I am a dynamic software engineer with over 8 years of backend development and full-stack solutions. I’m proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and CI/CD pipelines, and I’ve consistently improved performance metrics, including a 90% boost in processing efficiency through parallel execution. I enjoy solving complex problems and delivering robust software solutions that scale. I’ve led release activities, remediated critical system vulnerabilities, and optimised processes to significantly reduce deployment times. I’m eager to bring my experience in software development, collaboration, and mentoring to a forward-thinking company that values innovation and quality.

Spandana Kasam

I am a dynamic software engineer with over 8 years of backend development and full-stack solutions. I’m proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and CI/CD pipelines, and I’ve consistently improved performance metrics, including a 90% boost in processing efficiency through parallel execution. I enjoy solving complex problems and delivering robust software solutions that scale. I’ve led release activities, remediated critical system vulnerabilities, and optimised processes to significantly reduce deployment times. I’m eager to bring my experience in software development, collaboration, and mentoring to a forward-thinking company that values innovation and quality.

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I am a dynamic software engineer with over 8 years of backend development and full-stack solutions. I’m proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and CI/CD pipelines, and I’ve consistently improved performance metrics, including a 90% boost in processing efficiency through parallel execution. I enjoy solving complex problems and delivering robust software solutions that scale.

I’ve led release activities, remediated critical system vulnerabilities, and optimised processes to significantly reduce deployment times. I’m eager to bring my experience in software development, collaboration, and mentoring to a forward-thinking company that values innovation and quality.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Analyst Developer
October 1, 2025 - Present
Gained strong understanding of Insurance domain workflows and product operating models. Completed training in Guidewire PolicyCenter with hands-on exposure to Gosu and core configuration concepts. Acquired practical knowledge of deployment pipelines, including Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes. Performed detailed analysis on MultiCar implementation for the new Hastings product, identifying key functional and integration requirements. Successfully completed end-to-end analysis of Telematics delinking, gaining a clear understanding of the entire lifecycle and system interactions. Improved local development efficiency by implementing a script enhancement to simplify the local cloning process for PolicyCenter. Contributed to team deliverables by participating in requirement analysis discussions and providing effective, well-evaluated solutions. Completed the Guidewire Open Book Certification, demonstrating strong domain and technical proficiency.
Senior BackEnd Developer at GFT Financial Ltd
April 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Enhanced and optimised Java microservices to accommodate a substantial rise in data ingestion and processing volumes while ensuring compliance with SLAs. Designed and developed solutions that improved the balance copying process by 50%. Implemented password-less file transfer to Unixbox via OpenShift using secrets. Engineered a new feature for an annual job that generates business line run dates for use in balance copy, leading to a 60% performance boost. Facilitated report sending through SFTP connections. Resolved issues concerning closure of old accounts, obsolete books, and residual balances. Identified performance enhancement opportunities by gathering database statistics, resulting in a 50% performance increase. Diagnosed and rectified bugs and performance-related issues. Collaborated across Money Markets, Listed Derivatives, Impairments, Foreign Exchange, and Equities. Championed Release Manager, coordinating release activities. Onboarded new products into the ingestion and acco
FullStack Developer at GFT Financial Ltd
July 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Acquired in-depth knowledge of the Banking and Transactional Account domains. Actively contributed to the Accounting Subledger project. Engaged in requirement analysis, bug fixing, implementation, testing, and maintenance. Participated in scrum meetings and release coordination. Migrated a Spring Boot application from Hadoop to OpenShift efficiently. Configured Control-M scheduler for effective report fetching. Resolved production issues and debugged Perl and Shell scripts to ensure application reliability.
Full Stack Developer at Indus Business Systems Limited
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019
Collaborated with prestigious institutions such as Harvard and Stanford. Facilitated data migrations for new clients, ensuring successful transitions. Executed code optimisations and performance tuning to enhance application efficiency. Implemented OWASP and OSS vulnerability fixes within the product. Migrated projects from Struts to Spring Framework. Conducted code reviews for the team, resulting in zero defects reported by the testing team. Developed complex solutions with minimal coding while improving performance. Managed defects tracking and resolutions effectively. Conducted comprehensive end-to-end unit testing. Mentored new employees, taking ownership of delivery, timeliness, and quality.
Software Engineer Intern at Crane Global Solutions
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015
Gained insights into medical applications responsible for maintaining health reports. Contributed to bug fixing and the development of a new report summarising patient information.

Education

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering at Swami Vivekananda Institute of Science and Technology
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Intermediate (MPC) at Narayana Junior College
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Guidewire Open Book Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services