Paras Kumar

Full Stack Developer with 4+ years of experience building and deploying scalable, cloud-native web applications using React, Node.js, TypeScript, and modern REST/microservices architectures. Working experience in across the full SDLC, from designing responsive front-end interfaces to architecting resilient back-end systems and automating CI/CD pipelines on AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes. Strong experience of improving application performance, system reliability, and release velocity within Agile/Scrum teams.

Comfortable working with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB) and integrating AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery. Expertise in translating business requirements into clean, well-tested code and for mentoring developers while driving continuous improvement.

Full Stack Developer at Pinnacle Group (2023-01 – Present)

• Designed and delivered scalable microservices using Node.js and Express, improving system resilience and cutting production downtime by automating fault-recovery and health-check workflows.
• Deployed and managed Kubernetes clusters for cloud-native services on AWS/Azure, improving resource utilization and supporting consistent application performance under variable load.
• Built and optimized RESTful APIs consumed by React and Angular front ends, strengthening secure client-server communication and reducing average response latency.
• Introduced NgRx and Redux state-management best practices, streamlining data flow across Angular and React applications and reducing UI rendering issues.
• Re-engineered CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins and Azure DevOps, shortening release cycle times and increasing deployment reliability across multiple environments.
• Partnered directly with business stakeholders to translate requirements into SDLC deliverables, supporting on-time releases with reduced post-release defects.
• Mentored junior developers through code reviews, pair programming, and architectural guidance, raising overall code quality and team velocity.
• Queried and optimized PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB data stores to support reporting and analytics needs across product teams.

Junior Full Stack Developer at Fiserv (2021-08 – 2022-12)

• Collaborated with senior engineers to build and test RESTful APIs, ensuring secure, efficient communication between client applications and backend services.
• Developed responsive, accessible user interfaces with React.js and Bootstrap, improving usability and cross-device engagement.
• Conducted unit testing and debugging using Postman and Browser DevTools, contributing to more stable, higher-quality software releases.
• Wrote and optimized MySQL and MongoDB queries to support seamless data retrieval for internal reporting tools.
• Participated in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives), building strong foundations in iterative development and cross-team collaboration.
• Documented workflows, technical guides, and onboarding materials that reduced ramp-up time for incoming team members.

Post Graduate Diploma in Web Development – Conestoga College (2022-09 – 2023-12)

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science – Dronacharya College of Engineering (2017-08 – 2021-07)