Stack Developer Software Engineer

Bhanu Siva Kumar Kommana

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SUMMARY

Full Stack Software Engineer with over 3 years of experience delivering scalable, cloud-native, and secure web applications. Proven ability to lead HTML/PDF content conversions, ensure WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize digital content.

Proficient in backend development using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices Architecture for building modular, maintainable, and performance-optimized services.

Strong frontend development experience using Angular, AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, React with expertise in accessibility testing (JAWS, Lighthouse), content remediation, and training stakeholders on inclusive web practices.

Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Elastic Beanstalk, ECS, CloudWatch) and basic knowledge of Azure, enabling deployment of high-availability and scalable services.

Skilled in CI/CD automation using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes, accelerating delivery pipelines and ensuring continuous integration across environments.

Strong foundation in database management, including MySQL, MongoDB, and NoSQL, with a focus on schema design, query optimization, and real-time data processing.

Familiar with modern DevOps and development tools like Git, Maven, Gradle, Postman, JUnit, Mockito, VS Code, Figma, Adobe XD, and Tableau for collaboration, debugging, and testing.

Experienced in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint planning, code reviews, backlog grooming, and collaborating closely with product owners, designers, and QA engineers.

SKILLS

Programming Languages

Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C++, PHP, SQL

Frontend Technologies

Angular, AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, React (basic), JavaScript, AJAX

Backend & Frameworks

Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, REST APIs, JavaMail API, Microservices

Databases

MySQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Firebase Realtime Database

Cloud & Deployment

AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Beanstalk, ECS, CloudWatch), Azure (basic), Firebase Hosting

CI/CD & DevOps

Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Gradle, Git

Testing & QA

JUnit, Mockito, Postman, TDD, Unit Testing, Integration Testing

Agile & Collaboration

Agile, Scrum, JIRA, SDLC, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups

UI/UX & Prototyping

Figma, Adobe XD, InVision, Chrome DevTools, Wireframing, WCAG Accessibility, Lighthouse, JAWS Screen Reader, Adobe Acrobat Pro, WCAG 2.1 Testing, HTML-to-PDF Transformation, Accessibility Audits

Analytics & Visualization

Google Analytics, Tableau

Version Control & IDEs

Git, GitHub, VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, PyCharm

WORK EXPERIENCE

Stepping Stone Academy Foundation, Remote, USA - Web Designer Jan 2025 - Present

Designed and implemented responsive web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and JavaScript, ensuring compatibility across all modern browsers and devices.

Developed dynamic single-page applications using Angular, integrating frontend logic with backend APIs via AJAX to enhance user interaction and reduce full page reloads.

Improved site performance by 40% through implementation of SEO best practices, code minification, image optimization, and lazy loading strategies.

Conducted cross-browser and WCAG-compliant accessibility testing using Chrome DevTools, Lighthouse, and Wave, leading to 100% pass rate on internal QA audits.

Collaborated closely with stakeholders and clients to gather UI/UX requirements, develop wireframes, and translate branding guidelines into functional frontend components using Figma and Adobe XD.

Converted complex PDF and Word documents into clean, semantically structured HTML using the organization’s CMS, ensuring 100% compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

Conducted accessibility testing using JAWS, Wave, and Lighthouse, and remediated issues related to heading structure, color contrast, keyboard navigation, and ARIA roles.

Provided training sessions and created job aids for internal content managers on HTML conversion best practices and web accessibility compliance.

Led front-end refactoring and legacy code migration to modern Angular component-based architecture, significantly improving maintainability and scalability of the codebase.

Kent State University, USA – Java Technical Assistant Jul 2024 – Dec 2024

Migrated legacy Java applications to Spring Boot-based microservices, improving modularity, maintainability, and overall system performance across university platforms.

Optimized MySQL queries and database structure, reducing data retrieval latency by 25% and enhancing system responsiveness for administrative users.

Enhanced frontend portals using Angular, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, leading to a 15% improvement in page load time and user experience.

Collaborated with IT teams and faculty to gather requirements, debug system-level issues, and deploy updates to staging and production environments using Jenkins and Maven.

Worked directly with university teams to analyze accessibility gaps, recommend improvements, and deploy updates that passed WCAG checks.

Used Adobe Acrobat Pro for document remediation and conducted training on accessible content structuring for internal faculty.

Employed Git for source control and contributed to structured Agile workflows including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups using JIRA.

Cognizant Technology Solutions, India

Discover Financial Services, USA - Full Stack Developer Aug 2021 – Dec 2022

Developed and deployed Java Spring Boot microservices for Discover's real-time payment platform, increasing transaction throughput by 20% and improving backend scalability while ensuring adherence to semantic HTML structure and accessibility best practices.

Built secure, production-ready REST APIs with token-based authentication and input validation, enabling clean API contracts and consistent consumption by frontend/mobile teams, including support for accessible UI components.

Automated and maintained robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Docker, reducing deployment time by 35% and enhancing release reliability through accessible build logs and system feedback.

