I am a software development lead with 7+ years of experience delivering AI-integrated web applications using React, Next.js, and Node.js. I excel in frontend architecture, accessibility, and working with cross-functional teams to convert business goals into delightful user experiences. I enjoy mentoring engineers, driving quality through code reviews and robust testing, and applying AI technologies like OpenAI and Gemini AI to personalize and optimize outcomes. I thrive in Agile environments and love building scalable, accessible solutions for web and mobile platforms.

Monika Balram Vanacharla

I am a software development lead with 7+ years of experience delivering AI-integrated web applications using React, Next.js, and Node.js. I excel in frontend architecture, accessibility, and working with cross-functional teams to convert business goals into delightful user experiences. I enjoy mentoring engineers, driving quality through code reviews and robust testing, and applying AI technologies like OpenAI and Gemini AI to personalize and optimize outcomes. I thrive in Agile environments and love building scalable, accessible solutions for web and mobile platforms.

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I am a software development lead with 7+ years of experience delivering AI-integrated web applications using React, Next.js, and Node.js. I excel in frontend architecture, accessibility, and working with cross-functional teams to convert business goals into delightful user experiences.

I enjoy mentoring engineers, driving quality through code reviews and robust testing, and applying AI technologies like OpenAI and Gemini AI to personalize and optimize outcomes. I thrive in Agile environments and love building scalable, accessible solutions for web and mobile platforms.

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Work Experience

Software Development Lead at DynamixE, Inc.
April 1, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Designed and optimized scalable frontend architecture using React.js, Redux, Next.js, HTML5, and CSS3; implemented modular reusable components and established coding standards to reduce debt. Guided a team of 7 developers, delivering HIPAA-compliant project management and digital validation platform for biopharma. Improved Core Web Vitals, accessibility, and performance. Led cross-functional collaboration with design, product, and backend teams; oversaw project scoping, estimations, and risk management. Implemented end-to-end testing with Playwright and Jest. Drove CI/CD with Docker and Jenkins, and integrated GraphQL APIs.
Senior Specialist Software Developer | Team Lead at LTIMindtree
April 1, 2025 - Present
Led frontend architecture and development for Retail Therapy using React.js, Next.js (v15), Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript. Delivered accessible, CMS-driven UI with Contentful and fast search via Algolia. Integrated Gemini AI chatbot to deliver contextual, conversational support and personalized recommendations. Built reusable components to optimize load times and ensure accessibility across devices. Collaborated with UX designers, backend engineers, and QA to align product functionality with user-centered goals and business outcomes. Contributed to backend integration with Node.js for API data flow. Ensured WCAG 2.0 AA compliance and responsive behavior across screens. Mentored junior developers through code reviews and accessibility coaching; provided project estimation and sprint planning.
Software Development Lead at DynamixE, Inc.
April 1, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Frontend development and UI architecture for HIPAA-compliant Vektor platform using React.js, Redux, Next.js, HTML5, and CSS3; designed scalable frontend architecture with reusable components; led a team of developers to meet UX, performance, accessibility, and compliance requirements. Implemented testing with Playwright and Jest; contributed to CI/CD workflows with Docker, Jenkins, and GraphQL. Worked on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) deployments and API data integration.
Senior Specialist Software Developer | Team Lead at LTIMindtree
April 1, 2025 - Present
Lead frontend architecture and development for Retail Therapy using React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript; integrated with Contentful CMS and Algolia for dynamic search. Implemented Gemini AI chatbot for intelligent support and recommendations. Built reusable UI components to improve performance and accessibility across devices. Collaborated with UX designers, backend, and QA to align functionality with user-centric goals and business outcomes. Provided technical leadership, breaking down requirements into Agile sprints, mentoring junior developers and coaching on accessibility. Contributed to backend integration with Node.js for API data flow. Ensured WCAG 2.0 AA compliance and responsive behavior across devices.
Software Development Lead at DynamixE, Inc.
