Pratyush Kumar
About Pratyush Kumar
Pratyush Kumar is a Staff Software Engineer with a background in Computer Science from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology. He has experience in software engineering roles at Directi and Pocketpills, where he led initiatives to reduce infrastructure costs and enhance security compliance.
Work at Pocketpills
Pratyush Kumar currently serves as a Staff Software Engineer at Pocketpills, a position he has held since 2022. His tenure at Pocketpills began in 2018 when he joined as a Software Engineer. Over the course of four years, he contributed to various platform initiatives that led to significant operational improvements. He played a key role in driving security initiatives that resulted in achieving SOC 2 compliance across multiple teams. Additionally, he led a team that successfully reduced infrastructure costs by 50% through innovative platform strategies.
Education and Expertise
Pratyush Kumar earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science from Motilal Nehru National Institute Of Technology, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, he completed his high school education at Delhi Public School, Greater Noida, from 2010 to 2012. His foundational education began at Kendriya Vidyalaya, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in software engineering and computer science principles.
Previous Experience at Directi
Before joining Pocketpills, Pratyush Kumar worked at Directi as a Software Engineer. His first stint at Directi lasted for one year, from 2016 to 2017, in the Bengaluru Area, India. He later returned to Directi for an additional eight months in 2018 while based in Gurgaon, India. During his time at Directi, he gained valuable experience in software development and engineering practices.
Key Contributions and Projects
Throughout his career, Pratyush Kumar has made significant contributions to various projects. He developed a framework for the digitization of documents sourced from multiple independent sources, enhancing the efficiency of document management processes. His leadership in achieving SOC 2 compliance demonstrates his commitment to security and operational excellence. These initiatives reflect his ability to drive impactful changes within his teams and organizations.