Kunal Veera is a Senior Software Engineer at Uber, where he plays a pivotal role in enhancing the user experience for Uber Eats through advanced search optimization and innovative financial products. Since April 2020, Kunal has been deeply involved in the development of Uber Eats'...
Kunal Veera is a Senior Software Engineer at Uber, where he plays a pivotal role in enhancing the user experience for Uber Eats through advanced search optimization and innovative financial products. Since April 2020, Kunal has been deeply involved in the development of Uber Eats' discovery intelligence, focusing on improving and optimizing various search use cases. His expertise as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the Eats Search Suggestions framework has allowed him to support a diverse range of suggestions, including Query, Dish, and Store recommendations. Kunal's commitment to engineering excellence is evident in his continuous efforts to reduce latency, minimize costs, and ensure graceful degradation of services, which are critical for maintaining high performance in a fast-paced environment.
With over 7.5 years of professional experience, complemented by a year of research and eight years of formal education in computer science and programming, Kunal brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. His technical proficiency spans multiple programming languages, including Go and C++, as well as frameworks and tools such as Eclipse, MySQL, Tomcat, and Struts. Kunal is adept at employing Agile methodologies to drive software development processes, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. His work on onboarding and rewards services for Uber Money further showcases his versatility and dedication to enhancing the financial aspects of the Uber ecosystem. As Kunal continues to innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible at Uber, he remains committed to leveraging his skills to create impactful solutions that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
