Teja Dhanekula

• As a consultant architect and backend developer, I have architected and developed the fintech platform PayLaterr. Created a micro-service based architecture and an event driven communication mechanism.
• Built the entire backend system from scratch including APIs, database architecture, payments, identity verification, business logic and AWS deployment. Integrated third party services like Plaid and Stripe.
• Responsible for managing a team of frontend and mobile developers ensuring requirements are met and code quality is high.
• Technologies: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDb, Docker,Typescript, ReactJs, Stripe, Plaid, AWS Lambda, ECS, EC2, Eventbridge, AWS NLB, AWS ALB, AWS API Gateway.

• Engaged in multiple freelance projects with Topcoder over the past 3 years, involving a diverse range of technologies, including Node.js, React.js, C#, Java, SQL, Python, Rest API, Microservices, Unity, AWS, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, HTML, and CSS.

• Designed and implemented multiple service APIs using Node.js, Typescript, and Express.js.

• Conducted ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) operations as part of project requirements.

• Crafted UI prototypes using React.js to enhance user interface functionality.

• Transformed Legacy SQL stored procedures into Java Middleware using Query DSL.

• Conducted unit testing of code with JUnit and Mockito for quality assurance.

• Developed lambda handlers and serverless functions using serverless and AWS serverless architecture.

• Developed multiple apps using React.js front end and Node.js backend.

• Applied problem-solving skills to tackle machine learning challenges within project scopes.

• Tasked with incorporating a Bingo game into an existing slot game, resulting in a revenue boost.

• Took responsibility for both client and server-side implementation of the Bingo game.

• Developed the client side using C# and the server side using Java.

• Collaborated closely with art, animation, and product teams to ensure the timely development and release of the game.

• Ensured the stability of the release and conducted monitoring of the application post-release.

• Implemented and seamlessly integrated a new Stories game into an established slots game.

• Took the lead as the developer responsible for the creation of the new Stories game within the slots game, serving as an experimental feature.

• Orchestrated the client-side implementation using C#, Unity, and the server-side implementation using Java.

• Designed a robust architecture for client-server communication, ensuring a lag-free experience for players despite the server's authoritative role in processing requests.

• Collaborated closely with art, product, and animation teams to facilitate a smooth development and successful release.

• Assumed responsibility for post-release monitoring and ensuring the game's stability in the live environment.