Python Backend Developer with Cloud & API Expertise

Kandhikya Bangaluru

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kandhikya-b-a69a6822b/ Hopkins, MN USA PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Python Developer with 5+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, high-performance APIs and backend systems. Proficient in Python (Flask, Fast API, Django), Java, and RESTful API design, with strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB). Experienced in workflow automation, data processing, and writing clean, maintainable code in fast-paced, collaborative environments. Demonstrated ability to provide efficient backend solutions that align with both technical and business objectives. Work Experience

Python Developer Nov 2022 - Present

UnitedHealth Group USA

● Architected and optimized Python microservices for claims, billing, and fraud detection, improving throughput by 25%.

● Collaborated with AI teams to deploy ML-based anomaly detection models, increasing fraud accuracy by 18% and reducing false positives by 12%.

● Automated analytics workflows in GCP Big Query and Cloud Functions, saving 20+ analyst hours weekly.

● Built and deployed RESTful APIs with Fast API and Flask, handling 500K+ monthly calls at 99.9% uptime.

● Implemented Dockerized CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions, reducing deployment time by 40%. Software Developer (Python / Backend) Mar 2021 - Dec 2021 Delta Airlines India

● Engineered backend APIs and data pipelines powering flight booking and payment systems used by 100K+ daily customers.

● Automated data workflows with Airflow and Pandas, improving reliability and cutting manual tasks by 70%.

● Implemented JWT authentication and RBAC, reducing unauthorized access by 30%.

● Optimized PostgreSQL queries to improve latency by 20% and reduce compute cost by 10%.

● Participated in Agile sprints, code reviews, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality releases. Python & Frontend Developer Jan 2020 - Feb 2021

KMS Technologies India

● Designed Flask REST APIs and React.js dashboards supporting internal analytics tools.

● Built visualizations with Plotly and Chart.js, reducing manual reporting time by 60%.

● Streamlined ETL workflows consolidating 1M+ records using Pandas and NumPy, cutting reporting cycles by 40%.

● Assisted in developing a basic Dialogflow chatbot prototype for internal support automation.

● Collaborated with UI/UX designers to deliver responsive, user-friendly interfaces. Core Skills

Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, Java Frameworks & Libraries: FastAPI, Flask, Django, React.js, Streamlit, Pandas, NumPy, Airflow, Celery Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, SQLite, NoSQL Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway, GCP, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure

Tools & Platforms: Postman, Swagger, Power BI, PyTest, Git, Jira, REST APIs, Microservices, Agile, CI/CD, QA AI / ML & Data: scikit-learn, TensorFlow, LangChain, ETL Pipelines, Data Analysis, Automation Scripts, Data Modeling

Other Skills: Strong Problem-Solving Skills, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration, Scalability Design, Sprint Planning

Education

University of North Texas 2022-2023

Master of Science in Data Science

Siddharth Institute of Engineering & Technology 2017-2021 Bachelor of Technology Civil Engineering

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