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Krishna Pallapolu

a Full stack Developer (MERN & LAMP)

Development Lead | Senior Developer | A Decade of Web Development Mastery

A decade of hands-on experience in leading high-performing development teams, delivering innovative web interfaces, and crafting seamless user experiences across a range of industries. Proven expertise in full-stack development, performance optimization, and security enhancements, with a passion for driving digital transformation through the latest technologies.

  • Full-stack development expertise using MERN stack, LAMP stack to build scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions.
  • Decade of hands-on experience
  • Demonstrated success in optimizing system performance, achieving 99.9% uptime, and mitigating security risks (Brute-force, DDoS) to ensure system reliability and data protection.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Design, QA, Marketing) to ensure smooth project delivery, maintaining a 100% on-time launch record while improving team productivity.
  • Leading successful development teams
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions
  • Optimizing performance and implementing security measures
  • Expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Docker, Github Actions), CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment, reduce downtime, and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Adept at implementing security best practices and authentication protocols (JWT, OAuth), ensuring robust protection for users and sensitive data.

Technical Skills

Frontend

  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • Redux
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • Sass
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • TypeScript
  • jQuery
  • Ajax
  • Web APIs
  • Responsive Design
  • Redux Toolkit

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL
  • Microservices Architecture

CMS

  • WordPress
  • Webflow
  • Shopify
  • Wix
  • Custom Themes & Plugins

DevOps & Cloud

  • AWS (EC2, S3, RDS)
  • Docker
  • CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
  • Kubernetes

Databases

  • NoSQL (MongoDB)
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Database Optimization
  • Migrations

Authentication & Security

  • JWT
  • OAuth 2.0
  • Bcrypt.js
  • Role-based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Security Best Practices

Others

  • Git
  • PM2
  • Webpack
  • TDD
  • Unit Testing
  • SOLID Principles
  • Version Control (GitHub, Bitbucket)
  • Agile/Scrum Methodology

Work History

Full Stack Developer / Development Lead

Meeting Minds Experts - Dubai, Dubai

2023 - Present

  • Design, develop, and manage websites, educational platforms, and internal applications specific to the healthcare sector.
  • Proficient in integrating websites with third-party applications such as DTCM and Eventsair to retrieve registration and program data, as well as generate barcodes using PHP, cURL, REST API, and JSON.
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders and project man- agers to ensure seamless coordination and timely delivery of projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively, resulting in the successful and punctual delivery of websites and applications.
  • Utilized MERN stack for internal applications and Lar- avel, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, Wordpress, Webflow, Wix Velo API, Git/Github and other web technologies.
  • Developed, and managed scalable websites, educational platforms, and internal applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) ensuring high performance, data integrity, and seamless user experiences.
  • Led the development of internal application, utilizing the MERN stack to ensure efficient data handling, secure authentication, and user-friendly interfaces.
  • Successfully delivered a healthcare platform serving 6,000+ active users by implementing scalable architecture, improving site performance, and reducing downtime.
  • Proficiently integrated third-party applications like DTCM and Eventsair to automate data retrieval for registrations and generate barcodes using REST APIs, cURL, and JSON.
  • Leveraged Laravel, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, WordPress, Webflow, and Wix Velo API for various web projects, maintaining robust version control using Git/GitHub.

Senior Web Developer/Lead

Sapaad Pte Ltd, WFA, Bengaluru

Jan 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Led and managed a team of 4 in the development projects for the websites throughout the various phases of the project life cycle with industry best practices
  • Innovated and implemented several processes in place to ensure smoother functioning among the cross-functional teams (Design, Content, QA, Marketing)
  • Improved and ensured the site's uptime to 99.9% from 80%, implemented SEO using Ahrefs, Pagespeed Insights, GT Metrix.
  • Assisted developers in templates/components development using PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, Ajax, NodeJS, JSON API, HTML5, CSS3 and testing, debugging, and deployment.

Led a development team through the SDLC, improving system performance and security across websites and internal tools. Increased website uptime from 80% to 99.9%, enhancing reliability and user satisfaction. Mitigated security threats like Brute-force and DDoS attacks while implementing redundancy.

  • Key achievements: Delivered enterprise-level projects with over 30,000 user base on time through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Utilized PHP, JavaScript, Node.js, React.js, jQuery, MySQL, AJAX, REST API, and tools like Figma and Photoshop for user-centric, visually appealing applications.
  • Automated processes with cron jobs and GitHub Actions for Continuous Deployment (CD), increasing release efficiency.
  • Established web accessibility standards and used insights from Google Analytics, Clarity, and HubSpot to drive user engagement.
  • Fostered innovation and ensured high-quality, scalable solutions through leadership and process optimization.

Production Specialist

Google Operations Center, Hyderabad

Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Coded the Google Analytics email template from scratch as well as other email templates using HTML, CSS, and FreeMarker Template Language [FTL], HTML, CSS, JavaScript and build courses using LMS [Evolve] as per stakeholder documentation.
  • Trained teammates and new joiners on processes and best practices. Ensured SLAs were at 100%.
  • Ensured emails, course design and functionality worked within a variety of browsers, devices, and responsiveness.

Web Designer and Developer

Onetrust Privacy Management Software, Bengaluru

Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Engineered modern and highly responsive web designs. Utilized PHP, Node JS, JavaScript, Angular, jQuery, Word- Press, Ajax, Bootstrap, CSS3, HTML5, and SCSS/SASS to achieve this.
  • Effectively managed project workflows, conducted thor- ough QA reviews, and carefully prioritized web initiatives, all while maintaining comprehensive documentation.
  • Improved web performance using tools such as Google PageSpeed Insights and Lighthouse, ensuring quick and efficient website loading.

Web Consultant

Congnizant Technology Solutions (CTS)

Worked as VENDOR to Google - Bengaluru

May 2017 - Aug 2019

  • Crafted Accelerated Mobile Pages [AMP] through adept utilization of HTML, CSS, and AMP boilerplate.
  • Collaborated closely with clients to strategize and enhance site functionalities across diverse CMS platforms, encompassing WordPress, Drupal, Shopify, Magento, Wix, and custom PHP sites.
  • Conducted comprehensive code reviews to ensure structural integrity, security adherence, and compatibility across multiple browsers and devices. Skillfully fine-tuned web applications for optimal speed, performance, scalability, and unwavering security standards.

Senior Technical Associate

Dell Technologies, Bangalore

Aug 2015 - May 2017

  • Analyzed client business processes to propose optimal software applications for unique requirements.
  • Installed system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
  • Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.

Technical Associate

Mphasis Ltd, Bangalore

Oct 2014 - July 2015

  • Proficiently diagnosed and resolved network-related challenges, including intricate wifi configuration matters, across routers and switches.
  • Expertly orchestrated LAN/WAN setups and meticulously configured IP protocols to ensure seamless connectivity and robust network performance.

Technical Skills

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • BootStrap
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • JQuery
  • Ajax
  • SCSS/SASS
  • React JS
  • Next JS
  • SEO
  • WordPress
  • Webflow
  • Wix & Velo API
  • JSON
  • REST API
  • Node JS
  • Vercel
  • Laravel
  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB

Interpersonal Skills

  • Leadership Skills
  • Team Management
  • Planning and Time management

Projects

Predominantly Worked on many internal tools and applications. Some of the websites list as below:

Education

Bachelor of Technology(M.E)

QIS College of Engineering & Technology (QIS)

Ongole, Andhra Pradesh

Board of Intermediate Education(Maths, Physics, Chemistry)

Sri Chaitanya Junior College

Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh