Abilash George Thomas
Phone: +1 925-364-1810
Software Engineer with 14 years of hands-on experience building backend software solutions, specializing in RESTful APIs and scalable distributed systems using Big Data. Focused on building next-generation architectures to process, synchronize, and manage industry-wide data analytics demand.
Experience
Apple (Contract)
Sunnyvale, CA; Culver City, CA
Feb 2019 - Present
Big Data / Cloud Software Engineer
Multiple initiatives across Apple Online Store, Apple TV+, and Machine Learning/Data Streaming platforms.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (Contract)
San Ramon, CA
Feb 2018 - Jan 2019
Software Design Engineer
Maintained and supported field maintenance applications on Microsoft .NET.
TATA Consultancy Services (TCS)
Kochi, India
Jan 2015 - Jan 2018
I.T. Analyst
Built analytics platforms and streaming pipelines across manufacturing, retail, and insurance domains.
HIFX Learning Service Pvt Ltd
Kochi, India
Dec 2011 - Nov 2014
Senior Software Engineer
Led development of a digital rewards platform for VTC on AWS.
Education
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India
2006 - 2010
B.Tech, Computer Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Technology
Achievements
Built data platforms and data lakes for real-time and batch data processing • Worked with API technologies, including REST and GraphQL • Supported cloud and on-prem infrastructure • Participated in coding competitions such as Google Code Jam and Facebook Hacker Cup
Skills
Coding Languages: Java (primary), Scala, Python, HTML, JavaScript
Frameworks / Platforms: Spring, Hibernate, Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, GraphQL, Apache Iceberg
Databases: MongoDB, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, HBase, Hive, Parquet
Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud (GCP), Docker/Kubernetes
Others: Retool, Ansible
Personal
Age: 37 - Location: Sunnyvale, California, USA - US Visa Type: H1B
Projects
Apple Online Store
Developing RESTful APIs for Apple Online Store.
Domain: Marketing and Sales.
Roles: API development, module integration, team leadership, support and bug fixes.
Apple TV+
Integration platform for Apple TV+ data sources.
Domain: Media & Entertainment.
Roles: GraphQL/REST APIs, dataflow design, rapid UI tooling, CI/CD on GCP, business coordination, team leadership.
Machine Learning and Data Streaming Platform
Built ingestion frameworks for anomaly detection and recommendation systems.
Domain: Customer Care.
Roles: streaming frameworks, data ingestion/transformation, compaction strategies, high-volume analytics, cloud deployments.
PG&E Field Maintenance Applications
Maintained Microsoft .NET applications for field maintenance.
Roles: support, bug fixes, disaster recovery analysis, R&D improvements, automated responses with Amazon Lex.
TCS Analytics Programs
Projects across Voltas, FLSmidth, Nielsen, and Allianz UK.
Roles: analytics platforms, streaming/batch pipelines, data modeling and transformation, Hive UDFs/UDAFs, anomaly detection, REST services.
Tagbond Platform (VTC)
Built rewards and digital payments platform on AWS for online training services.
Roles: end-to-end development, cloud data flow design, schema design, OAuth 2.0 services, mobile integration, maintenance.