Software Development Computer Science

Shital Agarwal

New Jersey, USA +1-201-***-**** *********@*********.*** GitLab LinkedIn

SUMMARY

Results-driven software developer with 5+ years of experience in backend & full-stack development across e-commerce and enterprise platforms. Adept at building scalable RESTful APIs, optimizing performance, and leading Agile teams. Currently pursuing MS in Computer Science with a strong foundation in algorithms and system design. TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Programming Languages: Java, Python, C/C++, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, HTML5, CSS, XML, MATLAB

● Frameworks & Databases: Spring Boot, Hibernate, Struts, React, JUnit, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis

● Cloud, DevOps & Platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Apache Kafka, Terraform, Linux

● Technical Skills: Object-Oriented Design, CI/CD, Agile, AI/ML, Testing, Microservices, HCL/WebSphere Commerce Suite (WCS) PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Montclair State University, Graduate Teaching Assistant USA Aug 2024 - present

● Mentoring students in Java, databases, and DSA through real-world projects, focusing on clean code practices, system design, and client requirements.

● Assisting students with research initiatives, helping them formulate project goals, analyze data, and implement innovative solutions using cutting-edge technologies.

Capgemini, Senior Software Engineer India Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

● Spearheaded the development of a dynamic, responsive web app for Collect&Go, increasing user engagement by 15%.

● Designed and developed a scalable microservice for real-time service fee calculation, boosting revenue by 18%.

● Engineered the online-only promotions by enhancing Apache Solr indexing and search ranking, driving a 20% increase in online sales.

● Built and maintained RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, enabling seamless data exchange across applications.

● Diagnosed and resolved critical backend and frontend issues, enhancing website performance and user experience for 1M+ customers.

● Collaborated with stakeholders in Agile refinement sessions to gather requirements, assess system impact, and recommend best practices for smooth project delivery.

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Software Engineer India Dec 2017 - Apr 2022

● Designed high-level architecture for NGPS (Next-Generation Pricing Solutions), enabling the migration of pricing workflows (quote creation, manual price settings, product price guidelines) from WCS to NGPS.

● Implemented quote number generation logic in Spring Boot with dynamic prefix-suffix sequencing to ensure unique, scalable quote IDs.

● Built error handling to notify CSRs on the frontend and publish error alerts to Kafka for downstream processing when ownership site data is missing during order placement.

● Developed upcharge pricing functionality and a calculation module to address WCS claims (Java, React, SQL, Web Services).

● Identified critical bottlenecks, optimized code, and developed scripts to reduce application latency by ~20%. PROJECTS

Emotion-Based Music Recommendation System Python, TensorFlow, OpenCV, CNN Fall 2024 - Spring 2025

● Developed a system that captures user facial expressions via webcam and detects emotions using CNN-based machine learning.

● Implemented real-time facial emotion recognition algorithms for accurate mood classification.

● Dynamically played emotion-tagged songs based on detected moods, enhancing personalized music experiences. Financial Records & Tax Processing System Python Flask, Microservices, SQLite Spring 2024 - Fall 2024

● Developed a microservices-based system using Python Flask to manage tax and payment records for small businesses, implementing RESTful APIs for record insertion, tax payment tracking, and CRUD operations.

● Utilized SQLite for efficient data storage and retrieval, ensuring seamless management of financial records. EDUCATION

Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science Jan 2024 - Aug 2025 Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, USA G.P.A: 3.92/4.0 Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Aug 2013 - Jun 2017 Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, India G.P.A: 3.63/4.0 AWARDS & LEADERSHIP

● Awarded the 'On the Spot Team Award' at Capgemini for leading Disaster Recovery Testing across servers and cross- functional teams.

● Received the 'Applause for Team Award' at TCS for addressing priority production issues before Service Legal Agreement (SLA) breach.

● Conducted camps for poor people in villages of India for personality development and social services under the National Service Scheme.

● Worked closely with a diverse group of International Toastmasters, exchanging constructive feedback to enhance communication skills.

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