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Venkata Lakshman Sandeep Madasu

Ashburn,VA

Summary

A Full Stack Developer with 14 years of experience, specializing in Ruby on Rails, ReactJS, and cloud engineering. Adept at designing, developing, and scaling web applications with robust backend APIs using REST and GraphQL. Extensive expertise in building enterprise products across diverse domains, including Healthcare, Finance, Insurance, Pharmacy, E-Commerce, and Entertainment.

  • Technical Leadership: Led and mentored teams of developers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and best practices for scalable and maintainable applications.
  • Ruby on Rails Expertise: Extensive experience in Rails API development, version migrations, performance optimization, and ensuring security compliance.
  • Front-End Development: Proficient in ReactJS, Angular, and responsive web design (RWD) using Less, SASS, and Bootstrap.
  • Microservices & Architecture: Hands-on experience in microservices architecture, implementing SOA, MVC, and OOP principles for scalable applications.
  • Database Management: Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis, including query optimization and data modeling.
  • Cloud & DevOps:Well-versed in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for scalable deployments.
    Implemented CI/CD pipelines using CircleCI, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.
    Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, OpenShift, and Ansible for containerization and infrastructure automation.
  • Security & Compliance:Deep knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, and healthcare security regulations.
    Expertise in SSO, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML for authentication.
    Experience in security vulnerability assessments using JFrog Artifactory and fixing critical issues.
  • API Development & Integration:Designed and integrated RESTful and GraphQL APIs, including third-party services like Salesforce, Office 365, and Slack.
    Implemented distributed caching mechanisms with Redis for performance optimization.
  • Testing & Quality Assurance:Extensive experience in unit and integration testing using RSpec, Cucumber, TDD, and BDD.
    Proficient in API testing using Postman and Swagger and static code analysis using SonarQube and RuboCop.
  • Infrastructure Automation & Migration:Automated infrastructure migration from on-premise OpenShift to AWS and Azure using Terraform and Jenkins pipelines. Configured Blue-Green Deployments with Docker and Azure Cloud for zero-downtime releases.

Passionate about building scalable, high-performance applications, mentoring developers, and optimizing engineering processes to deliver robust, secure, and innovative solutions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Software Developer & Cloud Engineering

Medical Mutual
04.2024 - Current
  • Led the development and maintenance of the Bravo Wellness Ruby on Rails application, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Upgraded the application from Rails 5 to Rails 7, improving security, performance, and maintainability.
  • Designed and developed the Messaging Center, a new application for managing email campaigns and real-time communications with Bravo:Established a real-time connection to fetch and process wellness-related data.
  • Implemented fully customizable email templates with dynamic content and images stored in Azure Blob Storage.
  • Developed email scheduling and tracking functionalities, providing insights into email delivery and engagement.
  • Architected and deployed a Blue-Green Deployment strategy using Docker and Azure Cloud, ensuring zero-downtime releases.
  • Configured CircleCI for CI/CD pipelines, automating build, test, and deployment processes for seamless software delivery.

Lead Software Engineer

Optum Global Solutions
05.2018 - 04.2024
  • Led the development of a secure messaging application using Ruby on Rails, improving communication efficiency for healthcare professionals.
  • Architected and implemented RESTful APIs and Microservices using Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
  • Optimized database performance with query optimizations and caching strategies, significantly improving application response times.
  • Upgraded legacy systems by successfully migrating applications from Rails 4 to Rails 6, enhancing security, performance, and maintainability.
  • Developed custom Ruby Gems and modified existing Gems to extend functionality and improve efficiency.
  • Designed and implemented authentication solutions, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and JWT-based authentication, ensuring secure user sessions.
  • Integrated One Healthcare ID (OHID) for Single Sign-On (SSO) across multiple applications.
  • Implemented Sidekiq and Scheduler for efficient job processing and background task management, improving system performance.
  • Enhanced search functionality by implementing Elasticsearch, providing faster and more accurate search results.
  • Built CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, enabling continuous integration and smooth deployment of software updates.
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) by writing Terraform scripts from scratch, automating infrastructure migration to AWS and Azure.
  • Containerized applications with Docker and orchestrated deployments using Kubernetes, improving scalability, availability, and maintainability.
  • Implemented Prometheus and Grafana for real-time application monitoring and integrated New Relic and Splunk for logging and troubleshooting.
  • Performed security audits and vulnerability scans using SonarQube and JFrog Artifactory, ensuring compliance with industry standards like HIPAA and HITECH.
  • Developed load-testing scripts using JMeter to assess application performance under high-traffic conditions.
  • Led and mentored a team of developers, conducting code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical training to enhance team efficiency.
  • Worked cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and QA teams to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality features.
  • Created multiple reusable Ruby libraries, improving code maintainability and development speed.
  • Authored comprehensive documentation for APIs, system architecture, and best practices, facilitating knowledge transfer and onboarding.

