About Me

  • Full Name:Ashu Kumar
  • Phone:+1 608 217 4816
  • Email:ashu.kumar@wisc.edu
  • Website:www.ashukumar.com
  • Address:Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Hello There!

I am a Master's student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, passionate about solving real-world problems through innovative technologies. With over 4 years of experience, I have worked on distributed systems, machine learning, and big data, delivering scalable and impactful solutions.

My journey began with a fascination for technology, leading me to pursue a career in software development. I thrive in collaborative environments and am always eager to learn and grow.

Research Interests

I'm particularly interested in distributed systems, cloud computing, and machine learning. My research focuses on developing scalable and efficient systems that can handle large volumes of data with low latency.

My Resume

  • Work Experience

  • Software Developer Intern

    Openstream.ai - May 2024 – August 2024

    Improved multi-GPU training pipelines, boosting query accuracy by 30%.

  • Senior Software Engineer

    Samsung Research - June 2019 – July 2023

    Built scalable IoT frameworks, developed APIs, and reduced latency to under 1 second.

  • Education

  • Master's Degree

    University of Wisconsin-Madison - 2023-2025

    Specializing in distributed systems and machine learning.

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad - 2015-2019

    Graduated with a degree in Computer Science, focusing on software development.

Technical Expertise

Distributed Systems

Building scalable and resilient distributed systems that can handle high loads with low latency.

Machine Learning

Developing and deploying machine learning models that solve real-world problems efficiently.

Big Data Analytics

Analyzing large datasets to extract valuable insights and drive data-informed decisions.

API Development

Designing and implementing robust APIs that enable seamless integration between systems.

Cloud Solutions

Architecting cloud-native solutions that leverage the best of modern cloud platforms.

Web Design

Creating modern, responsive, and user-friendly websites that stand out in the digital landscape.

Skills

C++90%

Python85%

React80%

Kafka75%

AWS85%

Docker90%

Kubernetes80%

TensorFlow75%

Projects

Distributed Key-Value Store

C++, gRPC, RocksDB

Distributed Message Queue

Java, gRPC, Zookeeper

ML-based Recommendation System

Python, TensorFlow, AWS

Real-time Data Processing Pipeline

Kafka, Spark, Elasticsearch

IoT Device Management Platform

React, Node.js, MongoDB

Cloud-based Content Delivery Network

AWS CloudFront, Lambda, S3

Containerized Microservices Deployment

Docker, Kubernetes, Helm

Personal Portfolio Website

React, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion

Post on Medium

Sharing my thoughts and experiences with the tech community through Medium articles.

Feb. 15th 2023

Building Scalable Distributed Systems

Exploring the challenges and solutions in building distributed systems that scale efficiently to handle millions of requests.

Aug. 23rd 2023

Machine Learning in Production

A practical guide to deploying machine learning models in production environments with confidence and reliability.

Jan. 5th 2024

Modern Frontend Development with React

Exploring the latest React patterns and frameworks for building efficient and maintainable frontend applications.

Contact Me

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or opportunities.

Contact Information