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Passionate software engineer and technical leader with 20+ years of experience architecting distributed systems and delivering cloud-native platforms at global scale. A continuous learner who thrives at the intersection of functional programming, distributed systems, and AI-driven software development, building LLM-powered agent workflows, RAG systems, and intelligent developer tooling. Principal level distributed systems & AI/ML engineer with deep expertise in Java, Scala, and Python, delivering scalable, fault-tolerant, high-performance enterprise and cloud-native applications. Hands-on in AI agent workflows, prompt/context engineering, and production-grade observability, performance tuning, and cloud-native distributed systems on AWS and GCP.…Passionate software engineer and technical leader with 20+ years of experience architecting distributed systems and delivering cloud-native platforms at global scale. A continuous learner who thrives at the intersection of functional programming, distributed systems, and AI-driven software development, building LLM-powered agent workflows, RAG systems, and intelligent developer tooling. Principal level distributed systems & AI/ML engineer with deep expertise in Java, Scala, and Python, delivering scalable, fault-tolerant, high-performance enterprise and cloud-native applications. Hands-on in AI agent workflows, prompt/context engineering, and production-grade observability, performance tuning, and cloud-native distributed systems on AWS and GCP.

Prabhu Gopal

AI Engineer, Software Engineer, Architect, +3

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Passionate software engineer and technical leader with 20+ years of experience architecting distributed systems and delivering cloud-native platforms at global scale. A continuous learner who thrives at the intersection of functional programming, distributed systems, and AI-driven software development, building LLM-powered agent workflows, RAG systems, and intelligent developer tooling. Principal level distributed systems & AI/ML engineer with deep expertise in Java, Scala, and Python, delivering scalable, fault-tolerant, high-performance enterprise and cloud-native applications. Hands-on in AI agent workflows, prompt/context engineering, and production-grade observability, performance tuning, and cloud-native distributed systems on AWS and GCP.…Passionate software engineer and technical leader with 20+ years of experience architecting distributed systems and delivering cloud-native platforms at global scale. A continuous learner who thrives at the intersection of functional programming, distributed systems, and AI-driven software development, building LLM-powered agent workflows, RAG systems, and intelligent developer tooling. Principal level distributed systems & AI/ML engineer with deep expertise in Java, Scala, and Python, delivering scalable, fault-tolerant, high-performance enterprise and cloud-native applications. Hands-on in AI agent workflows, prompt/context engineering, and production-grade observability, performance tuning, and cloud-native distributed systems on AWS and GCP.

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Passionate software engineer and technical leader with 20+ years of experience architecting distributed systems and delivering cloud-native platforms at global scale. A continuous learner who thrives at the intersection of functional programming, distributed systems, and AI-driven software development, building LLM-powered agent workflows, RAG systems, and intelligent developer tooling.

Principal level distributed systems & AI/ML engineer with deep expertise in Java, Scala, and Python, delivering scalable, fault-tolerant, high-performance enterprise and cloud-native applications. Hands-on in AI agent workflows, prompt/context engineering, and production-grade observability, performance tuning, and cloud-native distributed systems on AWS and GCP.

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Distributed Systems Software Engineer at Apple Inc., USA

September 1, 2022 - Present

Delivered scalable and fault-tolerant backend solutions for global platforms, operating cloud-native distributed services using Java, Kubernetes, and AWS with Kafka, Redis, and MongoDB for high-throughput, low-latency systems. Focused on production reliability, performance tuning, and end-to-end observability for distributed components, while collaborating on AI/ML integrations for improving user experience.

Lead/Senior Software Engineer (Distributed Systems) at Apple Inc.

