Hi, I’m
Rupesh Bala
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Results-driven Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with a B.S. in Computer Science from Georgia Tech and proven experience designing and executing automated test frameworks across web and API layers. Skilled in JavaScript, Java, Playwright, React Testing Library, and Cucumber (BDD) with hands-on experience creating custom Gherkin steps and integrating Karate and REST Assured for robust API validation. Adept at setting up CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, leveraging Docker and Kubernetes, and implementing performance testing using k6 and JMeter. Strong understanding of testing best practices, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and modern observability tools such as Grafana and Kibana to ensure high-quality, scalable software delivery
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Georgia Tech Research (GTRI/CEISMC)
Software Engineer (SWE Test)
05.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.
- Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures.
- Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
Georgia Tech Event Services
Software Engineer
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Built automated data pipelines that reduced manual data processing efforts by 24% and improved report generation speed for event analytics.
- Developed optimized algorithms using dynamic programming, improving data collection efficiency and reducing storage redundancy by 30%.
- Designed interactive data visualization dashboards using Python and JavaScript, enabling faster and more data-driven decision-making.
NRG Phoenix PTY Limited
Software Engineer Fullstack
08.2023 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Revamped, developed, and optimized REST APIs with containerized services, improving response times by 25% and ensuring seamless system integrations.
- Directed API programming and documentation initiatives while leveraging version control (GIT) best practices, reducing developer onboarding time by 40% and minimizing integration issues.
- Implemented security enhancements, including OAuth and JWT authentication, to strengthen data protection and maintain industry compliance.
Georgia Tech- Create-X
Co-Founder/Software Engineer - Platform and Application
08.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Engineered a robust web and mobile platform using Java, Python, C++, and React, reducing transaction processing time by 40%.
InfoTech Solutions
Software Engineering Intern
05.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Engineered machine learning models using Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch, leveraging GPU infrastructure to automate decision-making processes and enhance efficiency by 30%.
- Analyzed large datasets with Python and Pandas, extracting actionable insights that improved business intelligence and strategic planning.
- Optimized graph theory-based algorithms to enhance database query speeds, reducing retrieval times by 20% while ensuring efficient integration with MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
05.2024
University Overview
GPA: 3.9/4
Skills
- Programming & Languages: Reactjs, Python, Java, C, JavaScript, Nodejs, C#, Docker, HTML, CSS
- Frameworks & Tools: React, Django, Nodejs, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Version Control, MongoDB
- Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Google Cloud, Docker, REST APIs, MySQL, PostgreSQL
- AI & Data Concepts: Data Structures, Algorithms, OOP, Graph Theory, GraphQL, AWS Lambda, AI/ML Engineering, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Principles, GPU Infrastructure, NVIDIA CUDA
Timeline
Software Engineer Fullstack
NRG Phoenix PTY Limited
08.2023 - 01.2025
Co-Founder/Software Engineer - Platform and Application
Georgia Tech- Create-X
08.2023 - 12.2023
Software Engineer
Georgia Tech Event Services
06.2023 - Current
Software Engineer (SWE Test)
Georgia Tech Research (GTRI/CEISMC)
05.2023 - 12.2023
Software Engineering Intern
InfoTech Solutions
05.2022 - 08.2022
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science