April 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Designed and implemented REST + GraphQL APIs using Node.js, Express, and TypeScript for secure workflows and cross-system integrations. Implemented Auth0-based authentication, WebSocket-based live updates, and CronJobs for data synchronization, reporting, and compliance. Delivered feature-rich interfaces with React.js, Redux, and Next.js, emphasizing modular frontend architecture, accessibility, and performance. Provided technical leadership and frontend best-practices mentoring.
Senior Specialist Software Developer | Team Lead at LTIMindtree
April 1, 2025 - Present
Backend development with NestJS + TypeScript APIs, secure authentication via Auth0 and JWTs, and real-time updates using WebSockets. Built and optimized Apollo GraphQL APIs for integrations with Contentful CMS and Algolia. Deployed Dockerized microservices, led Next.js + React.js frontend work with accessibility and performance focus, and integrated Gemini AI chatbot to enhance user engagement. Established reusable components, mentored junior developers, and guided accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.0 AA).
Software Development Lead at DynamixE, Inc.
April 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Architected and delivered a HIPAA-compliant project management and digital validation platform. Built REST + GraphQL APIs with Node.js/Express + TypeScript, integrated Auth0 for secure role-based access, implemented WebSocket-based live collaboration, CronJobs for recurring tasks, and a modular React.js/Next.js UI with strong accessibility and performance focus. Established reusable components, defined coding standards, and guided QA and testing (Playwright/Jest).
Senior Specialist Software Developer | Team Lead at LTIMindtree
April 1, 2025 - Present
Led backend development for Retail Therapy, building NestJS + TypeScript APIs with secure Auth0/JWT authentication, implemented WebSockets for real-time updates, and built Apollo GraphQL APIs. Enabled scalable integrations with Contentful CMS and Algolia; deployed microservices in Dockerized environments; delivered accessible, high-performance Next.js/React frontends. Collaborated with UX, backend, and QA teams to align functionality with user-centric goals and business outcomes. Mentored junior developers on code quality and accessibility.
Software Development Lead at DynamixE, Inc.
April 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Architected scalable HIPAA-compliant project management and digital validation tooling. Built REST + GraphQL APIs with Node.js/Express, integrated Auth0 for secure RBAC, and delivered WebSocket-based live collaboration features. Implemented CronJobs for data synchronization, automated reporting, and compliance checks. Led frontend development with React.js, Redux, and Next.js, emphasizing modular architecture, accessibility, and performance. Drove frontend strategy, established coding standards, and provided mentorship while delivering robust testing (Playwright, Jest) and accessibility improvements.
Senior Specialist Software Developer | Team Lead at LTIMindtree
April 1, 2025 - Present
Led backend development with NestJS + TypeScript, securing authentication via Auth0/JWT and enabling real-time updates with WebSockets. Implemented scalable GraphQL APIs (Apollo) integrating Contentful CMS and Algolia. Deployed Dockerized microservices and delivered Next.js + React.js frontend with accessibility and performance in focus. Integrated Gemini AI to power a contextual, conversational chatbot and personalized recommendations. Established reusable UI components to improve load times and cross-device accessibility. Collaborated closely with UX, backend, and QA teams, translated business requirements into Agile-ready plans, and mentored juniors on frontend patterns and accessibility best practices. Ensured WCAG 2.0 AA compliance across UI components.
Software Development Lead at DynamixE, Inc.
April 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Architected REST + GraphQL APIs using Node.js, Express, and TypeScript; integrated Auth0 for role-based access control; built WebSocket-based collaboration features; and created CronJobs for data sync, reporting, and compliance. Delivered frontend with React.js, Redux, and Next.js, focusing on modularity, accessibility, and Core Web Vitals. Led frontend architecture, established reusable components, and drove testing with Playwright and Jest while mentoring team members.
