SATYA ACHANTA
Senior Software Engineer | Full Stack Engineer | Product Builder
10+ years of experience designing, developing, and modernizing large-scale web platforms and APIs. Expert in React, Python, Django, and TypeScript with a proven track record of reducing delivery bottlenecks and accelerating release velocity through automation and AI-driven workflows.
About Me
Senior Software Engineer & Product Builder
I deliver scalable, testable, and maintainable applications by fostering trust and teamwork. With 10+ years of experience, I specialize in modernizing large-scale web platforms, building CI/CD pipelines, and migrating legacy services to cloud-native architectures. I'm passionate about reducing knowledge silos through documentation, automation, and continuous feedback.
Currently at Ithaka, I work with the library team within JSTOR's Front-end organization, mentor junior engineers, and introduced a real-time feedback widget that cut the end-user feedback loop by 50%. I'm also a CKAD-certified engineer and active contributor to open-source design systems.
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Ithaka
Accomplished Senior Software Engineer maintaining admin portals, reporting workflows, and public APIs in compliance with COUNTER specifications
- ▸Reduced end-user feedback loop by 50% by introducing a real-time feedback widget that streamlined user communication
- ▸Accelerated release velocity by 3× through adoption of AI coding agents and automated testing pipelines
- ▸Eliminated delivery bottlenecks by collaborating with product owners to plan and execute quarterly sprints with precision
- ▸Enhanced CI/CD efficiency by building scalable pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes
Software Engineer
Infor
Engineered enterprise-grade software solutions for major automotive clients, driving feature delivery and system modernization
- ▸Spearheaded front-end development in Angular 8 and built RESTful APIs with Spring Framework
- ▸Redesigned and optimized database schemas using Hibernate and SQL, improving data consistency and cutting query latency
- ▸Partnered directly with Principal Architect in recurring 1:1s to refine architectural design patterns and elevate code quality
- ▸Led Angular migration initiatives, modernizing legacy front-end architecture (Angular 2 → 4 → 6 → 8)
Featured Projects
Fantasy League MichCA
Full-Stack Engineer & Product Owner
Built and launched a prediction-based fantasy cricket platform for Michigan Cricket Association fans, enabling users to predict match outcomes, track leaderboards, and compete across weekly rounds. Designed to bring community engagement and data transparency to local cricket enthusiasts.
Performance Impact
Reduced result calculation time from 30 minutes to 15 seconds by engineering an automated scoring pipeline
Modern Stack
Built with Next.js, TypeScript, Prisma, Neon Postgres and deployed on Vercel with Clerk Authentication
Key Achievements:
- ▸Implemented modular UI using ShadCN components for consistent design language
- ▸Added Progressive Web App (PWA) capabilities for offline access
- ▸Designed maintainable serverless backend architecture
- ▸Complete product lifecycle ownership from concept to production
Personal Portfolio
Solo Product Builder & Experience Designer
A story-driven personal platform built with Next.js 16 and Tailwind CSS v4, orchestrating a cohesive narrative for career achievements, projects, and certifications. Framer Motion micro-interactions, MUI call-to-actions, and a floating AI assistant create a responsive, always-on discovery experience for recruiters and collaborators.
Immersive Presentation
Hero gradients, animated timelines, and modular sections tailor the messaging across desktop and mobile touchpoints.
AI-Ready Architecture
Chat API routes, OpenAI streaming, and resume-driven content pipelines lay the groundwork for intelligent Q&A experiences.
Key Highlights:
- ▸Unified content system spanning resume download, experience timeline, and certification badges
- ▸Reusable component library with animation presets for rapid storytelling experiments
- ▸Instrumented CTAs (contact, downloads) to capture intent while keeping UX frictionless
- ▸Seamless resume and cover-letter downloads alongside direct contact CTAs to encourage quick outreach
🤖AI/ML Learning Journey
Actively exploring LangChain, Langraph, and LangSmith to build RAG and agentic workflows. Implemented RAG ChatBots in Python for resume Q&A and daily standup notes, with proficiency in creating vector embeddings in ChromaDB and tool calling in LangChain.
Next Goal: Introduce an AI Chatbot in Fantasy League website to enable users to make predictions, view standings, and get AI-based suggestions through conversational interface.
Product Roadmap
A shared delivery plan that keeps both initiatives evolving in tandem—balancing conversational AI, gameplay insights, and polished storytelling for prospective collaborators.
Fantasy League MichCA
Q1 2026:- Ship conversational prediction assistant using LangChain and existing scoring APIs.
- Launch Team based competition where multiple teams can compete with each other.
- Enhance PWA features for offline access and improved user experience.
Portfolio OS
- Q4 2025: 2025
- Integrate resume-grounded RAG pipeline to answer nuanced career questions.
- Layer in privacy-friendly analytics and personalization to tailor content by visitor persona.
Q1 2026:2026- Add calendar and email integrations for proactive career management.
Technical Skills
Frontend
Backend
Database & APIs
Cloud & DevOps
CI/CD
Additional Technologies & Tools
Certifications
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
Issued by: Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)
Certification ID: LF-hfc7lb3taq
Issued: February 2025
Demonstrates proficiency in designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications for Kubernetes. Gained deep expertise in debugging applications faster through implementing CI/CD pipelines from scratch using Kubernetes, enabling smarter and faster delivery workflows.
Validated Skills:
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science
"Pursued Masters in CS to expand my knowledge in CS core concepts and coding skills."
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I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your visions. Feel free to reach out!