AJAY DARAM
New York,NY
Summary
- Experienced Full-Stack Developer with over four years of experience in designing and implementing full-featured e-commerce website and utilizing real-time communication frameworks, using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular/React for both front-end and back-end development.
- Expertise in RESTful API Development: Developed and maintained secure REST APIs for product listings, user authentication, order processing, and payment integration, ensuring scalable and robust backend solutions.
- Proficient in Database Management: Optimized database performance using MySQL, and implemented effective querying, indexing, and data normalization techniques to ensure data integrity and efficiency.
- Integrated Payment Gateways: Implemented and secured payment solutions like Stripe and PayPal, ensuring seamless transactions and adherence to industry-standard communication protocols.
- Testing and CI/CD Automation: Conducted comprehensive testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, while utilizing Git and Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
- Problem Solving: Developed a cost-estimation tool using Google Maps API and Spring Boot, and integrated barcode scanning systems into logistics software, enhancing delivery processes and operational efficiency.
- Academic Mentorship: Leveraged teaching experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant to mentor and guide students in computer science, focusing on data structures, algorithms, and software development best practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Stack Developer
Computer Resources of America
New York City
02.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented a full-featured e-commerce website using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate, enabling seamless online transactions and improving customer engagement
- Developed RESTful APIs for handling product listings, user authentication, order processing, and payment integration, ensuring a scalable and secure backend
- Integrated frontend technologies such as Angular/React to create a responsive and dynamic user interface, enhancing the user experience across devices
- Optimized database performance and ensured data integrity by implementing efficient queries, indexing, and data normalization using MySQL
- Implemented payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and ensured secure transactions through encryption and secure communication protocols
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, perform code reviews, and ensure on-time delivery of project milestones
- Utilized version tools like Git for collaborative development and maintained continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins
- Conducted thorough testing, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests, to ensure the reliability and quality of the application.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted lectures and facilitated discussions for computer science and programming courses, covering topics such as Java, algorithms and data software development life cycle
- Prepared course materials, including lecture slides, assignments, and quizzes, to support the overall curriculum and learning objectives
- Developed and implemented new teaching tools and techniques, such as interactive coding exercises or online tutorials, to engage students and enhance their learning outcomes
- Assisted students weekly with course materials and queries
- Mentored and advised undergraduate students on academic and career-related matters, helping them navigate their educational paths and achieve their professional objectives.
Junior Full-Stack Developer
Deluxe Delivery Systems
New York City
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Incorporated SignalR a real-time communication framework, and developed APIs for the Deluxe shipment tracking application, improving API response times by optimizing database queries and caching strategies
- Developed a cost-estimating tool using the Google Maps API and Spring Boot to calculate toll prices and create a user-friendly dashboard
- Utilized ASP.NET Core Web API to perform CRUD operations on databases, ensuring seamless data manipulation and retrieval for the logistics software
- Implemented barcode scanning features for delivery devices, streamlining the process of capturing proof of delivery and enhancing package tracking and management within the logistics system
- Assisted in the deployment and maintenance of the delivery software across multiple locations, ensuring consistent performance and reliability in diverse operational environments
- Supported the integration of third-party services and APIs into the delivery software, expanding the system's functionality and enabling seamless communication with external platforms.
Java Developer Intern
PublicVibe (Now DailyHunt)
Hyderabad, India
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked on the integration of third-party APIs to enhance the app’s content offerings, such as incorporating real-time news feeds and social media updates
- Participated in code reviews and contributed to improving code quality and adherence to industry standards, gaining valuable experience in professional software development practices
- Contributed to the design and implementation of database schemas for efficient data storage and retrieval, optimizing the app’s performance and scalability
- Gained hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings to deliver features on time
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to align development efforts with business goals and user needs
- Conducted testing and validation of app features across different devices and platforms, ensuring compatibility and robustness of the application.
Education
Master of Computer Science -
Sacred Heart University
12.2022
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Amrita University
05.2019
Skills
- Languages: HTML5, CSS3, Java Script, TypeScript, Bash, Java, C#, R, SQL, SQLite
- Frameworks: Angular, Reactjs, Bootstrap, jQuery, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JSP
- Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP
- CI/CD tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS SNS, AWS Step functions, AWS SQS, Testify
- Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle, PostgreSQL
- Tools & Web Technologies: Linux, Microsoft 365 Suite, Postman, JIRA, Visual Studio Code, UiPath, AWS Glue, snowflake, IntelliJ, ASPNET Core Web API, SignalR, Jenkins, Git, Power BI
Certification
Google Cloud Computing Foundations
https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/public_profiles/57ea82fa-f6f2-46e3-aa68-ed00201a562e
Data, ML, and AI in Google Cloud, Networking & Security in Google Cloud, Infrastructure in Google Cloud, Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Publications
Full-text Search Using Database Index
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9128683,
September 2019
- Designed and implemented a Handwritten Text Recognition system with 88% accuracy, using machine learning algorithms and enhanced by preprocessing and augmenting the dataset.
Projects
Printing System
• Integrated a bespoke printing system into existing IT infrastructure Expense Tracker: Utilized SQLite for local storage and Android Studio for managing user expenses
House Prices Prediction and Visualization
• Used R and R Markdown and ggplot2 for histograms, scatter plots, and box plots.
Handwritten Text Recognition
• Implemented a machine learning-based Handwritten Text Recognition system achieving 88% accuracy.
Timeline
Full Stack Developer
Computer Resources of America
02.2023 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Sacred Heart University
11.2021 - 06.2022
Junior Full-Stack Developer
Deluxe Delivery Systems
06.2019 - 07.2020
Java Developer Intern
PublicVibe (Now DailyHunt)
05.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Computer Science -
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Amrita University
Google Cloud Computing Foundations
https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/public_profiles/57ea82fa-f6f2-46e3-aa68-ed00201a562e
Data, ML, and AI in Google Cloud, Networking & Security in Google Cloud, Infrastructure in Google Cloud, Cloud Computing Fundamentals
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