Senior Specialist Software Developer | Team Lead at LTIMindtree
April 1, 2025 - Present
Led backend development with NestJS + TypeScript APIs, secure authentication via Auth0/JWT, and real-time updates with WebSockets. Built and optimized Apollo GraphQL APIs for Contentful CMS and Algolia. Implemented a Dockerized microservices architecture, and delivered Next.js + React user interfaces with accessibility and performance in mind. Integrated Gemini AI chatbot for contextual recommendations and guidance, established reusable components, and mentored teams through code reviews and accessibility coaching. Ensured WCAG 2.0 AA compliance and performance optimization across web platforms.
Software Development Lead at DynamixE, Inc.
April 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Architected and delivered REST + GraphQL APIs with Node.js/Express, integrated Auth0 for secure, role-based access, implemented WebSocket-based live collaboration features, and built a scalable frontend with React.js/Next.js. Implemented CI/CD practices, accessibility improvements, and performance optimizations while guiding a team of 7 developers.
Senior Specialist Software Developer | Team Lead at LTIMindtree
April 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and maintained NestJS + TypeScript APIs with secure authentication/authorization via Auth0 and JWTs, implemented WebSockets for real-time updates, built Apollo GraphQL APIs for Contentful CMS and Algolia, deployed microservices in Docker, and delivered Next.js frontends with accessibility safeguards. Led AI personalization using Gemini AI and mentored the team on reusable components, WCAG 2.0 AA compliance, and Agile delivery.
Software Development Lead at DynamixE, Inc.
April 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
REST + GraphQL APIs with Node.js/Express/TypeScript; Auth0 for secure RBAC; WebSocket-based live updates; CronJobs for data sync and automated reporting; Frontend with React.js, Redux, Next.js; accessible, high-performance UI; guided architecture and mentoring; ensured core web vitals.
Senior Specialist Software Developer | Team Lead at LTIMindtree
April 1, 2025 - Present
Backend NestJS + TypeScript APIs with secure Auth0/JWT, WebSockets for real-time updates; GraphQL APIs with Apollo integrated with Contentful CMS and Algolia; Dockerized microservices; Next.js/React front-end; Gemini AI chatbot for contextual support and recommendations; established reusable components, ensured WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility; mentored juniors and provided task estimates in Agile sprints.
Senior Software Developer at Trisys IT Services
December 31, 2021 - September 17, 2025
End-to-end development of accessible applications with React.js and AngularJS, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness. Optimized performance, maintained WCAG 2.0 AA compliance, and led CI/CD efforts with AWS and Jenkins. Focused on UI architecture, reusable components, and high-quality testing to meet performance and accessibility targets.
Senior Software Developer at Trisys IT Services
December 1, 2021 - September 20, 2025
End-to-end development of WeHive event management solution using React.js, Redux, Next.js; AngularJS legacy; achieved cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness. Optimized performance with caching, lazy loading, and ensured WCAG 2.0 AA compliance. Built CI/CD pipelines with AWS and Jenkins; improved release quality. Collaborated with cross-functional teams; provided mentorship and problem solving.
Senior Software Developer at Trisys IT Services
December 1, 2021 - September 20, 2025
End-to-end development of WeHive event management solution using React.js and AngularJS; ensured cross‑browser compatibility, mobile responsiveness, and WCAG 2.0 AA compliance. Led performance optimization, caching and lazy loading strategies, and CI/CD pipelines with AWS and Jenkins.
Senior Software Developer at Trisys IT Services
December 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025
End-to-end development of scalable, accessible applications with React.js and AngularJS, focusing on cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness. Leadership in performance optimization, CI/CD pipelines (AWS, Jenkins), and WCAG 2.0 AA compliance to ensure robust user experiences.
Senior Software Developer at Trisys IT Services
December 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025
Delivered end-to-end development for WeHive event management, leveraging React.js and AngularJS, optimized performance with caching and lazy loading, and led CI/CD pipelines using AWS and Jenkins. Ensured WCAG 2.0 AA compliance and produced robust UI/UX with accessibility in mind.
