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I'm Apu Kumar Ghose, a tech lead and senior software engineer with over 19 years of experience building and maintaining complex software systems. I excel at designing scalable architectures, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering robust solutions across PHP, JavaScript, Python, Java, Ruby, and more. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate business needs into reliable software and mentoring colleagues to grow their skills. My specialties include API design, database design, performance optimization, cloud-native deployments with Docker/Kubernetes, and agile development. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am passionate about turning data into insights through analytics and visualization.…I'm Apu Kumar Ghose, a tech lead and senior software engineer with over 19 years of experience building and maintaining complex software systems. I excel at designing scalable architectures, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering robust solutions across PHP, JavaScript, Python, Java, Ruby, and more. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate business needs into reliable software and mentoring colleagues to grow their skills. My specialties include API design, database design, performance optimization, cloud-native deployments with Docker/Kubernetes, and agile development. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am passionate about turning data into insights through analytics and visualization.

Apu Kumar Ghose

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I'm Apu Kumar Ghose, a tech lead and senior software engineer with over 19 years of experience building and maintaining complex software systems. I excel at designing scalable architectures, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering robust solutions across PHP, JavaScript, Python, Java, Ruby, and more. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate business needs into reliable software and mentoring colleagues to grow their skills. My specialties include API design, database design, performance optimization, cloud-native deployments with Docker/Kubernetes, and agile development. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am passionate about turning data into insights through analytics and visualization.…I'm Apu Kumar Ghose, a tech lead and senior software engineer with over 19 years of experience building and maintaining complex software systems. I excel at designing scalable architectures, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering robust solutions across PHP, JavaScript, Python, Java, Ruby, and more. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate business needs into reliable software and mentoring colleagues to grow their skills. My specialties include API design, database design, performance optimization, cloud-native deployments with Docker/Kubernetes, and agile development. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am passionate about turning data into insights through analytics and visualization.

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I’m Apu Kumar Ghose, a tech lead and senior software engineer with over 19 years of experience building and maintaining complex software systems. I excel at designing scalable architectures, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering robust solutions across PHP, JavaScript, Python, Java, Ruby, and more. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate business needs into reliable software and mentoring colleagues to grow their skills.

My specialties include API design, database design, performance optimization, cloud-native deployments with Docker/Kubernetes, and agile development. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am passionate about turning data into insights through analytics and visualization.

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Work Experience

Tech Lead at Ticketmaster

April 1, 2025 - Present

Architect/Design, develop, build, and deploy APIs using microservices architecture with Kafka, Java Spring Boot, Vue, Docker, and Kubernetes. Integrate GraphQL endpoints with frontend components. Design and optimize complex SQL queries for large datasets, ensuring efficient data retrieval and processing for reporting and analytics. Work with NoSQL databases to manage unstructured and semi-structured data for flexible storage. Participate in sprint planning, team development discussions, project plan reviews, code reviews, pair programming, system design, database design, cross-team collaboration, and mentoring. Lead engineering team to handle critical issues. Create proof-of-concepts. Technologies used include Python, Java Spring Boot, Redis, Cassandra, MySQL, Databricks, GitLab, AWS, shell scripts, GraphQL, Kafka, React, Vue, Docker, Kubernetes.

Lead Software Engineer at Dawson Partners

April 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025

Minimized report generation time from 90 minutes to under 2 minutes by optimizing complex SQL queries. Designed and developed an interactive application replicating Power BI dashboard functionality for dynamic visualization of metrics. Built the application with Python, FastAPI, Retool, GCP, Tableau, Docker, Kubernetes for scalable, user-friendly interaction. Developed and integrated data pipelines to pull data from multiple sources (Google BigQuery, APIs) for real-time visualization. Implemented advanced analytics features (drill-down, custom filters, predictive modeling). Conducted user training and created documentation to support adoption. Optimized performance, reducing data load time by 85%, and migrated or repurposed Excel functions into new tools. Architecture designed for fintech/portfolio contexts; selected cloud services and ensured project feasibility. Also developed project management, portfolio and investor relations platforms using Go, Java, AWS, and Go-based real-time c

Senior Software Engineer (Contract) at Marvel Studios

May 31, 2023 - October 13, 2025

Developed Python-based API for accessing ShotGrid and integrating with tools used in the Animation and VFX department. Provided production support to resolve show-stopper issues. Resolved necessary package dependencies in Rez environment. Added new features in the in-house software. Used shell scripts for version control, package dependencies, database migrations, servers, static files, and virtual environments. Collaborated with cross-functional teams across the organization. Evaluated project constraints and proposed alternatives as needed. Technologies used: Python, REST, PostgreSQL, ShotGrid, Rez, gRPC, shell scripts.

Lead Software Engineer at MDBriefCase Group Inc.

March 31, 2020 - October 13, 2025

Led architectural design discussions with system architects and DBAs. Designed, analyzed and normalized relational databases; designed and optimized complex SQL queries for large datasets, ensuring efficient data retrieval and reporting. Maintained a back-end SQL Server database with security and reliability for business insights. Collaborated with data integration and IT teams to optimize data collection, storage and automation. Troubleshoot and resolve first-level data automation issues. Developed eLearn system for the medical sector (WordPress, PHP, SurveyJS, PL/SQL). Built backend payroll, data sorting/filtering/downloading apps using Ruby on Rails; developed services in Python. Implemented a real-time chat and portfolio management features; built project management tool using Go; led a 6-member dev team; hosted on AWS and Docker.

Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft

June 30, 2022 - October 13, 2025

Acted as a core development team member for an enterprise social networking platform. Developed and updated features in key applications and collaborated across teams. Implemented and maintained real-time messaging components and data-driven features. Ensured system reliability and performance across cloud-based deployments.

Senior Software Engineer at Red Orange Media and Communications

August 31, 2019 - October 13, 2025

Led development teams of 11; designed and normalized relational databases; analyzed and normalized data; led discussions on architectural improvements with system architects and DBAs; maintained communications with clients; translated requirements into technical specifications; authored use stories and prioritized backlogs; developed online knowledge sharing platforms; led CRM/portfolio-related initiatives; mentored junior developers. Projects included e-learning platforms, content portals, media and social platforms; built e-commerce features and data processing pipelines; hosted on AWS and WordPress.

Senior Software Engineer at Red Orange Media and Communications

January 31, 2015 - October 13, 2025

Contributed to architecture and database design; implemented job portals, hospital management, and ERP/enterprise software; developed web apps and e-commerce sites using PHP, MySQL, and JS frameworks; created content management systems; built inventory and POS systems; maintained web hosting and customized WordPress plugins/themes; led a multi-stack engineering team.

Software Engineer at Sphuron Technology

January 1, 2009 - October 13, 2025

Designed normalized databases, ER/Class/UML diagrams; developed job scheduling and office management systems; built web apps/e-commerce sites; delivered content management systems; developed optical store management systems; worked with various languages and tools.