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KARTHEEK GADE

Avondale,AZ

Summary

Experienced Associate Software Engineer with a strong background in implementing robust testing strategies and automation frameworks to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions. Proficient in developing and executing functional tests, enhancing efficiency through CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing application performance. Skilled in utilizing tools like Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, GitLab, and Jenkins for automation, performance testing, and continuous integration. Effective in project management with tools like JIRA and Kanban, ensuring streamlined workflows and timely project delivery. Experienced in backend API testing using Postman and Swagger, ensuring the functionality, reliability, and performance of RESTful services.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Software Engineer

GlobalLogic
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Implemented robust functional testing strategies and automated scripting techniques, leading to a 25% reduction in post-release defects andensuring a higher-quality, bug-free product.
  • Executed over 500 test cases across multiple environments, swiftly identifying and resolving issues to uphold product integrity andreliability.
  • Enhanced quality analysis efficiency by 30% through the development of a Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Java-based automationframework tailored for the healthcare sector.
  • Collaborated on establishing and maintaining an efficient CI/CD pipeline, automating build, testing, and deployment processes for SpringBoot and React.js web applications.
  • Utilized GitLab for performance testing, optimizing application scalability to support over 50 concurrent users with a 25% improvement inresponse time.
  • Managed project tasks and tracked issues using JIRA and Kanban boards, resulting in a 20% improvement in issue resolution time andensuring timely adherence to project timelines through streamlined workflows and transparent communication.

Software Developer

Topnotch Softwares Private Limited
12.2019 - 01.2021
  • Pioneered an enterprise web applications for an education system serving 50,000+ users, ensuring robust reliability with 80% code coverage through JUnit testing. Utilized Spring Boot, Hibernate, JavaScript, and Oracle SQL to create efficient solutions.
  • Spearheaded the conception and deployment of a real-time messaging system using WebSocket technology to facilitate seamless communication between students and instructors, resulting in a 15% reduction in response times for academic queries.
  • Designed intricate data models for student records and academic resources, resulting in a 20% improvement in data organization and retrieval efficiency.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to implement features such as online grading systems, contributing to a 30% increase in user satisfaction anda 25% enhancement in educational outcomes.
  • Designed and developed an automated testing framework using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and Java to ensure high test coverage and reliability for an education system serving 50,000+ users.
  • Conducted backend API testing using Postman and Swagger to validate the functionality, reliability, and performance of RESTful services.

Android Development Intern

National Small Industries Corp (NSIC)
04.2018 - 06.2018
  • Created an ”Online TV Shows” app with Java and Android Studio, integrating Firebase and Movie DB. Achieved an 18% increase in user engagement through enhanced accessibility features and interactive content such as trailers, ratings, and platform hosting information.
  • Implemented features like Top Rated, Most Viewed, Future Releases, and New Releases in the app. Resulted in improved user inter action and boosted app usage by 18%.
  • Integrated push notifications using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to keep users updated on new releases and personalized.

Education

Master of Sciences in Computer Science -

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.2024

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Kakinada, INDIA
09.2020

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, Java, C/C, JavaScript, Erlang, R Language, Delphi, PHP, PL/SQL
  • Automation Testing: Selenium, Cucumber, JMeter, TestNG, Gherkin, Jira, Kanban, Confluence
  • REST Architecture: Postman, Swagger API, Open API, Agile Methodologies
  • Front-end Development: ReactJS, HTML, CSS, TypeScript
  • Back-end Development: Spring Boot, NodeJS, NestJs, Hibernate, ORM
  • Data Integration Tools: Informatica, Apache Kafka

Accomplishments

  • Engineering Graduate Certificate - Information Security, University of Florida, 05/2024
  • University of Florida, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Achievement Award Scholarship, University of Florida, 08/2022
  • NPTEL Online Certification, Data Science for Engineers, NPTEL, 03/2019, NPTEL19CS13511980462

Projects

Adversarial Attacks on Deep-Learning ISP's, Implemented and optimized adversarial attacks using the Fast Gradient Sign Method (FGSM) on the PyNET-CA deep learning ISP pipeline, leveraging advanced Python scripting and TensorFlow/Keras. Achieved a 30% increase in model robustness against security threats by improving the model's resistance to adversarial inputs., Python, PyTorch, tensorflow, 03/2024, 05/2024 Open-Source Contributions to mitmproxy, Contributed to mitmproxy open source by resolving a dump file generation bug and addressing system critical iOS device traffic capture issues (Issue: 6512). Actively participated in bug reporting and debugging the issue regarding terminating the mitmproxy console (Issue: 6529), while engaging in community discussions and providing guidance in community channels for effective tool utilization., Penetration testing, Python, Networking, 08/2023, 12/2023 Gator Taxi, Designed and developed a Taxi booking service program in C++ using advanced data structures such as heaps and red-black trees. This implementation optimized system performance, reducing data retrieval and processing times by 35% and ensuring efficient management of booking data., C++, Advanced Data Structures, 02/2023, 04/2023 Chord Protocol Implementation using Actor Model, Developed and deployed the Chord protocol, a scalable peer-to-peer lookup service, based on specifications by Ion Stoica et al. Utilized Erlang's Actor Model to create a distributed system with actors representing each peer, achieving a 40% improvement in lookup efficiency. Developed a key-value store application in Erlang, applying Chord's distributed hash table (DHT) principles. Enabled seamless data storage and retrieval, with network join and message routing functionalities, resulting in a 25% increase in data access speed across the decentralized network. Conducted simulations with multiple nodes and varying request loads to evaluate system performance. Focused on reducing message delivery latency, resulting in a 30% decrease in average message hops and improved overall system efficiency., Erlang, Distributed Systems, 09/2022, 10/2022

Timeline

Associate Software Engineer

GlobalLogic
03.2021 - 07.2022

Software Developer

Topnotch Softwares Private Limited
12.2019 - 01.2021

Android Development Intern

National Small Industries Corp (NSIC)
04.2018 - 06.2018

Master of Sciences in Computer Science -

University of Florida

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
KARTHEEK GADE