Senior Software Developer at Trisys IT Services
December 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025
Developed WeHive event management solution using React.js and AngularJS, focusing on cross-browser compatibility, mobile responsiveness, and performance optimization (caching, lazy loading). Enhanced CI/CD pipelines with AWS and Jenkins, ensured WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility, and conducted thorough testing with Playwright and Jest to guarantee quality across browsers and devices.
Senior Software Developer at Trisys IT Services
December 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025
End-to-end development of scalable, accessible applications with React.js and AngularJS; performance optimization across devices, CI/CD pipelines, and adherence to WCAG 2.0 AA standards.
Senior Software Developer at Trisys IT Services
December 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025
End-to-end development for WeHive event management; React.js and AngularJS; performance optimization; CI/CD using AWS and Jenkins; ensured accessibility and WCAG 2.0 AA compliance.
Software Application Developer at FinUno Technologies
November 30, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Developed hybrid mobile apps (Ionic, React Native) and real-time dashboards with WebSockets. Implemented PayPal integration for payments and built AI-powered chatbot features using Python and NLP. Led framework migration from AngularJS to React Native to modernize mobile experiences and improve accessibility and performance.
Software Application Developer at FinUno Technologies
November 1, 2018 - September 20, 2025
Developed hybrid mobile apps (Ionic, React Native); real-time dashboards using WebSockets; integrated payments with PayPal; built AI-powered chatbot with Python/NLP; migrated AngularJS to React Native; led mobile trading app development; created investment advisory app with real-time analytics; designed statistical dashboard with personalized notifications.
Software Application Developer at FinUno Technologies
November 1, 2018 - September 20, 2025
Hybrid mobile app development with Ionic and React Native; real-time data integration via WebSockets; secure payment integration with PayPal; AI-powered chatbot with Python NLP; migrating framework from AngularJS to React Native; led mobile trading app development and real-time analytics dashboards.
Software Application Developer at FinUno Technologies
November 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Hybrid mobile app development (Ionic, React Native), real-time data integration with WebSockets, secure payment integration (PayPal), and AI chatbot development. Led framework migration from AngularJS to React Native and contributed to a mobile trading app with accessible UX and real-time analytics.
Software Application Developer at FinUno Technologies
November 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Developed hybrid mobile apps for stock trading with AI chatbot, built real-time dashboards using WebSockets, migrated from AngularJS to React Native, and integrated secure payment features.
Software Application Developer at FinUno Technologies
November 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Implemented hybrid mobile applications with Ionic and React Native, delivering cross-platform experiences. Built dashboards with real-time data via WebSockets, integrated PayPal for secure payments, and led AI chatbot development using Python and NLP. Migrated codebase from AngularJS to React Native to modernize the mobile apps and enhance performance and maintainability.
Software Application Developer at FinUno Technologies
November 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Hybrid mobile development with Ionic and React Native; real-time data integration with WebSockets; payment integration; AI chatbot development; migration from AngularJS to React Native to modernize codebase.
Software Application Developer at FinUno Technologies
November 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Hybrid mobile apps with Ionic and React Native; real-time data with WebSockets; secure payment integration; AI-powered chatbot; migrated from AngularJS to React Native for better performance and maintainability.
Android Developer at Azul Arc
August 31, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Developed Android applications in Java, focusing on UI design, backend integration, and bug fixes. Worked with RESTful APIs for real-time data exchange and gained hands-on experience with Android SDK, SQLite, and network communication.
Android Developer at Azul Arc
August 1, 2018 - September 20, 2025
Developed Android applications using Java; RESTful API integration; gained exposure to Android SDK, SQLite; collaborated in Agile sprints; contributed to UI and backend improvements; delivered content delivery and learning-focused features.
Android Developer at Azul Arc
August 1, 2018 - September 20, 2025
Developed Android applications in Java for a customizable product platform, including UI design, backend integration, RESTful API consumption, and SQLite data storage; worked in Agile sprints with a focus on mobile UX and accessibility.
