Venu Yara, Developer in Louisville, United States
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Venu Yara

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Software Developer

Location
Louisville, United States
Toptal Member Since
March 9, 2023

Venu is a senior software engineer specializing in React, React Native, Node.js, AWS, and Azure. In his current and past experience as a senior software engineer, he has worked hands-on with websites, ensuring optimization and accuracy. Venu has focused on developing highly optimized and engaging experiences, always writing code with scalability and reusability as the key goals of any of his efforts.

Portfolio

Humana
React, TypeScript, Node.js, Azure, REST APIs, Jest, Figma, OAuth...
Freedom Mortgage
React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Node.js, Express.js, Prisma, React Native...
UPS
React, JavaScript, Node.js, AWS IoT, Firebase, Mobile, iOS, Android, HTML, CSS...

Experience

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Windows, Linux

The most amazing...

...application I've developed is an eCommerce solution for UPS that reached over 200,000 customers.

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer

2022 - 2023
Humana
  • Designed and developed the user interfaces using React, TypeScript, React-hooks, styled-components, and Material UI.
  • Built custom hooks for API integration and to replace higher-order components.
  • Worked with SEO optimization with SSR (Server Side Rendering), reducing webpack bundle size with dynamic importing, loadable, and suspension/fallback.
Technologies: React, TypeScript, Node.js, Azure, REST APIs, Jest, Figma, OAuth, Single Sign-on (SSO), REST, PostgreSQL, Unit Testing, Full-stack, Docker, NestJS, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), React Redux, Git, MySQL, HTML5, AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, APIs, UI Libraries, UI Components, Component Libraries, AWS Simple Notification Service (SNS), Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Headless CMS, SaaS, JavaScript, Agile, Cloud, Software Engineering, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, jQuery, SEO Tools, Payment APIs, Online Payments, Windows Server, Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), SCSS, Bootstrap, Storybook, Web Development, Expo, Mobile App Development, Networking, TypeScript 3, API Integration, NoSQL, Algolia, Web & Mobile Applications, WebSockets, JSON, Headless Software, Full-stack Development, Pixel Perfect, Jira, D3.js, Dashboard Development, JSX, Smart Contracts, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Web3, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Svelte

Senior Software Engineer

2021 - 2022
Freedom Mortgage
  • Designed and developed user interfaces using React, TypeScript, React Hooks, styled components, and MUI (Material UI).
  • Introduced Apollo Client to integrate GraphQL query and mutations on the React front end. I also implemented a caching mechanism using the InMemoryCache module for better user performance.
  • Implemented Amazon Cognito as a third-party OAuth service for authentication and authorization.
Technologies: React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Node.js, Express.js, Prisma, React Native, Full-stack, Google Cloud, Angular, HTML, CSS, Python, Responsive Web Apps, Front-end, Redux, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Webpack, MUI (Material UI), Java, SQL, Next.js, Front-end Development, REST APIs, Jest, Cypress, Figma, OAuth, Single Sign-on (SSO), REST, Web3.js, PostgreSQL, Unit Testing, Docker, Content Management Systems (CMS), Google Apps Script, NestJS, MongoDB, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Shopify, React Redux, AWS Amplify, Git, MySQL, GitLab CI/CD, HTML5, AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, Apollo, Apollo Server, React Apollo, APIs, UI Libraries, UI Components, Component Libraries, Hugo, Serverless, Neo4j, Serverless Architecture, AWS Simple Notification Service (SNS), Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), SST, Strapi, Headless CMS, Retool, SaaS, JavaScript, UI Design, UX Design, Agile, Cloud, Algorithms, Software Engineering, WebAssembly, Webhooks, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, Netlify, Shopify API, jQuery, Data Analytics, Highcharts, Pandas, Vuetify, Vue Material, A/B Testing, SEO Tools, MERN Stack, Stripe, Stripe API, Payment APIs, WordPress, .NET Core, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Server, Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Vue, SCSS, Laravel, Laravel Spark, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Vercel, Amazon RDS, AWS AppSync, Swift, Android SDK, iOS SDK, iOS Native Libraries, Android API, Bootstrap, Lambda Functions, Storybook, Drupal, Web Development, Headless Commerce, PHP, Mobile App Development, Networking, Chrome Extensions, Gmail, Gmail API, Gmail Plugins, Product Management, DB, Google Sheets, Ionic, TypeScript 3, Google Maps, Google Places SDK, Tailwind CSS, MobX, API Integration, Testing, Podcasting, NoSQL, Video Streaming, Design Patterns, Data Visualization, Architecture, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Auth0, Web & Mobile Applications, Design, RxJS, Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), MQTT, .NET, Bubble, WebSockets, Elixir, Server-side Rendering (SSR), QA Automation, Microservices, JSON, Chart.js, Headless Software, Prismic, Software Architecture, Webpack 4, Full-stack Development, Proof of Concept (POC), Pixel Perfect, Refactoring, Jira, eCommerce, BigCommerce, AG Grid, HTML Canvas, Canvas, SVG, FFmpeg, Video Encoding, Video Editing, Snowflake, MUI CSS, JSX, Charts, NgRx, 3D Graphics, Containerization, Responsive Web Design (RWD), OpenID Connect (OIDC), CSV, Audio, Videos, Nuxt.js, Forms, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Add-on Development, Web Scraping

Software Engineer

2016 - 2021
UPS
  • Gathered business requirements and user specifications from business analysts.
  • Developed React and Angular front-end projects for data analytics and visualization. I also built a WebRTC-based online video and audio chatting system.
  • Built REST and GraphQL APIs in Node.js, Express.js, and NestJS for real-time socket communication, data processing, user authentication, customer data management, and integration with third-party web services.
Technologies: React, JavaScript, Node.js, AWS IoT, Firebase, Mobile, iOS, Android, HTML, CSS, Responsive Web Apps, Front-end, Redux, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Webpack, MUI (Material UI), Vue, Tailwind CSS, Angular Material, Gatsby, REST APIs, Amazon Cognito, SQL, Front-end Development, D3.js, Data Visualization, WebGL, PDF Forms, TypeScript, Cypress, Chakra UI, Figma, OAuth, Single Sign-on (SSO), REST, Web3.js, PostgreSQL, Unit Testing, Full-stack, Docker, Content Management Systems (CMS), Google Apps Script, NestJS, MongoDB, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Shopify, React Redux, Git, MySQL, HTML5, AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, Apollo, Apollo Server, React Apollo, APIs, UI Libraries, UI Components, Component Libraries, Hugo, Serverless, Serverless Architecture, AWS Simple Notification Service (SNS), Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Graph Databases, Retool, SaaS, Java, UI Design, UX Design, Agile, Cloud, Algorithms, Software Engineering, WebAssembly, Webhooks, CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, Netlify, Shopify API, Data Analytics, Highcharts, Pandas, A/B Testing, SEO Tools, MERN Stack, Payment APIs, Online Payments, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Server, Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), SCSS, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Kotlin, Android API, Bootstrap, Storybook, Web Development, Expo, Networking, Gmail, Artificial Intelligence (AI), DB, TypeScript 3, Google Places SDK, MobX, API Integration, NoSQL, Design Patterns, Algolia, Web & Mobile Applications, Design, RxJS, MQTT, JSON, Headless Software, Webpack 4, Full-stack Development, Pixel Perfect, Refactoring, Jira, eCommerce, Dashboard Development, Mapbox, MUI CSS, JSX, Charts, Responsive Web Design (RWD), OpenID Connect (OIDC), CSV, Forms, Web Scraping

Full-stack Developer

2014 - 2016
The Freelancer Club
  • Developed front-end applications with technologies like React, jQuery, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Redux, and Axios.
  • Created RESTful APIs with Node.js, Express.js, and AWS.
  • Built mobile applications, including iOS and Android, with React Native, TypeScript, and Java.
  • Built a 3D game, simulator, and virtual tour apps with WebGL and three.js.
Technologies: JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS3, React, Node.js, WebGL, Three.js, React Native, REST APIs, Chakra UI, REST, PostgreSQL, Fastify, Unit Testing, Full-stack, MongoDB, React Redux, AWS Amplify, Git, MySQL, GitLab CI/CD, HTML5, Amazon DynamoDB, Apollo, Apollo Server, React Apollo, APIs, UI Libraries, UI Components, Component Libraries, Hugo, Serverless, Neo4j, Serverless Architecture, Graph Databases, SST, Strapi, Headless CMS, Retool, Keycloak, UI Design, Agile, Cloud, Algorithms, Software Engineering, WebAssembly, Webhooks, GitHub, Netlify, Babylon.js, Data Analytics, Vuetify, Vue Material, A/B Testing, SEO Tools, MERN Stack, Stripe, Stripe API, WordPress, .NET Core, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Server, Visual Studio, User Experience (UX), SCSS, Firebase, Laravel, Laravel Spark, BrainTree, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Vercel, Amazon RDS, AWS HA, AWS AppSync, Mobile, iOS, Android, Kotlin, Swift, Android SDK, iOS SDK, iOS Native Libraries, Android API, Bootstrap, Lambda Functions, Storybook, Drupal, Web Development, Headless Commerce, PHP, Expo, Mobile App Development, Chrome Extensions, Gmail API, Gmail Plugins, Flutter, Product Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, DB, Google Sheets, Ionic, TypeScript 3, Google Maps, Google Places SDK, Next.js, MobX, Team Leadership, API Integration, Testing, Podcasting, NoSQL, Streaming, Video Streaming, Design Patterns, Twitter API, Architecture, Django, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Algolia, Auth0, Web & Mobile Applications, Design, RxJS, Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), MQTT, .NET, Bubble, WebSockets, Elixir, Server-side Rendering (SSR), QA Automation, Microservices, JSON, Chart.js, Prismic, Software Architecture, Webpack 4, Full-stack Development, Proof of Concept (POC), Pixel Perfect, Refactoring, Music Streaming, Jira, eCommerce, BigCommerce, AG Grid, HTML Canvas, Canvas, SVG, FFmpeg, Video Encoding, Video Editing, Snowflake, Dashboard Development, Mapbox, MUI CSS, JSX, Charts, NgRx, 3D Graphics, Augmented Reality (AR), Capacitor, Bluetooth, Containerization, Waterfall Methodology, OpenID Connect (OIDC), CSV, Audio, Videos, LaTeX, MathJax, Nuxt.js, Forms, Microsoft Word

