Hi, I'm

Krishna Pallapolu

Development Lead • Full-stack (MERN & LAMP) • AI Integrations

A decade building scalable web apps, improving uptime and security, and leading high-performing teams. Driving large-scale product delivery with a relentless focus on performance, security, and automation — leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver measurable business outcomes using modern stacks (MERN/LAMP), cloud-native patterns, and AI integrations.

  • Full-stack development (MERN & LAMP)
  • Improved uptime to 99.9% for enterprise platforms
  • Security hardening (DDoS, Brute-force mitigation)
  • Leading cross-functional development teams
  • Performance optimization & refactoring
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, GitHub Actions
  • Internal tools & workflows automation
  • API integrations and AI Automations

krishna.naidu24@gmail.com

+971 50 324 2537

Dubai, UAE

Valid UAE driving license

Leadership Mentorship Stakeholder Communication Strategic Planning Problem Solving Agile Delivery
Download CV

Technical Skills

A concise snapshot of tools, platforms, and expertise used to deliver scalable, secure, and performant systems.

Frontend

JavaScript (ES6+) React React Components Next.js MUI Bootstrap TypeScript HTML5 CSS3 / Sass Tailwind
UI Architecture
Performance

Backend & APIs

Node.js Express PHP / Laravel GraphQL Prisma
Scalability
API Design

DevOps & Cloud

AWS Docker GitHub Actions Kubernetes
Reliability
CI/CD

Databases

PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB Supabase
Data Modelling
Performance Tuning

AI & Automation

OpenAI Claude n8n RAG
AI Integrations
Automation

Security & Auth

JWT OAuth 2.0 RBAC OWASP
Threat Modelling
Secure Design

Work History

Development Manager/ Senior Full Stack Developer

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, GraphQl and JSON.
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders and project managers 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 Laravel, 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.
  • Implemented AI-driven automation using n8n for data enrichment, content generation, and automated publishing workflows to reduce manual interventions.

Senior Web Developer/Lead

Sapaad Pte Ltd, WFA, Bengaluru

Jan 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Led and managed a team of developers 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.

Case Studies

ETL Pipeline & Social Media Automation

Designed and deployed an ETL pipeline using n8n to collect, transform, and load data from CRMs, Google Sheets, and external APIs into a centralized datastore. Built an automated social post generation workflow (templated copy + generated assets) and published posts via a social-media aggregator, reducing manual scheduling and ensuring consistent publishing.

n8n ETL OpenAI Social APIs
100+
Posts / month
70%
Manual Effort Reduced
30%
Engagement Increase

Event Registration System

Built integrated event management system with third-party APIs (DTCM, Eventsair). Automated registration data retrieval and barcode generation for seamless check-ins.

Laravel REST API JavaScript MySQL
50+
Events Managed
10,000+
Registrations
60%
Time Saved

Healthcare Education Platform

Developed a comprehensive healthcare education platform serving medical professionals. Built scalable architecture to handle concurrent users during live training sessions.

React.js Node.js Mongodb / Supabase AWS/ Vercel
6,000+
Active Users
99.9%
Uptime
40%
Faster Load

Internal Tools & Automation

Developed suite of internal tools for workflow automation. Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions for continuous deployment and automated testing.

MERN Stack Docker GitHub Actions AWS
5+
Tools Built
80%
Manual Work Reduced
3x
Deploy Speed

Enterprise Restaurant POS System

Led website development of a cloud-based POS system for restaurants. Improved website uptime from 80% to 99.9% and implemented security measures against DDoS attacks.

PHP JavaScript NodeJS MySQL Redis
30,000+
User Base
100%
On-time Delivery
20%
Performance Boost

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

© 2026 Krishna Pallapolu. All rights reserved.