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Hi, I’m Kushal Kongara, a full-stack developer with 4+ years of experience crafting scalable, user-focused web applications. I specialize in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, and Express.js, building RESTful and GraphQL APIs, implementing secure authentication, and delivering performance-optimized solutions. I love collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn complex ideas into reliable software, and I’m comfortable with AWS, Docker, CI/CD, and modern UI patterns like Tailwind and Storybook. I’m passionate about maintainable code and delivering high-impact results.
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Software Engineering at Cyber Infrastructure Inc
December 1, 2024 - PresentEngineered a full-stack collaborative platform utilizing Spring Boot and React.js, accelerating cross-team integration by 30% and enabling the fastest feature release in the company. Led development of an award-winning interactive workflow coordination platform using Java Spring Boot and RESTful APIs. Integrated Stripe webhooks and APIs to automate real-time subscription event handling and payment processing, improving transaction success rate by 5% and reducing monthly fees by $5,000.
Custom Software Engineering Associate at Accenture
December 1, 2022 - August 7, 2025Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts and business stakeholders to translate complex insurance requirements into technical specifications with 95% build accuracy. Built a modular rules engine in Spring Boot that reduced policy processing time by 30%. Designed a decoupled validation layer for real-time insurance policy updates, minimizing developer intervention by 90%. Led end-to-end testing covering over 95% of platform features and facilitated a transition to microservices architecture, accelerating feature releases by 20%.
Java Developer at L&T Finance Limited
October 1, 2021 - August 7, 2025Architected a scalable microservices framework for the Digital Loan Origination Platform handling 10,000+ daily loan applications with zero downtime, improving operational efficiency by 30%. Developed secure RESTful APIs for integration with credit bureaus and payment gateways. Engineered Apache Kafka pipelines for real-time credit scoring and fraud detection. Collaborated across teams in Agile/Scrum settings and implemented OAuth2 security protocols ensuring financial compliance.
Jr. Java Developer (Intern) at L&T Finance Limited
April 1, 2021 - August 7, 2025Revamped legacy code into microservices architecture using Spring Boot, reducing system latency and crashes. Optimized Java code and database queries to improve processing time by 53%. Integrated external services such as payment gateways to reduce operational overhead and increased user engagement. Implemented error handling, logging, and monitoring to enhance production system reliability.
Software Engineer at Cyber Infrastructure Inc
December 1, 2024 - PresentEngineered a full-stack collaborative platform with Spring Boot and React.js, accelerating cross-team integration by 30% and enabling rapid feature releases. Led development of an interactive workflow coordination platform using Java, React.js, and RESTful APIs, earning the Most Innovative Project award. Integrated Stripe webhooks with Spring Boot to automate real-time subscription handling, reducing manual operations by 40%. Implemented Stripe API in the Spring Boot backend to streamline payment processing, improving transaction success rates and reducing monthly processing fees by $5,000.
Custom Software Engineering Associate at Accenture
December 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025Orchestrated collaborative sessions with five SMEs and key business stakeholders to distill insurance domain requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications, achieving 95% accuracy in initial builds. Built a modular rules engine using Spring Boot to process complex insurance logic, reducing policy processing time by 30%. Introduced a decoupled validation layer enabling real-time policy rule updates, minimizing developer intervention by 90% and improving compliance. Led end-to-end testing strategies covering over 95% of platform functionalities. Guided the transition to a microservices-based solution, documented and trained 10 developers, resulting in a 20% faster feature release cycle.
Java Developer at L&T Finance Limited
October 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Revolutionized the Digital Loan Origination Platform by architecting a new microservices framework, handling 10,000+ loan applications daily with zero downtime and 30% efficiency gains. Designed and built secure RESTful APIs for external credit bureaus, payment gateways, and internal systems. Implemented data streaming pipelines using Apache Kafka for real-time processing of loan application data, enabling instant credit scoring and fraud detection. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Product, Business Analysts, QA, DevOps) to gather requirements and deliver features in Agile/Scrum. Implemented robust security measures including OAuth2 for API authentication and authorization.
