Manish Kumar
About Manish Kumar
Manish Kumar is a Platform Engineer with a background in engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. He has experience in backend and full stack development, and currently works at Appsmith while also being involved in climate activism.
Work at Appsmith
Manish Kumar serves as a Platform Engineer at Appsmith, a role he has held since 2022. His responsibilities include designing and developing platform solutions that enhance the functionality and performance of the Appsmith framework. His work contributes to the overall user experience and operational efficiency of the platform. This position is remote and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Current Role at IgnisNova Robotics
In addition to his role at Appsmith, Manish Kumar has been working as a Research Engineer at IgnisNova Robotics since 2019. Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, he focuses on designing and building multi-rotors and programming flight stacks. His expertise in robotics and engineering plays a significant role in advancing the company's projects in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Education and Expertise
Manish Kumar earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his technical skills, which include proficiency in programming languages such as JAVA, Python, and JavaScript. He has accumulated 3.5 years of experience in backend development and has worked as a full stack developer for one year.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Appsmith, Manish Kumar worked at Cognizant as a Project Associate from 2018 to 2019. His tenure lasted seven months and took place in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Additionally, he gained experience as a Research Intern at Steel Authority of India Limited in 2016 for two months in Raurkela, Orissa, India. These roles contributed to his professional development and technical skills.
Climate Activism Involvement
Manish Kumar is actively involved in raising awareness about climate change. As a climate activist, he participates in initiatives aimed at educating the public and promoting sustainable practices. His commitment to environmental issues reflects a broader concern for ecological sustainability and community engagement.