About Me

About Me

I am Ashish Kumar, a seasoned professional with over 9 years of experience in the field of software development, specializing in full-stack development. My career journey has taken me through various roles, from tech support to manual testing, SQL development, automation testing, and ultimately, full-stack development with a focus on Ruby on Rails (ROR).

Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in leading development teams, gathering and analyzing business requirements, and implementing technical solutions to drive product improvements. My expertise encompasses a wide range of technologies, including Ruby, JavaScript, ReactJS, AngularJS, jQuery, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MS SQL Server, and more.

I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions while ensuring adherence to best practices and standards. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and drive business success.

Professional Experience

Watermark Insights | Mohali

Technical Lead

  • Lead a team of 6 developers, handling technical queries and reviewing Pull Requests
  • Gathered business requirements from the PO and BA, planned tasks for Program Increment
  • Estimated sprint work, conducted technical analysis for product improvements
  • Oversaw deployment, collaborated with the QA team on automation, and prioritized reported defects
  • Conducted sprint demos for stakeholders

R Systems | Noida

Senior Software Engineer

  • Developed and managed small to medium-sized applications in Ruby on Rails
  • Oversaw the entire software development lifecycle for smaller projects independently
  • Supervised a team of two employees on medium-sized projects
  • Implemented test cases for comprehensive application testing
  • Directed software design and development, addressing client requirements effectively

Trantor Software Pvt Ltd. | Chandigarh

Senior Software Engineer

  • Developed backend functionality for Grade (Leasing and Lending) application
  • Supervised a team of three employees on a medium-sized project
  • Wrote maintainable and extensible code within a team environment
  • Implemented test cases for thorough application testing

Headerlabs Infotech Pvt. Ltd. | Gurugram

Software Engineer > Automation Testing > ROR Developer

  • Developed small and medium-sized applications using Ruby on Rails (ROR)
  • Automated two applications using Ruby and Selenium WebDriver
  • Managed small applications independently through the entire software development life cycle

Polaris Enterprise Solution Limited | Gurugram

Tech Support > Manual Testing > SQL Development > Automation Testing

  • Engaged in application backend development and conducted testing for new features
  • Developed test scripts utilizing tools like Cucumber, Selenium WebDriver, and RSpec
  • Provided ongoing maintenance, bug fixes, and patch sets for existing web applications
  • Directed onsite training sessions to enhance business user productivity

Certifications and Recognitions

For a comprehensive list of my technical certifications, professional achievements, and community recognition, please visit my Certifications & Recognitions page.

Highlights:

  • Ruby on Rails Certification - Advanced Rails Development
  • AWS Certified Developer Associate - Cloud Development and Deployment
  • Docker Certified Associate - Containerization and Orchestration
  • RubyGems Contributor - Published and maintained multiple Ruby gems including Simple_notifications
  • Technical Speaker - Presented at local Ruby meetups and tech conferences
  • Ruby Community Award - For contributions to the Ruby ecosystem

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