Rakesh Reddy

About Rakesh Reddy

I am a Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable, cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. At Pearson, I design and develop robust backend systems that prioritize reliability, performance, and maintainability.My expertise lies in distributed systems and event-driven architectures using Kafka, SQS/SNS, and asynchronous workflows. I leverage AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes to ensure seamless deployment, scalability, and operational excellence. I also implement secure enterprise-grade APIs using OAuth 2.0 and follow best practices for API security and governance.I have hands-on experience designing AI-powered workflows using LLMs, prompt engineering, and agent-based architectures. I actively use AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Cursor to improve engineering velocity, code quality, and architectural exploration.With a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of New Haven, I have a strong foundation in cloud computing, distributed databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB), CI/CD pipelines, and streaming systems. I bring both backend depth and full-stack capability with experience in Node.js, Angular, React, and modern JavaScript ecosystems.I enjoy solving complex architectural challenges, mentoring engineers, and owning features end-to-end—from design to production support. I am passionate about building systems that are scalable, secure, and impactful.Let’s connect to discuss backend engineering, distributed systems, or AI-integrated platforms.

Experience

1. Senior Software Developer

   Pearson

   Sep 2025 — Present · NJ, US

   Leading migration of legacy.NET monolith to Spring Boot microservices and AWS Lambda architecture. • Designed scalable REST & GraphQL APIs using Spring Boot and AWS AppSync. • Architected event-driven workflows using Kafka, AWS Step Functions, and multi-threaded Java processing. • Improved feature delivery speed by 25% using AI-assisted workflows (Cursor AI). • Built supply chain domain microservices (Order Management, Inventory, Fulfillment). • Optimized backend performance using JFR and async profiler. • Mentored junior developers and led technical design discussions.

Education

• Malla Reddy (MR) Deemed to be University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science