Android Developer at Azul Arc
August 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Developed Android applications in Java, integrated RESTful APIs for real-time data exchange, and collaborated on UI design, backend integration, and bug fixing. Gained hands-on experience with Android SDK, SQLite, and Agile sprints.
Android Developer at Azul Arc
August 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Developed Android applications with Java, integrated RESTful APIs, and gained hands-on experience with Android SDK, SQLite, and mobile UX.
Android Developer at Azul Arc
August 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Developed InSite Android app, contributing to UI design, backend integration, and bug fixes. Integrated RESTful APIs for real-time data exchange, and gained hands-on experience with Android SDK, SQLite, and network communication, collaborating in an Agile environment.
Android Developer at Azul Arc
August 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Android development in Java, RESTful API integration, and collaboration in Agile sprints with a focus on mobile UX and performance.
Android Developer at Azul Arc
August 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Android app development using Java; UI design, backend integration, REST APIs; SQLite; Agile sprints; contributed to field-level product delivery.
Android Developer at Telusko
August 31, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Contributed to Android app prototypes, implementing features like user authentication, data storage, push notifications, and API integrations using Firebase and third-party services.
Android Developer at Telusko
August 1, 2017 - September 20, 2025
Prototyped Android app features including user authentication, data storage, push notifications, and API integrations using Firebase; contributed to clean, reusable code and mobile UX improvements.
Android Developer at Telusko
August 1, 2017 - September 20, 2025
Contributed to Android app development in Java, implementing features such as user login, data storage, push notifications, and API integrations using Firebase; delivered clean, reusable code in early-stage mobile products.
Android Developer at Telusko
August 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Contributed to Android app prototypes using Java, implemented features such as user authentication, data storage, push notifications, and API integrations, and supported Agile development processes.
Android Developer at Telusko
August 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Contributed to Android app prototypes, implemented user login, data storage, push notifications, and API integrations; collaborated in Agile sprints.
Android Developer at Telusko
August 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Contributed to the Telusko Learning Android app with features such as user authentication, data storage, push notifications, and API integrations using Firebase and third-party services. Focused on clean, reusable code and responsive mobile UX in early-stage products.
Android Developer at Telusko
August 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Prototype Android app features including user authentication, data storage, push notifications, and API integrations using Firebase and third-party services.
Android Developer at Telusko
August 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025
Android prototypes in Java; features like user login, data storage, push notifications, API integrations; debugging and code quality in early-stage mobile products.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering at Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, University of Mumbai
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering at Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering at Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, University of Mumbai
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering at Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, University of Mumbai
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering at Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering at Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, University of Mumbai
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Engineering at Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Scrum Certification (2022) – Scrum Master, Agile Scrum Training
January 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Next JS and Open AI / GPT: Next Generation Next JS and AI Apps
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Scrum Certification (2022) – Scrum Master, Agile Scrum Training
January 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Next JS and Open AI / GPT: Next Generation Next JS and AI Apps
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Scrum Certification (2022) – Scrum Master, Agile Scrum Training
January 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Next JS and Open AI / GPT: Next Generation Next JS and AI Apps
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Scrum Certification (2022) – Scrum Master, Agile Scrum Training
January 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Next JS and Open AI / GPT: Next Generation Next JS and AI Apps
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Scrum Certification (2022) – Scrum Master, Agile Scrum Training
January 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Next JS and Open AI / GPT: Next Generation Next JS and AI Apps
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Scrum Certification (2022) – Scrum Master, Agile Scrum Training
January 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Next JS and Open AI / GPT: Next Generation Next JS and AI Apps
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Scrum Master Certification
January 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025
Next JS and Open AI / GPT: Next Generation Next JS and AI Apps
January 1, 2023 - September 20, 2025
Scrum Certification (2022) – Scrum Master, Agile Scrum Training
January 1, 2022 - September 20, 2025
Next JS and Open AI / GPT: Next Generation Next JS and AI Apps
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Life Sciences