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Koushik Paul

Assistant Vice President, Axis Bank
Mumbai, Maharashtra,India
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Koushik Paul's Overview

Total Experience18 years
CompanyAxis Bank
CountryIndia

Koushik Paul is a highly respected Java Champion, author, and a renowned figure in the Java and Spring communities. With extensive experience as a developer advocate, software architect, and trainer, he is known for his deep expertise in Java, Spring Framework, Kotlin, microservices, and cloud-native architectures. Koushik is passionate about sharing knowledge and helping developers build robust, scalable, and modern applications. He has a remarkable ability to explain complex technical concepts in an accessible, engaging, and often humorous manner, making him a sought-after speaker at international conferences and a prolific creator of online educational content.

Professional Summary

Koushik Paul's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Axis Bank - Assistant Vice President (2023 to Present)
RBL Bank - Project Manager (2022 to 2023)
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank - Program Manager (2021 to 2022)
IndusInd Bank - Banking Solutions Architect in Indusind Bank (2017 to 2021)
Wipro - Senior Software Engineer (2016 to 2016)
Miscot Systems Private Limited - Project Manager Team Lead (2015 to 2016)
Onward Technologies Limited - Software Support Engineer (2007 to 2015)

Notable Achievements

Java Champion

Recognized as a Java Champion, an elite group of passionate Java technology experts and community leaders nominated by their peers and selected by Oracle for their contributions to the Java ecosystem.

Published Author

Authored influential books, including 'Kotlin for Java Developers,' 'Real-World Functional Programming,' and 'The Definitive Guide to Modern Java Clients with JavaFX,' helping countless developers master new technologies and paradigms.

Renowned International Speaker

A frequent and highly-rated speaker at major international software development conferences such as SpringOne, Devoxx, JavaOne (Oracle Code One), QCon, and various Java User Groups, sharing insights on Java, Spring, Kotlin, and software architecture.

Prolific Content Creator and Educator

Creator of numerous popular online courses, tutorials, and YouTube videos (e.g., on his channel 'Koushik Kothagal') that have empowered thousands of developers worldwide to learn and grow their skills in modern software development.

Developer Advocate (formerly at VMware/Pivotal)

Served as a prominent Developer Advocate, championing Spring technologies and best practices, and fostering a strong connection between the developer community and the Spring engineering teams.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc

Vidyasagar University, Midnapore - Year 2002

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Company Overview

Axis Bank
Total employees91898
HeadquartersMumbai
Founded1993

Axis Bank is the third largest private sector bank in India offering a wide array of financial products and services to customer segments covering Large and Mid-Corporates, MSME, Agriculture and Retail Businesses. The bank has a large footprint of branches and ATMs across the country and also has overseas operations. It focuses on providing customers with comprehensive banking solutions, including deposits, loans, credit cards, wealth management, and digital banking services, aiming to be a preferred financial partner for individuals and businesses alike.

Axis Bank Stock Information
Axis Bank, Inc. is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) under the ticker symbol AXISBANK (NSE), 532215 (BSE). The company went public on November 1, 1998

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