About

Kunal Mahajan is a highly skilled Software Developer with over 5 years of experience in the industry. He has a proven track record of producing high-quality, scalable, user-friendly, and bug-free software using programming languages such as Java, Python, Bash, Rust, SQL, and JavaScript. Kunal has expertise in working with various tools such as JIRA, Confluence, TestRails, GIT, and Tortoise SVN. Currently working as a Software Developer at IBM Security, Kunal has contributed significantly to the development of various tools and services. He has developed a tool using Python for Event Collector Appliance to migrate GlusterFS to DRBD file storage, resulting in ~15x data synchronization and data replication. He has also led the strike team towards the major python migration from v2 to v3 in the QRadar code base and enabled the IPv6 network of QRadar appliance across ~60% of IBM customers for efficient routing. Kunal has also implemented Docker containers for QRadar core services to reduce RPM compatibility issues and configured Log Analytics Manager service on Juniper appliances, thus, increasing advanced threat detection. He has reduced monthly security vulnerabilities through an in-house Bash automation tool for Kernel updates and resolved 15+ defects every month for the successful release of QRadar versions. Kunal has also fulfilled Scrum Master’s duties while facilitating Daily Stand-ups, weekly Backlog Refinement sessions, and monthly team Retrospectives to keep the team velocity high. He has provided subject matter expertise to cross-functional teams on High Availability, QRadar installs, and upgrades. Kunal has also mentored new team members to ensure the seamless success of business objectives and individual growth, thereby, keeping up the productivity of the team. Kunal has a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and a Master's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management. He is proficient in various technologies such as SQL, Python, Docker, Terraform, Javascript, Azure, MySQL, and Golang. Kunal's relevant experience in the industry is 8.12 years.