Kaushal Kumar Agarwal

Experience

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  RanchiMall

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

  Software Intern

  Development of Decentralized Apps using Flo‐Blockchain:• FloSecretSharingApp ‐> Decentralized app to store secrets in Blockchain using encryption with Shamir’s algorithm.• FloAppStore ‐> A Python-based GUI App store made using the Tkinter module. All app metadata is stored in Blockchain.• FloWhatsapp ‐> Peer to Peer web chat app using Javascript, IndexDB, Mongoose Client(C++) & Blockchain.

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  Microland Limited

  May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Technology Intern

  ● Pioneered a cutting-edge micro-service-based multi-cloud security orchestration system through collaborative efforts within a team of four, ushering in a new era of cloud security management● Facilitated seamless integration with top-tier cloud providers like AWS and GCP, leading to a 25% increase in security management efficiency and a 15% reduction in operational costs● Programmed a tag-based security policy enforcement module within the web app, leveraging a tech stack of Terraform, HashiCorp Vault, Flask, and MongoDB. Led to a 50% improvement in user experience simplicity Show less

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  Qubole

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Engineering Intern

  ● Designed and developed Scala-based Spark metrics framework, capturing event data, and achieved a 10% speed boost through Excel analysis measured with TPC-DS benchmark● Worked alongside with Spark-QA unit, implementing multiprocessing techniques with the PyTest framework to optimize regression test runs. Decreased test completion time by 50%, enhancing testing efficiency and accelerating SDLC.

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  Cloudwick Technologies

  Dec 2020 - Jul 2023

  ● Implemented Dataset Lifecycle management for efficient file handling and provided detailed monitoring insights for frequently used service metrics, meeting critical customer demands, hence resulting in a 10% revenue increase● Collaborated with the development team to improve a Simplified Data Management Web Application Platform with over 5 additional services● Leveraged AWS serverless services, such as Lambda, DynamoDB, Step Functions, Glue, and approximately 10 more, to collectively create a self-service SaaS-enabled platform for seamless Data and Analytics workload management Show less

  • Software Engineer II

    Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Member Of Technical Staff Level 1

    Dec 2020 - Apr 2022
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  Rice University School of Engineering

  Aug 2023 - now

  Teaching Assistant

  Manage assignment grading and elevate student understanding through targeted doubt-solving sessions, driving a 10% increase in assignment scores for Object-Oriented Programming, Computer Security, and Software Construction courses

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  Paycom

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Software Developer Intern

  ● Engineered backend APIs with C# and .Net to aggregate and analyze data from 2,000 GitLab repositories, providing actionable insights on MR reviews for 1,000 developers through metrics like MR review metrics (score).● Developed five hierarchical, role-based dashboards, enabling management across levels to track and evaluate developer performance, optimize MR review processes, and boost project productivity.