Hi, I'm Gokul Jayakumar

Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in building scalable backend systems using Python, Python Libraries(Pandas, Numpy, Streamlit), Frameworks (Flask, Django), and SQL(PostgreSQL,Singlestore,MySQL). Skilled in developing REST APIs and delivering production-ready features. Also experienced as a DevOps Engineer (CI/CD, Docker) and Cloud Engineer (Azure,On-prem) for deployment and integration workloads.

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Gokul Jayakumar

About Me

IT professional with expertise in Python backend development, system administration, and technical leadership.

Python Backend Developer & Technical Leader

Python Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable backend systems using Python, Django, Flask, REST APIs, and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, SingleStore and MySQL. Skilled in deploying and maintaining applications on On-prem, implementing CI/CD workflows, and ensuring efficient backend performance. Leverages modern AI tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and similar productivity assistants to accelerate development, improve code quality, and support faster delivery cycles. Known for improving backend reliability through clean architecture, optimized queries, reusable components, and automation of repetitive tasks. A collaborative team player with strong communication, problem-solving skills, and experience guiding junior developers during project development.

Technical Skills

Python SQL Flask Django REST APIs MySQL PostgreSQL Postman Swagger Jenkins (learning) Ansible (Learning) Docker (learning) Kubernetes (Learning) Terraform (learning) VS Code Pycharm Google Antigravity & Jules Google Colab Google Workspace Microsoft 365 Office PHP Laravel Microsoft Azure Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace

Work Experience

My professional journey and key responsibilities

October 2020 – Present

Python Backend Developer

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

  • Developed and maintained backend services using Python, Flask, and Django, delivering high-stability APIs supporting 5,000+ daily requests across enterprise applications.
  • Built backend modules for log processing, workflow automation, and data extraction, reducing manual analysis time by 40–50% and improving operational accuracy.
  • Designed and implemented API-driven solutions that improved data accessibility and reduced repetitive manual tasks, resulting in ~30% faster internal workflows.
  • Collaborated with product teams to modernize backend components, leading to a 20–25% improvement in overall feature delivery speed and reducing integration issues.
  • Utilized AI-powered development tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) to improve development speed, enabling 15–20% faster coding, clearer documentation, and quicker debugging.
  • Contributed to application deployments on On-prem, streamlining environment setup and reducing deployment time by up to 30% through better structuring and automation practices.
  • Guided junior developers and new team members through code reviews and backend best practices, improving team efficiency and reducing onboarding time by ~25%.

Education

My academic background and qualifications

September 2022 - September 2024

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

University of Kerala, Kerala

Score: 81%
July 2017 - July 2020

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

University of Kerala, Kerala

Score: 71%

Achievements

Recognitions and accomplishments throughout my career

Star of the Month at TCS

Received the Star of the Month award at TCS for outstanding performance and contributions to team success.

On-the-Spot Awards (6x) at TCS

Recognized five times with On-the-Spot Awards for exceptional problem-solving and technical contributions.

National Chess Player

Represented KV School as a National Chess Player, demonstrating strategic thinking and competitive excellence.

IEDC Hackathon Recognition

Won 2nd and 3rd place in IEDC hackathons and coding competitions during my time as CTO at IEDC SNIT Kollam.

Certifications

Professional certifications and continuous learning achievements

Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI

LinkedIn Learning

Microsoft Azure AZ-900 Certified

Issuer: Microsoft

Fundamental understanding of cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security, privacy, pricing, and support.

Contact Me

Get in touch for opportunities, collaborations, or just to say hello

Phone

+91 7678-659-691

Email

hellogokuljayakumar@gmail.com

WhatsApp

+91 7678-659-691

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/gokul-jayakumar

GitHub

github.com/higokul99
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