Shamitha Narra

Software Engineer at Google Wertheim-built Gator 🐊

Austin, Texas, United States

About

Passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation, I am Shamitha Narra, a Master's student majoring in Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Florida. With a GPA of 3.8, I bring a solid foundation in software development and a diverse skill set encompassing Node.js, React, Java, JavaScript, AWS, and more. As a Software Developer at the University of Florida, I optimized real-time traffic monitoring using Node.js and React, showcasing my commitment to efficiency and forward-looking strategies. My stint as a Full Stack Developer for UPSC Pre involved building an Android learning platform, achieving a 20% productivity boost, and securing a top-ranking position on Google Play. Having worked as a Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, I played a pivotal role in enhancing New York Life modules through Microservices implementation and AWS integration. My proficiency in Jenkins, Docker, and BitBucket contributed to a 40% deployment time reduction, emphasizing my dedication to seamless system integration. During a Deep Learning Internship at NVIDIA, I delved into facial expression recognition using Python, Machine Learning, and CNN, achieving an impressive 86% accuracy. As a proactive contributor to projects like EventBuzz and Online House Marketing System, I consistently demonstrated my ability to enhance user experiences and engage audiences. I am also an AWS Certified Solutions Architect, reinforcing my expertise in designing scalable and secure solutions on the AWS cloud. My technical skills span a range of languages, frameworks, databases, and cloud services, showcased through projects and real-world experiences. Beyond technical expertise, I have excelled as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, earned a Silver + Elite medal in JAVA programming, and contributed as a volunteer at the ACM Student chapter. Eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals and contribute to groundbreaking projects, I am actively seeking opportunities that align with my passion for technology and innovation. Let's connect and explore how my skills and enthusiasm can contribute to the success of your team! #SoftwareEngineer #FullStackDeveloper #ProductInnovation #TechnologyEnthusiast

Experience

  • Software Engineer at Google
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Engineer II at GEICO
    Aug 2024 - Nov 2024 · 4 mos

    • Automating network operations by developing a inhouse application using Angular, Flask, PostgreSQL, and Azure DevOps to replace NetBrain. • Implemented multithreaded APIs to retrieve and display real-time port information, significantly improving data retrieval efficiency for network devices. • Integrated Redis Cache technique to reduce the calls to DB with dynamic cache TTL. • Built dynamic front-end componets and modals to display device port details, enhancing user interaction and visibility of network data. • Optimized database schemas to ensure scalable and efficient management of network device information. • Leading the ongoing integration of Aruba network devices, automating port monitoring and control to improve network visibility. • Currently automating recurring network tasks via cron jobs, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability. • Refactoring the entire Backend Code based on the updated new DB schema and implemented CACHE for both UI and backend.

  • University of Florida (Gainesville, Florida, United States)
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      Jan 2024 - May 2024 · 5 mos

      Teaching Assistant for COP 5536 - Advanced Data Structures

    • Graduate Student Research Assistant
      Aug 2023 - May 2024 · 10 mos

      • Updating the lab's existing website using React. • Working on an AI/ML approach for sizing lung lesions and/or lung metastases to other organs.

  • Graduate Student Research Assistant at University of Florida
    Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 · 3 mos

    Worked on researching the better ML models combined with social media data to map cultural ecosystem services and predict recreation potential with in the USA.

  • System Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services
    Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr

    • Enhanced the claims processing module at New York Life Insurance using microservices architecture with Spring Boot, decreasing response time by 30% and achieving scalability. • Streamlined CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Docker, BitBucket and reduced deployment times by 40%, leveraging AWS services for seamless infrastructure management. • Implemented Redis caching to store frequently accessed data, reducing database queries per request by 20% and enhancing system responsiveness for the claims processing module at New York Life Insurance. • Leveraged JPA for managing data persistence and complex queries in the claims processing module, improving database interaction efficiency and maintainability. • Utilized JIRA for project management, improved code quality with JUnit and Mockito, achieving 80% coverage. • Improved SLA compliance by enhancing system efficiency and responsiveness. • Integrated Grafana and Prometheus for real-time monitoring and metrics analysis, facilitating proactive system perfoRmance management and operational insights. • Designed and implemented Kafka messaging queues and topics, set up subscriber partitions, and managed offsets to ensure efficient and reliable message processing.