Manish Kumar
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Dynamic software engineering professional with extensive experience in developing robust and scalable applications, consistently driving projects to successful completion through effective team collaboration. A strong commitment to adapting seamlessly to evolving requirements enhances the ability to tackle complex challenges across a diverse range of programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Versatile technical skills are complemented by a dedication to delivering high-quality results while fostering a productive work environment that empowers teams to excel. Passionate about leveraging innovative solutions to meet organizational goals and elevate project outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Kanopicover
Melbourne, Australia
09.2025 - Current
- Design and maintain cloud-native web applications deployed on AWS.
- Build and support microservice-based systems with a focus on scalability and reliability.
- Implement CI pipelines using GitHub Actions to run unit, integration, and frontend tests.
- Containerise applications using Docker and support Kubernetes-based deployments.
- Lead code reviews and mentor engineers to ensure production-ready code quality.
Software Engineer
IRESS
Melbourne, Australia
09.2021 - 09.2025
- Designed and implemented AWS-based cloud systems using Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront, and S3.
- Modernised applications by introducing a microservice architecture, developing frontend components in TypeScript and React and backend APIs.
- Migrated a large Python 2 codebase to Python 3, resolving compatibility issues and improving performance and maintainability.
- Acted as a Designated Responsible Individual (DRI), monitoring production systems, responding to incidents, and restoring services.
- Built and maintained Buildkite pipelines and supported operational dashboards using Datadog.
- Worked in an Agile environment, collaborating closely with engineers and stakeholders.
Associate Research Software Specialist
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Developed and maintained MyTardis, a large-scale research data management platform built with Django and React.
- Implemented an Elasticsearch-based search feature, enabling fast querying across large datasets.
- Developed frontend features using React, Formik, and Yup.
- Implemented CI pipelines with GitHub Actions, running Python and JavaScript test suites.
- Deployed services using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Implemented Prometheus and Grafana monitoring to track system performance and health.
Research Data Management Officer
University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Developed and maintained web applications using the Laravel framework.
- Deployed and supported applications in development and QAT environments.
- Debugged issues and delivered fixes to improve system stability.
Translational Bioinformatics Officer
University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed platforms and algorithms using Java for data and text mining.
- Built ETL pipelines and shell scripts for large-scale data processing.
Programmer Analyst
Krishagni Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Pune, India
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Developed enterprise applications using Spring Boot, AngularJS, Groovy, Grails, and jQuery.
- Deployed and maintained applications on Apache and JBoss servers.
Education
Master’s - Bioinformatics
University of Pune (Pune University)
India01-2012
Skills
- Programming & Frameworks: Python, Django, Java, Spring Boot, TypeScript, JavaScript, React
- Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, API Gateway), Docker, Kubernetes
- Architecture & Practices: Microservices, Event-Driven Systems, REST APIs, Test-Driven Development
- Search & Data: Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB
- CI/CD & Monitoring: Buildkite, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Travis CI, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog
- Tools: Git, Bitbucket, PyCharm, IntelliJ IDEA, VS Code
Accomplishments
- Received an award from [Name of organization].
- Resolved existing performance issues in the database which optimized the system [Number]%.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Kanopicover
09.2025 - Current
Software Engineer
IRESS
09.2021 - 09.2025
Associate Research Software Specialist
Monash University
05.2017 - 09.2021
Research Data Management Officer
University of New South Wales
06.2016 - 04.2017
Translational Bioinformatics Officer
University of New South Wales
08.2014 - 06.2016
Programmer Analyst
Krishagni Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
07.2012 - 08.2014
Master’s - Bioinformatics
University of Pune (Pune University)