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Akhil Kicha

New York

Summary

Senior Web Application Developer with 10+ years of experience in designing and building scalable enterprise applications. Strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript for backend and full-stack development, with proven hands-on experience in AWS cloud-native services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, RDS, CloudWatch, CodePipeline). Skilled in building serverless, event-driven architectures, REST/GraphQL APIs, and microservices. Experienced in Agile teams, CI/CD automation, and DevOps practices using Git/GitHub, SAM templates, and AWS SDKs. Additional background in .NET, C#, Angular, and React for web application development, providing a versatile full-stack skill set.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Full Stack Developer

Experian Health
09.2023 - Current
  • Built and deployed Node.js/TypeScript serverless applications on AWS, leveraging Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, and DynamoDB.
  • Created and consumed REST APIs and implemented GraphQL APIs for flexible data exchange.
  • Used AWS SAM templates and CodePipeline for Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation.
  • Implemented event-driven solutions using AWS messaging and event orchestration.
  • Developed unit and integration tests in Node.js to ensure code quality and performance.
  • Used GitHub and SonarCloud for version control and code quality.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional Agile teams using Jira and Confluence.

Senior .NET / Node.js Developer

Amazon
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Designed and developed serverless applications using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.
  • Built reusable Node.js and TypeScript modules to power microservices architecture.
  • Created REST APIs in Node.js/.NET Core and documented them with OpenAPI Specification.
  • Integrated monitoring and logging with AWS CloudWatch.
  • Automated deployments using AWS CodePipeline and GitHub workflows.
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and pair programming sessions.

.NET / Senior Web Application Developer

State of New York
05.2019 - 06.2021
  • Developed hybrid SPAs with Node.js, Angular, and ASP.NET MVC.
  • Migrated legacy applications into event-driven microservices on AWS and Azure.
  • Designed and consumed RESTful APIs, integrating with multiple systems.
  • Implemented authentication and security protocols including OAuth2.0 and JWT.

.NET Developer

Ross Stores
12.2017 - 04.2019
  • Designed and built backend services and APIs, integrating with Angular front-ends.
  • Implemented unit and integration testing frameworks.
  • Supported application modernization with event-driven design.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Skills

  • Programming & Frameworks: Nodejs, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6), Python (Django), C#, ASPNET Core, MVC, Web API, React, Angular
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, DynamoDB, Step Functions, RDS, S3, EC2, CodePipeline, SAM templates), Azure (Functions, Logic Apps, Kubernetes, DevOps)
  • Databases: DynamoDB, RDS, NoSQL (MongoDB, Cosmos DB), SQL Server, Oracle
  • DevOps & Tools: Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, SonarCloud, Postman, SAM Templates, CI/CD Pipelines
  • Testing: Unit, Integration & System Testing (Nodejs, NUnit, MSTest, Postman, Jest)
  • Collaboration & Modeling: Agile (Scrum/Kanban), Jira, Confluence, Lucid Charts Design & Architecture: Serverless Applications, Event-Driven Architectures, Microservices, RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs

Timeline

Sr. Full Stack Developer

Experian Health
09.2023 - Current

Senior .NET / Node.js Developer

Amazon
07.2021 - 08.2023

.NET / Senior Web Application Developer

State of New York
05.2019 - 06.2021

.NET Developer

Ross Stores
12.2017 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Akhil Kicha