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I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native enterprise applications across Education, E-commerce, Finance, and Real Estate domains. I specialize in Java, Spring Boot microservices, and modern frontend frameworks like React and Angular, with a strong focus on performance, security, and clean architecture. I enjoy solving complex problems with event-driven and CQRS patterns, API design (REST/GraphQL), and data engineering using Kafka, Snowflake, and AWS. I'm passionate about delivering DevOps-enabled pipelines, AI-enhanced automation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship maintainable software.…I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native enterprise applications across Education, E-commerce, Finance, and Real Estate domains. I specialize in Java, Spring Boot microservices, and modern frontend frameworks like React and Angular, with a strong focus on performance, security, and clean architecture. I enjoy solving complex problems with event-driven and CQRS patterns, API design (REST/GraphQL), and data engineering using Kafka, Snowflake, and AWS. I'm passionate about delivering DevOps-enabled pipelines, AI-enhanced automation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship maintainable software.

Aayasha Palikhe

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I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native enterprise applications across Education, E-commerce, Finance, and Real Estate domains. I specialize in Java, Spring Boot microservices, and modern frontend frameworks like React and Angular, with a strong focus on performance, security, and clean architecture. I enjoy solving complex problems with event-driven and CQRS patterns, API design (REST/GraphQL), and data engineering using Kafka, Snowflake, and AWS. I'm passionate about delivering DevOps-enabled pipelines, AI-enhanced automation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship maintainable software.…I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native enterprise applications across Education, E-commerce, Finance, and Real Estate domains. I specialize in Java, Spring Boot microservices, and modern frontend frameworks like React and Angular, with a strong focus on performance, security, and clean architecture. I enjoy solving complex problems with event-driven and CQRS patterns, API design (REST/GraphQL), and data engineering using Kafka, Snowflake, and AWS. I'm passionate about delivering DevOps-enabled pipelines, AI-enhanced automation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship maintainable software.

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I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native enterprise applications across Education, E-commerce, Finance, and Real Estate domains. I specialize in Java, Spring Boot microservices, and modern frontend frameworks like React and Angular, with a strong focus on performance, security, and clean architecture.

I enjoy solving complex problems with event-driven and CQRS patterns, API design (REST/GraphQL), and data engineering using Kafka, Snowflake, and AWS. I’m passionate about delivering DevOps-enabled pipelines, AI-enhanced automation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship maintainable software.

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Work Experience

Sr. Software Engineer at Shorelight

June 1, 2021 - Present

Led the development of a centralized portal to streamline student enrollment operations by automating workflows and enabling self-service academic data access. Developed an intelligent chatbot using GPT-4 integrated with LangChain and FAISS for semantic search across institutional documents, significantly reducing support requests and improving response accuracy. Refactored backend services to Java 11 to improve performance and reduce technical debt while designing scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs within a Spring Boot microservices architecture. Secured applications using AWS Cognito and optimized cloud-based document storage with AWS S3. Built modular ReactJS components with Redux and Next.js, improving frontend reusability and SEO through server-side rendering and dynamic routing. Ensured accessibility compliance and implemented robust testing suites, achieving high code quality. Orchestrated cloud deployments using AWS services, Kafka streaming, and containerization tools like Dock

Software Engineer at AST LLC

May 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025

Designed and developed scalable microservices using Spring Boot and Java 8 to integrate fragmented enrollment and financial systems for educational institutions. Built secure RESTful APIs with consistent versioning, and created responsive Angular 8/9 frontends with state management via NgRx and performance optimizations like lazy loading and AOT compilation. Implemented role-based security and Single Sign-On (SSO) with Spring Security. Managed database operations using Spring JDBC, Hibernate ORM, and optimized PL/SQL queries to enhance Oracle and DynamoDB performance. Deployed and orchestrated microservices on AWS and Pivotal Cloud Foundry environments, including fault-tolerant messaging pipelines using AWS SNS and SQS. Created real-time dashboards with Power BI and improved system observability integrating Elasticsearch and Grafana. Automated builds and CI/CD pipelines using Maven, Jenkins, and GitHub, facilitating smoother deployments. Collaborated in Agile teams utilizing Jira and C

Full Stack Developer at NJC Labs

February 29, 2020 - July 10, 2025

Developed a real-time transit platform featuring live train tracking, alerts, and route planning, replacing legacy systems to improve passenger experience. Applied Spring MVC and Spring AOP for backend service management and integrated RESTful APIs documented with Swagger and MuleSoft Anypoint Studio. Migrated Mule flows to Mule 4 and established secure OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect authentication with Okta. Built ReactJS frontends using Tailwind CSS and Next.js for optimized routing and form workflows. Designed normalized schemas with Hibernate ORM and improved database performance with MySQL and MongoDB. Handled streaming data integration with Apache Kafka and automated data transformations using DataWeave. Deployed services to Azure Cloud and managed continuous integration pipelines with GitLab and Jenkins. Integrated centralized logging with Log4j and Splunk for operational analytics. Worked in Agile teams with a specification-driven methodology.

