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Hi, I’m Manikanta Kopparapu, a software engineer with 4+ years of experience building and deploying full-stack and cloud-native applications across fintech, healthcare, and e-commerce domains. I enjoy solving complex problems, designing scalable APIs, and delivering reliable software through CI/CD, testing, and modern cloud infrastructure.
In my roles at Virtusa, Airbnb, and Community Dreams Foundation, I’ve built streaming data pipelines, containerized services on AWS EKS, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ship high-impact features. I’m passionate about learning new technologies, writing clean tests, and mentoring others in Agile environments.
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English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Work Experience
University Student Assistant – Web Developer at University of North Texas TX
August 1, 2023 - PresentDesigned and implemented 12+ dynamic web pages using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, enhancing accessibility and user navigation for over 5,000 monthly visitors. Developed responsive UI in React.js ensuring cross-browser compatibility. Built RESTful APIs with Flask and FastAPI to support real-time content updates, integrated secure login with Firebase Authentication, and automated deployment workflows with GitHub Actions. Tested components with Postman and Jest, documented codebase and maintenance guidelines for streamlined onboarding.
Associate Software Engineer at Virtusa India
June 30, 2023 - July 10, 2025Engineered Angular module with real-time Apache Kafka data integration, optimized Spring Boot RESTful APIs reducing database round-trips, fixed React.js UI component issues improving consistency across dashboard. Deployed containerized microservices using Docker and AWS EKS for fault-tolerant scalability. Streamlined CI/CD workflows integrating Jenkins and Docker, collaborated within Agile teams for sprint demos, and monitored performance via Prometheus and Grafana, reducing incident resolution time. Documented backend and deployment procedures improving onboarding and release standards.
Software Engineer Intern at Virtusa India
March 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025Built multiple Spring Boot microservices for modular backend processing improving scalability. Contributed to full-stack features using Java, React.js, MySQL supporting product release. Actively participated in Agile sprint reviews and stand-ups. Debugged and optimized backend APIs reducing QA feedback cycles. Conducted peer code reviews, tested services with Postman and JUnit, supported zero-downtime Jenkins deployments, and documented APIs facilitating cross-team collaboration.
Software Developer Intern at Airbnb Bengaluru, India
December 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025Developed backend APIs with Django and PostgreSQL to support host listing and booking workflows, improving latency. Implemented OAuth2-based secure user sessions. Built reusable React.js frontend components for admin dashboards, integrated Redis caching for faster queries, and collaborated in Agile sprints delivering full-stack features. Automated testing via PyTest and Postman identifying bugs pre-release, and maintained documentation for data models and APIs supporting team onboarding and debugging.
University Student Assistant – Web Developer at University of North Texas TX
August 1, 2023 - PresentDesigned and implemented dynamic web pages improving accessibility for over 5,000 monthly visitors. Developed responsive React.js user interfaces and built RESTful APIs with Flask and FastAPI to enable real-time content updates. Integrated secure login features with Firebase Authentication. Automated backups and deployment workflows using GitHub Actions, saving manual effort. Tested frontend and backend components using Postman and Jest, resolving functional and security issues. Documented codebase and processes to aid onboarding and continuity.
Associate Software Engineer at Virtusa India
June 30, 2023 - July 20, 2025Engineered Angular modules integrating Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming delivered within short sprints. Optimized Spring Boot RESTful APIs for improved transaction response times by refactoring data access. Resolved React.js UI component failures enhancing user interaction and consistency. Managed containerized microservices on Docker and AWS EKS for fault-tolerant scalability. Streamlined CI/CD workflows integrating Jenkins with Docker pipelines reducing manual steps. Collaborated with QA and DevOps teams in Agile iterations ensuring smooth integration and delivery. Implemented performance monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana, reducing incident resolution times. Documented backend services and deployment playbooks improving onboarding and release standardization.
Software Engineer Intern at Virtusa India
March 31, 2022 - July 20, 2025Developed Spring Boot microservices supporting backend processing for modular architectures. Collaborated on full-stack feature implementations using Java, React.js, and MySQL for product releases. Participated in Agile sprint reviews providing technical inputs to prioritize tasks. Debugged and optimized backend logic resolving issues and improving API responses. Reviewed peer code submissions maintaining coding standards. Tested backend services with Postman and JUnit ensuring stability before release. Supported deployment tasks using Jenkins and CI/CD tools ensuring zero downtime rollouts. Documented APIs and service logic facilitating cross-team collaboration.
Software Developer Intern at Airbnb Bengaluru, India
December 31, 2021 - July 20, 2025Developed backend APIs with Django and PostgreSQL optimizing host listing verification and booking workflows. Implemented secure user session handling with OAuth2 improving login reliability. Built reusable React.js UI components enhancing frontend maintainability. Integrated Redis caching for faster query responses reducing page load times. Delivered multiple full-stack features aligned with business use cases in Agile sprints. Automated unit testing with PyTest and API testing with Postman identifying functional bugs pre-deployment. Documented data models, APIs, and configurations in Confluence facilitating smoother onboarding and debugging.
University Student Assistant – Web Developer at University of North Texas
August 1, 2023 - PresentDesigned and implemented dynamic web pages and responsive user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and React.js for university departmental sites. Developed backend RESTful APIs with Flask and FastAPI supporting real-time content updates. Integrated Firebase Authentication to secure login processes. Automated backup and deployment workflows with GitHub Actions, improving reliability and reducing manual effort. Collaborated with academic and IT stakeholders to meet requirements and documented code and processes for team continuity.
Associate Software Engineer at Virtusa
June 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025Developed Angular modules supporting dynamic features with real-time streaming via Apache Kafka. Optimized Spring Boot RESTful APIs to enhance transaction response times. Resolved React.js component issues enhancing UI stability and interaction. Managed containerized microservices deployment with Docker and AWS EKS for scalable and fault-tolerant services. Automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git. Collaborated with QA and DevOps during Agile sprints and implemented performance monitoring reducing resolution times. Documented backend service contracts and deployment procedures to improve developer onboarding.
Software Engineer Intern at Virtusa
March 31, 2022 - August 4, 2025Developed Spring Boot microservices enhancing system modularity and scalability. Worked on feature implementation using Java, React.js, and MySQL contributing to product releases. Participated actively in Agile scrum ceremonies. Resolved backend issues via debugging and optimized API responses. Conducted peer code reviews and unit testing with JUnit and Postman. Supported CI/CD deployments ensuring zero downtime. Maintained documentation of APIs and service logic to facilitate team collaboration.
Software Developer Intern at Airbnb
December 31, 2021 - August 4, 2025Created backend APIs with Django and PostgreSQL to improve host listing verification and booking workflows. Implemented OAuth2 based secure session handling. Developed reusable React.js UI components for internal dashboards. Integrated Redis caching to optimize search and booking response times. Contributed to multiple full-stack feature deliveries during Agile sprints. Automated unit and API testing with PyTest and Postman, identifying functional issues pre-launch. Maintained documentation of data models and APIs supporting cross-team onboarding.
University Student Assistant – Web Developer at University of North Texas
August 1, 2023 - PresentDesigned and implemented over 12 dynamic web pages using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to improve accessibility and navigation for departmental sites visited by 5,000+ monthly users. Developed responsive React.js user interfaces ensuring cross-browser compatibility and improved mobile load time. Built real-time RESTful APIs with Flask and FastAPI to enable efficient content updates by non-technical staff. Integrated secure login with Firebase Authentication enhancing student record data security. Automated backup and deployment workflows with GitHub Actions reducing manual effort by 8+ hours per semester. Conducted testing with Postman and Jest, resolving 20+ issues before production. Documented code structure and maintenance guidelines to streamline onboarding of junior assistants.
Associate Software Engineer at Virtusa India
June 30, 2023 - August 7, 2025Developed an Angular module supporting dynamic title registration with real-time data streaming via Apache Kafka delivered within a 3-week sprint. Optimized Spring Boot RESTful APIs reducing database round-trips to improve transaction response times across client modules. Resolved over 15 React.js component failures to enhance UI consistency and user engagement on enterprise dashboards. Deployed containerized microservices with Docker and AWS EKS to enable scalable, fault-tolerant services. Streamlined CI/CD pipelines integrating Jenkins, Git hooks, and Docker to save 10 hours per release cycle. Collaborated with QA and DevOps teams ensuring smooth Agile sprint deliveries. Implemented performance monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana reducing incident resolution times by 4 hours per case. Documented backend contracts and deployment playbooks to standardize onboarding and releases.
Software Engineer Intern at Virtusa India
March 31, 2022 - August 7, 2025Built Spring Boot microservices supporting backend modular architecture improving system scalability. Contributed to feature development using Java, React.js, and MySQL for a key product release. Participated in Agile sprint reviews and stand-ups providing technical insights. Debugged and optimized backend APIs resolving 20+ issues and reducing QA turnaround. Conducted peer code reviews ensuring quality and standards compliance. Validated backend service performance using Postman and JUnit. Supported zero-downtime deployments via Jenkins and internal CI/CD tools. Documented API endpoints and service logic facilitating future development.
