Mukul Kumar

I'm an Engineering Leader

About

I design, build, and scale cloud-native platforms with a strong focus on solution architecture, AWS infrastructure, security, performance, and scalability. With progressive experience across roles, my journey has moved from engineering to architecture and leadership, while remaining deeply hands-on in designing and delivering production-grade systems.

I specialize in AWS-based microservices architectures, data platforms, and AI-enabled systems, leading end-to-end architecture across Node.js and Python backends, React and React Native frontends, PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases, and containerized workloads on ECS and EKS. My experience spans system design, data lakes, and modern application stacks built for high availability and scale.

I have extensive experience building secure, scalable, and cost-optimized systems using CI/CD, DevOps practices, observability, and infrastructure automation. I focus on embedding security, compliance, and performance optimization into the architecture from day one, ensuring platforms are resilient, auditable, and operationally efficient.

Currently, I work as a Technical Architect and Engineering Director, collaborating closely with engineering managers, product leaders, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical architectures. I believe in hands-on, people-first leadership, building strong teams and fostering a culture of ownership, execution excellence, and continuous improvement.

Engineering Leader | Solution Architect | Cloud, AI & Enterprise Architecture | Secure & Compliant Platforms

Senior Technology Leader with 17+ years of experience driving enterprise-scale digital transformation through secure, cloud-native architectures and AI-powered platforms. Expertise in AWS, microservices, and Generative AI initiatives, with deep experience in regulated environments (ISO, HIPAA, GDPR). Proven ability to align engineering strategy with business goals while delivering resilient, high-availability systems and leading high-performing teams.

  • 📍  Gurgaon, India
  • 📞  +91 98180 52023
  • ✉️  [email protected]
  • 🌐  mukulkumar.me
  • 🏆  12+ Years in Technology Leadership
  • 💼  linkedin.com/in/mukulshrma
  • 👨‍💻  github.com/mukulkumar
  • 🔎  Open to opportunities

Skills

Technology Leadership & Delivery
Engineering Strategy, Team Leadership, Agile Delivery, Full SDLC Ownership, Process Transformation, B2B Platform Development, Security & Compliance (ISMS), QA & Governance

Architecture, Cloud & Platforms
Enterprise & Solution Architecture, Microservices, Scalable System Design, HLD/LLD, Cloud-Native Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Kubernetes, Docker, DevOps & CI/CD, Infrastructure Optimization, Reliability & Performance Engineering

AI, Data & Modern Engineering
Generative AI, RAG, Machine Learning, MLOps, Event-Driven Architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ), Elasticsearch, DynamoDB, Redshift, Distributed Systems

Engineering & Programming
Full-Stack Development, Java, JavaScript (Node.js, React), Python, PHP, SQL & NoSQL Databases

Resume

Senior Technology Leader with 17+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation through secure, cloud-native architectures. Expertise in AWS platforms, microservices, AI/ML initiatives, and regulatory compliance (ISO, HIPAA, GDPR). Proven ability to align engineering strategy with business objectives while delivering resilient, high-availability systems across regulated environments.

Sumary

Mukul Kumar

Dynamic Engineering Leader with 15+ Years of Experience in Agile Development, Cloud Management, and Generative AI Solutions

Education

Master of Business Administration (IT)

2008 - 2010

IASE Deemed University, Rajasthan

Bachelor in Information Technology

2001 - 2005

Indira Gandhi University, Delhi

Certifications

PG Certification AI & ML

2020 - 2021

IIT Guwahati

Cloud Solution Architect

2019

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementer

2024

Udemy

Additional Information

Execution Excellence Award

April 2025

CMS

Co-Founder Freshhaat.in

2014

Co-Founder siteadept.com

2013

Professional Experience

Technical Architect (Engineering Director)

Jan 2025 - Present

CMS, New Delhi

  • Accomplished the successful nationwide launch of the NHAI One App by architecting a cloud-native microservices platform on AWS that led to scalable, resilient, and high-availability operations for highway project monitoring.
  • Enabled real-time geospatial visibility across country-wide infrastructure projects by implementing GIS-based mapping solutions that led to improved decision-making and centralized project tracking.
  • Improved system scalability and data reliability by leading the migration from DataLake 2.0 to DataLake 3.0 that led to enhanced performance and extensibility across environments.
  • Ensured uninterrupted field operations in remote locations by implementing an offline-first mobile architecture that led to seamless data capture in low-connectivity highway zones.
  • Strengthened identity verification and regulatory compliance by integrating secure face authentication mechanisms that led to enhanced field-level security and controlled system access.
  • Streamlined engineering delivery and deployment stability by establishing structured SDLC processes, CI/CD pipelines, and high-availability deployment strategies that led to predictable releases and reduced operational risks.
  • EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, CodePipeline, Docker, Microservices, NodeJS, Kafka, Redis, ReactJS, PostgreSQL, Redshift, ElasticSearch, MLOps, Generative AI and RAG

Head Of Engineering

Oct 2020 - Dec 2024

Zonka Technologies, Gurgaon

  • Spearheaded AI integration into ZonkaFeedback to accelerate product innovation, significantly increasing feature adoption and reducing customer churn.
  • Led the successful achievement of ISO 27001:2022 certification as ISMS Leader, strengthening security posture, improving customer trust, and ensuring global compliance.
  • Led the implementation of a multi-region architecture, improving application performance with 30% lower latency and strengthening regulatory compliance.
  • Improved Scalability: Migrated to cloud and serverless technologies, ensuring 99.9% system uptime and reducing operational costs by 30%.
  • Established enterprise-grade observability through advanced logging, alerting, and monitoring systems, enabling proactive incident detection and rapid resolution.
  • Led the adoption of agile methodologies across cross-functional teams, achieving a 35% reduction in development cycles and significantly improving team productivity.
  • EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, CodePipeline, SQS, Kubernetes, Docker, Microservices, NodeJS, Redis, ReactJS, MongoDB, Dynamo, ElasticSearch Generative AI and RAG

Tech Manager

Aug 2019 - Oct 2020

Eazydiner, Gurgaon

  • Upgraded infrastructure, achieving a measurable increase in scalability and system performance, supporting growth without disruption.
  • Streamlined change management processes, accelerating deployment cycles and cutting time-to-market for new features by 20%
  • Optimized QA workflows, driving a marked improvement in testing efficiency and accuracy, ensuring faster delivery of high-quality releases.
  • Led the successful onboarding of 10 new cities onto the platform, expanding market reach and increasing user adoption.
  • EC2, S3, RabbitMQ, Java, NodeJS, PHP, ReactJS, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch

Lead Software Engineer

Feb 2017 - July 2019

LeadVenture, Gurgaon

  • Built and spearheaded the tech team for the company’s flagship product, TCS, in Asia, driving its development and expansion.
  • Accelerated team velocity by 50% through the strategic implementation of efficient processes and optimized workflows.
  • Reduced support issue resolution turnaround time by 40%, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Eliminated product technical debt by upgrading software, server infrastructure, and database versions, resulting in boosted performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • EC2, Kubernetes, S3, Docker, Microservices, Python, NodeJS, PHP, MySQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Redis, ReactJS, ElasticSearch

Earlier Engineering & Leadership Experience

Sept 2006 - Jan 2017

Delhi & Gurgaon

Held progressive roles at Red5, Xerico, Sukrit, and Spuntek, contributing to product development, system architecture, and platform scaling across multiple domains.

Recommendations

Read What Others Are Saying About Me on LinkedIn

I worked closely with Mukul at CMS on the NHAI DataLake 3.0 project, where he led as Engineering Director and Solution Architect. He combines strong technical depth with clear communication and a pragmatic, user-focused approach. His leadership and architectural clarity had a significant impact on the project’s success, and I highly recommend him for senior engineering or technology leadership roles.

Agam Verma

Manager (Functional Lead)

Digital India Corporation

I’ve worked with Mukul and have always appreciated his strong technical knowledge and ability to get things done efficiently. He has a solid and in-depth understanding of his field and is quick to sort out any issues that he puts his mind that and that come his way. Mukul’s problem-solving skills always stand out, and he consistently delivers effective solutions.

Sonika Mehta

Product Director

Zonka Feedback

Mukul is a visionary leader who turns strategy into action. He excels at fostering a culture where teams exceed expectations to achieve shared goals. His deep business insight allows him to craft clear, actionable plans. I've seen him evolve from acknowledging challenges to tackling them head-on, ensuring successful implementation regardless of obstacles. Mukul’s determination and results-driven mindset make him an invaluable asset.

Shashi Ranjan

AVP Engineering

FlipKart Group

Mukul is technically sound and other important quality, a very good lead. I have rarely seen this combination. He understands the team and always there to sort out the issues, personal or professional. He is always hands on and busy doing some technical work rather only commanding the team. It was pleasure working with him, wish him all the best, and would like to recommend.

Arun Choudhary

Senior Program Manager

Airtel

Mukul is an organised, hard working team member. His cheerful attitude motivates the team.He is a very good team player and always take his responsibilities seriously. His skill sets are heavily inclined towards following a sound plan and he is extremely good at troubleshooting problems. I highly recommend him for any technical role.

Ayush Goel

Senior Technology Specialist

Etihad

Contact

I’d be delighted to hear from you! Feel free to reach out to me through any of the following methods.

Address

F-2598 Ansal Essencia, Sector 67, Gurgaon

Haryana, India

Call

+91 9818052023

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