Akash Kumar

Led a 10-person team in developing and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and CI/CD pipelines for IBM Cloud, ensuring robust and compliant cloud resource provisioning for financial and enterprise services.

• Architected and deployed Terraform IBM modules (IaC) to provision and manage critical cloud resources for Financial Service and Enterprise clients, ensuring scalable and compliant infrastructure.
• Engineered and maintained robust CI/CD pipelines, automating application deployments and updates across cloud environments to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Authored comprehensive documentation for cloud architecture, configurations, and development processes, significantly improving team collaboration and knowledge transfer.
• Developed a custom IaC solution to facilitate the deployment of a cloud-native agentic AI application, optimizing deployment cycles and accelerating feature delivery.
• Provided expert-level support for complex cloud applications, diagnosing and resolving issues for internal and external users, minimizing downtime and ensuring service continuity.
• Ensured adherence to best practices in cloud development, security, and compliance, integrating these standards into application lifecycles and participating in CISO reviews for Terraform module security.
• Developed comprehensive test suites for Terraform modules using Golang, enhancing module reliability, performance, and reducing post-deployment issues.

Led engineering efforts for the 'Field Smart Technology' project, focusing on designing scalable application environments, implementing automation for deployment, and mentoring teams in CI/CD practices.

• Contributed to the design of scalable application environments, aligning infrastructure with complex application requirements to ensure optimal performance and stability.
• Managed the setup and configuration of cloud-based monitoring and logging tools, ensuring comprehensive system visibility and proactive issue detection.
• Developed automation scripts for deploying applications and services, streamlining deployment processes and significantly reducing manual effort and deployment time.
• Mentored and guided engineering teams on CI/CD best practices, improving their proficiency in continuous integration and delivery workflows and fostering a culture of automation.
• Implemented critical infrastructure and cloud-based service monitoring alerts, enhancing proactive issue detection and resolution and minimizing system downtime.

Spearheaded projects focused on cloud-based monitoring and automation test frameworks, enhancing system analysis and network performance benchmarking for clients.

• Led the development of an IoT ecosystem test framework, enabling comprehensive analysis of sensor data from multiple nodes to identify system loopholes and optimize architecture for clients.
• Drove the productization of enterprise software for WiFi and IoT network benchmarking, facilitating detailed analysis of network performance across diverse traffic types.

Developed multiple IoT Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) at Accenture Labs, integrating both software and hardware solutions, including home automation and facial gesture detection systems.

• Developed various IoT Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) at Accenture Labs, demonstrating proficiency in both software and hardware integration for innovative solutions.
• Engineered home automation and monitoring solutions from scratch, delivering innovative smart home capabilities and enhancing user control.
• Implemented a facial gesture detection system using OpenCV, showcasing expertise in computer vision and real-time application development.

Managed and maintained critical Java-based applications for a large mining industry client, ensuring operational continuity and system reliability.

• Managed a portfolio of critical Java-based applications, including user databases, RTTMS, CMS, and Inflight systems, ensuring high availability and seamless operations for a major mining client.
• Provided ongoing application support and maintenance, resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime and enhance user experience across various platforms.

Created a proof of concept showcasing advanced functionalities and integrations with Amazon Alexa.

Integrated smart home devices with Amazon Alexa, enabling voice-controlled automation.

Developed a system leveraging OpenCV for real-time facial gesture detection to identify driver drowsiness.

Engineered a temperature-controlled cooler system, demonstrating expertise in embedded systems and climate control.

Developed a comprehensive home automation and monitoring system from scratch, integrating software and hardware components.