Vaibhav Kumar

MS Computer Science, Syracuse University
About Me

I am Vaibhav Kumar from Patna, India. I am a full time Master's student in Computer Science at Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York. Fueled by passion of solving problems, creating things (and coffee), I have been enjoying my time learning Computer Science and writing softwares. I feel blessed and fortunate to be in love with what I am doing.

Motorcyles, Cricket(the sport) and Cooking tops the list of things I will always cherish.

What's cooking?

I am currently into my fourth and final semester of MS in Computer Science and expect to graduate in December 2019. I am actively looking for full-time opportunities in Full Stack Software Development, Starting January 2020.

Apart from academics and job search, I am developing a Microservices based "team collaboration tool". I am also working on my own technical blog which I plan to integrate with this website very soon.

Experience

Full Stack Developer

Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
May 2019 - Current

Abstract

I am currently working as a full stack developer for the research and graduate programs at the Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science. My primary responsibility involves design and development of various web based applications required to carry out the operations of the research and graduate department. I started off by designing the database schema and migrating the legacy and current data from spreadsheets to MySQL database, which is going to be used by the current and proposed future applications.

Along with development of new applications, I am also working on enhancements of the existing application.

Skills Involved

C# 7.0, ASP.Net Core, MVC, Entity Framework Core, Object Oriented Design, Design Patterns, PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, MS Excel, Tableau

My learnings and contributions

The complete ownership of the task with added responsibility is significantly enhancing my sense of urgency and responsibility. Through the course of my time here, I have been proposing technological solutions to some of the complex problems. This has been greatly impacting my decision making skills.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
January 2019 - May 2019

Abstract

I was working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Dr. Jim Fawcett for Internet Programming (CSE-686), a graduate level course. My responsibilities included giving lectures, preparing course materials, organizing and evaluating weekly labs and projects, holding office hours to provide help for labs and projects.

Skills Involved

C# 7.0, ASP.Net Core, MVC, Entity Framework Core, Microsoft SQL Server, React.js, HTML5, CSS3, EcmaScript 6, Powershell.

My learnings and contributions

This was an immensely big learning experience for me for several reasons. There was a very big learning curve not only because of the coursework, but also through the interactions I used to have with a diverse set of students. Different people have different approach towards the same problem. Besides all the knowledge I have gained, working closely with Dr. Jim Fawcett helped me learn lot more about work ethics, professionalism and what not.

Team Lead-Development

Tata Consultancy Services, New Delhi, India
October 2015 - February 2016

Abstract

I was leading development of HSB-Bupa insurance portal for Hang Seng Bank (HSB), Hong Kong. Along with all the technical responsibilities, I was also involved in regular client interactions to support requirement management and timely and quality delivery of product modules.

Skills Involved

.Net Framework, C#, ASP.Net, MVC, JavaScript, HTML5, XML, CSS3, jQuery, Azure BLOB, Entity Framework, Microsift Dynamic CRM.

My learnings and contributions

This experience contributed in developing my leadership skills, along with all the technical competencies I developed. Making on-time delivery of quality modules, with functionalities more than that was specified, gave a pure sense of accompalishment to the whole team.

Senior Software Developer

Tata Consultancy Services, Jubail, Saudi Arab

Abstract

I was working with Saudi Arab Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) at Jubail Saudi Arab to develop several HR Mangement Systems. I designed and developed Internal Job Posting system for HR management system and also monitored progress of other modules as a Senior Software Engineer.

Skills Involved

.Net Framework, C#, Web Services, ASP.Net, HTML5, XML, CSS3, jQuery, JavaScript, Knockout.js, Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL

My learnings and contributions

This experience contributed in developing my leadership skills, along with all the technical competencies I developed. Making on-time delivery of quality modules, with functionalities more than that were specified, gave a pure sense of accompalishment to the whole team.

Developer, Module Lead

Tata Consultancy Services, New Delhi, India
February 2013 - April 2015

Abstract

This was my first industrial experience where I started as a trainee and completed the Initial Learning Program at the Tata Consultancy Services-Trivandrum, India. I was awarded with "ILP Kudos" which was given to top performer in the training program (ILP) at TCS.

After the training, I started as a Assistant Systems Engineer and progressed to become module lead of two major modules of a very large scale and globally recognized Supply Chain Management System. I was also working with the Research and Development team to develop reusable components which made application more secure, efficient and economical by avoiding purchase of any Commercial off-the Shelf (COTS) or third party products.

Skills Involved

.Net Framework, C#, Visual C++, ASP.Net, JavaScript, HTML5, XML, CSS3, jQuery, Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, SQL Server Reporting Services

My learnings and contributions

Being my first professional experience, I learned a lot from my tenure here. From honing my technical competencies, learning new things to develping Biz skills, I have learnt alot of things which is helping me till date. While I was working in this project, I was awarded with various On the spot awards and our team was also awarded with the Best Team award.
Academics
Master of Science,
Computer and Information Science
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
January 2018-December 2019
Bachelor of Engineering,
Information Science and Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, Karnataka
September 2008-June 2012
Projects
REMOTE CODE ANALYZER
REMOTE CODE REPOSITORY
MICROSERVICES
Skills and Interests
Programming and Data
Web
Tools
Misc
  • C#
  • C++ (managed and unmanaged)
  • C
  • Python
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • NoSQL
  • MySQL
  • T-SQL
  • LINQ
Awards and Involvements
Awarded with 30% scholarship for MS Computer Science program at Syracuse University, New York (2018-2019).
Awarded with ILP Kudos, several “on the spot” awards as developer and module lead and best team while working for TCS.
Obtained All India 3rd rank in Computer Basics Competition in 2001.
Obtained various awards while playing competitive cricket at different levels such as school, university and senior division leagues.
Won first prize consecutively for two years in shuttle badminton tournament organized by BIET boys’ hostel.
Lead school and college teams for cricket and soccer.
I love to cook.
I have never missed a chance to explore a new place, meet a new person. I am a believer of the saying "Every people you meet is a thread connecting you to the Universe"."
I love playing pool, apart from all the ball games I have been playing since my childhood.