Kunal Ahuja

Kunal Ahuja

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal Software Engineer

  • Education

    • San Jose State University

      2016 - 2018
      Master’s Degree Software Engineering 3.75/4.0
    • Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Computer Science

      Activities and Societies: -President of Student Council -Training and Placement coordinator

  • Experience

    • Amdocs

      Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
      SME

      • Administered and upgraded the proxy servers from legacy Squid(Linux) to Websense• Represented team in global change review meetings and approved performance activity changes for team.• Wrote scripts for monitoring the proxy servers and alerting for the potential issues.

    • IBM

      Jan 2014 - Jul 2016
      Software Engineer at IBM Software Labs

      • Developed rules and custom parsers in Java to enhance the monitoring and reporting capabilities of SIEM.• Development and maintenance of new and existing REST API’s using Spring MVC.• Created an in-house application to check QRadar configuration using NodeJS express framework.• Involved in early upgrade programs to diagnose and fix the software defects and configuration issues.• Integrated variety of log sources to meet the security compliance requirements for Asia-Pacific customers.• Hosted webinars to increase the customer knowledge base thus reducing the number of incoming issues and tickets• Earned the organization's highest ranking in Jan 2016, a rating reserved for the top 5% of all employeesTechnologies: Java, Linux, DockerEnterprise Applications: IBM QRadar (SIEM), QVM, QRM, Forensics Show less

    • Adobe Marketo

      Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
      Software Developer Intern

      • Developed a tool using Java, PHP to analyze the sync backlogs of subscriptions synced with Salesforce or MSD.• Created and optimized Restful web-services (REST API's) using Spring Boot , Symfony.• Worked in regular sprints to resolve Escalations and Bugs.• Optimized and streamlined the code to improve the performance of salesforce sync. • Followed scrum and agile practices.Technology Stack :Java, Spark,Kafka, PHP,Scala, ServiceMix, SymfonyEnterprise Applications:Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics Show less

    • VMware

      Jul 2018 - Jan 2024

      • Lead the SaaS and Subscription platform built upon scalable cloud-native Java and Spring boot microservices.• Collaborate actively in the design of features across multiple teams, while also making significant contributions to define and design API contracts.• Work closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and Architects to collaborate on the design, prioritization, and implementation of these solutions.• Consistently engaged in thorough code reviews, demonstrating a keen eye for detail.• Facilitating the swift and seamless onboarding of new hires by providing comprehensive guidance on the existing design and ecosystem• Assuming full ownership of services throughout the entire lifecycle, including design, implementation, seamless integration, delivery, and continuous production support.• Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with effective communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive. Show less

      • Senior Member Of Technical Staff

        Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
      • Member Of Technical Staff 3

        Feb 2020 - Jan 2022
      • Member Of Technical Staff

        Jul 2018 - Feb 2020
    • Palo Alto Networks

      Jan 2024 - now
      Principal Software Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cisco Certified Network Associate(CCNA)

      Cisco
    • Sun Certified Java Programmer(SCJP)

      Sun Microsystems
    • Certified Ethical Hacker(CEH)

      EC-Council
  • Volunteer Experience

    • President of Student Council

      Issued by Vindhya Institute Of Technology & Science (Indore) on Jun 2011
      Vindhya Institute Of Technology & Science (Indore)Associated with Kunal Ahuja