Conference App for Education

https://www.class2class.com/
Class2Class provides students the opportunity to connect with their counterparts from around the world and build a network of international friends. Use the C2C platform to find a partner teacher that matches your interests and goals.

eCommerce App for Wine

https://scoutandcellar.com/
Scout & Cellar is a multi-level marketing company that sells clean-crafted wine. According to Scout & Cellar's website, their wine is free of pesticides, synthetic additives, added sugar, and most sulfites.

Shipment App

UPS Supply Chain Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of services to enhance customers' business performance, including logistics and distribution, transportation and freight, consulting, customs brokerage, and international trade services. I worked as a full-stack developer to build the application's front end with React, TypeScript, and CSS. I also created RESTful APIs in Express.js.

Languages

JavaScript, TypeScript, GraphQL, HTML, CSS, HTML5, SCSS, Python, Java, SQL, Google Apps Script, Hugo, Kotlin, Swift, PHP, TypeScript 3, Elixir, Snowflake, CSS3

Frameworks

Angular, React Native, Redux, MUI (Material UI), Tailwind CSS, Next.js, Jest, Laravel, Bootstrap, Ionic, MUI CSS, Nuxt.js, Express.js, Angular Material, Cypress, NestJS, Vuetify, Laravel Spark, Android SDK, iOS SDK, .NET, Svelte, Fastify, .NET Core, AWS HA, Flutter, Django

Libraries/APIs

React, Node.js, Vue, REST APIs, D3.js, jQuery, React Redux, AG Grid, AngularUI, WebGL, Three.js, Web3.js, AWS Amplify, Shopify API, Highcharts, Vue Material, Stripe, Stripe API, iOS Native Libraries, Android API, Gmail API, Google Maps, MobX, RxJS, Chart.js, NgRx, WebRTC, Babylon.js, Pandas, Twitter API, FFmpeg, MathJax, Microsoft Word Add-on Development

Tools

Webpack, Git, React Apollo, GitHub, Visual Studio, JSX, Amazon Cognito, Figma, AWS Simple Notification Service (SNS), Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Keycloak, AWS AppSync, Expo, Google Places SDK, Auth0, Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), MQTT, Bubble, Webpack 4, Jira, Canvas, Microsoft Word, Prisma, GitLab CI/CD, Google Sheets, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), LaTeX

Paradigms

REST, Agile, Unit Testing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Serverless Architecture, UI Design, UX Design, Testing, Design Patterns, Microservices, Refactoring, Responsive Web Design (RWD)

Platforms

Azure, Mobile, Netlify, Firebase, iOS, Android, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Docker, Shopify, AWS Lambda, Windows Server, Drupal, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Algolia, Music Streaming, BigCommerce, Mapbox, Windows, Linux, AWS IoT, Azure PaaS, Contentful, WordPress, Kubernetes

Storage

JSON, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Amazon DynamoDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), DB, NoSQL, Google Cloud, Neo4j, Graph Databases

Other

Responsive Web Apps, Front-end, Gatsby, Front-end Development, Data Visualization, Styled-components, Full-stack, UI Libraries, UI Components, Component Libraries, Cloud, Software Engineering, CI/CD Pipelines, Storybook, Web Development, API Integration, Web & Mobile Applications, Server-side Rendering (SSR), Full-stack Development, Pixel Perfect, Dashboard Development, Charts, Forms, Enzyme, PDF Forms, Chakra UI, OAuth, Single Sign-on (SSO), Content Management Systems (CMS), Apollo, Apollo Server, APIs, Serverless, Strapi, Headless CMS, Retool, SaaS, Algorithms, WebAssembly, Webhooks, Data Analytics, A/B Testing, SEO Tools, MERN Stack, Payment APIs, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Vercel, Amazon RDS, Lambda Functions, Headless Commerce, Mobile App Development, Networking, Chrome Extensions, Gmail, Gmail Plugins, Podcasting, Architecture, Design, WebSockets, QA Automation, Headless Software, Prismic, Software Architecture, Proof of Concept (POC), eCommerce, HTML Canvas, SVG, Video Encoding, Web3, 3D Graphics, Bluetooth, Waterfall Methodology, OpenID Connect (OIDC), CSV, Audio, Videos, Web Scraping, SST, Online Payments, BrainTree, Product Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Team Leadership, Streaming, Video Streaming, Video Editing, Smart Contracts, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Augmented Reality (AR), Capacitor, Containerization

2015 - 2016

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Northwestern Polytechnic University - Fremont, California, USA

JUNE 2022 - PRESENT

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Microsoft

JUNE 2022 - PRESENT

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft