I am a software engineer with over four years of experience building and deploying full-stack applications primarily in finance, banking, and enterprise environments. I have strong backend development skills with expertise in languages such as Java, Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript, and frameworks including Spring Boot, Django, and Flask. I'm experienced in developing scalable microservices, event-driven architectures, and integrating machine learning models to enhance fraud detection and credit risk analytics. I have a solid grasp of cloud-native deployment using AWS, Azure, and GCP, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and automating CI/CD processes leveraging Jenkins and GitLab CI. I’m passionate about creating performant, secure, and compliant software systems that meet business goals, collaborating effectively within Agile teams, and continuously improving development pipelines and infrastructure automation.

Venkata Pavan Surya Kanakam

I am a software engineer with over four years of experience building and deploying full-stack applications primarily in finance, banking, and enterprise environments. I have strong backend development skills with expertise in languages such as Java, Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript, and frameworks including Spring Boot, Django, and Flask. I'm experienced in developing scalable microservices, event-driven architectures, and integrating machine learning models to enhance fraud detection and credit risk analytics. I have a solid grasp of cloud-native deployment using AWS, Azure, and GCP, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and automating CI/CD processes leveraging Jenkins and GitLab CI. I’m passionate about creating performant, secure, and compliant software systems that meet business goals, collaborating effectively within Agile teams, and continuously improving development pipelines and infrastructure automation.

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I am a software engineer with over four years of experience building and deploying full-stack applications primarily in finance, banking, and enterprise environments. I have strong backend development skills with expertise in languages such as Java, Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript, and frameworks including Spring Boot, Django, and Flask. I’m experienced in developing scalable microservices, event-driven architectures, and integrating machine learning models to enhance fraud detection and credit risk analytics.

I have a solid grasp of cloud-native deployment using AWS, Azure, and GCP, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and automating CI/CD processes leveraging Jenkins and GitLab CI. I’m passionate about creating performant, secure, and compliant software systems that meet business goals, collaborating effectively within Agile teams, and continuously improving development pipelines and infrastructure automation.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at PNC Bank
July 1, 2025 - Present
Engineered a scalable event-driven fraud detection system processing over 10 million transactions daily with sub-second latency using Apache Kafka, Spring Boot, and Redis. Integrated TensorFlow and Scikit-learn machine learning models to reduce fraud losses by 37%. Deployed microservices on Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS Lambda for high availability and fault tolerance. Implemented secure authentication protocols such as OAuth2, JWT, and SSL/TLS to ensure PCI DSS compliance.
Software Engineer – Intern at PNC Bank
May 1, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Built machine learning enhancements for credit risk scoring using Python and Scikit-learn, improving loan default prediction precision. Improved backend performance by 40% using Django REST Framework and SQL Server. Integrated scoring with internal APIs and legacy systems ensuring regulatory compliance. Developed a React.js and Material-UI dashboard that improved underwriting decision times by 30%. Collaborated with data science and compliance teams to validate models and deploy via Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
Software Engineer at Infosys BPM
July 1, 2023 - August 21, 2025
Designed scalable workflow automation systems for finance client accounts payable/receivable processes using Spring Boot and Java microservices. Integrated third-party invoice tools and ERP via REST APIs, reducing manual data errors by 35%. Built Kafka-based messaging pipelines improving resilience under high load. Automated exception handling with Camunda BPM reducing turnaround by 50%. Optimized PostgreSQL and Redis data retrieval speeds by 45%. Containerized services deployed on Kubernetes for scalability and fault tolerance. Implemented Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and collaborated cross-functionally for compliance alignment.
Software Engineer at PNC Bank
July 1, 2025 - Present
Engineered a scalable, event-driven fraud detection system leveraging Apache Kafka, Spring Boot, and Redis to analyze over 10 million daily banking transactions in real-time with sub-second latency. Integrated machine learning models using TensorFlow and Scikit-learn, reducing fraud-related losses by 37%. Deployed microservices in containerized architecture with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS Lambda for high availability and fault tolerance. Implemented secure authentication protocols including OAuth2, JWT, and SSL/TLS, ensuring PCI DSS and internal compliance.
Software Engineer – Intern at PNC Bank
May 1, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Built machine learning enhancements for credit risk scoring with Python and Scikit-learn, improving loan default prediction precision and reliability. Improved backend performance with Django REST Framework and SQL Server, increasing transaction processing efficiency by 40%. Integrated new scoring logic with decision APIs and legacy systems while ensuring regulatory compliance. Developed a real-time underwriting dashboard with React.js and Material-UI, improving decision time by 30%. Collaborated with data science, QA, and compliance teams to validate models and automate deployment pipelines using Jenkins CI/CD.
Software Engineer at Infosys BPM
July 1, 2023 - August 21, 2025
Designed and implemented a scalable workflow automation system to digitize accounts payable and receivable processes for a Fortune 500 financial client. Developed microservices with Spring Boot and Java for approvals, validations, and reconciliations. Integrated third-party invoice processing and ERP systems via REST APIs, reducing manual entry errors by 35%. Built Kafka-based asynchronous messaging for inter-service communication and improved resilience. Automated exception handling with Camunda BPM, cutting turnaround times by 50%. Optimized PostgreSQL and Redis data stores, improving retrieval speeds by 45%. Containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes, and automated CI/CD with Jenkins. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to align technology with business and compliance requirements.

Education

Master's in Computer Science at California State University Long Beach
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering at Vignan University
June 1, 2016 - May 1, 2020
Master's in Computer Science at California State University Long Beach
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering at Vignan University
June 1, 2016 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services