I am a Master's candidate in Computer Science at Purdue University with a solid foundation in object-oriented design, scalable backend systems, and distributed architectures. I have hands-on experience leading full-stack development projects using Java, Python, Spring Boot, and React, and I enjoy solving complex problems to improve system efficiency, scalability, and reliability. Having worked in both professional and academic settings, I am familiar with agile methodologies and thrive when defining and delivering innovative features under ambiguous requirements. I am eager to bring my skills and passion to Amazon to build customer-obsessed software solutions and tackle industry-defining challenges.

Kavya Manchala

I am a Master's candidate in Computer Science at Purdue University with a solid foundation in object-oriented design, scalable backend systems, and distributed architectures. I have hands-on experience leading full-stack development projects using Java, Python, Spring Boot, and React, and I enjoy solving complex problems to improve system efficiency, scalability, and reliability. Having worked in both professional and academic settings, I am familiar with agile methodologies and thrive when defining and delivering innovative features under ambiguous requirements. I am eager to bring my skills and passion to Amazon to build customer-obsessed software solutions and tackle industry-defining challenges.

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I am a Master’s candidate in Computer Science at Purdue University with a solid foundation in object-oriented design, scalable backend systems, and distributed architectures. I have hands-on experience leading full-stack development projects using Java, Python, Spring Boot, and React, and I enjoy solving complex problems to improve system efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

Having worked in both professional and academic settings, I am familiar with agile methodologies and thrive when defining and delivering innovative features under ambiguous requirements. I am eager to bring my skills and passion to Amazon to build customer-obsessed software solutions and tackle industry-defining challenges.

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Language

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Work Experience

Software Developer at Digi Yoda
June 30, 2021 - July 12, 2025
Led the design and development of scalable web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and React, improving end-user performance. Created and launched cloud-native microservices on AWS, optimizing compute and storage usage while reducing monthly infrastructure costs. Collaborated with product owners and QA teams to clarify ambiguous business logic and deliver user-friendly features using Agile/Scrum methodologies. Built secure REST APIs with JWT and OAuth2 authentication/authorization flows. Guided the transition from a monolithic architecture to modular microservices, enhancing fault isolation and deployment flexibility. Mentored newer team members in Git workflows, code reviews, and debugging, fostering a collaborative engineering culture.
Programmer Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions
July 31, 2023 - July 12, 2025
Maintained and improved backend services using Spring Boot and frontend with React.js, resolving system lags and improving scalability. Set up automated deployment pipelines via Jenkins CI/CD, reducing manual release cycles and improving post-deployment stability. Redesigned services across distributed platforms for fault tolerance, implementing retry mechanisms and circuit breakers to reduce downtime. Delivered secure REST APIs documented with Postman and version-controlled through Git, reducing onboarding time for developers. Defined MVPs and delivered key features under aggressive timelines, demonstrating a bias for action.

Education

Master of Science at Purdue University Fort Wayne
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

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Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services