Senior Java Full Stack & Cloud AI Engineer

S A M H I T H A B A L L E M

Austin, TX • Senior Java Full Stack Developer • Cloud & AI Engineering

**************@*****.*** 945-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/samhitha-ballem-2b827a3a1/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Java Full Stack Developer with 4+ years of experience building scalable, cloud-native, high-performance applications across automotive, finance, insurance, and retail industries. Expert in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, React, and distributed system design, with strong capabilities in secure application development, API engineering, and performance optimization. Skilled in developing AI-powered applications using LLMs, OpenAI APIs, RAG pipelines, semantic search, and conversational AI. Adept at modernizing legacy systems, leading Java/Spring migrations, and driving engineering excellence through CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud deployments on Azure and AWS. Recognized for technical leadership, mentoring developers, improving code quality, and delivering production-ready solutions in fast-paced Agile environments. CORE SKILLS

Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring Security, Hibernate, React.js, Node.js, Express.js Cloud & DevOps: Azure, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, CI/CD AI Engineering: LLMs, OpenAI APIs, RAG, Prompt Engineering, Semantic Search Databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs, Event-Driven Systems, API Gateways Tools: Git, VS Code, IntelliJ, Eclipse, Postman, JUnit, Jest, Cypress Other: Agile/Scrum, TDD, Performance Optimization, Secure Coding (JWT, OAuth2) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Motors — Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Senior Java Full Stack Developer Sep 2025 – May 2026

• Led architecture, development, and production support for enterprise parts applications serving high-volume operations.

• Built scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and REST APIs with Oracle/PostgreSQL.

• Modernized applications by migrating from Java 17 Java 21 and upgrading Spring Boot frameworks.

• Developed secure backend services using Spring Security, JWT, and OAuth2.

• Improved unit test coverage from 37% 95%, significantly reducing production defects.

• Collaborated with DevOps teams on Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments.

• Designed and executed integration and regression testing for distributed systems.

• Leveraged GitHub Copilot and Cursor to accelerate development and improve code quality.

• Mentored junior developers and led code reviews. MYJ Inc. / Bad Kids Korporation — Remote

Web Tech Development Intern Jul 2024 – Aug 2024

• Developed and executed a multi-year HR technology roadmap aligned with business strategy.

• Improved e-commerce platform performance, reducing page load time by 25%.

• Built 10+ reusable React components to enhance UI consistency.

• Conducted usability testing and accessibility improvements, increasing usability scores by 30%. Accenture — Hyderabad, India

Analyst, Application Development Aug 2022 – Dec 2022

• Developed REST APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and SQL Server to streamline insurance workflows.

• Built reusable service layers with exception handling, logging, and performance tuning.

• Created automated test suites using JUnit and REST Assured.

• Supported CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

• Developed frontend components using React.js, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

• Assisted in containerizing applications using Docker. Associate, Application Development Aug 2021 – Jul 2022

• Contributed to NYLIM Life Insurance project using Java, Node.js, MongoDB, and Spring Boot.

• Built responsive UIs using React.js, TypeScript, and Bootstrap.

• Participated in Agile ceremonies and peer code reviews.

• Supported microservices migration efforts and Docker-based deployments. Capineir Tech Solutions — Hybrid

Software Development Intern Aug 2020 – Jul 2021

• Developed backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs.

• Built responsive UI components using React.js and TypeScript.

• Assisted with Docker containerization, unit testing, and performance optimization.

• Contributed to SaaS application development in Agile teams. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Early technical experience supporting full-stack development, API integration, and application performance tuning across academic and internship projects.

PROJECTS

Cloud-Native Order Processing Platform

• Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes

• Built event-driven microservices with distributed transactions, API Gateway, and centralized logging.

• Automated deployments using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps. AI Customer Support Assistant

• Java, React, OpenAI APIs, Redis, PostgreSQL

• Built an AI chatbot using RAG, semantic search, and context-aware responses.

• Deployed containerized services on Azure Kubernetes. URM Application

• Python, Django, React

• Built a web platform to streamline academic application workflows. Search Engine

• Python, TF-IDF

• Implemented document ranking, preprocessing, and relevance scoring. Data Visualization Dashboard

• Python, Flask, Plotly

• Built interactive dashboards with filtering, sorting, and reporting features. CERTIFICATIONS

• Microsoft AZ-900

• • Microsoft SC-900

• • Google Data Analytics Professional AI For Everyone (Andrew Ng)

• • CLA in C

• AI Fluency and Claude 101

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Computer Science — University of Texas at Arlington Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science — Sreyas Institute of Engineering & Technology AWARDS & LEADERSHIP

• Gold Medal for academic excellence (Bachelor’s program).

• Site Leader, The Big Event (2023) — led volunteer teams and managed logistics.

• Volunteer, Excel Campus Activities (2023–2024).

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