Akhil Katkam

Experience

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  Response Informatics

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2020

  Java Developer

  • At Response Informatics, I worked as a Java Developer, creating and developing strong online apps with Java 8, Spring MVC, and Spring Boot.• I concentrated on creating RESTful services and microservices, with Hibernate for database integration. • I worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to guarantee a consistent user experience and handled back-end data operations using SQL queries and stored procedures.• I used Test-Driven Development (TDD) approaches to improve code quality and maintainability. Show less

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  Thandra Consulting

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  Full Stack Developer

  • As a Full Stack Developer at Thandra Consulting, I participated in all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirement collecting and design through development and deployment. • My main focus was on creating RESTful APIs and microservices with Spring Boot to enable seamless data integration between systems. • For smooth data access, I had to create and manage Hibernate DAO classes. I also had to build Angular 6 to create dynamic, responsive front-end applications. • To guarantee excellent code quality, I additionally integrated JUnit for test-driven development and used JMS to manage asynchronous communications. • In order to create high-performance solutions, my role gave me the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams to build scalable, efficient systems. Show less

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  Charter Communications

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

  Full Stack Developer

  • As a Full Stack Developer at Charter Communications, I was responsible for the creation and maintenance of several modules, including Activations and Customer Service. • I worked extensively with Java 8, Spring Boot, and the Microservices architecture to create scalable, secure applications. I led the creation of Kafka-based event streaming pipelines for real-time data synchronization between systems, which increased data flow efficiency.• I also developed RESTful web services, incorporated GraphQL APIs, and used Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and deployment. My work increased data processing efficiency and system scalability. Show less

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  Verizon

  Nov 2022 - Nov 2023

  Full Stack Developer

  • Involving in all the phases of SDLC including Requirements Collection, Design & Analysis of the Customer Specifications and Development of the Application.• Used JAVA 11 features like Functional Interfaces, Lambda Expressions and Java Stream API for Bulk Data Operations on Collections which would increase the performance of the Application.• Designed the application architecture of the System based on MVC (Model View Controller), Spring Framework and J2EE specifications.• Created Spring MVC components like configure Request mapping annotation controllers, view resolver components and implemented transaction management using spring declarative transaction management with Spring AOP concepts.• Developed Spring Boot Micro services with micro service architecture using REST and Apache Kafka.• Developed a web application utilizing Spring Boot that analyzes database tables to create various batch reports and visual models. • Used Micro Services architecture, designed and developed RESTFUL web services using Spring Boot framework.• Developed Data Access Object (DAO) persistence layer using Hibernate 3.0. • Developed business components using Java Objects and used Hibernate framework to map the Java classes to the database.• Used Eclipse as the IDE and Web Logic as the application server.• Developed UI using HTML5, CSS3, Ext JS, Bootstrap, jQuery for interactive cross browser functionality and complex user interface.• Having practical expertise in designing, deploying, and managing Kafka-based data streaming systems at scale, helping Verizon's various projects with effective data processing and real-time analytics.• A track record of successfully increasing throughput and decreasing latency in Kafka clusters, which helped speed up data delivery and decreased processing bottlenecks and benefited Verizon's data-driven decision-making procedures. Show less

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  Scale AI

  Dec 2023 - now

  Full-stack Developer

  • As a Full Stack Developer at Scale AI, I was in charge of designing and developing scalable, AI-driven solutions. • I was instrumental in moving monolithic architectures to microservices, employing Spring Boot and Java to improve system scalability and performance. • My responsibilities included creating RESTful APIs and using Node.js for back-end services, which ensured seamless communication between AI models and the front-end. • I also optimized old codebases, resulting in a 30% improvement in performance through reworking. In addition, I set up Kafka for real-time data streaming, allowing me to integrate large-scale AI models with real-time processing capabilities. • I worked with cross-functional teams and led initiatives to improve the efficiency of Docker-based deployments and CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins. • This employment enabled me to work on cutting-edge AI. Show less