Saiprasaad Kalyanaraman

Hi, I'm Saiprasaad Kalyanaraman

Full-Stack Developer @ Afficiency • New York, USA

About Me

I’m a Full-Stack Software Engineer with a Master’s in Computer Science and over two years of experience building scalable web and mobile applications. Currently at Afficiency, an Insurtech startup, I specialize in crafting innovative solutions with React, Angular, Flask, Spring Boot, MySQL, and Redis, while also exploring AI-powered tools and microservices to improve performance and workflows. A hackathon winner and continuous learner, I’m passionate about blending technology and creativity to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful user experiences.

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Experience

Professional journey

Full Stack Developer

Afficiency, New York, USA • Sept 2024 – Present

Designed and developed responsive user interfaces with the React framework, building a scalable front-end architecture that supports 10,000+ users across web and mobile platforms.
Implemented and maintained microservices using Flask / Spring Boot, integrating Redis for caching and MySQL for relational data management, improving system scalability and performance.
Delivered enterprise applications for three major life insurance carriers, resolving 50+ high-priority production issues via HubSpot, resulting in improved UI/UX and more efficient backend workflows.
Utilized GitLab for version control, CI/CD, and code reviews, streamlining the deployment pipeline, ensuring reliable releases, and fostering team collaboration.

Student Consultant — Software Engineering Internship

Open Avenues Career Pathways, Chicago • Feb 2024 – Apr 2024

Designed and developed Campus Cooks mobile app using Flutter with Koodos Labs, enabling students to prepare recipes with a single click of selected ingredients.
Integrated Firebase backend for real-time data storage and user authentication, ensuring smooth app performance and secure access.
Elevated UI/UX design expertise through Figma, creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces aligned with modern design principles.

Software Engineer Internship

Hexaware Technologies, Chicago • Oct 2023 – Dec 2023

Gained skills in building responsive and user-friendly single-page applications (SPAs) by leveraging the modular architecture of the Angular framework.
Streamlined data management by seamlessly combining Hibernate ORM with Spring Boot applications, enabling efficient data access and manipulation.

Software Engineer

Ernst & Young, Chennai • Feb 2021 – Jun 2022

Built scalable microservice applications using Spring Boot, and integrated multiple databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) to effectively handle diverse data requirements.
Deployed REST APIs seamlessly across 8 internal microservices, fostering efficient data flow between services and ensuring a well-integrated system.
Utilized Git for version control to collaborate with the development team, manage code changes, and facilitate conflict resolution during development cycles.
Acquired expertise in MySQL by designing optimized database schemas and crafting SQL queries to manage complex data structures.

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Education

Degrees & coursework

Master of Computer Science

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago • Aug 2022 – May 2024 • GPA: 3.7

Activities: Senior TechNews Writer, TechNews Photographer, Library Student Advisor, ACM Member.

Coursework: Software Engineering, Enterprise Web Applications, Algorithms, Computer Networks, Machine Learning, Big Data, Mobile App Dev, Software Testing & Analysis, Advanced DB, Software Project Mgmt.

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Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages • Frontend • Backend • Mobile • Databases • AI & Machine Learning • Others