Sai Varun Thupakula

Full-Stack Engineer | Java • Golang • Node.js • React • AWS

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A-SIDE: PROFESSIONAL TRACKS

Software Development Engineer I @ Sureify

Nov 2023 – Present | Java • Spring Boot • ReactJS • AWS • Kafka • Docker

  • Engineered high-throughput, event-driven microservices using ReactJS and Java (Spring Boot), leveraging asynchronous workflows and Resque-backed queues to enhance scalability and system resilience.

  • Worked on fault-tolerant data pipelines integrating AWS SQS (34% API overhead reduction), SES, Kafka Streams, and third-party APIs — ensuring zero-downtime during traffic surges.

  • Designed optimized relational schemas and versioned RESTful endpoints, reducing end-to-end latency by 4 seconds and delivering seamless user experiences.

  • Tuned MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis for high-volume workloads, maintaining cache-database consistency while minimizing query latency and memory footprint.

  • Led SAML-based Identity Provider (IdP) integration, enabling secure SSO for enterprise carrier partners.

    • Software Development Engineer Intern @ Sureify

    Feb 2023 – Nov 2023 | Team Lead • Full-Stack • JWT • MySQL

  • Led 5-member team to build scalable mini-version of top product. Designed REST APIs, JWT auth, and Dockerized stack for 1-command deploy.

  • Designed normalized MySQL schemas and utility automation scripts, then Dockerized the stack for one-command local and CI deployments.

  • Built robust, versioned REST APIs with full CRUD lifecycle support, ensuring data integrity and API clarity.

  • Implemented JWT-based authentication with access/refresh token rotation, fortifying session security and access control.

  • Authored comprehensive unit and integration tests, elevating code reliability and enabling smooth knowledge transfer.

    • SKILL GROOVES

    Languages: Java, JavaScript, Go, Python, C++, PHP
    Frameworks: Spring Boot, ReactJS, Tailwind, Jest, Beego
    Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
    Tools: Docker, Kafka, AWS (SQS/SES), Git, Jenkins

    B-SIDE: INDIE PROJECTS

    Travee – Global Tourism App

    EJS • NodeJS • Express • MongoDB

    Full CRUD platform with server-side pagination, reviews, and worldwide search optimization.

    CineMark – Movie YouTube Clone

    ReactJS • Spring Boot • MySQL • YouTube API

    Streams free-tier movies with lazy loading, genre filters, and quota-aware API handling.

    SpiceCode – Recipe Sharing Platform

    ReactJS • Spring Boot • MySQL • Full-Text Search

    Role-based access, image uploads, 10k+ recipe search with ingredient/cuisine filters.

    ImCrypt – AES Image Encryptor

    Python • AES-256 • CLI • SHA-256

    Encrypts images in < 100ms with batch mode and integrity verification.

    EDUCATION

    B.Tech – Sreenidhi Institute of Science & Technology

    2019 – 2023 | CGPA: 9.1/10