Kalyan Sai Ratan
**************@*****.*** +1-216-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyan-sai-ratan/ Professional Summary
Highly skilled **Java FullStack Developer** with over 7 years of experience in **Java/Spring** development, specializing in the **Financial** and **Insurance** industries. Proven expertise in **Test Driven Development**, **Gitlab**, and
**CI/CD Pipelines**. Adept at working in **Agile** environments and enhancing legacy code with robust testing. Core Skills
• **Java/Spring Development**
• **Test Driven Development (TDD)**
• **Gitlab**
• **CI/CD Pipelines**
• **Financial/Insurance Data Terms**
• **Agile Methodologies**
• **Cloud Technologies**
• **Legacy Code Enhancement**
Certifications
• Certified Java Developer
• Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
Professional Experience
Cognizant Technology Solutions – Mar 2021 – Apr 2023
• Led a team of developers in designing and implementing **Java/Spring** applications for financial clients.
• Enhanced legacy systems by integrating **Test Driven Development** practices, resulting in a 30% reduction in bugs.
• Developed CI/CD pipelines using **Gitlab**, improving deployment efficiency by 25%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an **Agile** environment to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Implemented **Approval Tests** to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Optimized cloud infrastructure to support scalable and secure application deployments.
• Trained junior developers on best practices in **Java** and **Spring** frameworks.
• Conducted code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and performance. Comcast Corporation – Aug 2018 – Feb 2021
• Spearheaded the transition to **Test Driven Development**, enhancing code reliability and maintainability.
• Developed and maintained enterprise-level applications using **Java/Spring** for the insurance sector.
• Streamlined the integration of **CI/CD Pipelines** to accelerate release cycles.
• Engaged with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored software solutions.
• Implemented robust testing strategies to support legacy codebases.
• Facilitated **Agile** ceremonies to ensure team alignment and project progress.
• Enhanced system performance by optimizing database queries and application logic.
• Mentored team members on advanced **Java** programming techniques and tools. Key Projects and Impact
• Developed a financial data processing application that reduced processing time by 40%.
• Led a project to migrate legacy systems to cloud-based solutions, resulting in a 50% cost reduction.
• Implemented a comprehensive testing framework that increased code coverage by 35%. Education
Master of Science in Computer Science Aug 2023 – May 2025 Cleveland State University