Hello! I’m Rithika Pannala, a passionate full-stack software developer focused on building scalable web applications using Java (Spring Boot) and React.js. I thrive in Agile environments and enjoy applying data-driven thinking from my AI & ML background to feature development, performance optimization, and automation opportunities. I combine strong technical skills with collaborative teamwork, strong debugging abilities, and a continual curiosity for learning new technologies to deliver impactful solutions.

Rithika Pannala

Hello! I’m Rithika Pannala, a passionate full-stack software developer focused on building scalable web applications using Java (Spring Boot) and React.js. I thrive in Agile environments and enjoy applying data-driven thinking from my AI & ML background to feature development, performance optimization, and automation opportunities. I combine strong technical skills with collaborative teamwork, strong debugging abilities, and a continual curiosity for learning new technologies to deliver impactful solutions.

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Hello! I’m Rithika Pannala, a passionate full-stack software developer focused on building scalable web applications using Java (Spring Boot) and React.js. I thrive in Agile environments and enjoy applying data-driven thinking from my AI & ML background to feature development, performance optimization, and automation opportunities.

I combine strong technical skills with collaborative teamwork, strong debugging abilities, and a continual curiosity for learning new technologies to deliver impactful solutions.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Junior Software Engineer at Citi Bank
December 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and maintained full-stack features using Java (Spring Boot) and React.js, improving page load performance by ~15% through UI and API optimizations. Leveraged AI/ML knowledge to explore automation opportunities, contributing to smarter data processing workflows and intelligent feature enhancements. Built and consumed RESTful APIs to support dynamic frontend functionality and efficient data interactions. Designed responsive UI components using React, enhancing usability and user navigation. Debugged and resolved application issues by analyzing logs, reducing recurring defects by ~20% in assigned components. Collaborated with cross-functional teams using Git and JIRA in an Agile environment.
Junior Software Engineer at Visionquest Solutions
July 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Developed basic full-stack application features using Java, Spring Boot, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Built modules such as user registration, login, and product display, supporting core application functionality. Created responsive UI pages and forms to enhance user interaction and layout structure. Performed CRUD operations using MySQL and implemented database connectivity.

Education

Master's in Computers and Information Systems at University of Central Missouri
August 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering at CMR Engineering College
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solution Architect- AWS
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Introduction to Cyber Security – Cisco Networking Academy
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services