# Abhishek Kumar > SWE @Arista Netwoks | CS Alumni @USC Location: Austin, Texas, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/abhishekkumar As a Master's student in Computer Science at USC, I'm passionate about cloud computing, network systems, and software development. Graduating in the top 5% from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, I also published IoT hydroponics research with IEEE. At Arista Networks, I boosted data center and network efficiencies using Python and React Native. Skilled in technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, React, and TensorFlow, I thrive on solving complex problems. With impactful projects and Arista certifications under my belt, I'm eager to contribute to cutting-edge technological advancements. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Arista Networks Jan 2025 – Present | Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area ### Course Grader @ University of Southern California Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Los Angeles, California, United States - Evaluate graduate-level assignments and projects for CSCI 550: Advanced Data Stores course, under Professor Ibrahim Sabek - Grade technical work focusing on: - Database system optimization - Query processing and execution - Modern database architectures - In-memory data management - Review technical papers and presentations in database systems ### Full-stack Developer @ AIRAS Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Los Angeles, California, United States ### Software Engineer @ Arista Networks Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Austin, Texas, United States • Refactored Arista’s OpenConfig mapping module in GoLang, optimizing internal mappings for gRPC, gNMI, and gRIBI RPC calls. Achieved up to 2.52% reduction in execution time and 1,995 fewer memory allocations for 4K routes • Set up event handler chains using GoLang channels and goRoutines, leveraging Delve for debugging to enhance performance and resource efficiency of Arista’s network switches through deep analysis of the OpenConfig package • Designed and optimized the MetaPathReport Tool, achieving 89.1% speed improvement by parallelizing the parsing of 700+ yang model files and CSV OpenConfig path reports, rendering output with proto schemas using GoLang waitGroups and mutexes, contributing to OpenConfig standardization ### Software Engineer @ Arista Networks Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Austin, Texas, United States ### Community Health Organizer, Office of Health Promotion Strategy @ Keck Medicine of USC Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Los Angeles, California, United States • Played a pivotal role in leading Focus Groups aimed at enhancing the culture of equity and inclusion within USC, contributing to an increase in the proportion of students experiencing belonging and ensuring fair treatment in both academic and extracurricular spaces. • Actively participated in campaigns and interventions designed to disrupt the culture of at-risk substance use, significantly impacting the reduction of at-risk drinking behaviors among all students and specifically within the first six weeks for incoming undergraduates. • Contributed to fostering a culture of consent and healthy relationships through advocacy, education, and support programs, leading to an increase in reported upstanding behaviors and a decrease in experiences of sexual assault among students. ### Professional Services Engineer @ Arista Networks Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India • Developed a Python parser that transformed 1000+ Firewall Policies into Arista ACL rules, achieving a 90% faster DC & DR migration process. • Implemented a Kubernetes CronJob that automatically reconciles network configuration changes across 280+ Arista switches every 12 hours, saving over 100 man-hours in operational maintenance. • Engineered a dockerized solution for on-the-fly generation, testing, and validation of DC network configurations using Arista Validated Designs and Batfish, cutting POC design time by half. • Designed a tool that filters EOS release bugs based on customer-specific hardware and software criteria, achieving more than 96% accuracy in identifying critical bugs, significantly streamlining release validation processes. ### AIRP - Arista Industry Readiness Program 2021 @ Arista Networks Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 ### React Native Developer @ fleksa Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Offenbach, Hesse, Germany • Spearheaded the development of an Order Management and Customer App using React Native, enhancing UI with responsive design and Hooks API. Optimized app performance by introducing Redux for state management and reducing startup time by 80% through bundle splitting and lazy loading. • Integrated internationalization with i18next for German and English support and leveraged Firebase for real-time order notifications. Crafted engaging user experiences with React Native's animated library for splash screens and list animations. • Created an asynchronous REST API wrapper with Axios and secured authentication via JWT. Developed a POS receipt printing service specifically for SUNMI V1s devices and enabled platform-aware receipt management. • Utilized React Native Config for seamless QA and production environment switches. Demonstrated proficiency in server-side rendering to deploy over 100 app variants from a singular codebase and efficiently managed rendering for menus with 5000+ items. ### React Native Developer @ Zopnik Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | India • Launched a React Native-based MVP, empowering local shop and kiosk owners to establish online shops in under a minute. Employed Functional Components, Hooks API, and combined state management with Context API and Async Storage for seamless user experiences. • Enhanced app functionality with real-time notifications through One Signal and Firebase Cloud Messaging. Developed robust asynchronous REST API services leveraging Fetch and Async Await, and streamlined media handling with React Native Image Picker for gallery and camera access. • Implemented comprehensive order management features, including receipt PDF sharing via React Native Share and address functionality using Google’s APIs. Expanded app reach by integrating i18next for localization, supporting 10+ local languages for diverse user accessibility. • Led the implementation of QA and production configurations using React Native Config, ensuring smooth deployment cycles. Optimized product search and cataloging with Lodash, improving the app's performance and user engagement. ### Full Stack Developer @ Tata Steel Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India • Designed and implemented the system using ASP.NET Web Application with the MVC Framework, ensuring robust back-end functionality and a seamless user experience. • Utilized Oracle Database 12c for efficient data storage, retrieval, and management, enhancing the system's reliability and performance. • Employed C# for server-side logic, incorporating Linq for data querying and ADO.NET for database interaction, demonstrating my proficiency in handling data-intensive applications. • Enhanced the application's interactivity and responsiveness using JavaScript and jQuery, focusing on creating a user-friendly interface. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science University of Southern California Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 ### Bachelor of Technology - BTech in Computer Science and Engineering - Specialization in Cloud Computing SRM IST Chennai ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/abhishek-kumar-8b562516a - Website: https://www.abhikumar.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/abhishekkumar JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/abhishekkumar/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-29