Gaurav Kukreja
About Gaurav Kukreja
Gaurav Kukreja is a Software Engineer currently working at Yugabyte since 2022, with a background that includes positions at Motorola, EXASOL, Intel Mobile Communications, and IMC Trading. He aspires to advance his career as a Software Architect and Project Manager, and has over 10 years of experience in software performance optimization and various technical projects.
Work at Yugabyte
Gaurav Kukreja has been employed as a Software Engineer at Yugabyte since 2022. He works remotely and has contributed to various projects during his tenure. His role involves software development and optimization, aligning with his career aspirations to advance as a Software Architect and Project Manager.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Gaurav Kukreja held multiple software engineering roles. He worked at Motorola from 2010 to 2012, followed by a position at Intel Mobile Communications from 2014 to 2016. He also served as a Software Developer at EXASOL from 2017 to 2021 and at IMC Trading from 2021 to 2022. His diverse experience spans various domains including telecommunications and database development.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Kukreja earned his Master's degree in Computer Science from Technische Universität München, studying from 2012 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from Maharashtra Institute of Technology, completed in 2010. His academic background includes Computer Architecture, Parallel Programming, Distributed Systems, and Compilers.
Research and Development Background
Gaurav Kukreja has a solid foundation in research and development. He worked as a Research Assistant at Fortiss in Munich from 2012 to 2013 and at the Technical University of Munich for six months in 2012. He also completed his Master Thesis at Intel Mobile Communications in 2014, focusing on performance optimization.
Technical Skills and Projects
Gaurav Kukreja possesses over 10 years of experience in software performance optimization, particularly in Linux kernel, networking, databases, and High Frequency Trading. He has worked on a wide range of projects, including Robotics, Linux Kernel Development, Simulation, and Telecommunication. His expertise includes writing efficient algorithms and working closely with hardware and FPGA.