# Kanu Gaba

> Senior Software Engineer @ Reach Security

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/kanu

With over three years of experience as a Software Engineer at Coinbase and Amazon Lab126, I have consistently delivered impactful system optimizations and architectural improvements. For instance, I removed 1500+ lines of code by offloading rate limiting to a proxy sidecar, developed and deployed a major release of the Coinbase Advanced API Python SDK, migrated an internal backend service to native AWS, and refactored over 30,000 lines of FireOS code in compliance with Android CDD. I leverage my backend development skills and my Bachelor of Science Engineering degree in Computer Science to drive efficiency and scalability in fast-paced environments. I am passionate about learning and growing as the world and its technology stack evolve.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Reach Security
Jan 2025 – Present | Sunnyvale, California, United States

### Backend Software Engineer @ Coinbase
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States
Retail Advanced Trade API Team:
- Engineered and maintained the Advanced Trade REST API, Websocket Feed, and Python SDK (https://docs.cdp.coinbase.com/advanced-trade/docs/welcome).
- Decreased build time by 70% for WebSocket service deployment artifacts.
- Implemented dynamic rate-limiting on 3 microservices, reducing 1500+ LOC from the codebase.
- Developed and deployed major release v1.5.0 of the Advanced API Python SDK.

### Software Development Engineer @ Amazon Lab126
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Sunnyvale, California, United States
Fire OS Architecture Team:
- Refactored 30,000+ lines of code in compliance with new Android CDD.
- Migrated internal backend service to native AWS and created CI pipeline with integration tests.
- Developed Python script to implement a change-based testing framework to scale Android CTS tests.
- Reduced at least 1.43 GB of data from apks due to mismatched resources.
- Spearheaded weekly meetings for regressions in Android CTS and backporting of Android ASB.

### Software Development Engineer Intern @ Amazon Lab126
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Sunnyvale, California, United States
Fire OS Architecture Team:
- Accelerated device boot times by 5.08x by creating Java annotation processor to generate static lists of callback classes at compile time instead of runtime.
- Removed 25% of boilerplate code lines from internal framework by programming a Java annotation processor to generate boilerplate functions.
- Earned 3rd place in Intern Hackathon by developing Alexa Skill to aid intern pre-onboarding.

### Software Engineering Intern @ CME Group
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Chicago, Illinois
Platform Engineering Team (DevSecOps):
- Reduced debugging time by 40% through the creation of a Grooy-based error log automation tool leveraging Splunk API, seamlessly integrating with Jenkins.
- Utilized AWS Zelkova to expose security issues within >20% of the org's IAM resources.
- Received 1st place in Intern CodeUp Challenge for maximizing profitability in futures trading against 100 other interns.

### Instructor @ Fairfax Collegiate, LLC
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Herndon, Virginia
- Guided students (3rd to 9th grade) in diverse curriculum.
- Taught Python programming, CAD software, 3D printing, physics, Minecraft modding, and biomedical engineering.
- Equipped students to excel in dynamic fields of technology and science.

### Chief Operations Officer @ Project BEST (Building Excitement for Science and Technology)
Jan 2013 – Jan 2017 | Alexandria, Virginia
- Led organization promoting STEM interest through hands-on activities and opportunities for 500+ students per month.
- Designed and created 12 new hands-on STEM activities.
- Founded 15 new biweekly chapters at various middle schools.
- Hosted multiple annual day-long STEM conferences consisting of 200+ students.

### Programming Intern @ Unissant
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Reston, Virginia
- Developed with Big Data to explore trends between cancer outbreaks and climatic conditions.
- Utilized Hadoop to merge datasets and create a unified visual representation.
- Implemented efficient data processing and integration algorithms.

### Event Organizer - Washington, D.C. Chapter @ IncubateX
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Organized global hackathon and entrepreneurial incubator within a fixed budget.
- Secured venue, sponsorships, speakers, food, and advertising.
- Provided young innovators with collaboration opportunities.
- Built networks for participants.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science Engineering in Computer Science
University of Michigan

### Fairfax County Advanced High School Diploma
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kanugaba
- Website: https://github.com/KanuGaba

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Last updated: 2026-04-01