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Operator Portal
TCS web portal for ISPs to monitor network health, metrics, and diagnose issues on individual devices.
Tarana Wireless
Tech Lead · Jul 2021 – Present
Software Engineer · Tech Lead
20+ yrs
Ashish Kumar
20+ years shipping web platforms — from hospitality systems to fixed wireless operator tools.
About
20+
Software Engineer
Building reliable interfaces for complex systems
I am a passionate software engineer with 20+ years of experience. I lead frontend architecture, mentor engineers, and ship operator and device experiences that stay fast under real-world load. Outside work I photograph, tinker with electronics, build PCs, and chase DIY projects.
Capabilities
Skills
Languages, frameworks, and domains I work in every day.
- JavaScript
- 14+ years across React, Angular, Backbone, and Knockout.
- Node.js
- 7+ years building services and tooling with custom frameworks.
- TypeScript
- Typed web applications and shared frontend platforms.
- React
- React and React Native (Expo) for web and mobile surfaces.
- AngularJS
- Production experience with AngularJS 1.5 applications.
- Linux
- Daily driver OS; comfortable with bash and shell automation.
- Git
- GitHub and GitLab workflows, reviews, and branching strategy.
- Perl
- Web apps and crawling systems across long-running products.
- Python
- Practical scripting and tooling with Python 2 and 3.
- Travel & Hospitality
- Domain depth plus IATA/UFTAA Consultant certification.
Career
Journey
From engineer to tech lead — products, teams, and platforms.
2021
Jul 2021 – Present · Remote
Tech Lead
Tarana delivers fixed wireless broadband with higher performance at lower cost for homes and businesses.
Responsibilities
- Migrate applications to micro frontends.
- Improve performance of the operator portal and device UI.
- Add i18n, responsive design, and migrate to MUI.
- Introduce Cypress for component integration testing.
- Guide and mentor a small US-based team.
- Review code and design.
2020
Sep 2020 – Jun 2021 · Pune
Principal Consultant
Sincro, an Ansira company
Digital Marketing business unit formerly of CDK Global, sold to Ansira.
Responsibilities
- Part of the config team for the NextGen platform.
- Lead, guide, and mentor a team of four on JavaScript/Node.js.
- Coordinate with onshore teams on requirements and deployments.
2016
Sep 2016 – Aug 2020 · Pune
Principal Consultant
CDK Global
Integrated technology for roughly 30,000 auto and specialty dealers worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Part of the CMS team for the NextGen platform.
- Lead, guide, and mentor a team of four on JavaScript/Node.js.
- Coordinate with onshore teams on requirements and deployments.
2014
Sep 2014 – Present · Pune
Freelance Consultant
MIOTWEB Technologies
Privately held IT solution providers formed in 2014.
Responsibilities
- Train, guide, and mentor teams on JavaScript, Perl, and related tech.
- Help teams with designs and reviews.
2012
2012 – Present · Pune
Corporate Trainer
Freelance Trainer
Corporate training on JavaScript, Perl, and modern web stacks.
Training
- Headway Techies — JavaScript, TypeScript, AngularJS 1.5, React, React Native, Perl basics.
- EduRamp Learning Services — JavaScript, jQuery.
- InnoServ Solutions — JavaScript, Node.js, AngularJS 1.5, Express.
2006
Feb 2006 – Sep 2016 · Pune
Multiple roles
Technology consulting specializing in outsourced product engineering.
Technical Architect
Apr 2012 – Sep 2016
- Guide and mentor JavaScript and Perl engineers across Cybage.
- Estimations and proposals for clients and prospects.
- System design, web performance, interviews, and training.
Project Manager
Oct 2010 – Apr 2012
- On-time delivery across three teams (22 people).
- Act as Scrum Master; review code, design, and tests.
- Team appraisals and stakeholder management.
System Analyst
Apr 2009 – Oct 2010
- Lead development for a team of eight.
- Requirements, design, reviews, and client updates.
Sr. Software Engineer
Apr 2007 – Apr 2009
- Lead a team of six through delivery.
- Requirements, design, code review, and development.
Software Engineer
Feb 2006 – Mar 2007
- Requirements, code review, and feature development.
Selected work
Projects
Platforms and products across wireless, automotive digital, health, and hospitality.
02
Device UI
Compact web app hosted on network devices for configuration and debugging.
Tarana Wireless
Tech Lead · Jul 2021 – Present
03
NextGen Config
Node.js next-generation website platform tools that help dealers build and configure sites.
Sincro / CDK
Developer · Sep 2016 – Jun 2021
04
BodyLog 365 LifeSmart
Reports and charts for LifeSmart health devices with doctor/pharmacist chat.
MIOTWEB
Freelance Consultant · Jun 2015 – Nov 2015
05
My LifeSmart
Commerce site for LifeSmart products and app subscriptions; custom markdown static site builder.
MIOTWEB
Freelance Consultant · Nov 2015 – Dec 2015
06
Cybage Technology Group
Architect group guiding a virtual community of developers through design and mentoring.
Cybage
Technical Architect · May 2012 – Sep 2016
07
MIS
Migration of an internal MIS application onto a modern technology stack.
Cybage
Technical Architect · Sep 2014 – Sep 2016
08
123insight
End-to-end manufacturing ERP covering quoting, CRM, sales, purchasing, stock, and invoicing.
Cybage
Technical Architect · Nov 2013 – Feb 2014
09
Web 3.0
TravelClick hotel reservation solution and website tooling for hoteliers.
Cybage
Technical Architect · Nov 2011 – Dec 2012
10
GuestView, Rate360, OrderManager
Guest management and business intelligence suite for hotel revenue operations.
Cybage
Project Manager · Oct 2010 – Oct 2011
11
PricePosition & HotelConfig
Business intelligence products for Rubicon, later evolved under TravelClick.
Cybage
Project Lead · 2006 – 2010
12
Farelogix
Distribution technology lowering unit cost of distribution for airlines and travel sellers.
Cybage
Project Lead · Jul 2007 – Oct 2008
Background
Education & achievements
Formal education, certifications, and recognition for teaching.
Graduation
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Information Technology from Uttar Pradesh Technical University, 2004.
Diploma in Advanced Computing (DAC)
CDAC (Bytes Infosys), Delhi, 2006 — Best Student award.
IATA Certification
IATA/UFTAA Travel and Tourism Training Programme – Consultant (Level 2).
Trainer recognition
Multiple recognitions for training experienced engineers and freshers across AngularJS, Backbone, Node.js, Knockout, Ember, jQuery, CasperJS, Perl (Moose, P5EE, POE), Python basics, and travel/hospitality systems (GDS, PMS).