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RAKESH SURAMPALLI

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Work Experience

Highlighted roles and impact

01

Full‑Stack Developer · CVS Health

2023 – Present

Developed integration-ready backend APIs and data pipelines on Azure, powering analytics workflows with containerized deployments and CI/CD automation.

Key Achievements

  • Implemented LLM-powered summarization and insight generation, exposing inference through versioned REST APIs.
  • Built scalable ingestion + transformation pipelines using Azure SQL and Cosmos DB for analytics-ready datasets.
  • Containerized services with Docker and deployed to Kubernetes for scalability, repeatable releases, and high availability.
  • Automated build/test/deploy with GitHub Actions and Terraform to improve release consistency and reduce manual effort.
  • Improved service reliability via API validation, integration testing, and root-cause debugging using logs and monitoring tools.

🧩 Tech Stack & Architecture

React Django CosmosDB CI/CD Azure Docker Power BI AI/NLP Models GitHub Actions LangChain/OpenAI
Architecture
  • Frontend: React dashboards for operational analytics and internal workflows.
  • Backend: Django REST microservices for orchestration, inference endpoints, and data services.
  • Cloud: Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and CI/CD via GitHub Actions for distributed, fault-tolerant deployment.
Performance
98%Model Accuracy
99.9%API Uptime
<150msAPI Response Time
+40%Data Pipeline Efficiency
02

Data Analytics Engineer · Copart

2022 – 2023

Optimized auction pricing and vehicle performance using Python and SQL, built Tableau dashboards, designed ETL pipelines, and led data migration from MariaDB to GCP for scalable analytics.

Key Achievements

  • Optimized vehicle pricing and auction performance using Python- and SQL-based analytics.
  • Built interactive Tableau dashboards improving visibility for operations, finance, and yard teams.
  • Led successful data migration from on-prem MariaDB to Google Cloud Platform, boosting scalability.
  • Streamlined ETL pipelines and reporting workflows, enhancing data accuracy and decision-making speed.

🧩 Tech Stack & Architecture

Python SQL ETL Pipelines GCP Tableau BigQuery Pandas Git Jira
Architecture
  • MariaDB migrated to Google Cloud Platform with BigQuery and Cloud Storage.
  • Python ETL pipelines for data cleaning, transformation, and trend analysis.
  • Tableau dashboards delivering real-time insights.
Performance
+25%Pricing Accuracy
+40%ETL Efficiency
99.8%Data Reliability
2xDashboard Load Speed
03

Backend Developer Intern · Toyama Automation

2019 – 2021

Developed a Django-based IoT backend integrated with AWS and Alexa, built automation logic for smart devices, and deployed secure Dockerized microservices.

🚀 Key Achievements

  • Developed a Django-based backend integrating IoT sensors with AWS cloud services.
  • Developed voice-controlled automation with Alexa SDK and React web/mobile dashboards for device management.
  • Reduced API latency by 40% via Dockerized microservices and CI/CD deployment.
  • Implemented time-based automation logic and test-driven RESTful microservices.
  • Collaborated with firmware and frontend teams to standardize communication protocols and secure JSON payload structures.

🧩 Tech Stack & Architecture

Django REST APIs Alexa Voice SDK AWS IOT Core DynamoDB Docker Postman
Architecture
  • IoT sensors and smart appliances communicating via MQTT/AWS IoT Core.
  • Django backend handling automation logic, REST APIs, and Alexa integrations.
  • AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB) managing data, analytics, and real-time automation triggers.
Performance
-40%API Latency
99.7%System Uptime
+35%Automation Accuracy
+50%Deployment Speed

Education

Degrees and certifications

Master of Science in Business Analytics

University of Texas at Dallas · 2021 – 2023

Bachelor of Technology in Mechatronics Engineering

Manipal Institute of Technology · 2016 – 2020

Experience & Skills

My technical expertise and professional journey

Technical Skills

Frontend

React
Power BI
JavaScript
HTML5
Tableau
JavaScript

Backend

Node.js
Python
Django
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Microservices

Cloud, AI & Tools

Git
Docker
AWS
Azure
AI / NLP
VS Code / Terminal

Featured Projects

A showcase of my recent work and achievements

01
FinAI - AI Financial Analytics Platform

FinAI

AI-powered financial analytics platform that helps investors track portfolio trends, detect underperforming stocks, and receive smart, data-driven investment recommendations based on performance, risk, and market insights

Python PostgreSQL Azure AppServices Docker APIs
02
TUDU - Smart Planner App

TUDU - Smart Planner App

AI-powered smart task planner that organizes your daily activities, shopping, and travel by analyzing notes, suggesting optimal times and locations, and integrating maps and price comparisons.

React js/native Python AI/ML Azure AppServices PostgreSQL Docker APIs
03
Atharva - AI and IoT Agri-Commerce Platform

Atharva

AI- and IoT-powered agri-commerce platform connecting farmers, buyers, and logistics through smart farming, crop analytics, and direct market access for sustainable rural growth.

JavaScript Python AI/ML Firebase Android/IOS
04
Manas - Blog Platform

Project Manas

Student-run research team from MIT Manipal dedicated to advancing autonomous technologies and artificial intelligence applications.

Autonomous Systems AI/ML
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Get In Touch

Let's work together!

I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities and exciting projects.

rakeshsurampalli@gmail.com
+1 (469)927-3770 +91 9652529111
Dallas, TX, USA
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