I am a results-driven Full Stack Java Developer with over 7 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying high-performance enterprise applications across diverse sectors including finance, healthcare, real estate, and sustainability. I specialize in building cloud-native microservices and responsive front-end interfaces leveraging Java 17, Spring Boot, React, Angular, and REST/GraphQL APIs. I am passionate about integrating AI/ML technologies such as OpenAI GPT-4 and Vertex AI to power intelligent automation and analytic solutions. My expertise extends to GIS platforms, DevOps practices, and scalable infrastructure using Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes across AWS, GCP, and Azure. I am known for delivering secure, compliant applications that reduce deployment cycles and improve user experiences. I thrive in Agile teams collaborating across DevOps, QA, data science, and product to drive operational efficiency and user satisfaction.

Varun Venkatapuram

I am a results-driven Full Stack Java Developer with over 7 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying high-performance enterprise applications across diverse sectors including finance, healthcare, real estate, and sustainability. I specialize in building cloud-native microservices and responsive front-end interfaces leveraging Java 17, Spring Boot, React, Angular, and REST/GraphQL APIs. I am passionate about integrating AI/ML technologies such as OpenAI GPT-4 and Vertex AI to power intelligent automation and analytic solutions. My expertise extends to GIS platforms, DevOps practices, and scalable infrastructure using Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes across AWS, GCP, and Azure. I am known for delivering secure, compliant applications that reduce deployment cycles and improve user experiences. I thrive in Agile teams collaborating across DevOps, QA, data science, and product to drive operational efficiency and user satisfaction.

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I am a results-driven Full Stack Java Developer with over 7 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying high-performance enterprise applications across diverse sectors including finance, healthcare, real estate, and sustainability. I specialize in building cloud-native microservices and responsive front-end interfaces leveraging Java 17, Spring Boot, React, Angular, and REST/GraphQL APIs. I am passionate about integrating AI/ML technologies such as OpenAI GPT-4 and Vertex AI to power intelligent automation and analytic solutions.

My expertise extends to GIS platforms, DevOps practices, and scalable infrastructure using Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes across AWS, GCP, and Azure. I am known for delivering secure, compliant applications that reduce deployment cycles and improve user experiences. I thrive in Agile teams collaborating across DevOps, QA, data science, and product to drive operational efficiency and user satisfaction.

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Language

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Work Experience

Java Full Stack Developer at Centene Corporation
June 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Developed a cloud-native healthcare claims and scheduling platform using Java 17, Spring Boot, React, and Material-UI with secure OAuth2/JWT authentication. Implemented AI-powered document summarization and RAG pipelines to reduce claim denial and manual reviews by 60%. Managed CI/CD pipelines on AWS EKS and GCP GKE with Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Terraform ensuring zero-downtime and cost optimization. Integrated Google Calendar and Twilio APIs to enhance appointment systems, reducing no-shows by 30%. Led database schema design and performance tuning for PostgreSQL and MongoDB, achieving 50% query response improvement. Enhanced observability and monitoring with ELK Stack, Prometheus, and Stackdriver.
Sr. Java Full Stack Developer at Republic Services
June 1, 2024 - Present
Led the modernization of a legacy banking portal to a cloud-native, AI-powered digital payments platform using Java 17, Spring Boot, AngularJS, Kotlin, and event-driven microservices. Integrated OpenAI GPT-4 and Vertex AI for intelligent document automation and fraud detection, reducing manual effort by 60%. Built RESTful APIs, serverless AI gateways, and secure CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Terraform. Ensured PCI-DSS compliance, OAuth2/JWT security, and implemented monitoring with Prometheus, ELK, and Stackdriver. Collaborated closely with QA and DevOps teams to deliver audit-ready, scalable multi-cloud deployments with reduced latency and improved performance.
Java Developer at TIAA Financial Services
April 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Contributed to building a secure, cloud-native retirement and investment insights platform using Java Spring Boot microservices and AngularJS/React frontends. Integrated AI/ML models with OpenAI GPT-4 and Vertex AI for document summarization, risk profiling, and interactive chat assistance. Collaborated with DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and deployments on AWS EKS and GCP GKE, incorporating blue-green and canary deployment strategies with secrets management. Ensured compliance with accessibility standards and maintained >90% test coverage using JUnit, Mockito, Cypress, and Selenium. Participated in Agile ceremonies, technical design reviews, and production troubleshooting to ensure high system availability and performance.
Software Developer at Comake IT Solutions
December 1, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Served as DevOps Engineer automating software delivery lifecycles for SaaS teams in finance and insurance. Created and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GitLab CI. Provisioned cloud infrastructure with Terraform and ARM templates on Azure and AWS. Built Docker containers and deployed microservices with Kubernetes (AKS). Set up centralized logging and monitoring with ELK Stack, Azure Monitor, and Prometheus/Grafana. Automated secrets management and incident response workflows, collaborating in Agile teams to ensure environment stability and release readiness.
Junior Java Developer at Genpact
April 1, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Developed scalable Java-based modules for financial services client using Spring MVC, JSP, and SOAP Web Services. Implemented Azure cloud services deployments and CI/CD pipelines automating builds and releases, reducing release cycles by 30%. Built DAO and service layer components to encapsulate business logic and maintain modularity. Collaborated cross-functionally to handle production issues and ensured 99.9% uptime. Utilized NetBeans, CVS, and ANT for development and build automation, with thorough unit testing and documentation to support team knowledge sharing.
Software Developer at Berkadia Financial Services
August 1, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Developed responsive AngularJS user interfaces and integrated RESTful APIs for loan application processes, improving speed and accuracy. Implemented form validations, user input masking, and accessibility enhancements. Collaborated with backend and QA teams for data integration and quality assurance. Participated actively in Agile ceremonies and UI/UX refinement. Managed source control and deployments to Azure App Services. Resolved UI bugs and performed regression testing for smooth feature rollouts.

Education

Master of Science at Saint Leo University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science at St. Joseph's Degree and PG College
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Energy & Utilities