I’m a senior software engineer with over 9 years of experience specializing in Python, FastAPI, and AWS cloud solutions. I’ve built scalable, secure backend systems and APIs for companies like Amazon, Motorola Solutions, and First Stop Health. My focus is on performance, automation, and clean architecture delivering reliable, high-impact software solutions that scale.

SHIVA KUMAR

I’m a senior software engineer with over 9 years of experience specializing in Python, FastAPI, and AWS cloud solutions. I’ve built scalable, secure backend systems and APIs for companies like Amazon, Motorola Solutions, and First Stop Health. My focus is on performance, automation, and clean architecture delivering reliable, high-impact software solutions that scale.

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I’m a senior software engineer with over 9 years of experience specializing in Python, FastAPI, and AWS cloud solutions. I’ve built scalable, secure backend systems and APIs for companies like Amazon, Motorola Solutions, and First Stop Health. My focus is on performance, automation, and clean architecture delivering reliable, high-impact software solutions that scale.

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Language

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Work Experience

Sr. Software Engineer at Rave Mobile Safety
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Integrated an enterprise audit application with a secure evidence storage system utilizing Python, FastAPI, Snowflake, React.js, and GraphQL. Built high-performance RESTful and GraphQL APIs supporting large distributed systems. Optimized ETL with Snowflake, AWS Glue, and Lambda to enable near real-time data transformations for 100k+ ingestion events per day. Implemented custom indexing with OpenSearch to reduce latency by ~1.9 seconds. Enforced RBAC using AWS IAM, DynamoDB, and Django. Automated CI/CD with GitHub Actions, CloudFormation, and CodePipeline. Automated large-scale data migrations to AWS S3. Monitored system health and led incident resolution. Collaborated with DevOps, security, and frontend teams.
Backend Engineer at First Stop Health
July 1, 2022 - November 4, 2025
Contributed to the design and development of backend architecture for a secure AWS-based mental health platform. Automated PHQ and GAD survey workflows, enabling asynchronous completion and improving data collection accuracy. Implemented the Abandoned Visit Creation process to recover incomplete patient bookings with automated follow-up notifications. Improved visit booking conversions by 30% by modularizing the visit process. Designed and optimized patient engagement campaigns, scheduling reminders to improve survey response rates. Enhanced the Post-Appointment Dashboard for better analytics. Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket and AWS ECS/ECR. Collaborated with Product, Data, and Marketing teams to optimize patient journeys while ensuring HIPAA-compliant data handling.
Python Developer at PNC Bank
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Worked with business users to gather requirements and design Python-based backend solutions. Implemented backend code and PostgreSQL schema; documented RESTful APIs with Swagger. Built ETL workflows using Informatica and created Flask REST endpoints for UI access. Automated cloud infrastructure using CloudFormation for VPC, subnets, NAT, EC2, and ELB; automated CI/CD via Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, and AWS templates. Created Python-based tooling for data migrations and reporting; collaborated with business and QA teams to ensure smooth deployments.
Python Developer at Cooper Tire and Rubber Co.
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Designed and implemented data management solutions using Python, Django, MySQL. Developed REST services with Node.js and MongoDB; deployed cloud applications on AWS EC2. Implemented Docker-based environments with docker-compose; built and tested data processing modules and reporting tools. Worked closely with business stakeholders to improve application availability and performance.
Python Developer at Kmart (Huffman Estates)
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Developed data management and backend services using Python, Django, MySQL; implemented REST APIs; built UIs with Django templating and front-end tech. Participated in Agile/Scrum processes, performed code reviews, and supported production releases. Led data integration and ETL efforts.
Python Developer at Fujitsu Computer Systems (FCS)
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
Developed Python web applications using Django, Angular.js; deployed on Apache. Built RESTful APIs with Django; worked with AWS, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB. Created a Django CMS-based system with dynamic forms, built test selectors for large data processing, and performed unit testing. Worked with various Python frameworks and authentication methods; led development across multiple platforms.

Education

Master's degree in Computer and Information Sciences at Silicon Valley University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at JNTU College of Engineering, Hyderabad
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet