Durga Bhavani Ganapavarapu - Software Developer Engineer

Summary

Cloud-focused Software Engineer with hands-on experience supporting AWS-based applications and troubleshooting distributed systems. Skilled in backend development, cloud infrastructure, and system performance optimization. Experienced in diagnosing production issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting scalable applications. Seeking a Support Engineer role to solve complex cloud and networking challenges in a customer-facing environment.

Overview

2

years of professional experience

Work History

Software Developer Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions

11.2022 - 06.2024

Software Development Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions | Nov 2022 – Jun 2024

Developed, supported, and maintained AWS-hosted applications using EC2, S3, and Lambda in production environments.
Investigated and resolved application and infrastructure-related issues by analyzing logs, metrics, and system behavior.
Supported serverless workflows using AWS Lambda, improving scalability and reducing operational costs.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot backend, configuration, and performance issues impacting customer-facing systems.
Assisted with production issue triage, root-cause analysis, and implementation of corrective fixes.
Optimized application functionality and performance through code improvements and infrastructure tuning.
Documented troubleshooting steps, fixes, and best practices to improve team knowledge sharing.

Project: Discovery – Finance

Supported an enterprise online banking platform hosted on cloud infrastructure.
Analyzed system performance and identified application bottlenecks.
Designed and executed test cases based on functional and system specifications.
Coordinated with development and QA teams to validate fixes and prevent regressions.

Software Development Engineer Intern

Cognizant Technology Solutions | Mar 2022 – Nov 2022

Assisted in cloud deployments using AWS EC2 and S3, supporting environment setup and application configuration.
Worked on backend services developed in Java Spring Boot, assisting with debugging and functionality testing.
Participated in agile sprints, code reviews, and deployment activities.
Gained exposure to infrastructure automation, CI/CD processes, and application monitoring.
Supported issue resolution efforts during development and testing phases.

Intern

Start Core Technologies | Aug 2022 – Oct 2022

Gained hands-on experience with AC-DC drives implementation and system-level troubleshooting.
Developed foundational problem-solving and technical diagnostic skills.

Education

Master of Technology - Computer Science

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

12.2025

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada

01.2022

Skills

Programming: Java, Python, C
Web & Backend: Spring Boot, REST APIs, HTML, CSS
Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda)
Databases: MySQL, SQL
Networking Fundamentals: TCP/IP concepts, DNS basics, HTTP/HTTPS
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux fundamentals

ACTIVITIES

NCC Coordinator: Led and organized National Cadet Corps (NCC) activities, fostering discipline, leadership, and teamwork among cadets. Coordinated training sessions and events to enhance cadet engagement.
Student Activity Council (SAC) Member: Actively contributed to student welfare initiatives, event planning, and campus development. Assisted in organizing academic and extracurricular events to enrich student experiences.

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