Jr. Java Developer (Intern) at L&T Finance Limited
April 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Revamped legacy code using Spring Boot, creating microservices architecture that reduced system latency by 40ms and mitigated the three biggest causes of crashes. Optimized existing Java codebase and database queries, resulting in a 53% reduction in processing time and improved resource utilization. Fortified application capabilities by converging with external services like payment gateways and data providers, slashing operational overhead by 30% and amplifying user engagement by 15%. Implemented robust error handling, logging, and monitoring mechanisms for production applications, enhancing system reliability and maintainability.
MERN Stack Developer at CyberInfrastructure Inc
February 1, 2025 - PresentBuilt a full-stack collaboration platform using MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js), boosting cross-team integration by 30% and enabling the fastest feature rollout in the company. Automated real-time subscription handling by integrating Stripe webhooks with Node.js, reducing manual operations by 40% and improving response times. Optimized Stripe payment flow, contributing to a 5% uplift in transaction success rate and $5,000 monthly cost savings. Enhanced backend modules with C++ extensions to accelerate data-intensive workflows and delivered enterprise system integrations with SAP and third-party APIs.
Full Stack JavaScript Developer at DispatchTrack
December 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025Led requirements gathering with 5 SMEs to translate complex insurance logic into React and Node.js features, achieving 95% accuracy in the initial release. Built a modular rules engine in Node.js for insurance product validation, reducing policy processing time by 30%. Designed a decoupled validation microservice layer with Express, lowering developer dependency by 90%. Expanded backend with C++ modules for high-performance calculations and data parsing. Delivered enterprise integration with SAP systems and implemented end-to-end test coverage (Jest, Cypress) for ~95% of platform functionality.
MERN Stack Developer at L&T Finance Limited
November 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Spearheaded a rebuild of a Digital Loan Origination Platform using React, Node.js, and MongoDB, handling over 10,000 daily loan applications with zero downtime. Created secure RESTful APIs integrated with credit bureaus and payment gateways, improving loan approval efficiency by 30%. Developed real-time loan data pipelines with Node.js and Kafka for instant fraud detection and scoring. Collaborated in Agile sprints to improve team throughput by 25%. Implemented JWT-based authentication and OAuth2 workflows.
Software Developer Intern (MERN Stack) at L&T Finance Limited
November 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Re-architected legacy systems into a microservices structure with Node.js, reducing latency and improving crash recovery. Optimized MongoDB queries and JavaScript logic, reducing processing time by 53% and increasing throughput. Integrated third-party services (payment gateways, data providers) to reduce operations overhead and boost user retention. Implemented monitoring and logging with Winston and PM2; participated in full SDLC and Agile practices.
MERN Stack Developer at CyberInfrastructure Inc
February 1, 2025 - PresentBuilt a full-stack collaboration platform using MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), boosting cross-team integration by 30% and enabling the fastest feature rollout in the company's history. Automated real-time Stripe subscriptions, reducing manual operations by 40% and improving response times. Enhanced backend performance with C++ extensions and integrated SAP and third-party APIs to streamline data exchange across business units.
Full Stack JavaScript Developer at DispatchTrack
December 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025Led requirements gathering with 5 SMEs to translate complex insurance logic into React + Node.js features, achieving 95% accuracy in initial release. Built a modular rules engine in Node.js for insurance product validation, decreasing policy processing time by 30%. Designed a decoupled validation microservice layer with Express.js, reducing developer dependency by 90% and improving compliance updates. Expanded backend functionality with C++ modules for high-performance insurance calculations and data parsing. Delivered enterprise integration with SAP systems, streamlining policy, billing, and claims workflows across departments. Developed end-to-end test coverage for 95% of platform functionality using Jest and Cypress. Trained a team of 10 developers during a migration to microservices, accelerating release cycles by 20%.
MERN Stack Developer at L&T Finance Limited
November 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Spearheaded the rebuild of a Digital Loan Origination Platform using React.js, Node.js, and MongoDB, supporting over 10,000 daily loan applications with zero downtime. Created secure RESTful APIs in Express.js integrated with credit bureaus and payment gateways, improving loan approval efficiency by 30%. Developed real-time loan data pipelines using Node.js and Kafka for instant fraud detection and credit scoring. Collaborated with Product, QA, and DevOps in Agile sprints to deliver feature sets on time, improving team throughput by 25%. Implemented JWT-based authentication and OAuth2 workflows, ensuring compliance with industry-grade security protocols.
