Who Am I?
I'm Rakshith Roy Gantagogula, a Software Engineer with a passion for scalable systems, cloud computing, and full-stack development. I thrive on designing solutions that enhance efficiency and performance.
- 🚀 Strong expertise in Python, GoLang, and Java
- ☁️ Experienced with AWS (S3, EC2, RDS) & Terraform
- 🛠 Passionate about building high-performance backend systems
- 💡 Believe in continuous learning and innovation
Let's connect and collaborate to build the future of technology together!
Experience
Full Stack Developer
Asana, Inc., New Jersey, USA | July 2024 – Present
- Architected front-end features with Angular, Java, and Python, improving performance by 40%.
- Enhanced system performance by 30% through optimized React.js and Python backends.
- Engineered Golang-based microservices, reducing deployment time by 40%.
- Boosted API performance with Node.js and Express.js, cutting server load by 30%.
- Integrated secure OAuth 2.0 with JWT to protect medical records.
- Audited and optimized databases supporting over 500,000 records with minimal latency.
- Achieved 90% test coverage using JUnit, Selenium, Cypress, and reduced defects by 40%.
- Developed FastAPI-based APIs with 30% faster response times.
- Led Agile teams with a 92% on-time delivery success rate.
Software Developer
Hexaware Technologies, Bengaluru, India | Nov 2020 – Jul 2022
- Built Mosaic Cloud Platform modules with Angular, Python, and Scala, improving system performance by 40%.
- Developed responsive UIs using React, Next.js, and Redux, cutting load times by 9%.
- Created optimized RESTful APIs with Node.js, improving response speed by 25%.
- Established Postman-based test framework with 95% automation coverage.
- Modernized UI to meet WCAG 2.1 standards using Angular and Bootstrap.
- Integrated AWS & Azure cloud services for scalable deployment.
- Automated pipelines using Terraform, Jenkins, and Kubernetes, enabling zero-downtime releases.
- Scaled high-traffic e-commerce platform using Docker and Kafka.
🎓 Education
Master of Science in Information Technology & Management
University of Texas at Dallas (2022 - 2024)
Studying at UT Dallas has been a transformative experience, shaping my technical skills and deepening my understanding of scalable cloud architectures, AI-driven solutions, and enterprise software development.
From hands-on capstone projects to collaborating with talented peers, UTD provided me with an innovative and research-driven environment to thrive as a software engineer.
📚 Relevant Coursework:
- Agile Project Management
- Cloud Computing Fundamentals
- Object-Oriented Programming in Python
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Systems Programming
- Database Foundations
🏆 Leadership & Achievements
Head of Social Media Team, Lion's Club (2022 - 2024) Directed campaigns that boosted **social media engagement by 40%**, effectively promoting club initiatives.
Projects
Here are some of my best works from GitHub and academic projects.
Cloud-Based Inventory Management System
University of Texas at Dallas
Designed and developed a distributed inventory management system using AWS (S3, EC2, RDS) for enhanced scalability and reliability. Built microservices architecture with secure APIs to synchronize real-time data across the platform, reducing operational delays by 30%.
H&M Personalized Fashion Recommendations Dataset
University of Texas at Dallas
Engineered a personalized recommendation engine using collaborative filtering algorithms, achieving an 85% accuracy rate based on user preferences. Conducted data preprocessing using Python (Pandas, NumPy) to clean and analyze large datasets of customer behavior.
Software-Controlled Conveyor Belt Project
University of Texas at Dallas
Developed a modular conveyor belt system with real-time monitoring and control, leveraging distributed computing concepts to improve schedule efficiency by 30%. Implemented resource optimization tools such as JIRA and MS Project, delivering the project 20% under budget.
Online User Data Verification Using AI
Pragati Engineering College
Built a face recognition module using OpenCV and TensorFlow, achieving a 90% accuracy rate for automated user verification. Developed end-to-end encrypted data pipelines and secure APIs using Java and Spring, improving system efficiency by 30%.
Skills & Technologies
A refined selection of my technical skills based on hands-on experience in projects and internships.
Programming & Development
Backend & Cloud
Databases & Storage
DevOps & Infrastructure
Agile & Software Development
🎓 Certifications & Achievements
Continuous learning is key to staying ahead in tech. Here are some of my certifications that validate my expertise in cloud computing, DevOps, and software development.
Advanced Python Programming
Udemy
Complete Developer’s Guide in GoLang
Udemy
Beyond Work
Exploring the world fuels my creativity. Traveling to different places, capturing breathtaking landscapes, and embracing new cultures is what inspires me beyond writing code. Every journey is a story, and every photo is a memory frozen in time.