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Akhil Popuri

Beaumont,TX

Summary

Java Full Stack Developer with 4+ years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise applications. Hands-on expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, Hibernate, SQL, and modern front-end frameworks like Angular and React. Proven ability to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions using Agile methodologies.

Experienced in cloud integration (AWS, Azure), CI/CD pipeline automation, and monitoring using Splunk, ELK, and AppDynamics. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring best practices through TDD/BDD and code reviews. Proactive in optimizing system performance, reducing technical debt, and modernizing legacy applications to microservices.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Java Full Stack Developer

Verizon
01.2024 - Current
  • Designed and developed microservices using Spring Boot and REST APIs for loan processing and quality management modules.
  • Integrated Kafka-based messaging systems to process high-volume loan events in real time.
  • Built Angular-based UI dashboards for monitoring loan onboarding, payments, and reconciliation workflows.
  • Optimized SQL queries in PostgreSQL for improved performance and scalability.
  • Implemented OAuth2 and JWT-based authentication for secure access control.
  • Configured CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Docker for automated deployments on AWS ECS.
  • Performed unit & integration testing with JUnit and Mockito ensuring 90%+ coverage.
  • Monitored system performance using CloudWatch, Splunk, and AppDynamics, reducing production issues by 20%.
  • Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews to maintain best practices.

Environment: Java 11, Spring Boot, Angular, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Docker, Jenkins, AWS, OAuth2

Java Full Stack Developer

BSW Health
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Developed role-based dashboards using Spring Boot and Angular for healthcare management systems.
  • Migrated multiple modules from monolithic to microservices, enhancing scalability and maintainability.
  • Implemented caching strategies and async processing, improving response time by 30%.
  • Automated CI/CD workflows using Jenkins, Maven, and Docker, reducing manual deployment errors by 80%.
  • Integrated REST APIs with external systems for seamless data exchange across departments.
  • Secured APIs with OAuth2.0 and IAM roles, ensuring robust authentication and authorization.
  • Optimized SQL Server queries and created stored procedures for high-volume data transactions.
  • Built and tested microservices with JUnit, Mockito, and TestNG, achieving zero major regressions.
  • Collaborated with Agile teams in sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.

Environment: Java 11, Spring Boot, Angular, Hibernate, SQL Server, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, OAuth2.0

Java Developer

Deutsche Bank
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Migrated legacy Staffware workflows into Spring MVC + Hibernate-based applications, improving system maintainability.
  • Developed and integrated SOAP and REST APIs for communication with external systems.
  • Designed and optimized PL/SQL procedures, triggers, and functions for large datasets.
  • Modernized front-end UI using JSP, Struts, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Built backend modules with Core Java, JDBC, and Hibernate, improving data interaction efficiency by 20%.
  • Documented APIs using Swagger/OpenAPI for easy integration across teams.
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies and code reviews, ensuring code quality.
  • Handled production support post-migration, achieving 95% SLA compliance.

Environment: Java 8, Spring MVC, Struts, Hibernate, SOAP, Oracle, PL/SQL, Eclipse, GitHub, Swagger

Education

Computer Science

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY
06.2023

Bachelor - Computer Science

Lovely Professional University
Phagwara,India
06.2021

Skills

  • Languages: Java 8/11/17, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, PL/SQL
  • Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate, JPA, Microservices, Angular, React, Struts
  • Web Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JSP, Servlets, Bootstrap
  • Databases: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB
  • Messaging: Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, JMS
  • Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, ECS, Lambda), basics of Azure & GCP
  • DevOps & Tools: Git, Maven, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, JIRA, SonarQube
  • Monitoring: ELK Stack, Splunk, AppDynamics, Grafana, Prometheus
  • Testing: JUnit, Mockito, TestNG, Selenium, Postman, RestAssured
  • Agile Methodologies: Scrum, SAFe, Sprint Planning, Code Reviews

Timeline

Java Full Stack Developer

Verizon
01.2024 - Current

Java Full Stack Developer

BSW Health
05.2022 - 12.2023

Java Developer

Deutsche Bank
08.2020 - 06.2021

Computer Science

Campbellsville University

Bachelor - Computer Science

Lovely Professional University