Koushik Kottamasu
About Koushik Kottamasu
Koushik Kottamasu serves as an Engineering Manager at Zepto, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, and has held various engineering roles at Gojek Tech prior to his current position.
Work at Zepto
Koushik Kottamasu has been serving as an Engineering Manager at Zepto since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and teams, focusing on delivering efficient solutions that enhance customer experience. His responsibilities include managing technical operations and ensuring the successful implementation of engineering strategies within the organization.
Previous Experience at Gojek Tech
Before joining Zepto, Koushik Kottamasu held various positions at Gojek Tech from 2017 to 2022. He started as a Product Engineer, progressing to Technical Lead, and eventually becoming an Engineering Manager. His tenure at Gojek Tech involved significant contributions to software development and team leadership, where he applied his expertise in distributed systems.
Education and Expertise
Koushik Kottamasu earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, studying from 2013 to 2017. He also completed a Summer Research Internship at the Department of CSE, IIT Hyderabad, in 2015. His academic background and professional experience have equipped him with skills in programming languages such as Go and Java, as well as database technologies like Redis and Postgres.
Technical Skills and Focus
Koushik Kottamasu possesses strong technical skills in programming and database management. He has a particular expertise in distributed systems, which he has applied within the internet industry. His work emphasizes improving customer experience through innovative engineering solutions, reflecting a commitment to enhancing service delivery.
Early Education
Koushik Kottamasu completed his early education at Satyavani Vidya Nikethan in Hyderabad, where he studied from 2002 to 2011. He then attended Narayana Junior College from 2011 to 2013, focusing on Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (MPC) during his intermediate studies. This foundational education set the stage for his later achievements in engineering.