Aravind Vallamkonda

Fairfax,VA · (571) 307-8996 · aravindvallamkonda@gmail.com

Software Engineer with over 2 years of experience in building and scaling financial technology systems using Java, Spring Boot, React.js and cloud-native technologies. Specialized in developing distributed systems processing millions of daily transactions, with expertise in RESTful APIs, Apache Kafka, Redis, and PostgreSQL. Track record of optimizing system performance and implementing real-time processing solutions, resulting in 150% efficiency improvements. Adept at cloud technologies (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices (Jenkins, CI/CD). Holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from George Mason University. Known for combining strong technical skills with effective team collaboration and mentorship abilities.

Experience

Associate Application Development

National Payments Corporation Of India
  • Implemented Open Source Technologies such as Apache Kafka, Redis, and Postgres, to overcome architectural challenges, resulting in a 150%increase in NETC system efficiency by developing REST API endpoints in Java and writing SQL queries for Postgres databases.

  • Transitioned NETC system from batch processing to real-time transaction settlement, improving the speed and reliability of operations.

  • Developed comprehensive transaction reports to client banks, aiding in improved decision-making and operational aperformance.

  • Identified and resolved critical system bugs, reducing downtime by 60% and improving overall system stability. Improved the performance of backend systems by optimizing database queries and reducing response times by 50% and mentored 2 junior developers on best practices,code review, and technical design.

Nov 2020 - Dec 2022

Programmer Analyst Trainee

Cognizant Technolgy Solutions
  • Mastered Salesforce capabilities and used this expertise to design an innovative employee onboarding website that reduced training time by 30%, facilitating faster integration of new team members into company culture.

  • Enhanced Data Structures, Algorithms, and Advanced Java skills by 90% through focused training. Throughout the training program, actively engaged in multiple assessments, consistently achieving an average score of 95.

Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

Education

George Mason University

Master of Science
Computer Science

GPA: 3.93/4

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Bachelor of Technology
Computer Science and Engineering

GPA: 8.0/10

Aug 2016 - Jul 2020

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Workflow
  • Microservices Development
  • Real-Time Data Processing
  • CI/CD and DevOps Practices
  • Agile Development & Scrum