Software Developer Intern (MERN Stack) at L&T Finance Limited
November 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Re-architected legacy systems into a microservices structure with Node.js, cutting system latency and improving crash recovery. Enhanced MongoDB query performance and optimized JavaScript logic, reducing processing time by 53% and boosting throughput. Integrated third-party services (payment gateways, data providers), reducing operations overhead by 30% and increasing user retention by 15%. Implemented monitoring and logging with Winston and PM2, improving application reliability in production environments. Drove full SDLC practices including requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment to ensure high-quality deliverables. Applied Agile methodologies (Scrum, sprint planning, retrospectives) to accelerate feature delivery and improve cross-team collaboration.
Software Engineer at Cyber Infrastructure Inc
December 1, 2024 - PresentLed the development of a full-stack collaborative platform using Spring Boot and React.js, enabling faster cross-team integration and rapid feature delivery. Built an interactive workflow coordination platform with RESTful APIs, earning the Most Creative Project team award. Integrated Stripe webhooks with Spring Boot to automate real-time subscription handling, reducing manual operations by 40%. Implemented Stripe API integration to streamline payments, improving transaction success rates and reducing monthly processing fees by $5,000.
Custom Software Engineering Associate at Accenture
December 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025Collaborated with SMEs and business stakeholders to distill complex insurance domain requirements into actionable technical specifications with 95% accuracy in initial builds. Built a modular rules engine using Spring Boot to process diverse insurance products, reducing policy processing time by 30%. Implemented a decoupled validation layer enabling real-time updates to policy rules, minimizing developer intervention by 90% and improving compliance. Led end-to-end testing across 95% of platform functionalities and guided the transition to a microservices architecture with documentation and training for 10 developers, enabling a 20% faster feature release cycle.
Java Developer at L&T Finance Limited
October 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Revolutionized the Digital Loan Origination Platform by architecting a new microservices framework, handling 10,000+ loan applications daily with zero downtime and improving operational efficiency by 30%. Designed and built secure RESTful APIs for seamless integration with external credit bureaus, payment gateways, and internal legacy systems, processing over 10,000 loan applications daily. Engineered and optimized data streaming pipelines using Apache Kafka for real-time processing of loan application data, enabling instant credit scoring and fraud detection. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment and implemented robust security measures including OAuth2 for API authentication and authorization.
Jr. Java Developer (Intern) at L&T Finance Limited
April 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Revamped legacy code using Spring Boot, creating microservices architecture that reduced system latency by 40ms and mitigated the three biggest causes of crashes. Optimized existing Java codebase and database queries, resulting in a 53% reduction in processing time and improved resource utilization. Fortified application capabilities by converging with external services like payment gateways and data providers, slashing operational overhead by 30% and amplifying user engagement by 15%. Implemented robust error handling, logging, and monitoring mechanisms for production applications, enhancing system reliability and maintainability.
Software Engineer at Cyber Infrastructure Inc
December 1, 2024 - PresentLed full-stack development of a collaborative platform with Spring Boot and React.js, enabling 30% faster cross-team integration and the company's quickest feature releases. Directed an interactive workflow platform using Java/Spring Boot, React.js, and RESTful APIs, earning the 'Most Innovative Project' award. Integrated Stripe webhooks with Spring Boot to automate real-time subscription handling, reducing manual operations by 40%. Implemented Stripe API integration in the backend to streamline payments, improving transaction reliability and reducing monthly processing fees by $5,000.
Custom Software Engineering Associate at Accenture
December 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025Orchestrated design discussions with SMEs and business stakeholders to distill insurance domain requirements into actionable specs, achieving 95% accuracy in initial builds. Built a modular rules engine with Spring Boot to process complex policy logic, reducing policy processing time by 30%. Enabled real-time updates to policy rules via a decoupled validation layer, minimizing developer intervention by 90% and improving compliance. Led end-to-end testing across 95% of platform functionalities. Guided migration to a microservices-based architecture, training 10 developers and achieving a 20% faster feature release cycle.
