Hi there, I'm Harsha Bana, a full-stack Java developer with 4+ years of hands-on experience building scalable web applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, Node.js, and cloud services. I design clean RESTful APIs, build responsive UIs, and ensure secure data communication, authentication, and authorization. I thrive in cross-functional teams and take ownership across the SDLC to deliver maintainable software. I've shipped fintech and education projects, worked with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM), CI/CD pipelines, microservices, testing (JUnit, Mockito, RSpec), and performance optimizations with SQL, caching, and ORM usage. I enjoy collaborating with QA, DevOps, product owners, and designers to translate business needs into reliable software.

Harsha Bana

Hi there, I'm Harsha Bana, a full-stack Java developer with 4+ years of hands-on experience building scalable web applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, Node.js, and cloud services. I design clean RESTful APIs, build responsive UIs, and ensure secure data communication, authentication, and authorization. I thrive in cross-functional teams and take ownership across the SDLC to deliver maintainable software. I've shipped fintech and education projects, worked with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM), CI/CD pipelines, microservices, testing (JUnit, Mockito, RSpec), and performance optimizations with SQL, caching, and ORM usage. I enjoy collaborating with QA, DevOps, product owners, and designers to translate business needs into reliable software.

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Hi there, I’m Harsha Bana, a full-stack Java developer with 4+ years of hands-on experience building scalable web applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, Node.js, and cloud services. I design clean RESTful APIs, build responsive UIs, and ensure secure data communication, authentication, and authorization. I thrive in cross-functional teams and take ownership across the SDLC to deliver maintainable software.

I’ve shipped fintech and education projects, worked with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM), CI/CD pipelines, microservices, testing (JUnit, Mockito, RSpec), and performance optimizations with SQL, caching, and ORM usage. I enjoy collaborating with QA, DevOps, product owners, and designers to translate business needs into reliable software.

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Work Experience

Web Developer at University of New Haven
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Supported development of course applications and tools for Algorithms, Databases, and Web Development programs. Guided 20+ capstone teams through planning, version control, UI implementation, deployment, and documentation. Built backend logic in Django and Java, supporting front-end components with JavaScript and React. Designed SQL schemas and optimized queries to reduce latency in student submissions. Conducted workshops on Git workflows, debugging patterns, secure coding, and CI/CD basics. Created reusable templates to standardize onboarding. Assisted students with cloud deployments and debugging of algorithms, data structures, and web app logic. Wrote documentation on engineering best practices and SDLC guidelines. Collaborated with professors to refine project rubrics and technical expectations.
Full Stack Developer at Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Pvt. Ltd
February 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Built secure backend services using Java Spring Boot, Ruby on Rails, Node.js, and PostgreSQL for fintech platforms. Designed REST APIs for payments, digital wallets, and HR integrations, supporting high-volume transactions. Implemented JWT authentication, RBAC, and session management aligned with OWASP. Improved backend performance by optimizing queries and reducing unnecessary API calls. Built responsive dashboards and reusable UI components with React and TypeScript. Set up CI/CD workflows and deployed on AWS (EC2, S3, IAM). Refined validation rules and API contracts to improve data accuracy. Collaborated with QA and DevOps to streamline release cycles and integrated third-party payment services and HR systems. Wrote API specs and release notes and partnered with UI/UX teams for seamless desktop/mobile flows.
Full Stack Developer at Net Solutions
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Built frontend modules with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and React; developed backend logic with Node.js and REST APIs. Improved database performance through optimized SQL queries and reusable UI components. Worked in Agile sprints, contributed to planning and code reviews, and mentored juniors. Implemented authentication, form validation, and deployment to staging environments; documented features for knowledge transfer.

Education

M.S. in Computer Science at University of New Haven
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
B.E. in Electronics & Communications Engineering at Mohan Babu University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

AWS Developer Associate Certified (DVA-C02)
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services