Java/ Backend Developer at Trinity Group Inc

April 30, 2019 - July 10, 2025

Modernized legacy property search system by building a scalable microservices backend with Spring Boot and a responsive Angular 5/6 single-page app. Applied Spring IoC and AOP for modular and maintainable code with asynchronous messaging using ActiveMQ. Enhanced backend performance by utilizing Java 8 features and optimized database interactions using Hibernate and Spring Data JPA with Oracle and Cassandra. Developed Python Django services for real-time analytics dashboards integrated with backend microservices. Automated continuous integration and deployments using Jenkins and Maven. Improved application observability with Log4j and optimized throughput by 25% using JMeter. Managed codebase and releases with Git and Jira within Agile teams supporting cross-functional collaboration.

Java Developer at ShipperHQ

July 31, 2018 - July 10, 2025

Revamped a monolithic shipping system by designing a dynamic shipping engine with real-time RESTful APIs and admin dashboards built on Angular 2+ and Spring Boot. Implemented secure access control with Spring Security and modularized services using IoC and service layers to reduce latency. Developed PostgreSQL-based shipping logic with optimized SQL and PL/pgSQL functions to enable high-throughput order processing. Automated testing with JUnit, Mockito, Jasmine, and Karma to ensure code quality and reliability. Configured Jenkins for build automation and deployed services using Maven. Enhanced logging and monitoring with Log4j and followed Agile Scrum methodologies with code reviews and continuous integration.

Jr. Software Developer at Lightspeed

April 30, 2017 - July 10, 2025

Developed a flexible student internet access management platform featuring role-based controls, real-time filtering, and interactive dashboards. Built microservices with Spring Boot and REST APIs secured using Spring Security. Developed AngularJS frontends with reusable components and real-time data bindings integrated via HttpClient. Managed data persistence with Hibernate ORM and Spring JDBC Template using PostgreSQL. Delivered robust unit and integration tests with JUnit, Mockito, Jasmine, and Karma. Automated build and deployment processes with Jenkins and Maven. Performed performance testing with JMeter, achieving 25% throughput improvements. Utilized Log4j for centralized logging and troubleshooting. Participated in full SDLC in Agile SCRUM environments.

Sr. Software Engineer at Shorelight

June 1, 2021 - Present

At Shorelight, I helped streamline student enrollment operations by creating a centralized portal with automated workflows and self-service academic data access. I developed an intelligent chatbot using GPT-4, implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation with LangChain and FAISS for semantic search across academic documents. I refactored backend services to Java 11 improving runtime efficiency by 25%, built RESTful and GraphQL APIs within a Spring Boot microservices architecture, and secured applications using AWS Cognito and S3. I enhanced frontend interactivity with ReactJS and Material UI, achieving 85%+ UI test coverage. I also designed real-time data pipelines with Kafka and AWS Glue, automated infrastructure provisioning with AWS CloudFormation, and containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes, improving scalability, monitoring, and reducing technical debt.

Software Engineer at AST LLC

May 31, 2021 - September 2, 2025

Developed an integrated platform automating workflows and centralizing data for educational institutions. Designed and implemented microservices with Spring Boot and Spring MVC, developed RESTful APIs, and created Angular-based modular UIs using Tailwind CSS and NgRx for efficient state management. Enhanced security with SSO and OAuth 2.0. Managed database integrations with Oracle, DynamoDB, MongoDB, and Redis caching to reduce latency. Built backend data validation services with Python using pandas, and deployed microservices using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS. Automated build and deployment pipelines using Maven, Jenkins, and GitHub, and created monitoring dashboards with Grafana and Elasticsearch, improving visibility and operational efficiency.

Full Stack Developer at NJC Labs

February 28, 2020 - September 2, 2025

Created a real-time transit platform with live train tracking, instant alerts, and integrated route planning. Developed REST APIs, MuleSoft integrations with Salesforce and Okta, and secure authentication mechanisms using OAuth 2.0. Built commuter dashboards with ReactJS and Tailwind CSS with React Hooks and Router. Automated API validation and MuleSoft deployment pipelines. Employed Apache Kafka for event streams and used DataWeave for data transformation. Deployed services on Azure Cloud and integrated logging with Splunk for operational analytics. Automated data validation for transportation feeds with Python scripts, reducing errors. Collaborated in Agile teams ensuring timely delivery with specification-driven development.

Java/ Backend Developer at Trinity Group Inc

April 30, 2019 - September 2, 2025

Modernized a legacy property search system by building a microservices platform and responsive SPA. Developed Spring Boot microservices with modular architecture and asynchronous messaging using ActiveMQ. Built Angular 5/6 frontends with RxJS for real-time content streaming. Managed persistence via Hibernate, Cassandra, and Oracle databases. Created Python Django services for analytics and reporting. Automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Maven and maintained code quality using Git and JIRA. Improved backend performance with Java 8 optimizations and applied unit testing frameworks for stability.

Java Developer at ShipperHQ

July 31, 2018 - September 2, 2025

Developed a dynamic shipping engine with real-time APIs and admin dashboards to improve checkout speed and flexibility. Built RESTful microservices with Spring Boot and secured them with Spring Security. Developed Angular2+ responsive frontends and integrated backend APIs with Angular HttpClient. Automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins and Maven. Used PostgreSQL for transactional data and optimized SQL and PL/pgSQL functions for real-time shipping logic. Applied unit testing across front and back ends and maintained version control with Git and Bitbucket in Agile Scrum teams.

Jr. Software Developer at Lightspeed

April 30, 2017 - September 2, 2025

Built a flexible platform for managing student internet access with role-based controls and real-time filtering. Developed web applications using Struts, JSP, and Spring Boot microservices with RESTful APIs secured by Spring Security. Created AngularJS dashboards for live activity tracking with reusable components. Managed persistence with Hibernate and Spring JDBC Template on PostgreSQL. Automated builds with Jenkins and Maven and performed performance benchmarking and logging using JMeter and Log4j. Worked in Agile teams with GitHub for version control.

Senior Software Engineer at Shorelight

June 1, 2021 - November 18, 2025

Led the migration from a monolithic platform to distributed microservices for student enrollment operations. Built a centralized portal with automated workflows, a self-service data access layer, and an intelligent GPT-4–based chatbot to handle complex inquiries. Implemented a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system using LangChain and FAISS for semantic search across institutional documents. Designed inter-service communication with Spring Cloud OpenFeign, Kafka, and AWS EventBridge; secured APIs with Spring Security, OAuth 2.0, JWT and AWS Cognito. Built modular React components and Node.js middleware to optimize front-end data exchange. Deployed cloud-native infrastructure on AWS (EC2, Lambda, SQS, SNS, EventBridge) with CloudFormation and Amplify pipelines. Established monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch; increased test coverage with Jest/RTL and JUnit; improved release velocity via TDD and SonarQube.

Software Engineer at AST LLC

May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021

Designed and developed Spring Boot microservices, Spring MVC, and Node.js Express endpoints to modernize enrollment/financial workflows. Implemented secure authentication (OAuth 2.0, SSO) and built RESTful APIs with Swagger/OpenAPI. Adopted Nx monorepo for front-end/back-end build optimization and developed Angular UIs with TypeScript, lazy loading, and NgRx. Enabled real-time data synchronization across modules and delivered role-based dashboards and analytics.

Full Stack Developer at NJC Labs

February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020

Built a real-time transit platform by delivering Spring Boot microservices, REST endpoints, and a ReactJS front-end. Integrated MuleSoft for API orchestration, implemented data validation and cross-system messaging, and connected Oracle, MySQL, and MongoDB for polyglot persistence. Delivered dashboards and reports via Power BI and Grafana, and automated testing with JUnit/Mockito and Jasmine/Karma.

Java Developer at ShipperHQ

July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018

Modernized shipping logic by implementing a dynamic shipping engine using RESTful microservices (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) and an Angular 2+ admin dashboard. Secured flows with OAuth 2.0, implemented asynchronous messaging, and integrated real-time rate calculations. Automated tests with JUnit/Mockito and front-end tests with Jasmine/Karma; containerized services with Docker and deployed to Kubernetes.

Java/ Backend Developer at Trinity Group Inc

April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019

Modernized a legacy property search system into a microservices-based platform with secure authentication (Okta, OAuth 2.0) and real-time data processing. Integrated MuleSoft for API orchestration, built Python data validation scripts, and created Django services for analytics dashboards. Deployed containerized services on Azure and PCF, with Elasticsearch/Kibana for log aggregation and Grafana dashboards.

Jr. Software Developer at Lightspeed

April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017

Developed a modular web platform using Struts, JSP, and AngularJS to provide real-time student and device management. Implemented performance benchmarking with JMeter, persistence using Hibernate/Spring JDBC with PostgreSQL, and logging via Log4j. Automated deployments with Jenkins and Maven; contributed to Agile/Scrum processes and maintained code with Jira/Confluence.