# Rakesh kumar > Software Engineer Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/rakesh Detail-oriented leadership with good communication and computer skills with specialization in Data Analytics & Java Full Stack Development. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ State Street Jan 2024 – Present • Participated in Agile methodologies, actively engaged in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to improve team collaboration and project outcomes. • Led the migration of a legacy application to Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring smooth integration and improved performance. • Refactored event-driven applications using Java and Spring Boot, simplifying architecture and enhancing code readability. • Designed and executed functional and unit tests with mocked behavior to ensure reliability and accuracy of code. • Integrated Spring Data JPA and Hibernate for efficient database access and data manipulation. • Applied fail-safe and circuit breaker patterns in Spring Boot microservices using Hystrix and configured Swagger-UI for API documentation and Eureka service registration. • Diagnosed and resolved customer-reported production issues, deploying fixes within a week to maintain uninterrupted functionality. • Implemented real-time push notifications by integrating Firebase Cloud Messaging and event-driven architecture for instant commercial credit card alerts. • Automated deployment processes by utilizing Jenkins and deploying application artifacts to Artifactory across multiple environments. • Monitored system performance using Splunk and documented APIs with Swagger to enhance operational efficiency. • Secured APIs and system architecture by implementing Spring Security with OAuth 2.0 authentication and authorization protocols. • Scaled Kafka clusters horizontally to manage high-speed data processing and distributed database operations effectively. • Developed robust test automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver and REST Assured, ensuring thorough testing processes. • Built and optimized CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab, increasing deployment efficiency and maintaining high-quality code standards. ### Graduate Assistant @ Concordia University-Wisconsin Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States • Contributed to the development and design of the Computer Science Department website using Java Spring Boot for the backend and React for the frontend, resulting in a user-friendly platform accessible to students, faculty, and visitors. website URL (https://cuwcs.com/) • Led undergraduate mentoring initiatives as a Graduate Assistant, organizing study groups, workshops, and providing academic support to promote collaborative learning and academic success ### Software Engineer @ IBM Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India • Led the design and implementation of a microservices-based e-commerce platform using Java, Spring Boot, and deployed on AWS Lambda, achieving 60% faster response times and 99.9% uptime. • Built modern, scalable user interfaces with ReactJS and TypeScript, integrating seamlessly with Java backends to deliver responsive, feature-rich applications. • Deployed monitoring solutions with the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for real-time application performance insights and faster issue resolution. • Created comprehensive unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito, resulting in 20% fewer production bugs and enhanced reliability. • Integrated Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures, reducing data latency by 30% through real-time data streaming solutions. • Implemented SSL/TLS encryption and JWT authentication to strengthen application security. • Designed asynchronous messaging solutions using RabbitMQ, improving system performance and scalability by 60%. • Utilized Hibernate for efficient data persistence in MySQL databases. • Managed collaborative development workflows and code integration through Git repositories. ### Technology Consulting Internship @ Microsoft Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Hyderabad, Telangana, India • Developed and implemented comprehensive feedback reports using Tableau. Analyzed key performance metrics, visualized data trends, and provided actionable insights, which enhanced decision-making processes and improved overall project outcomes. ## Education ### Master's degree in Computer Science Concordia University-Wisconsin Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 ### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Lovely Professional University Jan 2016 – Jan 2020 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rakesh-kumar-218010269 --- Source: https://flows.cv/rakesh JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/rakesh/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-23