Java Developer at L&T Finance Limited
October 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Architected a new microservices framework for the Digital Loan Origination Platform, handling 10,000+ loan applications daily with zero downtime and improved operational efficiency by 30%. Designed secure RESTful APIs for integration with external credit bureaus, payment gateways, and internal legacy systems, processing 10,000+ loan applications daily. Engineered and optimized data streaming pipelines using Apache Kafka for real-time processing, enabling instant credit scoring and fraud detection. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum and implemented OAuth2 for API authentication and authorization to ensure regulatory compliance.
Jr. Java Developer (Intern) at L&T Finance Limited
April 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Revamped legacy code using Spring Boot, creating a microservices architecture that reduced system latency by 40ms and mitigated crashes. Optimized existing Java codebase and database queries, achieving a 53% reduction in processing time and improved resource utilization. Integrated with external services like payment gateways and data providers to reduce operational overhead and amplify user engagement. Implemented robust error handling, logging, and monitoring for production reliability.
Full Stack Developer at Oatmeal AI Inc
August 1, 2025 - PresentLed the migration of legacy ASP-based systems to a modern stack using React.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, and Next.js, improving maintainability and reducing page-load times by 45%. Architected and deployed RESTful APIs integrated with Azure SQL Database, enabling secure, real-time data exchange for AI analytics and model inference pipelines. Orchestrated CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Docker, and Vercel, achieving zero-downtime deployments and faster release cycles. Created an AI-powered chatbot agent leveraging LLMs and Hugging Face transformers to enhance user interaction and automate customer support workflows. Built a cross-platform mobile app using Flutter, extending the web experience to Android and iOS while maintaining a unified backend. Built a component-driven UI system with Tailwind CSS and Storybook, improving design consistency and reducing frontend development effort by 30%. Collaborated with AI engineers and stakeholders to deliver scalable, production-re
Software Developer at Cyber Infrastructure Inc
February 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025Designed, developed, and deployed production-grade microservices using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB, improving platform scalability by 30% and enabling the company's fastest feature rollout. Architected high-performance APIs for real-time workflow coordination, integrating AWS services such as EC2, API Gateway, Lambda, S3, and DynamoDB to enhance reliability and fault tolerance. Automated subscription and payment workflows using Stripe webhooks and AWS Lambda, reducing manual effort by 40% and improving payment success rates by 5%. Integrated secure inter-service communication with JWT authentication and AWS KMS encryption, ensuring compliance with industry-grade security standards. Oversaw the full SDLC, from architecture and development to automated testing and deployment via GitLab CI/CD, achieving consistent zero-downtime releases.
Full Stack Developer at Dispatch Track
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022Developed and maintained enterprise logistics applications using JavaScript, React.js, Next.js, Node.js, and Express.js, improving delivery scheduling efficiency and user experience. Optimized RESTful and GraphQL APIs to handle real-time logistics data, reducing latency and improving API response reliability by 25%. Integrated AWS services including EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, and S3 for scalable deployments and secure data handling. Modeled and implemented data models with PostgreSQL, ensuring high data integrity and query performance across multi-region environments. Partnered with product and QA teams in an Agile setup to ensure seamless feature delivery, maintaining 99% uptime and efficient release cycles.
Software Developer at L&T Finance Limited
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021Engineered and maintained finance-grade web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, improving data accuracy and platform reliability. Developed secure RESTful APIs for loan and transaction data with robust input validation and authentication, processing 5K+ daily requests with consistent uptime and reliability. Optimized PostgreSQL queries and backend logic, reducing average response time and improving overall application performance. Constructed responsive React dashboards used daily by 20+ financial analysts, streamlining loan processing and credit evaluation workflows. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new financial workflows, ensuring data integrity, security compliance, and timely product delivery.
Education
Master’s in Computer Science at San Francisco Bay University
May 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Master’s in Computer Science at San Francisco Bay University, Fremont, CA
May 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Master's in Computer Science at San Francisco Bay University
May 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024AWS AI Practitioner at Certificate Course
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Master's in Computer Science at San Francisco Bay University
May 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Master’s in Computer Science at San Francisco Bay University
May 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Master's in Computer Science at San Francisco Bay University
May 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Masters in Computer Science at San Francisco Bay University
May 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024AWS AI Practitioner (Certificate Course) at AWS
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026Qualifications
AWS AI Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025AWS AI Practitioner (Certificate Course)
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025AWS AI Practitioner (Certificate Course)
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025AWS AI Practitioner (Certificate Course)
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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