Information Technology Development Engineer

Praveen Pallagani

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Professional Summary:

Software Development Engineer with 4+ years of experience building scalable, cloud-native solutions in retail, enterprise, and event management sectors.

Skilled in full-stack development using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, Angular, React, and MongoDB for modern web and microservice-based applications.

AWS Certified Developer with hands-on experience in cloud deployment, Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD using Jenkins and other DevOps tools.

Completed Master’s in Information Technology and Management, combining technical depth with leadership ability to drive successful project execution and innovation.

Proven track record in modernizing systems, boosting performance by 25%, and enhancing UX with frontend improvements and backend optimization.

Experienced in Agile teams, writing clean, testable code using JUnit, Mockito, and Jest to ensure software reliability and maintainability.

Committed to engineering best practices, scalable architecture, and delivering secure, customer-focused solutions that align with product vision and business objectives.

Education:

Master of Science in Information Technology and Management Webster University, USA Oct 2024

Technical Skills:

Programming Languages: Java (8, 11, 17), JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C

Web Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, SaaS

Frontend Frameworks & Libraries: React, Angular, Redux, Angular Material, Material UI, NgRx, RxJS

Backend Frameworks & Technologies: Java 17 (Spring Boot, JSP, Servlets), Node.js, Express.js, RESTful APIs, SOAP Web Services, Log4j, Swagger UI, Maven, NPM

Databases: Oracle, DB2, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Apache Druid, Cassandra, JDBC

Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, ELB, Route S3, VPC, Lambda)

DevOps & Build Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins (CI/CD), Git, Webpack, Gradle, Grunt, Tomcat, Jira, Confluence

Messaging & Streaming Platforms: Apache Kafka

Development Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Sprint Planning, User Stories, Retrospectives)

Testing Frameworks & Tools: React Testing Library, Jasmine, Karma, Protractor, JUnit, Mockito, Jest

Tools & Platforms: Maven, Gradle, Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence

Professional Experience:

Software Development Engineer Jan 2024 – Present

Total Bank Solutions, NJ

Developed a full-stack web application using Java 17, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to manage customer data.

Built a full-stack web application leveraging Java 17, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for efficient customer data management.

Transitioned critical modules from a monolithic system to microservices, boosting scalability, deployment flexibility, and maintainability.

Developed secure RESTful APIs covering customer profile management, address verification, account linking, notification settings, and audit logging.

Integrated third-party address verification services to ensure accuracy and compliance in customer address records.

Delivered a Notification Preferences API that empowered users to customize email, SMS, and in-app alerts.

Practiced Test-Driven Development (TDD) with JUnit and Mockito, resulting in robust unit and integration test coverage.

Utilized Spring Data JPA for database interactions, working with both Oracle and PostgreSQL.

Strengthened system observability by incorporating Log4j structured logging, enhancing monitoring and troubleshooting.

Collaborated in Agile teams, engaging with QA, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to deliver secure, production-ready solutions.

Assisted with post-release monitoring and optimization using AWS CloudWatch, Dynatrace, and Kibana for performance tracking and tuning.

Environment: Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, REST APIs, RESTful web Services, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Spring Data JPA, Log4j, JUnit, Mockito, AWS CloudWatch,Microservices, Kibana, Dynatrace, Agile (Scrum).

Application Development Associate Jan 2022 – Dec 2022

Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana

Developed scalable backend modules using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs to enhance core system functionality and performance.

Built and integrated secure RESTful APIs for user profile management, scheduling, and notifications to ensure efficient data communication across the stack.

Designed optimized ORM mappings and improved database efficiency using Hibernate with MySQL for better query performance and persistence.

Contributed to frontend development using Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap, improving performance by 20% through modular code and unit tests.

Collaborated with UI/UX designers and business teams to translate requirements into scalable components, increasing customer satisfaction by 13%.

Integrated a custom calendar API to support user-specific event scheduling, enhancing user engagement and platform usability by 7%.

Actively participated in Agile Scrum practices including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure timely and collaborative delivery.

Worked with QA and DevOps teams for system testing and managed deployments via Git and Bitbucket, streamlining CI/CD processes.

Led and conducted over 15 client-facing demos to gather user feedback and align deliverables with evolving business needs.

Delivered maintainable, secure, and production-ready code through adherence to clean coding principles and strong collaboration across development and operations.

Environment: Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, RESTful APIs, Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, MySQL, Git, Bitbucket, Agile (Scrum)

Java Developer June 2020- Dec 2021

Gridlex Services Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana

Developed and maintained Core Java backend services, enhancing event registration, ticketing, and attendee tracking workflows by 25%.

Built and maintained Core Java backend services, streamlining event registration, ticketing, and attendee tracking, which improved workflow efficiency by 25%.

Engineered SOAP-based Web Services to enable secure, reliable, and standardized integration between client applications and backend systems.

Applied XML, XSD, and XSLT for data validation and transformation, ensuring seamless compatibility with third-party tools and payment systems.

Developed modular service components in Core Java, enhancing code reusability and minimizing duplication across multiple service layers.

Improved application performance in booking and user management modules by optimizing JDBC-based persistence with MySQL.

Leveraged Docker to containerize backend applications and set up lightweight CI/CD pipelines, automating build and deployment processes.

Deployed and monitored backend services on Ubuntu servers, ensuring system stability and high availability during peak event traffic.

Partnered with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, refine architectural designs, and deliver scalable, production-grade solutions on time.

Environment: Core Java, SOAP Web Services, XML, XSD, XSLT, JDBC, MySQL, Docker, CI/CD, Ubuntu, Agile Scrum

CERTIFICATIONS

AWS Certified Developer – Associate

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