Abhishek Kumar

Senior Full Stack Developer at Ciena (2022-02 – Present)

Led and mentored a cross-functional team of developers to design and deliver AI-driven, full-stack systems using Azure, Python (FastAPI), Kubernets, and.NET Core.
Acted as technical lead for architecture reviews, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration — resulting in 35% reduction in technical debt and faster delivery cycles.
Drove Agile adoption through sprint planning, code reviews, and automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, improving release reliability and reducing manual overhead.
Architected cloud-native microservices on Azure using SignalR, Service Bus, and Azure SQL, enabling real-time communication and high scalability.
Developed LLM-powered applications integrating GPT-4, Gemini, and LangChain for intelligent dynamic reporting, context summarization, and workflow automation.
Built FastAPI and.NET Core APIs with seamless front-end integration (React, Angular) and Kafka-based event streaming for real-time analytics.
Improved report generation efficiency by 40% through AI-based automation.
Reduced cycle time by 22% with optimized pipelines and better coordination.
Strengthened architecture governance and coding discipline through proactive mentoring and leadership.

Software Analyst at Ciena (2020-04 – 2022-01)

Optimized application functionality by conducting thorough testing and debugging to enhance performance and stability.
Streamlined operational processes, driving increased productivity through detailed system analysis and optimization.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions within strict deadlines.
Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing by staying updated with industry trends and sharing valuable insights with the team.

Sr. Software Developer at HCL Global

Delivered high-quality code on schedule by efficiently managing project timelines and prioritizing tasks.
Enhanced software performance by identifying and addressing code bottlenecks.
Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software components into existing systems.

Senior Software Developer at Knowcross (2017-06 – 2019-06)

Guided and mentored junior developers, sharing best practices and coding techniques to boost productivity.
Delivered high-quality code within deadlines by managing project timelines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
Trained new developers on company standards for design and code review processes.
Optimized software performance by identifying and resolving code bottlenecks.
Enhanced user experience through interface design and functionality optimization.
Provided technical support, leveraging in-depth knowledge of complex technologies to address issues and support new initiatives.
Played an active role in troubleshooting, quickly isolating root causes and implementing effective solutions..Net Developer at MetaOption LLC Noida (2015-10 – 2017-06)

Software Engineer at Ebsavvy Infotech (Droisys Inc.) (2014-11 – 2015-10)

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