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Evidence-based builder

Satya Achanta

Senior Software Engineer · Full Stack Engineer · Product Builder

10+ years designing and modernizing large-scale web platforms and APIs. I take ideas from the whiteboard to clean code, prove them with focused tests, and ship confidently through tight automation so product teams see impact with confidence and speed.

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Location
Michigan, USA
Experience
10+ years modernizing large-scale platforms
Focus
React · TypeScript · Python · Cloud Platforms · Design Systems

About Me

Senior Software Engineer & Product Builder

I deliver scalable, testable, and maintainable applications by fostering trust and teamwork. With 10+ years of experience, I specialize in modernizing large-scale web platforms, building CI/CD pipelines, and migrating legacy services to cloud-native architectures. I'm passionate about reducing knowledge silos through documentation, automation, and continuous feedback.

Currently at Ithaka, I work with the library team within JSTOR's Front-end organization, mentor junior engineers, and introduced a real-time feedback widget that cut the end-user feedback loop by 50%. I'm also a CKAD-certified engineer and active contributor to open-source design systems.

📍 Michigan, USA
🎓 Masters in CS - EMU
🏆 CKAD Certified
💡 10+ Years Experience

Work Experience

Ithaka

Senior Software Engineer

November 2019 - PresentAnn Arbor, MI

Accomplished Senior Software Engineer maintaining admin portals, reporting workflows, and public APIs in compliance with COUNTER specifications

  • ▸Reduced end-user feedback loop by 50% by introducing a real-time feedback widget that streamlined user communication
  • ▸Proficient in AI coding agents and automated testing pipelines to release software with speed
  • ▸Eliminated delivery bottlenecks by collaborating with product owners to plan and execute quarterly sprints with precision
  • ▸Enhanced CI/CD efficiency by building scalable pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes

Infor

Software Engineer

May 2015 - November 2019Ann Arbor, MI

Engineered enterprise-grade software solutions for major automotive clients, driving feature delivery and system modernization

  • ▸Spearheaded front-end development in Angular 8 and built RESTful APIs with Spring Framework
  • ▸Redesigned and optimized database schemas using Hibernate and SQL, improving data consistency and cutting query latency
  • ▸Partnered directly with Principal Architect in recurring 1:1s to refine architectural design patterns and elevate code quality
  • ▸Led Angular migration initiatives, modernizing legacy front-end architecture (Angular 2 → 4 → 6 → 8)

Featured Projects

Fantasy League MichCA

Full-Stack Engineer & Product Owner

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Built and launched a prediction-based fantasy cricket platform for Michigan Cricket Association fans, enabling users to predict match outcomes, track leaderboards, and compete across weekly rounds. Designed to bring community engagement and data transparency to local cricket enthusiasts.

Performance Impact

Reduced result calculation time from 30 minutes to 15 seconds by engineering an automated scoring pipeline

Modern Stack

Built with Next.js, TypeScript, Prisma, Neon Postgres and deployed on Vercel with Clerk Authentication

Key Achievements:

  • ▸Implemented modular UI using ShadCN components for consistent design language
  • ▸Added Progressive Web App (PWA) capabilities for offline access
  • ▸Designed maintainable serverless backend architecture
  • ▸Complete product lifecycle ownership from concept to production
Next.jsTypeScriptPrismaNeon PostgresVercelClerk AuthShadCN UIPWA

Personal Portfolio

Solo Product Builder & Experience Designer

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A story-driven personal platform built with Next.js 16 and Tailwind CSS v4, orchestrating a cohesive narrative for career achievements, projects, and certifications. Framer Motion micro-interactions, MUI call-to-actions, and a floating AI assistant create a responsive, always-on discovery experience for recruiters and collaborators.

Immersive Presentation

Hero gradients, animated timelines, and modular sections tailor the messaging across desktop and mobile touchpoints.

AI-Ready Architecture

Chat API routes, OpenAI streaming, and resume-driven content pipelines lay the groundwork for intelligent Q&A experiences.

Key Highlights:

  • ▸Unified content system spanning resume download, experience timeline, and certification badges
  • ▸Reusable component library with animation presets for rapid storytelling experiments
  • ▸Instrumented CTAs (contact, downloads) to capture intent while keeping UX frictionless
  • ▸Seamless resume and cover-letter downloads alongside direct contact CTAs to encourage quick outreach
Next.js 16Tailwind CSS 4Framer MotionMUIReact Icons

🤖AI/ML Learning Journey

Actively exploring LangChain, Langraph, and LangSmith to build RAG and agentic workflows. Implemented RAG ChatBots in Python for resume Q&A and daily standup notes, with proficiency in creating vector embeddings in ChromaDB and tool calling in LangChain.

Next Goal: Introduce an AI Chatbot in Fantasy League website to enable users to make predictions, view standings, and get AI-based suggestions through conversational interface.

Product Roadmap

A shared delivery plan that keeps both initiatives evolving in tandem—balancing conversational AI, gameplay insights, and polished storytelling for prospective collaborators.

Fantasy League MichCA
Q1 2026:
2026
  • Ship conversational prediction assistant using LangChain and existing scoring APIs.
  • Launch Team based competition where multiple teams can compete with each other.
  • Enhance PWA features for offline access and improved user experience.
Portfolio OS
  • Q4 2025:
    2025
    • Integrate resume-grounded RAG pipeline to answer nuanced career questions.
    • Layer in privacy-friendly analytics and personalization to tailor content by visitor persona.

    Q1 2026:
    2026
    • Add calendar and email integrations for proactive career management.

Technical Skills

Frontend

React
Next.js
Angular
TypeScript
Flutter

Backend

Python
Django
Java
Spring Boot
Node.js

Database & APIs

MySQL
Elasticsearch
GraphQL

Cloud & DevOps

AWS
Kubernetes
Docker
Firebase

CI/CD

GitLab
GitHub Actions
Jenkins

Additional Technologies & Tools

JestMockitoSwaggerHibernateServerlessLambdaSQSS3VercelCodemagicRubyPHPBashWindows ScriptsLombokMavenGitJIRAAgile

Certifications

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer

Issued by: Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)

Certification ID: LF-hfc7lb3taq

Issued: February 2025

Demonstrates proficiency in designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications for Kubernetes. Gained deep expertise in debugging applications faster through implementing CI/CD pipelines from scratch using Kubernetes, enabling smarter and faster delivery workflows.

Validated Skills:

Core Concepts
Configuration
Multi-container Pods
Observability
Pod Design
Services & Networking
State Persistence
Troubleshooting

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science

Eastern Michigan University
September 2013 - April 2015
📍Ypsilanti, Michigan

"Pursued Masters in CS to expand my knowledge in CS core concepts and coding skills."

3.75
GPA
CS
Major
Graduate
Degree Level

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I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your visions. Feel free to reach out!

Location

Ann Arbor, Michigan

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