I'm Alekya Rudra, a senior Ruby on Rails developer with a passion for AI and building robust, scalable web applications. I have 9+ years of experience leading full-stack development using modern frameworks and cloud infrastructure, with deep expertise in Ruby, GraphQL, ReactJS, and AWS. I excel at rapid technology adoption and delivering end-to-end products in Agile/Scrum environments, boosting performance and reliability through thoughtful architecture and rigorous testing. I thrive in collaborative teams, work well with product managers, designers, and QA, and enjoy mentoring others to improve code quality and process efficiency.

Alekya Rudra

I'm Alekya Rudra, a senior Ruby on Rails developer with a passion for AI and building robust, scalable web applications. I have 9+ years of experience leading full-stack development using modern frameworks and cloud infrastructure, with deep expertise in Ruby, GraphQL, ReactJS, and AWS. I excel at rapid technology adoption and delivering end-to-end products in Agile/Scrum environments, boosting performance and reliability through thoughtful architecture and rigorous testing. I thrive in collaborative teams, work well with product managers, designers, and QA, and enjoy mentoring others to improve code quality and process efficiency.

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I’m Alekya Rudra, a senior Ruby on Rails developer with a passion for AI and building robust, scalable web applications. I have 9+ years of experience leading full-stack development using modern frameworks and cloud infrastructure, with deep expertise in Ruby, GraphQL, ReactJS, and AWS. I excel at rapid technology adoption and delivering end-to-end products in Agile/Scrum environments, boosting performance and reliability through thoughtful architecture and rigorous testing.

I thrive in collaborative teams, work well with product managers, designers, and QA, and enjoy mentoring others to improve code quality and process efficiency.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Backend Developer at Mynewsdesk
September 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Brand newsroom and PR platform enabling companies to distribute content across social media and embed it on their websites. Collaborated with Product Managers and senior colleagues to define requirements and clear objectives; wrote/reviewed test cases; supported code merges into production; collaborated with Frontend, Design, QA, and Product teams to implement new features and ensure smooth functionality; contributed to sprint planning and alignment of goals with Product Manager.
Senior Ruby on Rails Developer at West Agile Labs
August 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Healthcare platform enabling sharing of patient data to improve outcomes and research. Worked with clients and cross-functional teams to remove bottlenecks and deliver solutions on time. Reduced implementation time by 25% and increased stakeholder satisfaction; designed automated tests achieving 90% coverage and cut production errors; created and executed 200+ test cases and resolved 150+ code issues; embedded automated code reviews in CI/CD reducing manual errors and increasing deployments from bi-weekly to weekly.
Team Lead at TravelTripper
November 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025
Directed backend teams for 3 concurrent client projects, resolving 10 issues per cycle to maintain delivery schedules. Coordinated with technical architects to ensure seamless deployment, achieving zero major conflicts. Authored and maintained 100K+ lines of code, improving maintainability by applying best practices and SOLID principles. Delivered 200+ test cases and addressed QA feedback on 10+ features, reducing post-release bugs by 30%. Achieved 100% on-time delivery across all releases by adhering to deadlines and quality standards.
Team Lead at Cybrilla Technologies
May 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025
Led multi-tenant payroll system development; directed cross-functional teams through feature design, data model optimization, and customer-driven enhancements. Deployed apps on AWS EC2 with Nginx and Phusion Passenger, improving availability and scalability. Performed code reviews and maintained high-quality, maintainable codebases.
Team Lead at Scripbox
June 1, 2015 - October 6, 2025
Investment platform simplifying mutual fund investing for individual investors. Built and enhanced core platform features with AngularJS and Bootstrap; managed deployments on AWS EC2 using Capistrano & Phusion Passenger; collaborated with QA to identify and resolve issues, ensuring high code quality.
Backend Developer at Mynewsdesk
September 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Participated in daily stand-ups and Kanban processes in Jira to stay aligned with project progress. Collaborated with product managers and senior colleagues to gather requirements and clarify objectives. Assisted in writing and reviewing test cases, contributing to pull requests, and addressing QA-identified issues. Supported merging code updates into production by following internal Git practices and coordinating with QA. Worked with Front-end, Design, QA, and Product teams to implement new features and ensure smooth functionality. Helped plan discussions with senior colleagues to outline implementation steps for key initiatives. Reviewed and aligned sprint goals with the Product Manager during sprint planning to maintain clear objectives.
Senior Ruby on Rails Developer at WestAgileLabs
August 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Partnered with clients and cross-functional teams to remove bottlenecks and deliver timely solutions. Reduced implementation time by 25% and increased stakeholder satisfaction by 15% through collaboration with technical architects. Designed automated tests achieving 90% coverage, cutting production errors by 50% and mentoring the team on TDD best practices. Created and executed 200+ test cases and resolved 150+ code issues with RuboCop, improving code quality by 25%. Embedded automated code reviews in CI/CD, reducing manual errors by 60% and increasing deployments from bi-weekly to weekly.
Team Lead at TravelTripper
November 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025
Directed backend teams for three concurrent client projects, resolving ~10 issues per cycle to maintain delivery schedules. Coordinated with technical architects to ensure seamless deployment, achieving zero major conflicts. Authored and maintained 100K+ lines of code, improving maintainability through best practices and SOLID principles. Delivered 200+ test cases and addressed QA feedback on 10 features, reducing post-release bugs by 30%. Achieved 100% on-time deliveries across releases by adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards.
Team Lead Ruby on Rails Developer at Cybrilla Technologies
May 1, 2016 - October 6, 2025
Led development of multi-tenant payroll systems using Ruby on Rails, ensuring secure and scalable architecture. Directed cross-functional teams through feature design, database optimization, and customer-driven enhancements. Deployed applications on AWS EC2 with Nginx & Phusion Passenger, improving availability and scalability. Conducted code reviews and implemented best practices to maintain high-quality, maintainable codebases.
Senior Ruby on Rails Developer at Scripbox
June 1, 2015 - October 6, 2025
Built and enhanced core platform features, aligning with evolving business and compliance requirements. Developed responsive web components with AngularJS and Bootstrap for improved UX. Managed deployments via AWS EC2 using Capistrano & Phusion Passenger, reducing downtime and increasing stability. Collaborated with QA to identify and resolve issues, ensuring high code quality through rigorous testing.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2009
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2009

Qualifications

IBM Generative AI Essentials
March 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
IBM Generative AI in Prompt Engineering
March 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
IBM Generative AI in Customer Support
March 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Agile Scrum Mastering
April 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
IBM Generative AI Essentials
March 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
IBM Generative AI in Prompt Engineering
March 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
IBM Generative AI in Customer Support
March 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Agile Scrum Mastering
April 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare