Ravi Teja Karanam

Software Engineer

United States3 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expertise in MERN stack with strong problem-solving skills.
Developed scalable web applications improving project staffing speed.
Conducted security assessments ensuring compliance with OWASP standards.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Full Stack Developer with a strong focus on SaaS and Cybersecurity.

Contact

ravitejakaranam1999@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Full-stack DevelopmentApi DevelopmentCybersecurityWeb Application Security

Other Skills

.NET Core.NET FrameworkAES EncryptionAPI GatewaysASP.NET CoreAlgoApache KafkaApplication Programming Interfaces (API)Back-End Web DevelopmentBlazorBootstrap (Framework)Burp SuiteC (Programming Language)C#CI/CD

About

I am a passionate and motivated Full Stack Developer with expertise in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) and a strong foundation in problem-solving. My professional journey has been shaped by hands-on experience in building robust, scalable web applications and a constant drive to learn and improve. As a developer, I enjoy designing and implementing complete solutions—from intuitive, responsive front-end interfaces to efficient back-end systems. I consistently challenge myself to grow by solving algorithmic problems on LeetCode, which sharpens my coding skills and enhances my approach to problem-solving. Alongside my MERN stack expertise, I have a working knowledge of Python, which I leverage for scripting, data processing, and solving technical challenges. My commitment to learning has allowed me to stay adaptable and explore new tools and technologies that add value to my work. I believe in the power of collaboration and am always open to connecting with like-minded professionals who share a passion for technology and innovation. Let’s create impactful solutions and drive progress in the digital world!

Experience

3 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 1 mo

Average Tenure

1 yr 3 mos

Current Experience

Vsoft consulting group inc

Software Engineer

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · New Jersey, United States · Remote

Built and maintained Knowledge Hub, a MERN platform adopted by 500+ employees for updating skills, availability, and project history, enabling managers to staff projects 40% faster.
Engineered search & filter APIs (Node.js + MongoDB) for real-time candidate discovery, reducing manual allocation time by 60%.
Designed and delivered role-based dashboards (React + Tailwind) for admins, managers, and employees, boosting usability.
Implemented analytics dashboards to track in-demand skills, improving workforce planning efficiency by 30%.
Deployed with Docker + CI/CD pipelines, ensuring 99.9% uptime while optimizing queries and reusable components for 35% faster system responsiveness.

MERN stackNode.jsMongoDBReactDockerCI/CD+2

State street

Full-stack Developer - Associate 2

Oct 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

◦ GMAS
∗ Developed and maintained GMAS, a web-based platform used by 1000+ employees to submit, review, and track automation ideas.
∗ Engineered essential UI components and RESTful APIs using JavaScript, jQuery, C#, VB.NET, and SQL, reducing bugs by 15% and improving system stability.
∗ Designed and implemented responsive web designs, increasing accessibility and boosting user traffic by 20%.
∗ Led backend development, writing optimized SQL queries and stored procedures for seamless data management.
∗ Diagnosed and resolved 100+ bugs, enhancing application performance and user satisfaction.
◦ Ideation
∗ Migrated GMAS’s idea submission module to a modern web-based platform, enhancing user experience and scalability, increasing submission processing speed by 45%.
∗ Spearheaded the transition to a Blazor, .NET Core, ASP.NET, JavaScript, and SQL-based architecture for better maintainability.
∗ Translated legacy SQL stored procedures to optimized LINQ queries, reducing database load by 35% and improving system efficiency by 40%.
∗ Developed and deployed 100+ reusable UI components across 3 web applications, improving user experience, consistency, and maintainability.
◦ Hackathon
∗ Secured 2nd place in a company-wide global hackathon, demonstrating strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
∗ Designed and prototyped an innovative automation solution, later adopted into a React, Python, and SQL-based project.
◦ Mentorship & Technical Leadership
∗ Conducted 20+ frontend training sessions, preparing and delivering topics to enhance team expertise and onboarding efficiency.
∗ Mentored 5+ interns, guiding them in project workflows, frontend development best practices, and debugging.
∗ Participated in 10+ hiring interviews, assessing candidates for technical proficiency and cultural fit, helping the team expand by 30%.

JavaScriptjQueryC#VB.NETSQLBlazor+3

Cognizant

2 roles

Programmer Analyst

Oct 2020 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

◦ Web Application Security & Vulnerability Assessment
∗ Conducted security assessments and penetration testing on 15+ production web applications, identifying 50+ critical vulnerabilities, ensuring 100% compliance with OWASP security standards.
∗ Mitigated 30+ high-risk security flaws, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), CSRF attacks, and broken authentication issues, reducing security incidents by 40%.
∗ Used Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and custom security scripts to simulate real-world attack scenarios, strengthening system defenses against cyber threats.
∗ Developed and implemented 100+ automated security test cases, increasing vulnerability detection efficiency by 50%.
∗ Collaborated with 5+ development teams to integrate secure coding practices, reducing post-release security defects by 60%.

Penetration TestingOWASPBurp SuiteOWASP ZAPCybersecurityWeb Application Security

Intern

Jan 2020 – Jun 2020 · 5 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

◦ Secure Banking Application
∗ Developed a secure banking application that stored and encrypted user-sensitive data, ensuring 100% data protection and compliance with security standards.
∗ Designed and implemented a key management system, securely storing encryption keys for user authentication and data protection, reducing data breach risks by 50%.
∗ Utilized AES encryption techniques to encrypt and decrypt sensitive information while maintaining fast retrieval speeds.
◦ Data Masking &Privacy Compliance Tool
∗ Built a data masking application using JavaScript, enabling automated processing of plain text files and anonymizing 100% of sensitive user data to meet data privacy standards.
∗ Developed custom algorithms to dynamically detect, conceal, and protect personally identifiable information (PII), reducing compliance violations by 40%.

JavaScriptAES Encryption