Kaushik
Los Angeles
Summary
With over two decades of innovative technology leadership, I've established a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing teams across mid-sized and large companies. Evangelist for AI transformation for developers and managers to improve the speed for customer delivery. My expertise spans software engineering, product innovation, and leading the development of large-scale, customer-focused solutions that handle up to 1 million transactions per second. My leadership approach centers on fostering a culture of excellence through clear objectives, open communication, and strong collaboration. I've successfully built and led cross-functional teams, implementing agile methodologies and optimizing workflows to drive consistent, efficient delivery while minimizing operational friction. Technical innovation is at the core of my expertise. I maintain deep knowledge of current technologies while actively exploring emerging tools and frameworks. From designing scalable architectures to implementing advanced data science solutions and leveraging cloud technologies, I excel at transforming complex technical challenges into business opportunities. My strategic vision and hands-on experience in platform development have consistently delivered results in high-stakes environments. I'm passionate about shaping the future of digital experiences and driving technological advancement through structured processes, innovative thinking, and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Software Development
Amazon
Los Angeles
04.2023 - Current
- As Senior Engineering Manager, I lead a team of 60 resources, including six engineering managers and one QA manager, driving strategic planning and operational excellence.
- Implemented the AI Transformation for the developers to streamline development. Encouraged the use of Cursor, copilot etc.
- I provide leadership and mentorship to engineering managers, fostering a collaborative environment that consistently achieves our three-year engineering goals aligned with company objectives.
- My responsibilities include making critical technology decisions, shaping product strategy, and managing performance, hiring, and coaching.
- I've established and optimized software development processes, implementing Agile practices that significantly enhanced team productivity and product quality.
- Through process improvement initiatives and standardization efforts, I've promoted operational effectiveness while maintaining high engineering standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows across departments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Conducted regular performance appraisals for direct reports to provide feedback on their work performance.
- Provided strategic direction to departmental heads regarding resource allocation decisions.
- Developed long-term relationships with key stakeholders including customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Software Development Manager
Amazon
Los Angeles
06.2020 - 03.2023
- As a Software Development Manager, I led cross-functional teams responsible for end-to-end product development, fostering close collaboration with product partners to deliver strategic features.
- My leadership encompassed backend services, web development, and mobile application teams, ensuring cohesive integration across all platforms.
- Key achievements included successfully launching the first web application for Neighbors, significantly expanding our digital presence and user accessibility.
- I spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety reporting system, enhancing community security features and user engagement.
- Additionally, I led the creation of notification digest functionality, optimizing user communication and platform interaction.
- Throughout these initiatives, I maintained focus on technical excellence, team efficiency, and product quality.
- My role involved strategic planning, resource allocation, and ensuring alignment between technical capabilities and business objectives.
- This comprehensive approach resulted in successful product launches and improved user satisfaction across all platforms.
Director, Technical Architecture
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Culver City
12.2017 - 06.2020
- As Director of Technical Architecture, I've successfully led the development and implementation of innovative software solutions while managing budget, resource allocation and management.
- I spearheaded the development of the Screening Room multi-platform application, utilizing Node.js, React.js, Java, Swift, and Objective-C, while orchestrating a successful AWS datacenter migration.
- A significant achievement was architecting a comprehensive video processing solution, incorporating forensic watermarking, transcoding, and streaming workflows.
- This enhanced our video processing capabilities and maintained platform security.
- Leading a mid level IT team, I managed product development cycles, bug resolution, and feature implementations while ensuring adherence to distribution platform guidelines.
- I defined product strategy and roadmap alignment with long-term organizational goals, working closely with Product teams throughout the development lifecycle.
- My leadership in global IT support and project management resulted in consistent delivery of high-quality software solutions, maintaining operational excellence across the organization while driving innovation and achieving strategic objectives.
Technical Architect/Manager
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Culver City
04.2012 - 12.2017
- Led the development of the Screening Room multi-platform application, leveraging diverse technologies including Node.js, React.js, Java, Shell Script, Swift, and Objective-C.
- Successfully orchestrated AWS datacenter migration while managing multiple critical applications including ACORN (Java-based) and Eagl/Cineshareplus (.NET-based) platforms.
- Architected comprehensive video processing solutions, implementing forensic watermarking, transcoding, and streaming workflows.
- Directed software upgrades and new service deployments while maintaining high-quality standards and platform security.
- Led a six-person IT team, effectively managing resource allocation and ensuring timely project completion through strategic deadline enforcement.
Senior Software Engineer
Directv
El Segundo
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Led development and maintenance of DIRECTV's entertainment portal, a streaming platform featuring pay-per-view functionality for movies and TV seasons.
- Implemented solutions using Java J2EE, Oracle, WebLogic, and custom eCommerce frameworks.
- Managed project delivery through Agile methodology, overseeing requirement analysis, technical design, and estimation processes.
- Enhanced user experience through multithreading techniques and optimized data management using ORM.
- Created comprehensive functional test scenarios and maintained code quality through SVN version control.
- Key responsibilities included technical documentation, performance optimization, and ensuring seamless integration of streaming services while maintaining platform stability and scalability.
Senior Software Engineer
Sony Pictures Entertainment
El Segundo
12.2007 - 10.2011
- Developed ACORN (Art and Creative Online Routing Network), a web-based application for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment International, enabling global distribution and management of creative materials.
- Built using Java J2EE, Oracle, and Struts framework.
- Implemented comprehensive features including LDAP authentication, rich interface using AJAX/jQuery, and XML web services integration via Apache Axis.
- Enhanced performance through JDBC connection pooling and multithreading techniques.
- Maintained code quality through JUNIT testing, peer reviews, and logging with Log4J.
- Key achievements include developing robust user interfaces using JSP/Servlet technologies and establishing efficient database operations while ensuring secure content distribution across international territories.
System Engineer
General Electric
El Segundo
03.2005 - 12.2007
- Developed COSMOS application for GE Energy, a system designed to capture and maintain turbine operational data.
- Implemented solutions using Java J2EE and Oracle database technologies within Waterfall methodology.
- Created dynamic user interfaces utilizing JSP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and AJAX.
- Optimized database performance through JDBC drivers and connection pooling.
- Maintained code quality through comprehensive JUNIT testing, peer reviews, and Log4J logging implementation.
- Key responsibilities included developing efficient database interfaces, implementing version control using CVS, and utilizing Ant for build automation while ensuring robust application performance and maintainability.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Skills
- Software Engineering Leadership
- AI transformation for developers
- Evangelist for using AI tools for developers and manager
- Organizational Growth
- Product Innovation
- Large-Scale System Architecture
- Microservice and Api Strategy
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Agile & Scaled Agile
- CI/CD & DevOps
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budget & Resource Allocation
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Timeline
Senior Manager, Software Development
Amazon
04.2023 - Current
Software Development Manager
Amazon
06.2020 - 03.2023
Director, Technical Architecture
Sony Pictures Entertainment
12.2017 - 06.2020
Technical Architect/Manager
Sony Pictures Entertainment
04.2012 - 12.2017
Senior Software Engineer
Directv
10.2011 - 03.2012
Senior Software Engineer
Sony Pictures Entertainment
12.2007 - 10.2011
System Engineer
General Electric
03.2005 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Visvesvaraya Technological University