Dhruv Kumar

Software Engineer II at Microsoft

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

About

High-performance computing enthusiast. I specialize in optimizing technology to exceed modern computing demands.

Experience

  • Software Engineer II at Microsoft
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    Teams Core

  • Software Development Engineer at Amazon
    Dec 2024 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

    AWS - Identity

  • Software Engineer at Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.
    Apr 2024 - Dec 2024 · 9 mos

    High-performance computing (HPC) with NPUs and GPUs to enhance AI capabilities.

  • Simon Fraser University (1 yr 9 mos)
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      Sep 2022 - May 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Engineered a parallel library with custom GPU kernels in SYCL, boosting numerical differentiation and achieving a 400% speedup in loop closure for real-time robotics (SLAM).

    • Community Advisor
      Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 · 8 mos

      • Managed a residential community of 100 graduate students, enhancing their academic and personal well-being through support, conflict resolution, and diverse events, while fostering a positive living environment and upholding university policies.

    • Graduate Representative (Resident Hall Association)
      Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 · 8 mos

      • Led and implemented diverse events in a residence hall, fostering community engagement through culturally enriching programs, effective collaboration with staff and vendors, and strong communication skills, resulting in high participation and a vibrant community atmosphere.

  • Software Engineer at Adi Shakti Trading Inc
    Dec 2019 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Built a serverless Node.js backend on AWS Lambda with MongoDB Atlas and MindsDB, enabling real-time inventory management, AI-driven forecasting, and reducing manual work by 50 hours weekly across 10 gas stations.