# Prutha Kulkarni > Senior Software Engineer | Expert in Full-Stack Development, CI/CD, and Cloud Computing | Transforming Ideas into High-Performance Solutions Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/prutha 🚀 Transforming Vision into Impactful Solutions: Senior Software Engineer With a track record of spearheading transformative projects, I am a seasoned Senior Software Engineer dedicated to driving innovation and efficiency in every endeavor. Over the past years, I've honed my expertise in full-stack development, CI/CD implementation, and cloud computing, consistently delivering solutions that surpass expectations. At Miles, I led initiatives that revolutionized reward creation and configuration, slashing processing time from 48 hours to just 2 minutes through the seamless integration of Jenkins pipelines and Ruby on Rails. Notably, my orchestration of complex reminder features catapulted user engagement by 70%, showcasing my ability to leverage cutting-edge technologies for tangible business impact. With a strong foundation in fundamental programming concepts and a versatile skill set spanning scripting to compiled languages, I thrive in dynamic environments where innovation is paramount. From optimizing lambda functions to supporting millions of concurrent users to architecting robust CI/CD pipelines, my proficiency extends across the software development lifecycle, ensuring scalable and resilient solutions that stand the test of time. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex challenges and drive organizational success. With a commitment to continuous learning and a knack for problem-solving, I am poised to contribute effectively to visionary teams in their pursuit of excellence. ## Work Experience ### Senior Full Stack Engineer @ GPS DataViz Jan 2024 – Present | United States ### Senior Software Engineer @ OMTECH Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | United States • Enhanced Core Platform Backend: Developed and maintained high-performance backend services and cloud infrastructure using Python, achieving scalability and robustness to handle 500k requests per minute. • API Development: Designed and implemented reliable internal and external APIs with Python, improving system interaction and supporting seamless integration with other components and teams. • Performance Optimization: Continuously monitored and optimized software performance, leading to a 40% increase in system efficiency and ensuring robust and scalable software solutions. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate business requirements into technical specifications, delivering high-quality software solutions aligned with the product roadmap. • Code Quality and Testing: Maintained high standards of software development and testing, writing high-quality code with comprehensive tests, conducting thorough code reviews, and actively participating in design discussions to support team success and project goals. ### Senior Software Engineer @ Miles Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Redwood City, California, United States Key Achievements: •Automated 65% of operations, optimizing database calls, and supporting over 3,000,000 concurrent users. •Implemented trivia and daily reminders features, resulting in a significant 70% increase in user engagement and application interaction. •Led the software development lifecycle (SDLC) for 24+ features, including user authentication, challenges, raffle reward automation, and database schema design for Reward 2.0 and Shop & Earn features. •Developed lambda functions to support multiple survey partners, boosting user engagement by 60%. •Created a real-time post back notification mechanism for subscription-related app store events, ensuring timely updates and notifications to users and partners. •Conducted unit tests on code modules to verify accuracy and functionality of program logic. •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure quality assurance throughout the development process. ### Software Engineer @ Miles Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Redwood City, California, United States • Developed marketing email campaigns from scratch to drive user engagement. • Optimized existing features to enhance user experience and increase retention. • Independently worked on new features that significantly increased user engagement at Miles. ### Software Developer @ University of North Carolina at Charlotte Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ### Research Assistant - Software Developer @ University of North Carolina at Charlotte Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | NC Research Campus, Kannapolis, NC Integrated Genome Browser (IGB) & AppStore – Open Source (Java, Python, Django, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, REST Services, Amazon AWS, OAuth2, Linux Shell Script) • Improved IGB platform for users and developers by implementing new features and refactoring existing code. • Improved CI/CD workflow for IGB with the help of Bitbucket pipelines. • Revamped settings.xml of the docker container and Built the container to automate artifact deployment to NEXUS repository. • Fixed and tested issues in the IGB and related tools which help researchers in the domain. • Revamped NCBI Primer and Transcript Iso-Form Plugins of IGB to keep up with improved Blast APIs. Wrote JUnit test cases for IGB plugins. ### Research Assistant @ University of North Carolina at Charlotte Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Charlotte, North Carolina Assisted professor in examining teaching patterns of 7th grade teachers of Kannapolis Middle School by videoing lectures of selected teachers and designing interactive teaching syllabus for them. ### Software Developer @ FinIQ Consulting Pvt.Ltd Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | Pune, India MIS Report Configuration & Generation Framework – (.Net, C#, MS SQL Server 2012, JavaScript, jQuery, SVN Tortoise, JIRA) • Designed Database structure for the framework which helps in dynamic report generation with a set of mapped values. • Implemented REST web services for the generic report generation. • Designed and developed web pages for mapping and reporting tool to generate MIS reports on the fly. Financial Data Visualization – (HTML5, JavaScript, D3.js, Python, Django, .Net, MS SQL Server 2012) • Developed graphical visualization methods using D3 for representation of financial data in an operative manner and hosted the developed visualization systems using Django. Structured Product Lifecycle Management – (Java, .Net, C#, MS SQL Server 2012, JavaScript, jQuery, SVN Tortoise, JIRA) • Designed and Developed web pages and REST web services for financial products like Fixed Income Bond, Equity Linked Note etc. • Implemented WebSocket in the webpack to notify dealers, relation managers and users about the order as well as deal. • Deployed and configured webpack and related tools at client location Malaysia for a period of three months enhancing the efficiency of project deployment during SIT, UAT as well as GO LIVE phase. ### firefox student ambassador @ Mozilla India Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | nashik Conducted sessions on Web-making Tools, Free & Open Source Software and Internet Privacy and Security at various institutions in Nashik and Pune. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science University of North Carolina at Charlotte ### Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Savitribai Phule Pune University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pruthakulkarni28 - Website: https://pruthak28.github.io --- Source: https://flows.cv/prutha JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/prutha/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05