Ganesh
Gouru
Full Stack Developer & AI Specialist
Building innovative solutions with Java Script, Java, React, Spring Boot, and cutting-edge AI technologies. 2+ years of professional experience in fast-paced, agile environments.
About Me
I'm a full-stack software engineer with a strong focus on building products that are both secure and efficient.
With over two years of professional experience and a passion for personal projects, I specialize in developing applications using Next.js, Spring Boot, TypeScript, React, and NodeJS. I thrive in fast-paced, agile environments, always looking for ways to optimize performance and improve user experiences.
Completed my Master's in Computer Science at the University of Texas at Arlington with 3.9 GPA, focusing on advanced topics in distributed systems, machine learning, and software engineering.
Education
Master's in Computer Science
University of Texas at Arlington
Aug 2023 - May 2025 • GPA: 3.9
Coursework: Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Database Management, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
Bachelor's in Computer Science
GuruNanak Institutions Hyderabad
Aug 2016 - Jul 2020 • GPA: 3.5
Coursework: Data Structures Intro, Operating Systems, Software Management, Database Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Architecture
My Technology Journey
Skills acquired and technologies mastered over the years
Experience
Professional experience as a full stack developer
Cognizant
Software Engineer(Full-Stack Developer)
Delivered an end-to-end, cloud-native upgrade of the BSPN portal-building React/Redux screens, Spring Boot microservices, Redis caching,Azure AD SSO, and AWS-based DevOps pipelines to give insurance agents a faster, seamless experience.
Owned the end-to-end migration of the Agent Profile, and Client & Policy modules from a Java monolith to a Spring Boot microservices architecture, serving 10,000 daily active users.
Engineered front-end features using React.js for the agent portal, specifically building the UI for agents to look up client data and manage policy endorsements.
Reduced P95 page latency by 25% on the Client & Policy lookup module by implementing a Redis-backed caching layer, which also accelerated complex report generation in the Reporting & Analytics module.
Enhanced system observability across all owned modules by implementing an OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana stack, reducing mean time to detection for production issues.
Secured the production monolith by patching the critical Log4j CVE-2021-44228 vulnerability, analyzing all impacted services to ensure a seamless deployment under a 1-week deadline.
Raised test coverage to 94% on new microservices (JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers) and closed 10 legacy bugs pre-cutover.
Automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment by containerizing Spring Boot services with Docker and contributing to CI/CD pipelines on AWS.
Cognizant
Junior Software Engineer(Full-Stack Developer)
Earned Cognizant Full-Stack Engineer Certificate (Levels 1 & 2) by building a production-ready Docker/EKS Twitter clone—leveraging React, Spring Boot, MySQL, AWS CI/CD, Kafka streams, Cognito auth, and ELK logging—to boost deployment efficiency and observability.
Completed enterprise-level training in React.js, Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, AWS, Kafka, ELK Stack.
Developed a fully functional Twitter clone as a capstone project to apply learned technologies in a real-world use case, integrating real-time feeds and authentication using AWS Cognito and containerization using Docker and EKS.
Automated deployment workflows using AWS CI/CD pipelines and implemented centralized logging via the ELK Stack, improving efficiency and observability, received Full Stack Engineer Certificate level 1,2 upon completion.
Featured Projects
Real-world applications and innovative solutions
A web application providing University of Texas at Arlington students with detailed grade distributions by course and professor, aiding in informed class selection decisions.
Developed a task management web portal for a local computer repair business to streamline their ticketing and workflow processes.
A Chrome extension designed to help users with reading difficulties (e.g., ADHD) by simplifying web content and enhancing readability.
A full-featured Twitter clone built as part of Cognizant's Full Stack Engineer Level 2 certification, leveraging enterprise-grade AWS architecture and modern Java backend.
Let's Work Together
Ready to bring your ideas to life? Let's discuss your next project.
Get in Touch
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or just having a chat about technology and innovation.
ganeshgouru02@gmail.com
Phone
+1-302-546-2637
Location
Arlington, TX
Response Time: Usually within 24-48 hours
Availability: Open to full-time opportunities and freelance projects