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Akhil Sai Gudala

Dayton,OH

Summary

Highly skilled and results-driven Senior Full-Stack Engineer with over 6 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying complex software solutions. Proficient in both frontend and backend technologies, including Java (Spring Boot), JavaScript (React), and Python, with a deep understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes. Expertise in architecting scalable and secure microservices architectures, optimizing application performance, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations such as HIPAA. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and driving agile development processes to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget. Adept at transforming business requirements into technical solutions by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and applying best practices in software development, security, and data management. Proven track record in enhancing user experiences, reducing system downtime, and improving operational efficiency. Experienced in test-driven development (TDD), creating automated test suites, and implementing CI/CD pipelines for streamlined deployments. Passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement, promoting collaboration, and influencing product strategy to drive innovation in the healthcare technology space. With a strong focus on security, performance, and scalability, I am dedicated to developing software that transforms healthcare into a safer and more cost-effective industry.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Java Full Stack Developer

Stratus Technologies
Dayton, OH
09.2022 - Current
  • Led the design and implementation of a comprehensive microservices architecture for a cloud-based healthcare platform, enhancing scalability and reducing latency for patient data management.
  • Developed high-performance features for healthcare applications using Java with Spring Boot, enabling faster access and manipulation of patient records across different departments.
  • Engineered secure APIs with RESTful design patterns and OAuth2 authentication to manage sensitive healthcare data, ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
  • Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams (data science, product, UX) to integrate machine learning algorithms that predict patient outcomes, optimizing the care process.
  • Optimized backend systems for performance, reducing response times for critical features by 30% by introducing database indexing, and improving query efficiency.
  • Implemented real-time data processing pipelines using AWS Lambda and SQS to handle high-frequency patient data, enabling instant updates to medical records.
  • Developed and maintained cloud-native infrastructure using AWS services, including EC2, RDS, and S3, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance for critical healthcare applications.
  • Used Kubernetes to orchestrate containerized applications, achieving automated scaling and streamlined deployment processes in a high-availability production environment.
  • Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Terraform, automating the deployment process and reducing the deployment time by 40%.
  • Led the adoption of test-driven development (TDD) practices, improving overall code quality by enforcing the writing of unit tests and creating robust integration testing frameworks.
  • Created automated test suites using JUnit and Selenium for regression, performance, and security testing, identifying critical vulnerabilities in the software.
  • Introduced advanced monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana to track application performance, ensuring optimal uptime and identifying bottlenecks.
  • Applied secure coding techniques to prevent SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, reducing the risk of data breaches and ensuring patient data safety.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define feature requirements, translating business needs into technical specifications for scalable, maintainable solutions.
  • Developed and integrated a patient authentication system with multi-factor authentication (MFA), ensuring secure access to sensitive healthcare data.
  • Engineered data migration strategies to securely transfer patient data from legacy systems to cloud-based solutions, preserving data integrity and continuity of care.
  • Participated in sprint planning and retrospective meetings, advocating for continuous improvement of development processes and enhancing team productivity.
  • Enhanced the patient portal user interface (UI) by developing reusable UI components in React, improving usability and accessibility for both patients and medical staff.
  • Trained junior engineers on best practices for clean code, version control, and agile methodologies, fostering a collaborative and efficient development environment.
  • Conducted security audits and vulnerability assessments on application code and infrastructure, identifying and addressing potential weaknesses before they impacted production.
  • Led the effort to implement automated scaling and load balancing, leveraging AWS Auto Scaling and Application Load Balancer (ALB) to handle high traffic during peak healthcare usage times.

Java Developer

Atos Syntel GDC
Chennai, TN
05.2019 - 07.2022
  • Architected and developed a scalable telemedicine platform allowing healthcare providers to remotely consult with patients, reducing in-person visits by 25%.
  • Developed microservices for appointment scheduling, patient authentication, and video conferencing, ensuring seamless and secure communication between patients and doctors.
  • Integrated electronic health records (EHR) systems into the platform, providing real-time access to patient information and improving care coordination across multiple healthcare providers.
  • Implemented a real-time chat feature for patient-doctor communication using WebSockets, enabling instantaneous updates, and enhancing patient engagement.
  • Designed and implemented custom API gateways to streamline microservice communication and ensure high availability and security between services.
  • Leveraged AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) to create a highly available infrastructure for scalable, secure data storage and processing of patient health records.
  • Developed an automated billing system that processes insurance claims and payments, significantly reducing manual errors, and enhancing the financial workflow of healthcare providers.
  • Refined front-end user experience (UX) by developing responsive, patient-friendly interfaces using React, reducing onboarding time for new users by 20%.
  • Designed the backend architecture for handling medical imaging storage, ensuring fast access to patient scans while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
  • Conducted a thorough analysis of cloud infrastructure to ensure that all services met security and compliance requirements, especially for handling protected health information (PHI).
  • Introduced infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, automating infrastructure provisioning and enabling repeatable, version-controlled deployments.
  • Worked on a custom search engine for medical records, using Elasticsearch to provide rapid retrieval of patient information and history for healthcare professionals.
  • Collaborated with product and design teams to prioritize features based on business needs and impact, ensuring alignment with overall healthcare product goals.
  • Developed and deployed secure, HIPAA-compliant authentication and authorization mechanisms, including role-based access control (RBAC) and OAuth2 integration.
  • Implemented logging and monitoring solutions using AWS CloudWatch and Prometheus, providing real-time system health insights and reducing incident response times.
  • Engineered data-driven analytics dashboards for healthcare providers to visualize patient trends, appointment metrics, and overall system performance.
  • Conducted performance tuning of database queries, improving response time by 15%, and optimizing the overall user experience for patients and doctors.
  • Participated in architectural design reviews, offering recommendations on improving system scalability, and ensuring all components were optimized for cloud environments.
  • Designed a robust disaster recovery plan, ensuring data redundancy and high availability during natural disasters, or technical outages.
  • Mentored junior engineers, sharing knowledge on full-stack development, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices to foster team growth and performance.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear user stories and technical specifications for system enhancements, ensuring that all features met business objectives and technical requirements.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
05-2024

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript (React), SQL, TypeScript, Python
  • Frameworks & Libraries: Spring Boot, React, Nodejs, Express, Jest, JUnit, Selenium
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudFormation), Google Cloud, Azure
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MySQL
  • CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
  • Security Tools: OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS, Snyk

Timeline

Java Full Stack Developer

Stratus Technologies
09.2022 - Current

Java Developer

Atos Syntel GDC
05.2019 - 07.2022

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Dayton

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