I am a software engineer who thrives on building scalable cloud-native applications that solve real business problems. With over 4 years of hands-on experience, I design and deliver enterprise-grade solutions using Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, AWS, Kafka, and Docker, with a strong emphasis on performance, security, and clean architecture. I enjoy collaborating in fast-paced Agile environments to drive automation, CI/CD, and end-to-end feature delivery. I excel at partnering with cross-functional teams to push quality through TDD/BDD, optimize API performance, and ensure reliable deployments. I am curious, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and delivering impactful software that users love.

Niharika Kesagani

I am a software engineer who thrives on building scalable cloud-native applications that solve real business problems. With over 4 years of hands-on experience, I design and deliver enterprise-grade solutions using Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, AWS, Kafka, and Docker, with a strong emphasis on performance, security, and clean architecture. I enjoy collaborating in fast-paced Agile environments to drive automation, CI/CD, and end-to-end feature delivery. I excel at partnering with cross-functional teams to push quality through TDD/BDD, optimize API performance, and ensure reliable deployments. I am curious, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and delivering impactful software that users love.

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I am a software engineer who thrives on building scalable cloud-native applications that solve real business problems. With over 4 years of hands-on experience, I design and deliver enterprise-grade solutions using Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, AWS, Kafka, and Docker, with a strong emphasis on performance, security, and clean architecture. I enjoy collaborating in fast-paced Agile environments to drive automation, CI/CD, and end-to-end feature delivery.

I excel at partnering with cross-functional teams to push quality through TDD/BDD, optimize API performance, and ensure reliable deployments. I am curious, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and delivering impactful software that users love.

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Language

English
Fluent
Javanese
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Bashkir
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Work Experience

Software Engineer II at Progress Solutions
June 1, 2024 - Present
Led the full-stack design and implementation of a cloud-native loan origination platform using Java Spring Boot, ReactJS, and microservices; improved onboarding efficiency by 40% and reduced data errors by 60%. Automated end-to-end CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes for zero-downtime deployments on AWS EKS; reduced release cycle times by 25%. Implemented advanced Java concurrency and multithreading solutions to handle high-volume transactions, reducing latency by 30%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive quality through TDD/BDD practices, achieving 80%+ code coverage and reducing post-release defects by 70%.
Software Engineer at Cognizant Technology Solutions
July 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Engineered enterprise-grade web applications using Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and ReactJS; delivered responsive UIs and dashboards, resulting in a 38% uplift in performance and user satisfaction. Architected PostgreSQL and MongoDB data solutions with advanced indexing and query optimization to accelerate data retrieval by 45%. Migrated legacy monolithic systems to AWS microservices using Lambda, EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes, achieving 99.9% uptime and reduced environment drift by 30%. Championed TDD/BDD with JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, and REST Assured to maintain 75%+ code coverage and cut post-deployment defects by 65%.
Software Engineer II at Progress Solutions
June 1, 2024 - Present
Spearheaded the full-stack design and implementation of a cloud-native loan origination platform using Java Spring Boot, ReactJS, and Microservices; boosted onboarding efficiency by 40% and reduced data errors by 60%. Optimized secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs with Spring Security (OAuth2) and JWT, achieving a 40% improvement in API response times. Automated end-to-end CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes for zero-downtime deployments on AWS EKS, reducing release cycle times by 25%. Implemented advanced Java concurrency solutions to handle high-volume transactions, reducing latency by 30%. Collaborated with cross-functional Agile teams to drive quality through TDD (JUnit, Mockito) and BDD (Cucumber), maintaining 80%+ code coverage and decreasing post-release defects by 70%.
Software Engineer at Cognizant Technology Solutions
July 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Engineered enterprise web applications using Spring MVC, Spring Boot, and ReactJS, delivering dashboards that improved application responsiveness by 38%. Architected and optimized PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases with indexing, query optimization, and normalization to accelerate data retrieval by 45%. Led migration from legacy monoliths to AWS microservices using Lambda, EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes to achieve 99.9% uptime and reduce environment drift by 30%. Championed TDD/BDD with JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, and REST Assured to maintain 75%+ code coverage and cut post-deployment defects by 65%.

Education

Master of Science in Computer and Information Science at University of Michigan – Dearborn, MI
August 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
B.Tech in Computer Science at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
July 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Master of Science in Computer and Information Science at University of Michigan – Dearborn, MI
August 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
July 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics