance product functionality and performance.
Education and Expertise
Kausthub Sekar studied Computer Software Engineering at the National Institute of Information Technology, achieving gNIIT from 2009 to 2012. He further pursued a Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) at Vellore Institute of Technology from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he earned a BSc in Computer Science from R.D. National College between 2009 and 2012. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Professional Background
Kausthub Sekar has a diverse professional background in software engineering. He began his career as a Technical Intern at Wegilant from 2014 to 2015. He then held various positions at Accenture, including Application Development Analyst and Associate Software Engineer, from 2015 to 2017. He also worked at Saint-Gobain as a Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2022. His experience spans multiple roles and responsibilities, contributing to his expertise in software development.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Kausthub Sekar is trained in GitHub Copilot AI pair programming and has completed self-learning and instructor-led training for Mirakl Developer and Mirakl Business Analyst. He has successfully achieved the Mirakl Marketplace Business Analyst certification. Additionally, he has completed AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials training, enhancing his technical skills in cloud computing and digital commerce.
Contributions and Projects
Kausthub Sekar has implemented significant features in software projects, including a custom feature for Smart Lists & Accessories in the Product Detail Page. He leveraged Azure Machine Learning and Solr functionality to improve sales conversion rates. He has also focused on reducing technical debt by refactoring code and optimizing application performance, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing software quality.