Web Developer Software Engineer

AKSHAY POTTA

334-***-**** **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Results-driven Web Developer with 4+ years of experience designing, building, and optimizing dynamic websites and web applications across platforms including WordPress and Drupal. Skilled in front-end and back-end development using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and RESTful APIs. Demonstrated ability to create ADA-compliant, responsive, and cross-browser compatible interfaces that enhance user experience and drive business impact. Adept at integrating platforms, maintaining web infrastructure, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technical delivery with business goals.

SKILLS

Web Technologies: WordPress, Drupal, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jQuery

Web Services & APIs: REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, API integrations (Workday, social platforms)

Design & UX/UI: Responsive Design, ADA/WCAG 2.1 Compliance, Cross-Browser Compatibility

Web Analytics: Google Analytics, SEO principles, Performance Optimization

Databases & Backend: PHP (basic), MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle

Tools & CMS: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, XD, Illustrator), Visual Studio Code, Git

Mapping & Visualization (Preferred): ESRI (basic), Power BI

Development Practices: Agile, Version Control (Git), Accessibility Testing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cognizant Technological Solutions Mar 2019-Apr 2023

Software Engineer Hyderabad, India

Designed, developed, and maintained internal websites using WordPress and Drupal CMS, ensuring WCAG 2.1 ADA compliance and responsive behavior across desktop and mobile devices.

Integrated RESTful APIs with platforms like Workday and social media for dynamic content updates and user engagement.

Implemented reusable UI components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript while maintaining cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.

Collaborated with designers and business stakeholders to deliver intuitive, accessible UX/UI designs in alignment with branding and usability standards.

Performed website performance audits, implemented SEO optimizations, and used Google Analytics for traffic and behavior tracking.

Developed RESTful services and consumed SOAP-based APIs for real-time data flow across integrated systems.

Maintained documentation for site architecture, accessibility reviews, and third-party integration configurations.

Supported database connectivity and managed content migration between CMS platforms.

Participated in site testing, debugging, and deployment using Git for version control and CI pipelines for rollouts.

PROJECTS

ADA-Compliant Website Revamp

Rebuilt an internal portal on WordPress with ADA/WCAG 2.1 standards, including keyboard navigation, alt tagging, ARIA roles, and screen reader compatibility. Achieved full accessibility audit compliance.

Drupal-Based Intranet Platform

Developed a scalable internal knowledge-sharing site using Drupal, integrating REST APIs, search functionality, and content tagging to enhance usability.

CERTIFICATIONS

Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals - Coursera

Meta Front-End Developer Certificate - Coursera, 2024

Responsive Web Design - freeCodeCamp

LLMs & Agentic AI - edX (In Progress)

EDUCATION

Auburn University at Montgomery (GPA:3.93/4.0) May 2023 - Dec 2024

Master of Science in Computer Science Montgomery, Alabama

Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (GPA:3.74/4.0) Aug 2016 - May 2020

Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology Hyderabad, India

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