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\textbf{\fontsize{24 pt}{24 pt}\selectfont Karthik Gundu}
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\section{Summary}
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Results-oriented Software Engineer with expertise in Java, TypeScript,
Data Structures, and Algorithms. Experienced in building scalable web applications
using the MERN stack and API integration. Skilled in backend design, responsive
UIs, real-time systems, performance optimization, and delivering production-ready
cloud solutions.
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\section{Education}
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\textit{Sept 2023 – Present}
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\textbf{BV Raju Institute of Technology}
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\textit{Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering \ \
hfill \ CGPA: 8.7/10}
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\small \textbf{Coursework:} Data Structures \& Algorithms (DSA), OOPs, System
Design, OS, DBMS, CN
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\section{Projects}
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{\textbf{CollabCode} $|$ \emph{[Link], TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Convex, Piston
API \hfill
\emph{\href{[Link] $|$
\href{[Link]
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\resumeItem{Engineered online IDE with real-time multi-language execution,
snippet sharing, profiles, and secure Pro upgrades.}
\resumeItem{Integrated Piston API with Docker for secure multi-language
execution; built analytics, history, and Convex sync.}
\resumeItem{Implemented secure payments via Lemon Squeezy, enabling Pro plan
with 9 languages and automated upgrades.}
\resumeItem{Leveraged Convex real-time database for instant synchronization,
enabling dynamic content updates across all application modules, enhancing
scalability, reliability, and seamless user experience.}
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{\textbf{AuthShield} $|$ \emph{MERN, JWT, Mailtrap API, MongoDB, Zustand, Axios \
hfill
\emph{\href{[Link] $|$
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\resumeItem{Developed a Full-Stack MERN Authentication System with secure
signup, login, email verification, password recovery.}
\resumeItem{Strengthened full-stack MERN application security using bcrypt
hashing, 7-day JWTs, HTTP-only SameSite cookies,
input validation, and token-based authentication, effectively mitigating XSS
and CSRF attacks for all user sessions.}
\resumeItem{Integrated Mailtrap API for scalable email delivery with 1,000+
monthly emails, templates, placeholders, analytics.}
\resumeItem{Designed stateless architecture supporting horizontal scaling for
millions of concurrent users with MongoDB clustering.}
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{\textbf{StreamUnity} $|$ \emph{React, [Link], Express, MongoDB, Stream API,
Zustand \hfill
\emph{\href{[Link] $|$
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\resumeItem{Engineered MERN-based language exchange platform with scalable
real-time chat and video calls via Stream.}
\resumeItem{Designed intuitive React UI with Tailwind CSS and Daisy UI,
offering 32 distinct themes and full responsiveness.}
\resumeItem{Architected modular [Link]/Express backend with MongoDB,
implementing secure JWT and bcrypt, enabling Stream real-time capabilities for
millions of users, optimizing 10+ API routes for scalability and maintainability.}
\resumeItem{Automated CI/CD pipeline on [Link], achieving production-ready
deployment with optimized React builds.}
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{\textbf{PrepMaster AI} $|$ \emph{[Link], TypeScript, Google GenAI API, MongoDB \
hfill
\emph{\href{[Link] $|$
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\resumeItem{Engineered an AI-powered mock interview platform using [Link],
TypeScript, Google Gemini API, and Web Speech API, serving 10,000+ monthly users
with real-time feedback and boosting user retention by 35\%.}
\resumeItem{Optimized Web Speech API transcription pipeline with MongoDB
indexing, reducing latency by 60\% under load.}
\resumeItem{Implemented a serverless architecture with [Link] and MongoDB,
enabling rapid deployment of new features and improving developer velocity by 60\%
across 10 sprint teams.}
\resumeItem{Deployed AI scoring via Google Gemini API, improving automated
feedback accuracy, boosting user retention 35\%.}
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\section{Technologies}
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\textbf{Languages:} Java, JavaScript, TypeScript
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\textbf{Frontend Technologies:} [Link], [Link], HTML5, CSS3,
Tailwind CSS, Daisy UI, Fetch API
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\textbf{Backend \& APIs:} [Link], [Link], Clerk Auth, Stream API,
WebSockets API, Google GenAI API, Piston API
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\textbf{Databases:} MySQL, MongoDB , Mongoose, Convex
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\textbf{Tools \& Platforms:} Git, GitHub, VS Code, Postman, SQL
Workspace, PowerShell, Linux, Windows, Vercel, Render
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\section{Certifications}
\noindent
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\textbf{Problem Solving (Intermediate):}
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\textbf{Java:}
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{GeeksForGeeks}\par
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\textbf{Fundamentals of OOPs:}
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{NPTEL}\par
\textbf{JavaScript (Intermediate):}
\href{[Link]
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