Karthik Reddy Kanala
Programmer & AI Specialist
Bangalore, India | +91 9876543210
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Skills Summary
Over 6 years of cross-functional experience in software development with expertise in C++
programming and AI technologies. Adept at transforming complex technical problems into
efficient algorithmic solutions. An innovative and versatile programmer with advanced
problem-solving abilities, technical knowledge, and a passion for mentoring and code
review. Skilled in creating intuitive documentation for complex systems and developing
training materials for technical teams.
Technical Expertise
Programming Languages: C++ (6+ years), Python (4+ years), Java (3+ years),
JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Rust
Development Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, VS Code, Visual Studio, Jupyter
Notebooks, Jenkins, TeamCity, Travis CI
AI/ML Technologies: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Generative AI models, LLMs,
OpenAI API, Hugging Face Transformers
Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure,
Heroku
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, Elasticsearch
Software Development: Agile methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, CI/CD, Test-driven
development, Microservices architecture
Other Skills: Code review, Algorithm optimization, Technical documentation,
Performance tuning, System design
Professional Experience
Tech Innovate Solutions, Bangalore, India – Senior Software
Developer, June 2021-Present
Lead developer for enterprise-level business automation software products requiring
management of multiple projects with strict deadlines
Implemented complex algorithms improving system performance by 40% for high-
traffic applications handling over 10,000 requests per second
Conducted regular code reviews for a team of 6 developers, establishing best practices
and quality standards
Mentored junior developers through challenging technical problems and algorithm
optimization challenges
Collaborated with AI teams to integrate machine learning capabilities into existing
software solutions
Developed comprehensive documentation for API integrations and system architecture
Created and maintained C++ libraries for real-time data processing used across multiple
company products
Optimized memory usage in critical components, reducing overall system footprint by
25%
Implemented advanced debugging tools that reduced time to resolution for critical bugs
by 35%
Led technical design sessions and architecture reviews for new product features
Contributed to open-source projects as part of company’s technology outreach
program
Designed and delivered technical training workshops for new hires and junior
developers
CodeCraft Technologies, Hyderabad, India – Software Developer,
May 2019-May 2021
Designed and implemented critical C++ components for real-time data processing
systems
Created robust error handling and memory management solutions for high-
performance applications
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and system
architecture
Developed automated testing frameworks that reduced debugging time by 30%
Participated in code review sessions to maintain code quality and consistency
Optimized database queries resulting in 25% faster response times for customer-facing
applications
Implemented multithreading and parallel processing techniques for computation-
intensive tasks
Developed RESTful APIs for system integration with third-party services
Created technical documentation including API references, user guides, and system
diagrams
Participated in Agile development processes including daily stand-ups, sprint planning,
and retrospectives
Mentored interns and new hires on company coding standards and development
practices
Contributed to the company’s technical blog with articles on C++ best practices and
performance optimization
GlobalTech Systems, Mumbai, India – Junior Developer, April 2017-
April 2019
Developed and maintained C++ modules for financial transaction processing systems
Implemented system integrations with third-party APIs and services
Created technical documentation including user guides and system architecture
diagrams
Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated with latest programming
techniques
Assisted in troubleshooting critical production issues and implementing fixes
Contributed to open-source projects to improve programming skills and community
engagement
Developed internal tools to automate repetitive development tasks, increasing team
productivity
Implemented unit testing frameworks for C++ components to ensure code quality
Participated in code reviews and provided constructive feedback to team members
Assisted in database optimization and query performance tuning for MySQL and
PostgreSQL
Created user interface components using React for admin dashboards and monitoring
tools
Collaborated with QA teams to identify and resolve software defects and performance
bottlenecks
Education
Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Computer Science
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai, 2015-2017
Specialization: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Thesis: “Novel Approaches to Memory Optimization in C++ for Large-Scale AI
Applications”
CGPA: 9.2/10
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Computer Science
Anna University, Chennai, 2011-2015
Final Year Project: “Distributed Computing Framework for Data Processing”
CGPA: 8.8/10
Certifications
Advanced C++ Programming, Udacity, 2022
Comprehensive study of modern C++ features (C++17/20)
Advanced memory management techniques
Template metaprogramming and compile-time computation
AI Engineering Professional, IBM, 2023
Deep learning architectures and implementation
Generative AI models and applications
AI ethics and responsible deployment
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate , Amazon Web Services, 2022
Designing distributed systems on AWS
Implementing high availability and fault-tolerant architectures
Security best practices for cloud applications
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate , Microsoft, 2023
Implementing AI solutions using Azure Cognitive Services
Deploying and optimizing machine learning models
Integration of AI services with existing applications
Advanced English Proficiency (C2 Level), British Council, 2021
Professional communication and technical writing
Advanced presentation skills for technical topics
Technical documentation and knowledge transfer
TensorFlow Developer Certificate, Google, 2022
Building and training neural networks using TensorFlow
Image classification, natural language processing, and time series forecasting
Model optimization for production environments
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), Scrum.org, 2021
Agile development methodologies
Sprint planning and execution
Team facilitation and continuous improvement
Projects & Achievements
Developed an open-source C++ library for efficient data structures with 500+ GitHub
stars and 100+ forks
Ranked in top 5% on CodeForces competitive programming platform (handle: kareka)
Regular contributor on CodeChef with 5-star rating and participation in 50+ contests
Published research paper on “Optimizing Memory Management in C++ Applications” at
International Conference on Software Engineering, 2022
Contributed to several open-source AI projects focusing on natural language
processing and code generation
Awarded “Outstanding Technical Contribution” at Tech Innovate Solutions Annual
Awards, 2023
Speaker at C++ India Conference 2022 on “Modern C++ Techniques for High-
Performance Computing”
Mentor for college programming competitions and hackathons in Bangalore tech
community
Developed algorithmic trading system using C++ that improved trade execution speed
by 60%
Created an AI-assisted code review tool that automatically identifies potential
performance issues
Lead developer for an open-source project creating educational programming
challenges for beginners
Winner of Regional Hackathon 2021 for developing an AI-powered accessibility tool
for visually impaired users
Professional Development
Advanced Algorithms Workshop, Stanford University (Online), 2023
Graph algorithms, dynamic programming, and computational geometry
Algorithm complexity analysis and optimization techniques
High-Performance Computing with C++, MIT Professional Education, 2022
Memory optimization and cache-friendly algorithms
Parallel programming and multithreading techniques
SIMD instruction sets and vectorization
Machine Learning Engineering for Production (MLOps), DeepLearning.AI, 2023
ML deployment pipelines and monitoring
Model serving and scalability
Data management for ML applications
System Design and Architecture , Tech Institute of Bangalore, 2021
Distributed systems design principles
Scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Design patterns for enterprise applications
Technical Writing & Publications
“Efficient Memory Management Techniques in Modern C++” - International
Journal of Software Engineering, 2022
“Optimizing Neural Network Performance through C++ Acceleration” - AI
Developers Conference Proceedings, 2023
“Comparative Analysis of Sorting Algorithms for Big Data Applications” -
Technical blog series, 2021
“Best Practices for Code Reviews in Agile Development Teams” - Software
Quality Magazine, 2022
“Implementing Effective Error Handling in Distributed Systems” - Tech Innovate
Solutions White Paper, 2023
Languages
English (C2 - Proficient)
Hindi (Native)
Telugu (Native)
Tamil (Intermediate)