Sr Software Engineer

RealPage
06.2017 - 04.2018
  • Owned the entire application lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment, including design, development, testing, release management, and ongoing support.
  • Designed and developed RESTful APIs from scratch to power both mobile and web applications, ensuring seamless data exchange and performance.
  • Implemented the Doctors Registration process, streamlining onboarding and enhancing the user experience for healthcare professionals.
  • Built and tested multiple features within an AGILE environment, leveraging Ruby on Rails, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, with RSpec for automated testing.
  • Led and coordinated an offshore development team, ensuring efficient collaboration, project execution, and delivery within deadlines.
  • Worked closely with product managers and stakeholders, gathering and documenting requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and defining development tasks.
  • Conducted in-depth requirement analysis, identifying functionality gaps and proposing elegant, scalable solutions to improve system efficiency.
  • Created prototypes during the tech scoping phase, enabling stakeholders to visualize and validate new features before full-scale development.
  • Collaborated with front-end developers, ensuring seamless UI/UX integration with a focus on usability, accessibility, and responsiveness

Sr Software Engineer

Happ tech Private Limited
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Led the full application development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment, release management, and ongoing support.
  • Designed and built a gRPC API from scratch, enabling seamless integration for mobile and web applications.
  • Architected and implemented the Doctors Registration process, ensuring a smooth and user-friendly onboarding experience.
  • Developed roster and calendar functionalities to facilitate efficient scheduling and appointment management for doctors.
  • Integrated WebRTC framework to enable secure and real-time virtual consultations between doctors and patients.
  • Delivered multiple features in an AGILE environment, utilizing Ruby on Rails, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and RSpec for testing.
  • Led and collaborated with an offshore development team, ensuring timely and high-quality feature delivery.
  • Worked closely with product managers and stakeholders to gather and document requirements, translating them into technical specifications.
  • Conducted in-depth requirement analysis and proposed scalable and efficient functional solutions.
  • Built prototypes during the tech scoping stage to assess feasibility and optimize development efforts.
  • Partnered with front-end developers to design user-friendly interfaces and enhance usability.
  • Optimized app performance to ensure high responsiveness and seamless user experiences.
  • Stayed up-to-date with emerging industry trends in web and mobile technologies, implementing best practices.
  • Communicated technical solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Actively participated in industry conferences and local tech events, engaging as both an attendee and a speaker.
  • Facilitated client interactions, gathering change requests, troubleshooting issues, and collecting requirements to drive continuous improvement.

Software Engineer

Panzer Technologies, India
03.2011 - 07.2015
  • Designed and developed web applications using Ruby on Rails, implementing MVC architecture for structured and maintainable code.
  • Built and optimized business logic components, ensuring seamless data processing and functionality.
  • Developed classes, objects, and methods based on business requirements, contributing to efficient system workflows.
  • Implemented CRUD functionality with Entity Framework in Rails, including sorting, filtering, and paging for improved data management.
  • Applied comprehensive security measures, protecting sensitive user data and mitigating security risks.
  • Utilized Rails Engines to enhance code reusability and modular development.
  • Extensively used JavaScript to implement client-side validations and interactive features in Rails applications.
  • Conducted unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing using RSpec to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Developed and optimized stored procedures for data retrieval and report generation using SQL reporting services.
  • Designed and implemented various reports using Crystal Reports, enhancing data visualization and analytics.
  • Built a new API, expanding the application's capabilities and supporting seamless integrations with other services.
  • Developed forms and validations using JavaScript, improving user experience and data accuracy.
  • Maintained version control using Git, ensuring smooth collaboration and code tracking.
  • Developed prototypes during the tech scoping stage to assess feasibility and optimize development efforts.
  • Worked closely with front-end developers, focusing on usability and intuitive UI/UX design.
  • Crafted responsive user interfaces, ensuring compatibility across different devices and screen sizes.
  • Implemented performance optimization strategies, improving application speed and efficiency.
  • Integrated user authentication and mailers, ensuring secure access and efficient communication.
  • Implemented Prawn PDF generator for programmatic PDF document generation.
  • Contributed to the development and maintenance of the Admin Panel, ensuring smooth management of system functionalities.
  • Actively engaged in bug fixing, troubleshooting issues to enhance application stability and performance.
  • Stayed up-to-date with industry trends in web and mobile technologies, adopting best practices and modern frameworks.
  • Effectively communicated technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education

Master of Technology - Information Technology

GITAM University
Visakhapatnam, India
07.2009 - 03.2011

Skills

Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, React JS, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, HAML, CSS, XML, JSON, jQuery, Rails All Versions, Bootstrap, Redis, Kafka, Elastic Search, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions

App Engine, Openshift, AWS, Azure, Heroku, Google Cloud Platform

RSpec, Cucumber, JMenter, SonarQube

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Certification

Ruby On Rails Full Stack certification which is part of UHG Optum Internal Certification Program

Timeline

Lead Software Developer & Cloud Engineering

Medical Mutual
04.2024 - Current

Lead Software Engineer

Optum Global Solutions
05.2018 - 04.2024

Sr Software Engineer

RealPage
06.2017 - 04.2018

Sr Software Engineer

Happ tech Private Limited
09.2015 - 06.2017

Software Engineer

Panzer Technologies, India
03.2011 - 07.2015

Master of Technology - Information Technology

GITAM University
07.2009 - 03.2011
Ruby On Rails Full Stack certification which is part of UHG Optum Internal Certification Program

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