Venkatesh Rajendiran

Experience

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  Cognizant

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Student Intern

  Assist in creating website layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices.Assist in integrating data from various back-end services and databases.Assist in gathering and refining specifications and requirements based on technical needs.Assist in creating and maintaining software documentation.

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  Cognizant

  Oct 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Collaborated closely with backend developers to design APIs and implement various features for seamless data flow and system integration.• Enhanced application security by writing unit tests for critical back-end functionalities using JUnit, minimizing potential defects.• Implemented authentication and authorization mechanisms, enhancing application security.• Implemented a feature called Add tag and manage tag, through which the users can tag the documents and easily filter out the tagged documents.• Actively stayed updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, adapting to new challenges and driving excellence in software development• Deployed Spring Boot based microservices on Docker containers using Amazon ECS. Show less • Crafted responsive and user-friendly web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring optimal user experience across various devices.• Leveraged front-end frameworks like Bootstrap to streamline UI development and enhance visual appeal and optimized web application performance, achieving a 10% reduction in load times, resulting in a faster and more responsive user experience.• Implemented unit tests using multiple cross functional platforms to ensure the proper functionality and behaviour of individual front-end components (e.g., buttons, forms, images, interactive elements).• Actively participated in code reviews, providing constructive feedback on front-end code to improve maintainability, performance, and adherence to best practices. Show less

  • Junior Software Engineer

    Nov 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Web Developer Trainee

    Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
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  Tata Consultancy Services

  Apr 2023 - now

  System Engineer

  • Developed backend functionalities and managed database interactions using the Spring Boot Framework within a serverless environment.• Reduced API response time by 30% through strategic service migration from AWS Lambda to AWS EKS instances, optimizing application performance for a large user base.• Designed and implemented secure, well-documented RESTful API adhering to quality standards, ensuring seamless customer experience.• Developed and deployed new dashboards in Kibana for efficient log monitoring and troubleshooting, facilitating faster issue resolution.• Collaborated with the team to successfully migrate a complex application from Java 11 to Java 21, ensuring compatibility and leveraging new features.• Actively participated in agile development methodologies, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to maintain project efficiency. Show less