AKANKSHA POLAVARAPU
Austin,TX
Summary
Full Stack Developer with expertise in building scalable web applications using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and MySQL. Strong ability to understand project requirements and deliver efficient, secure, and maintainable solutions. Proficient in front-end development for responsive, user-friendly interfaces, and back-end services for robust API and database management. Skilled in performance optimization, security best practices, and ensuring seamless integration across the full stack.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Texas A&m University - Kingsville
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated on academic projects utilizing C programming, guiding students in understanding project requirements and objectives.
- Enhanced my technical problem-solving skills by mentoring students in C programming, guiding them in code tracing to identify and resolve issues, thereby facilitating project progress.
Jr. Software Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Implemented the new features (tabs) in distributed management system a web-based application provides a platform to monitor and manage various distributed resources and Resource editing from interface
- Developed application functionalities utilizing Java Servlets, JSP, and JDBC for efficient database connectivity and data manipulation
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Created new screens for the Actuarial Data Interface Tool to meet client-specific requirements, enhancing overall functionality and user interaction
- Implemented RESTful web services and API development to enable users to input data directly via UI or upload bulk data via Excel, ensuring that data is validated against business rules and conditions prior to insertion
- Improved user engagement by 40% by enabling dynamic data editing and validation
- Utilized Spring Boot for backend services and Angular 12 for dynamic, responsive front-end development
- Delivered production support for various Java applications by efficiently addressing and resolving issues through the ServiceNow ticket management system
Intern
Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Developed a Java-based web solution that streamlined the registration process for college administrators and students
- The system enabled 30% faster data management and provided personalized college recommendations to students based on their profiles
- Utilized HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and JSP for the front-end interface, and Spring Boot for the back end
- Integrated Firebase for secure user authentication, improving security by 25%
- Improved the recommendation system’s accuracy by 15%, enhancing user satisfaction and engagement
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Texas A&M Kingsville
Kingsville, Texas, USA12-2024
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
KL University
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India04-2021
Skills
- JAVA
- HTML
- CSS
- Bootstrap
- JavaScript
- Spring MVC
- Spring Boot
- Spring Security
- JWT
- Typescript
- Nodejs
- Angular
- MySQL
- Servlets
- Maven
- JDBC
Tools
- Visual studio code
- SpringToolSuite4
- Eclipse
- MySQL Workbench
- IntelliJ IDEA
Coursework
- Object Oriented Programming
- Data Structures
- Programming Languages
- Web Design
- Database Management Systems
- Computer Architecture
- Discrete Mathematics
- Computer Networks
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Texas A&m University - Kingsville
07.2023 - 12.2024
Jr. Software Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
07.2022 - 12.2022
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
07.2021 - 07.2022
Intern
Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2021 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Computer Science
Texas A&M Kingsville
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
KL University