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RAVIN BHAKTA

Fremont,CA

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Summary

Results-driven Full-Stack Software Engineer specializing in scalable distributed systems and RESTful API design. Transforms stakeholder requirements into technical solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Experienced in cloud integrations and test-driven development, with a strong focus on microservices architecture and database management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Associate Applications Developer

Blue Shield of California
07.2021 - 06.2025
  • Engaged stakeholders to identify problems and designed solutions, transforming abstract requirements into user-focused technical implementations that enhanced operational efficiency
  • Debugged and integrated RESTful APIs and distributed services, applying software design principles and systematic problem-solving to trace issues across service boundaries
  • Designed and implemented complex SQL queries in Oracle SQL Server, identifying root causes of performance bottlenecks and implementing data model improvements
  • Built consensus on architectural decisions by communicating technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Identified implementation issues during code review, flagged concerns to the team, and collaboratively resolved underlying conditions that led to problems

Software Developer

Entappia
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs applying service-oriented architecture principles, enabling seamless integration with third-party services and improving platform extensibility
  • Applied test-driven development practices to verify system correctness, catching edge cases early and ensuring code quality throughout the development lifecycle
  • Modernized legacy codebases by identifying root causes of technical debt, refactoring monolithic code into modular microservices, and implementing patterns that mitigated future issues.
  • Integrated SAP Open Connectors with distributed cloud databases (Firebase, Amazon DynamoDB) to establish resilient data pipelines, enhancing data accessibility and reliability.
  • Championed software design principles during code review, mentoring colleagues and fostering agreement on architectural improvements to elevate code quality.

Quality Assurance Intern

Los Angeles Housing Authority
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Applied testing methodologies to verify system correctness during development, ensuring quality and reducing production issues
  • Revamped applicant/tenant portal using ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, Kendo UI, and SQL Server, ensuring maintainability through software design principles
  • Migrated data storage architecture from XML to C# with SQL Server, enhancing processing speed through systematic problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

California State University, Los Angeles, CA

Skills

RESTful API design

  • Microservices architecture
  • Azure cloud services
  • SharePoint solutions
  • PowerShell scripting
  • VBA programming
  • Atlassian Jira management
  • Confluence collaboration
  • Database administration
  • Container orchestration
  • Event-driven architecture
  • Software design principles
  • Test-driven development methodologies
  • Version control systems expertise
  • Git and SVN proficiency
  • Debugging techniques
  • System testing strategies
  • Code modernization practices
  • AI integration
  • Technical communication skills
  • Technical communication skills

Website

github.com/bhaktaravin, ravinbhaktaresume.com

Continuous Learning And Certifications

  • Machine Learning Specialization (Stanford Online/Coursera), Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Advanced Algorithms
  • Actively studying distributed systems fundamentals, event sourcing, pub/sub patterns, and service-oriented architecture best practices.
  • Self-directed learning in software design principles, system architecture, and test-driven development methodologies.

Timeline

Operations Associate Applications Developer - Blue Shield of California
07.2021 - 06.2025
Software Developer - Entappia
09.2019 - 07.2021
Quality Assurance Intern - Los Angeles Housing Authority
09.2018 - 05.2019
California State University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
RAVIN BHAKTA