Venu Yara, Developer in Louisville, KY, United States
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Venu Yara

Bio

Venu is a results-driven staff full-stack software engineer with over 12 years of experience delivering high-impact applications in the enterprise, edtech, bioresearch, and AI domains. His technical expertise includes JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C#, Java, Rust, React, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, Django, Flask, .NET Core, REST APIs, AWS, Docker, CI/CD, cloud-native architectures, data visualization, logistics platforms, and eCommerce systems.

Portfolio

Ensemble Labs Inc
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLMs), Python...
Humana
TypeScript, OpenAI, FastAPI, Python, Microservices, Terraform, TensorFlow...
Fmclarity
React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Cognito, Python, Django...

Experience

  • React - 10 years
  • Python - 9 years
  • TypeScript - 8 years
  • Node.js - 8 years
  • Full-stack Development - 7 years
  • Mobile App Development - 6 years
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) - 4 years
  • FastAPI - 4 years

Preferred Environment

Linux, Confluence, Docker, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Kubernetes

The most amazing...

...thing I built was a UPS logistics platform to streamline operations and deployed OpenVPN for secure remote access, boosting efficiency and security.

Work Experience

Senior AI/ML Engineer

2026 - 2026
Ensemble Labs Inc
  • Built a scalable multi-agent AI system using Python, LangChain, and LangGraph, integrating Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to optimize LLM response time by improving retrieval accuracy and reducing latency across distributed services.
  • Designed and implemented end-to-end MLOps workflows with Docker, Kubernetes, and Argo CD, enabling automated CI/CD deployments, Kafka-based event streaming, and robust integration testing for high-availability AI applications.
  • Developed intelligent caching strategies for user intent and supervisor-driven multi-agent workflows, improving system performance and reducing redundant LLM calls while enhancing observability through Splunk and automated unit testing frameworks.
Technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLMs), Python, Machine Learning, Agentic Engineering, AI-assisted Development, Model Context Protocol (MCP), AI Agent Orchestration, Startup Consulting

Senior Software Engineer

2022 - 2025
Humana
  • Built and deployed microservices with FastAPI and Flask, enabling reliable real-time data processing across distributed systems.
  • Integrated REST and GraphQL APIs for seamless data communication, increasing overall system reliability and maintainability.
  • Led architecture modernization and infrastructure automation with Terraform on AWS, improving scalability and reducing operational overhead by 30%.
Technologies: TypeScript, OpenAI, FastAPI, Python, Microservices, Terraform, TensorFlow, DevOps, Spark NLP, SAP Artificial Intelligence, JavaScript, Redux, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Material UI, Tailwind CSS, Unit Testing, Docker, Three.js, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Figma, Large Language Models (LLMs), Data Visualization, Vertex AI, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Serverless, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Ruby, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Rust, Strapi, Git, GitLab CI/CD, SaaS, Test-driven Development (TDD), Smart Contracts, OAuth, n8n, Zapier, Django, Full-stack Development, Apache Kafka, React Query, AI Chatbots, Gemini, Next.js, API Integration, Stripe, iOS, GraphQL API, Accessibility, OAuth 2, Agentic Engineering, AI-assisted Development, C#, .NET, DevExpress, Mobile App Development, AI Agent Orchestration, Swift, Startup Consulting, Payment Processing, ACH Payments, Software Architecture

Senior Software Engineer

2021 - 2022
Fmclarity
  • Developed and deployed scalable full-stack applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript, improving system performance and reducing latency by 35%.
  • Implemented automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and AWS CodeBuild, ensuring reliable and repeatable deployments across cloud environments.
  • Led integration of AWS services, including Cognito, Lambda, and S3, to modernize legacy systems and improve scalability.
Technologies: React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Cognito, Python, Django, AWS Lambda, TensorFlow, FastAPI, JavaScript, Node.js, Front-end, Webpack, Tailwind CSS, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLMs), Serverless, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Mobile App Development, PostgreSQL, React Native, GitLab CI/CD, Amazon DynamoDB, Neo4j, Test-driven Development (TDD), Microsoft SQL Server, OAuth, NoSQL, Go, AI Chatbots, C++, API Integration, iOS, GraphQL API, Accessibility, OAuth 2, Kotlin, Android, Flutter, Swift, Shopify, Startup Consulting, Payment Processing, Software Architecture