Deployed services to AWS (EC2, RDS, S3) with auto-scaling configurations, IAM enforcement, and CloudWatch monitoring, supporting both high availability and web content compliance initiatives.

Improved MySQL database efficiency by optimizing queries and implementing caching strategies, supporting backend services that powered CMS-driven interfaces and real-time data displays.

Integrated with Angular teams to align RESTful interfaces and troubleshoot edge cases, ensuring screen reader compatibility (JAWS) and WCAG 2.1 Level AA alignment across service layers.

Conducted peer code reviews, enforced modular design patterns, and contributed to test coverage using JUnit and Mockito, with added focus on verifying accessibility behavior during test cycles.

Collaborated with Product Owners, QA, and DevOps in Agile sprints via JIRA, prioritizing HTML content accuracy, accessibility validation, and inclusive design as part of sprint deliverables.

Intern - Full Stack Developer Jan 2021 – Jul 2021

Completed a structured internship focused on full stack development using Java, Spring Boot, and ReactJs, gaining real-world experience across enterprise-grade architectures.

Developed RESTful services in Spring Boot, contributing to backend modules supporting internal tools and sandbox applications under mentorship.

Created interactive frontend components using React, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, improving UI responsiveness and functionality across internal dashboards.

Practiced CI/CD fundamentals by contributing to Jenkins-based build pipelines and resolving integration issues across Maven and Gradle projects.

Deployed sample applications using AWS Elastic Beanstalk and ECS, and monitored deployments using AWS CloudWatch, gaining hands-on exposure to cloud environments.

Applied unit testing principles using JUnit and Mockito, improving code quality and learning test-first development practices.

Collaborated with senior developers in Agile sprints, attending daily stand-ups, grooming sessions, and peer programming exercises.

Documented technical learnings, service endpoints, and workflow summaries for knowledge sharing and transition support.

ProTrex Technologies - Java Developer Intern Sep 2018 – Jan 2019

Contributed to internal admin portal development using Spring Boot, MySQL, and HTML/CSS, assisting in end-to-end feature delivery from data modeling to UI.

Assisted in designing and implementing RESTful APIs to support CRUD operations and data flow between frontend and backend modules.

Designed web pages using semantic HTML and forms, focusing on clean tab order, label association, and ARIA basics, improving accessibility readiness.

Helped design MySQL database schemas, optimized queries, and implemented indexing to support efficient data retrieval for admin operations.

Participated in Agile rituals, testing cycles with JUnit, and shadowed accessibility testing reviews conducted with WAVE and manual keyboard testing.

Gained exposure to Agile development cycles, shadowed developers in sprint meetings, and contributed to weekly stand-up discussions.

Practiced using Git and Maven for version control and build automation, supporting modular codebase updates across the backend services.

PROJECTS

AutoCorrect+ – AI-Based Descriptive Grading System

Developed an NLP-powered grading tool to automate the evaluation of descriptive answers in academic settings. Used Python, NLTK, and scikit-learn to implement tokenization, stop-word removal, and cosine similarity for semantic comparison. Achieved a 70% reduction in grading time and ensured 100% consistency in student evaluations.

Audit Management System – Spring Boot & Angular Microservices App

Built a microservices-based audit platform with four core services (Authorization, Checklist, Benchmark, Severity) using Spring Boot, REST APIs, and MySQL. Developed the frontend portal using Angular and deployed the application to AWS Elastic Beanstalk. Integrated a full CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.

Covid-19 Pneumonia Identification – CNN-Based Medical Image Classifier

Built a diagnostic tool using TensorFlow and Keras to classify chest X-ray images into COVID-19, pneumonia, or normal categories. Leveraged AlexNet architecture and enhanced feature extraction techniques. Improved classification accuracy and demonstrated the viability of deep learning in medical diagnostics.

ChatterApp – Secure Real-Time Messaging Platform

Designed a chat application with Angular, Firebase, and NoSQL, supporting real-time encrypted messaging and two-factor authentication. Achieved 30% faster message delivery using Firebase Cloud Messaging and improved user privacy through secure token-based authentication.

Lifestyle Store – Responsive E-Commerce Web App

Developed a full-stack e-commerce site using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, PHP, and MySQL. Implemented session management, product filtering, and a secure user login system. Optimized for SEO and responsiveness, resulting in 20% improved retention and 35% faster load times.

Job Survey Visualization – Interactive Data Dashboard

Created an interactive dashboard using Tableau to visualize large-scale job survey datasets. Allowed users to filter, explore, and generate custom insights via an intuitive interface. Integrated real-time update mechanisms and visual storytelling principles for enhanced user engagement.

Car Race Game – 2D Python Game with GUI

Built a 2D car racing game using Python and Pygame featuring player controls, scoring logic, and UI elements. Optimized runtime performance, achieving a 30% reduction in load times and 25% increase in average playtime during user testing.

EDUCATION

Kent State University, Kent, US

MS Computer Science (3.97/4.00) (01/2023 – 12/2024)

Sathyabama University, India

B.E Computer Science (9.12/10.00) (08/2017 – 06/2021)

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