Software Developer Intern at Airbnb
December 31, 2021 - August 7, 2025Developed Django backend APIs and PostgreSQL databases to support host listing verification and booking workflows optimizing latency under high traffic. Implemented OAuth2 based secure session and authentication mechanisms improving login reliability. Built reusable React.js UI components for admin dashboards enhancing frontend maintainability. Integrated Redis caching to reduce average page load times during peak usage. Delivered 6+ full-stack features in Agile sprints aligning technical design with business use cases. Automated unit testing with PyTest and API testing via Postman detecting 25+ functional bugs pre-release. Documented data models, APIs, and environment configurations improving cross-team onboarding and debugging.
University Student Assistant – Web Developer at University of North Texas
May 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Designed and implemented 12+ dynamic web pages using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript; developed responsive user interfaces in React.js; built RESTful APIs with Flask and FastAPI; integrated secure login with Firebase Authentication; automated weekly backups and deployment workflows using GitHub Actions; tested front-end components and backend APIs with Postman and Jest; documented codebase structures and maintenance guidelines to streamline onboarding.
Associate Software Engineer at Virtusa India
June 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025Engineered an Angular module for dynamic title registration with real-time data streaming via Apache Kafka; refactored Spring Boot REST APIs to reduce database round-trips; diagnosed and resolved React.js component issues across the enterprise dashboard; deployed containerized microservices with Docker and managed orchestration via AWS EKS; streamlined CI/CD workflows with Jenkins and Docker pipelines; contributed to performance monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana.
Software Engineer Intern at Virtusa India
March 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025Built multiple Spring Boot microservices to support backend processing in a modular architecture; implemented 10+ features across the stack using Java, React.js, and MySQL; participated in weekly agile ceremonies; resolved backend issues, improved API responses, and supported deployment pipelines with Jenkins.
Software Developer Intern at Airbnb Bengaluru, India
December 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025Developed backend APIs using Django and PostgreSQL to support host listing verification and booking workflows; implemented OAuth2-based secure sessions; built reusable UI components with React.js; integrated Redis caching to speed up search and booking responses; automated unit testing with PyTest and API testing with Postman; documented data models and environment configurations.
Software Developer at Community Dreams Foundation
July 1, 2025 - November 25, 2025Developed and maintained full-stack features using Java Spring Boot and React.js, integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs; built CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions; designed SQL and NoSQL schemas; implemented unit, integration, and end-to-end tests (JUnit, Mockito, PyTest); troubleshot Linux-based cloud environments with Splunk and Kibana; containerized workloads with Docker and Kubernetes and explored OpenShift migration; collaborated in Scrum/Kanban; leveraged AI-assisted development with GitHub Copilot.
Web Developer at University of North Texas
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025Designed and deployed 12+ responsive web pages; built mobile-first React.js interfaces; developed RESTful APIs with Flask and FastAPI; implemented secure authentication with Firebase; automated deployments and backups via GitHub Actions; collaborated in Agile sprints; authored technical documentation in Confluence.
Associate Software Engineer at Virtusa India
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Architected an Angular module for dynamic title registration with Kafka-based streaming; refactored data access logic in Spring Boot APIs to reduce calls and accelerate transactions; resolved frontend bugs in React; managed containerized microservices on AWS EKS; orchestrated CI/CD with Jenkins; collaborated with QA/DevOps; instrumented Prometheus and Grafana monitoring.
Software Engineer Intern at Virtusa India
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022Contributed to modular backend services in Spring Boot; implemented 10+ features using Java, React, and MySQL; engaged in Agile ceremonies; diagnosed backend bottlenecks via debugging and log analysis; reviewed PRs and maintained API docs; supported CI/CD rollouts with Jenkins.
Software Developer Intern at Airbnb
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021Developed scalable Django APIs and PostgreSQL-backed services for host verification and booking workflows; implemented OAuth2 secure authentication; crafted modular React components; integrated Redis caching to reduce latency; automated unit and API testing with PyTest and Postman; documented schemas and environment setups in Confluence.
Education
Master of Science at University of North Texas TX
August 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025Bachelor of Technology at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada AP, India
June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022Master of Science in Computer Science & Engineering at University of North Texas
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada
June 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022Master of Science in Computer Science & Engineering at University of North Texas
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada
June 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022Master of Science in Computer Science & Engineering at University of North Texas
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada
June 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022Master of Science in Computer Science & Engineering at University of North Texas
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Education, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services
Skills
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