Senior Software Engineer

2016 - 2021
UPS
  • Developed and deployed mission-critical web and mobile applications using React, Angular, and Node.js, enhancing logistics operations across multiple regions.
  • Tracked and resolved performance issues using Jenkins, Docker, and Nexus-based CI/CD pipelines, achieving a 40% reduction in deployment failures.
  • Oversaw development of real-time analytics dashboards and mentoring programs, improving delivery insights and boosting team productivity by 30%.
Technologies: JavaScript, PHP, Node.js, NestJS, D3.js, WebRTC, Docker, Linux, Redux, Webpack, Material UI, Vue, Tailwind CSS, Unit Testing, Three.js, Serverless, MySQL, Graph Databases, SaaS, Microsoft SQL Server, OAuth, WordPress, API Integration, Stripe, iOS, GraphQL API, Accessibility, OAuth 2, Flutter, Shopify

Full-stack Engineer

2013 - 2015
SVS Tech
  • Developed responsive cross-platform web applications using React, AngularJS, Node.js, and Express.js, improving user experience across mobile and desktop devices.
  • Tracked and resolved bugs using Jira and Jenkins-integrated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth, automated releases and a 99% deployment success rate.
  • Oversaw front-end and back-end integration for multiple client projects, delivering on-time launches that increased customer satisfaction and retention by 25%.
Technologies: React, Bootstrap, React Native, Node.js, Express.js, Python, MongoDB, Linux, JavaScript, Front-end, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Webpack, Git, Storybook, Microsoft SQL Server, C#, Laravel, OAuth, Full-stack Development, API Integration, GraphQL API, OAuth 2, Kotlin, Android, .NET

Experience

Class2Class – Global Conference & Networking App for Education

https://class2class.org/
Class2Class is a full-stack platform designed to connect students and teachers globally, enabling international collaboration and learning exchanges. The app helps educators find partner teachers who align with their interests and goals, while students can engage with peers worldwide, fostering cross-cultural learning and global networking.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Developed the full-stack application using React (front end) and Node.js/Express,js (back end) with MongoDB/PostgreSQL for data storage.
• Built real-time features for user matching, messaging, and scheduling virtual classroom sessions.
• Designed interactive dashboards for teachers and students to manage profiles, track partnerships, and monitor engagement.
• Implemented secure authentication and role-based access control to protect sensitive user data.
• Integrated video conferencing APIs and calendar scheduling for seamless international collaboration.

Scout & Cellar – eCommerce Platform for Clean-crafted Wine

https://scoutandcellar.com/
Scout & Cellar is an online platform for a multi-level marketing company that offers clean-crafted wines free from pesticides, synthetic additives, added sugar, and most sulfites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Developed full-stack features for product catalog, shopping cart, order management, and subscription services using React (front end) and Node.js/Express.js (back end).
• Implemented secure user authentication, distributor hierarchy management, and role-based access for multi-level marketing operations.
• Integrated payment gateways, inventory management, and reporting dashboards for administrators and distributors.
• Optimized performance for large catalogs and high-traffic periods, ensuring a smooth user experience.
• Collaborated with designers to implement responsive UI for web and mobile users.

UPS Supply Chain Solutions – Full-stack Logistics Platform

This project involved building a full-stack platform for UPS Supply Chain Solutions, enhancing logistics, distribution, transportation, and international trade services. The platform aimed to streamline operations, provide real-time shipment tracking, and improve business performance for enterprise customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Developed responsive and interactive front-end interfaces using React, TypeScript, and CSS for dashboards, shipment tracking, and reporting tools.
• Created RESTful APIs with Express.js to handle logistics data, inventory updates, and customer requests.
• Integrated back-end services with external APIs for shipping rates, customs data, and freight management.
• Ensured scalability and performance optimization for enterprise-level data and multiple concurrent users.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align features with business requirements and improve user experience.

Aster Insights – Data Visualization & Analytics for Bioresearch

https://www.orientcc.org/
Aster Insights is a data analytics and visualization platform designed for the bioresearch technology field, supporting initiatives such as Total Cancer Care (TCC). The platform consolidates complex patient health information and research data into actionable insights, enabling doctors and researchers to identify patterns, track patient outcomes, and discover targeted treatment opportunities more quickly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Built interactive dashboards to visualize multi-dimensional patient datasets, including genomic, clinical, and treatment data.
• Integrated and normalized disparate health data sources into a unified system to enable real-time analysis and research queries.
• Developed visualizations such as survival curves, patient cohort comparisons, heatmaps, and correlation plots to support clinical decision-making.
• Applied statistical and trend detection algorithms to highlight relevant patient groups and potential treatment correlations.
• Optimized data pipelines and dashboard performance for large-scale datasets to ensure smooth interaction for researchers and clinicians.

FMClarity – Facilities & Asset Management Platform

https://www.fmclarity.com/
FMClarity is a cloud-based, all‑in‑one facilities and asset management software that simplifies operations for property managers, maintenance teams, and facility stakeholders. The platform consolidates work orders, asset tracking, preventive maintenance, compliance, and document workflows into a single intuitive system — replacing spreadsheets and fragmented processes with a unified, data‑driven application.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Built responsive front-end interfaces with React, TypeScript, and CSS, focusing on work order dashboards, asset lists, maintenance schedules, and dynamic reporting views.
• Rust: Systems-level programming, memory-safe concurrency, high-performance back-end services, data processing, and API development.
• Integration with Node.js or WebAssembly for performance-critical modules in full-stack or data-intensive applications.
• Integrated real‑time data views and filtering for assets, work requests, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ensured secure, role‑based access control to segment views and actions by facility manager, maintenance engineer, and other user types.
• Collaborated with UX designers and product stakeholders to refine user flows for on‑site and desktop usage.

OpenVPN – Secure Remote Access & Networking Solution

https://openvpn.net/
This project involved deploying and managing OpenVPN to provide secure, encrypted remote access for enterprise networks. The platform ensured safe connections for remote employees, protected sensitive company data, and supported multiple clients and devices across distributed environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Configured OpenVPN servers for secure remote access with TLS encryption and multi-factor authentication.
• Created scripts for automated deployment, certificate generation, and client configuration management.
• Monitored network performance and maintained VPN uptime, ensuring secure connectivity for remote teams.
• Integrated OpenVPN with existing authentication systems (LDAP, Active Directory) for seamless user management.
• Documented setup, configuration, and troubleshooting procedures to enable repeatable deployments.

Education

2015 - 2016

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Northwestern Polytechnic University - Fremont, CA

2009 - 2013

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

JNTU Hyderabad - India

Certifications

JUNE 2022 - PRESENT

Microsoft Certified Professional

Microsoft

Skills

Libraries/APIs

React, Node.js, Vue, REST APIs, D3.js, React Query, GraphQL API, TensorFlow, Three.js, Stripe, WebRTC, Spark NLP, Pandas

Tools

Prisma, Webpack, Git, GitLab CI/CD, SAP Artificial Intelligence, Figma, n8n, Zapier, Confluence, Amazon Cognito, Terraform

Languages

JavaScript, TypeScript, GraphQL, Python, PHP, Java, C++, Rust, C#, Go, SQL, Swift, Ruby, Google Apps Script, Kotlin

Frameworks

Express.js, React Native, Redux, Material UI, Tailwind CSS, Next.js, Jest, Bootstrap, Laravel, OAuth 2, .NET, Flutter, Angular, Angular Material, Cypress, NestJS, Django, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Svelte

Paradigms

Unit Testing, Agile, Microservices, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Test-driven Development (TDD), Azure DevOps, DevOps

Platforms

Linux, Docker, WordPress, Apache Kafka, iOS, Shopify, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Lambda, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, Android, Vertex AI

Storage

PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, NoSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Amazon DynamoDB, Neo4j, Graph Databases

Other

Front-end, Gatsby, Styled-components, Serverless, Software Engineering, Storybook, Full-stack Development, OpenAI, FastAPI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Data Visualization, Mobile App Development, Financial Calculations, Smart Contracts, OAuth, AI Chatbots, Gemini, API Integration, Accessibility, Agentic Engineering, AI-assisted Development, AI Agent Orchestration, Startup Consulting, Payment Processing, Software Architecture, Strapi, SaaS, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), WebSockets, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Machine Learning, Cloud Infrastructure, SvelteKit, Prometheus, DevExpress, ACH Payments

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