September 1, 2022 - Present

Delivered scalable and fault-tolerant distributed backend solutions for global platforms such as Apple Support Communities and Apple Developer Forums. Designed and operated cloud-native distributed services using Java, Kubernetes, and AWS, leveraging Kafka, Redis, and MongoDB to power high-throughput, low-latency systems. Improved reliability, observability, and performance of production systems using tracing, monitoring, and production optimization. Integrated AI/ML-driven capabilities to improve content relevance, moderation, ranking, and user experience. Explored and prototyped AI-agent and retrieval-backed workflows for internal tooling, knowledge discovery, incident understanding, and developer productivity. Worked across distributed data, eventing, caching, and service orchestration concerns in production environments.

Lead/Senior Software Engineer (Distributed Systems) at Apple Inc., USA

September 1, 2022 - Present

Delivered scalable, fault-tolerant backend solutions for global platforms. Designed and operated cloud-native distributed services using Java, Kubernetes, and AWS, with Kafka, Redis, and MongoDB powering high-throughput, low-latency systems. Focused on improving reliability and observability using production monitoring, tracing, and performance tuning. Contributed to AI/ML integration for content relevance, moderation, and ranking, and prototyped agent workflows and retrieval-backed tooling for developer productivity and incident understanding.

Staff/Principal Engineer | Distributed Systems | AI Engineer (Lead/Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems) at Apple Inc., USA

September 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and operated distributed backend services supporting large-scale community and developer-facing platforms (Apple Support Communities, Apple Developer Forums). Built scalable, fault-tolerant, high-throughput systems using Java, Kubernetes, and AWS, leveraging Kafka, Redis, and MongoDB for low-latency processing. Improved reliability, observability, and performance through tracing/monitoring and production optimization. Integrated AI/ML-driven capabilities to improve content relevance, moderation, ranking, and user experience. Explored and prototyped AI-agent and retrieval-backed workflows for internal tooling, knowledge discovery, incident understanding, and developer productivity. Worked across distributed data, eventing, caching, and service orchestration concerns in production environments.

Lead Software Engineer (Scala, Akka, gRPC, GCP) at BigCommerce

November 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022

Worked on channels integration for ecommerce merchants to integrate BigCommerce hosted stores with external channels/marketplaces (e.g., Facebook, Google, Amazon, Square). Built services and integrations using Scala, Play Framework, Akka, MySQL, RabbitMQ, gRPC, and GCP. Contributed to distributed system implementation and reliability by applying distributed tracing and CI/CD practices (e.g., CircleCI) to support production integrations across multiple downstream platforms.

Lead Software Engineer (Scala, Akka, gRPC, GCP) at BigCommerce, USA

November 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022

Worked on channels integration to help merchants integrate BigCommerce hosted stores with external marketplaces and platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google, Amazon, Square). Built and supported services using Scala, Play Framework, Akka, MySQL, RabbitMQ, gRPC, and GCP. Implemented distributed tracing and CI/CD practices (e.g., CircleCI) to support reliability and development velocity.

Backend Developer (Contractor via Corporate Brokers LLC, USA) at Corporate Brokers LLC (via FINRA), USA

June 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021

Supported enhancements for FINRA applications including backend API development and integration work. Delivered features and bug fixes using Java-based service patterns (Spring ecosystem), AWS capabilities, and containerized development workflows aligned with enterprise system requirements.

Backend Developer (Contractor via Corporate Brokers LLC, USA) at FINRA

June 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021

Supported BrokerCheck and IAPD enhancements and implemented backend/API work in AWS and Java-based systems. Collaborated on building and maintaining services used by regulated financial workflows.

Backend Developer at FINRA (via Corporate Brokers LLC), USA

June 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021

Continued enhancements for BrokerCheck and IAPD, and contributed to the FINRA CRD common API platform work using Java/Spring, data access with Hibernate/Spring Data, and containerized deployments using Docker.

Senior Developer (Scala, Java, C#, Angular, Spring & AWS) at FINRA

November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2021

Enhanced BrokerCheck and IAPD applications using C#, AWS, SEO/analytics, and Angular. Later worked on FINRA CRD (Central Registration Depository) building a common API platform for individual profile data. Used Java, Spring Framework/Spring Boot, Hibernate, Spring Data, AWS, and Docker. Focused on backend services, API development, and backend performance and reliability improvements within a production environment.

Backend Developer (Contractor via Corporate Brokers LLC) at FINRA, USA

November 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020

Supported development of BrokerCheck and IAPD applications using C#, AWS, Google SEO/Analytics, and Angular. Later worked on FINRA CRD (Central Registration Depository) building a common API platform for individual profile data using Java, Spring Framework/Spring Boot, Hibernate, Spring Data, AWS, and Docker.

Senior Developer (Scala, Java, C#, Angular, Spring & AWS) at FINRA, USA

November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2021

Enhanced and delivered backend and platform capabilities for BrokerCheck and related FINRA systems. Built and improved services using Scala/Java/C# and Spring, integrated with AWS-based infrastructure, and collaborated across frontend and backend components including Angular. Contributed to APIs, data processing, and production support activities with an emphasis on performance and correctness.

Lead Developer (JavaScript/Oracle/MetricStream framework/tools) at MetricStream Inc, Bangalore

December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016

Delivered enterprise application enhancements and integration capabilities using RESTful APIs (via MuleSoft), Oracle, and the MetricStream framework. Focused on reliable and scalable integrations across distributed enterprise systems, working with connectors, API-led integration principles, and data synchronization workflows.

Lead Developer (Java, Scala, JavaScript, Oracle & MetricStream framework/tools) at MetricStream Inc, Bangalore (clients include MD Anderson, Entergy)

June 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016

Architected and implemented features using MetricStream EGRC framework and technologies including Java, Scala, JavaScript, and Oracle. Led development teams in both technical and functional aspects, covering analysis, design, implementation, testing, optimization/performance redesign, and refactorization.

Lead Developer (Java, JavaScript, Oracle & MetricStream framework/tools) at MetricStream Inc, Bangalore (clients: Salesforce.com, Kaiser Permanente)

December 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016

Developed and led initiatives using MetricStream EGRC framework with Java/JavaScript/Oracle. Delivered RESTful services and backend functionality, supported integrations, and contributed to performance and reliability improvements through testing and refactoring. Worked across client-driven requirements with end-to-end delivery from design through implementation and verification.

Lead Developer (Java, Scala, JavaScript, Oracle & MetricStream framework/tools) at MetricStream Inc, Bangalore

April 1, 2014 - December 1, 2016

Worked across REST and MVC patterns and applied container-oriented design thinking (Docker-level thinking). Implemented portable development environments using Docker with MetricStream EGRC framework and supporting technologies (Java, MongoDB, HTML/JavaScript, XML/JSON, Oracle). Built an Apache Spark/Scala single-node module for analyzing application logs using AWS/Boto SDK, Python, Spark, and web technologies for visualization and reporting. Developed MuleSoft REST integrations between MetricStream and Salesforce and built MuleSoft flows for secure data synchronization and API-led integration.

Lead Developer (Java, JavaScript, Oracle & MetricStream framework/tools) at MetricStream Inc, USA (client engagements across US)

April 1, 2014 - November 1, 2018

Led development for enterprise GRC/EgRC applications using Java, JavaScript, Oracle PL/SQL and MetricStream framework/tools. Oversaw design, implementation, and unit testing across multiple client engagements (including Fannie Mae and Salesforce and other US-based programs). Managed technical and functional leadership responsibilities and drove performance redesign/refactoring as needed for production stability and efficiency.

Lead Developer at MetricStream Inc.

April 1, 2014 - November 1, 2018

Delivered enterprise architecture and development using the MetricStream EGRC framework across multiple client engagements, focusing on design, implementation, testing, optimization, and refactoring. Worked on Java/Scala-based backend systems, REST integrations, and Oracle database components. Built and developed a Spark/Scala single-node module for log analysis, using AWS, Boto SDK, Python, and Spark along with Oracle. Implemented MuleSoft RESTful APIs and integration flows for secure synchronization between enterprise systems and Salesforce, applying API-led integration principles to improve interoperability and reduce manual data exchange.

