Manikanta Thummuri

Backend Engineer

Vijayawada, IN.

About

Results-driven Backend Engineer with a proven track record in developing high-performance RESTful APIs and scalable backend systems using Node.js and Symfony. Expertise in optimizing critical APIs, evidenced by an 80% reduction in response times, and leveraging AI-powered tools to accelerate feature delivery by 20%. Committed to delivering robust, maintainable code and solving complex technical challenges in dynamic environments.

Work

Persist Ventures

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Backend Engineer

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Summary

Led the development and optimization of high-performance backend systems and RESTful APIs for Persist Ventures, focusing on scalability and efficiency.

Highlights

Engineered and maintained high-performance RESTful APIs using Symfony (PHP) and Node.js, integrating MySQL and AWS S3 for scalable and secure backend solutions.

Optimized two critical APIs, achieving an 80% reduction in response times and significantly improving user experience.

Enhanced backend efficiency by refining complex SQL queries and implementing asynchronous job processing with Symfony Messenger and cron jobs for automated workflows.

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, managed version control via Git/GitHub, and accelerated feature delivery by 20% through AI-powered tools.

Education

Sir C R R College of Engineering

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
B.Tech Electronics and Communications Grade: 6.8 CGPA

Sri Chaitanya JR College

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Intermediate Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Grade: 9.5 CGPA

De Paul School

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
SSC General Studies Grade: 9.2 CGPA

Certificates

Advanced Node.js Development

Udemy

Troubleshooting Backend Performance

Udemy

Database Engineering

Udemy

Skills

Programming Languages

Node.js, PHP, TypeScript, Python.

Backend Frameworks

Symfony, Express.js.

Databases & Storage

MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS S3.

Tools & Platforms

AWS EC2, GitHub Actions, Docker, Git, GitHub, Postman.

API & System Design

REST APIs, WebSockets, Microservices, Message Queues, Data Structures & Algorithms.

Projects

Menu Scanner Tool

Summary

Developed an application utilizing Node.js and EasyOCR to extract structured menu items from image-based menu cards, returning JSON output for frontend integration.

Live Collaboration Tool

Summary

Created a real-time collaborative whiteboard application, similar to Excalidraw, using Node.js, WebSockets, Redis, and MySQL, supporting multiple users per session with persistent room states and smooth synchronization.