
Venu Yara
Verified Expert in Engineering
Full-stack Developer
Louisville, KY, United States
Toptal member since March 9, 2023
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
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
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.
Senior Software Engineer
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%.
Senior Software Engineer
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.
Senior Software Engineer
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%.
Full-stack Engineer
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%.
Experience
Class2Class – Global Conference & Networking App for Education
https://class2class.org/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/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
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/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/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/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
Master's Degree in Computer Science
Northwestern Polytechnic University - Fremont, CA
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
JNTU Hyderabad - India
Certifications
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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