I am a full-stack software engineer with experience in building scalable web and mobile apps using React, Node.js, and AWS. I have a proven track record of improving performance, usability, and reliability across systems impacting 50k+ users.

Surya Sivakumar

I am a full-stack software engineer with experience in building scalable web and mobile apps using React, Node.js, and AWS. I have a proven track record of improving performance, usability, and reliability across systems impacting 50k+ users.

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I am a full-stack software engineer with experience in building scalable web and mobile apps using React, Node.js, and AWS.

I have a proven track record of improving performance, usability, and reliability across systems impacting 50k+ users.

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Work Experience

Full Stack Engineer at Nova Astro
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Built puzzle games based on figma wireframes designed to keep kids engaged on the platform. Setup the database schema and SQL queries for the assignment system. Connected it with our online learning platform to seamlessly connect assignments with lessons. Built a Stripe-powered subscription system with integrated DB tracking, supporting multiple price tiers, and bundles.
Software Engineer at Best Life
February 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Consolidated multiple graph views into a single tabbed interface, streamlined navigation for 50k+ users and introduced color-coded warnings that boosted issue detection speed. Implemented GPS detection and Google Places autofill within the address entry process, decreasing average address input time by 30% and resulting in a faster, more intuitive user experience. Built a CMS system that tailors content based on whether the user is on iOS or Android.
Backend Developer at Self Justice
July 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Mitigated a cross-site scripting vulnerability threatening more than 2k user accounts, reinforcing platform security. Built a Python web scraper with BeautifulSoup to extract and structure data from 150+ web pages into a JSON database, enabling a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) AI chatbot backend. Developed a secure and scalable RESTful API backend to handle user reviews, enabling users to seamlessly add, view, and manage reviews for courthouses, judges, and lawyers.
Backend Developer Intern at BNY Mellon
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Replaced an inefficient Robotic Process Automation (RPA) workflow with a custom bot cutting retrieval time by 80%. Engineered a customizable retry mechanism for cron jobs, reducing transient job failures by 30%. Automated the retrieval of tax rates from an external API and integrated the data into form generation workflows.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science at Arizona State University
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science at MIT, Anna University
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet