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ALEKYA BILLAKANTI

Nashville,TN

Summary

Seasoned Frontend Developer proficient in React application development, with expertise in creating user-centric web applications for leading companies like USAA. Skilled in collaborating with UX/UI designers to ensure optimal user experiences. Experienced in implementing automated testing, optimizing performance, and deploying applications on AWS. Strong communicator and dedicated to deliver top-tier results and contribute to collaborative environments with precision.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

React Js Developer

USAA
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with UX and UI designers to ensure the best possible user experience while developing React applications.
  • Worked closely with product owners on requirements gathering, design decisions, and implementation strategies for new features in the application.
  • Contributed ideas and feedback during sprint planning meetings to help prioritize tasks related to developing a react application.
  • Designed and delivered a user-facing web application for a leading insurance company, USAA, from its conceptualization stage to its successful launch using Redux state management and RESTful APIs.
  • Created custom components, forms, and interfaces for user interactions and built reusable UI components that can be used across multiple projects with React.
  • Debugged and resolved issues related to components.
  • Implemented automated tests for all React components using Jest and Cypress.
  • Optimized performance of existing React applications by utilizing best practices such as code splitting, lazy loading.
  • Utilized Node.js to develop server-side logic for web application development.
  • Deployed production versions of React applications to AWS cloud services.
  • Performed unit testing on individual components built with React before integrating them into an overall application.
  • Monitored browser compatibility issues while coding layouts using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery along with other frameworks like Bootstrap or Material UI.
  • Participated in code review meetings, providing input on bugs, inefficiencies, and potential solutions to emergent issues.

Education

Master of Science in Information Systems -

Northwest Missouri State University

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering -

Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Sciences

Skills

  • Git
  • JIRA
  • Postman
  • Npm
  • Yarn
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Tableau
  • Excel (including PivotTables, VBA macros)
  • SQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Python
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • Angular
  • React
  • Nodejs
  • Express
  • CI/CD
  • Performance Optimization
  • RESTful APIs
  • JavaScript expert
  • Virtualization

Projects

Venue Management System, Developed a website for reserving college venues for department events, fests, and meetings. Provided information about available venues and their profiles. Analyzed venue data and generated detailed reports on capacity, and amenities, facilitating efficient decision-making for event organizers and leading to a 15% increase in customer satisfaction ratings. Researched and provided comprehensive profiles of available venues, enabling event planners to make informed decisions and resulting in a 20% increase in venue bookings.

 Blood Bank Management System, Built a robust database application using Java, JDBC and MySQL to manage blood bank operations. Streamlined the blood search process during emergencies through centralized donor records. Recorded details of donors, recipients, donations and campaigns in structured databases. Simplified report generation on blood availability, inventory levels and campaign performance. Enabled effective decision making through comprehensive data analysis and dashboards.

Laurel Review, Biannual print magazine dedicated to showcasing diverse literary works, including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, reviews, scripts, and genre-blurring pieces. Developed an attractive landing page for Laurel Review, making it visually appealing. Created various modules to make it easier for users to move around and enjoy their visit. Designed a user-friendly dashboard that meets the needs of different users. Made sure users can easily find what they're looking for with a smooth navigation system. Set up a system to efficiently handle submissions of different types of content, like poetry, fiction, and reviews. Simplified the content submission process, making it easy for contributors to share their work. Analyzed user needs in detail, adjusting the dashboard and modules accordingly. Added features that specifically cater to what contributors and readers want. Successfully launched and maintained the Laurel Review website, giving writers a platform to showcase their work. Got positive feedback from contributors and users who appreciated the user-friendly design and easy navigation.

URL: https://laurelreview.org/home

Additional Information

Demonstrated leadership skills in organizing technical events. Presented academic research to peers and faculty members. Pursued opportunities to expand technical knowledge and skills.

Timeline

React Js Developer

USAA
09.2022 - Current

Master of Science in Information Systems -

Northwest Missouri State University

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering -

Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Sciences
ALEKYA BILLAKANTI