Alekya Ontela
Software Developer
NewPaltz, NY **561 845-***-**** ***************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/alekya450737338 Professional Summary
A highly accomplished and versatile Software Developer with deep expertise in front-end and full-stack development, cloud-native architectures, and scalable enterprise solutions. Proficient in building robust applications using React.js, Angular (v8–15+), Next.js, Spring Boot, and microservices deployed on Azure and GCP. Demonstrated success in designing responsive UI/UX, integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs, optimizing performance, and automating CI/CD pipelines. Proven leader and team collaborator with a passion for clean code, Agile delivery, and mentoring. Known for delivering projects ahead of schedule with measurable performance improvements and driving continuous innovation across full software lifecycles.
Education
Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences SUNY New Paltz, New York — May 2024 Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering SR Engineering College, Hyderabad, India — July 2019 Skills
● Frontend: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, SASS, jQuery
● Frameworks & Libraries: React.js, Angular (v8–15+), Next.js, Redux, NgRx, Vue.js (basic)
● UI/UX Design: Figma, Adobe XD, Material UI, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Responsive Web Design, WCAG
● Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, Express.js, Python, PHP
● Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Firebase, Redis
● Authentication & Security: JWT, OAuth2, RBAC, WebSockets
● API Integration: RESTful APIs, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, JSON, XML
● DevOps & Cloud: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, GCP, AWS (basic)
● Testing & QA: JUnit, Jest, Jasmine, Karma, Postman, Cypress, Selenium, SonarQube
● Agile & PM Tools: Jira, Trello, Confluence, Scrum, Kanban, Sprint Planning, Code Reviews Professional Experience
Software Developer
VSLN International Inc. Jersey City, NJ Oct 2024 – Present
● Spearheaded the end-to-end development of scalable, cloud-native web applications, taking full ownership of the frontend ecosystem and collaborating with backend and DevOps teams for seamless integration.
● Engineered complex user interfaces using Angular 12+, Next.js, and TypeScript, achieving responsive and accessible designs with Material UI, Styled Components, and Tailwind CSS.
● Developed modular components and introduced a shared component library to standardize UI/UX across products.
● Integrated GraphQL and REST APIs with robust error handling, real-time updates via Kafka, and responsive server-side rendering (SSR).
● Led the implementation of secure authentication and authorization using OAuth2, JWT, and role-based access controls.
● Enhanced deployment strategies by automating CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Docker, and GCP Kubernetes Engine, cutting release times by 30%.
● Monitored app performance and health using Prometheus and Grafana, proactively resolving system bottlenecks and outages.
● Migrated legacy codebases to a microservices architecture, improving system scalability, maintainability, and team velocity.
● Advocated for test-driven development (TDD) and wrote unit/integration tests using Jest and Cypress, maintaining high code coverage.
Full Stack Developer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) India Jan 2022 – July 2022
● Delivered enterprise-level applications across the full stack, driving measurable improvements in performance, usability, and cloud optimization.
● Designed and developed dynamic dashboards using Angular 12+, RxJS, NgRx, and SCSS, tailored to diverse client needs.
● Built scalable backend services with Spring Boot and Java, handling large datasets and asynchronous API communications.
● Deployed robust applications on Azure Cloud, implementing cost-effective scaling and integrating Azure DevOps for streamlined delivery.
● Revamped existing components for maintainability, introducing lazy loading, memoization, and Webpack AOT optimizations to improve performance by 40%.
● Improved API performance through backend optimizations, reducing latency by 25% to support faster and more efficient operations.
● Led a critical data migration project involving structured mapping, validation pipelines, and API orchestration, completed ahead of schedule with zero data loss.
● Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring junior developers and conducting code reviews, boosting team productivity and code quality.
● Strengthened CI/CD pipelines and implemented static code analysis using Jenkins, Kubernetes, significantly reducing production bugs.
Full Stack Developer
Tech Mahindra India Jun 2019 – Dec 2021
● Contributed to multiple mission-critical projects as a key developer, establishing a strong foundation in full-stack development and cloud-based delivery.
● Built interactive single-page applications with Angular, Redux, NgRx and Bootstrap, delivering a mobile-first experience optimized for performance.
● Built cross-platform, responsive UIs with HTML/CSS3, making applications accessible on desktop and mobile devices and handled key UI/UX improvements, ensuring high-quality user experiences.
● Developed and maintained backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL, with support for both REST and GraphQL endpoints.
● Integrated APIs services with the front-end, ensuring seamless data exchange between UI and backend.
● Designed and implemented RESTful APIs with best practices for performance, security, and scalability.
● Leveraged Next.js features such as code-splitting, image optimization, and SSR, significantly reducing time-to-interactive metrics.
● Deployed services on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and managed container lifecycles with Docker and Helm Charts.
● Integrated caching strategies using Redis, reducing database load and improving API response times by 40%.
● Participated in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, estimations, retrospectives, and client demos.
Projects
Crime Complaint Application Technologies: Android, PHP, HTML, MySQL, Eclipse SDK
● Designed a user-friendly platform for online crime reporting; reduced complaint response times by 40%. Image Classification System using CNN Technologies: Python, TensorFlow
● Built a high-accuracy image classifier using convolutional neural networks; improved recognition by 35%. Certifications
● CCNA Routing and Switching: Introduction to Networks – Cisco Networking Academy
● Cloud Core Certification – IBM
● Introduction to Cloud – IBM SkillsBuild Student Ambassador Program Volunteer Experience
Tech Support & Event Ops Volunteer TEDx 2016 – 2019
● Supported technical setups and logistics for live events
● Assisted in speaker readiness and presentation management
● Maintained the website and promoted events using basic HTML and CMS
● Developed strong communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments Publications & Conferences
National Conference on Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks
● Presented a research paper on neural network advancements at Kakatiya University in March 2019, strengthening expertise in AI fundamentals and academic research.