Lead Developer (Java, JavaScript, Oracle & MetricStream framework/tools) at MetricStream Inc, USA

April 1, 2014 - November 1, 2018

Led development and optimization of applications using MetricStream EGRC framework and core technologies including Java, JavaScript, Oracle, and REST/MVC approaches. Responsible for design/implementation/testing, unit testing, refactoring, performance redesign, and delivery of complex enterprise features for multiple clients. Guided the technical and functional aspects of development teams and ensured maintainability and performance improvements.

Lead Developer (Java, Oracle PL/SQL & MetricStream framework/tools) at MetricStream Inc, Bangalore

April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2014

Architected end-to-end application development using the MetricStream EGRC framework. Led a development team across technical and functional aspects. Analyzed, designed, implemented, and tested features; owned optimization/performance redesign and refactorization; delivered unit testing and code quality improvements.

Lead Developer at MetricStream Inc. (Bangalore)

April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2014

Architected end-to-end application development using the MetricStream EGRC framework with Java/Scala, HTML/JavaScript/XML, and Oracle. Led technical and functional development efforts including requirement analysis, low/high-level design, implementation, testing, and performance-oriented refactoring and unit testing. Worked across multiple enterprise clients and contributed to middleware/container-oriented thinking by applying design patterns in moving from traditional approaches toward container-based platforms.

Senior Member Technical Staff (Oracle PL/SQL, JavaScript & HTML) at MetricStream Inc, Bangalore (clients: NASDAQ)

April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2014

Enhanced application logic and backend components using Oracle PL/SQL and SQL. Implemented ETL-related activities, supported unit testing, impact analysis, tuning, and debugging to address enhancements and defects. Collaborated on requirement analysis and design activities (low-level and high-level design).

Senior Member Technical Staff (Oracle PL/SQL, JavaScript & HTML) at MetricStream Inc, Bangalore

February 1, 2009 - April 1, 2011

Contributed to end-to-end application development using Java, HTML/JavaScript/CSS, XML, and Oracle. Debugged complex issues, supported client communications, and participated in ETL development for migrating legacy data into new systems. Performed database and query tuning, handled data recovery, and coordinated with cross-functional teams.

Senior Member Technical Staff (Oracle PL/SQL, JavaScript & HTML) at MetricStream Inc.

February 1, 2009 - April 1, 2011

Owned end-to-end development and bug fixing for Oracle/JavaScript/HTML/XML based systems. Debugged complex issues, interacted with clients, and supported ETL development for migrating legacy data into new systems. Performed database/query and application tuning, data recovery activities, and cross-team coordination during issue resolution.

Senior Member Technical Staff (Oracle PL/SQL, JavaScript & HTML) at MetricStream Inc, Bangalore (clients: Entergy)

February 1, 2009 - April 1, 2011

Worked on end-to-end development and bug fixing for applications using JavaScript/HTML/XML and Oracle. Debugged complex issues with client interactions, supported ETL development for migrating legacy data, and performed database/query and application tuning. Conducted data recovery cases and coordinated with the team to resolve production issues.

Member Technical Staff (Oracle PL/SQL, JavaScript & HTML) at MetricStream Inc.

November 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Developed applications using HTML/JavaScript/CSS/XML and Oracle. Implemented backend business logic using SQL scripts, PL/SQL stored procedures, packages, and functions. Managed database triggers and prepared unit test cases. Performed requirement analysis and produced low-level/high-level design, with impact analysis for enhancements and bug fixes.

Member Technical Staff (Oracle PL/SQL, JavaScript & HTML) at MetricStream Inc, Bangalore

November 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Developed applications using HTML/JavaScript/CSS/XML and Oracle. Wrote backend business logic using SQL scripts, stored procedures (PL/SQL), packages, and functions. Managed database triggers and prepared/executed unit tests. Performed impact analysis for enhancements/bugs and handled requirement analysis and design creation (low/high-level design).