Srujana Vanka Profile

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Srujana Vanka

Software Engineer | IIIT Hyderabad Alumna | Kuchipudi Artist

Driven by curiosity and a love for learning, I’m a Software Engineer who enjoys solving problems and building reliable systems that actually make a difference. I care about writing clean, maintainable code that ensures performance, security, and scalability. I’m also passionate about exploring real-world AI integrations.
Beyond code, I continue to perform as a trained Kuchipudi artist at prestigious stages across the country!

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Experience

My professional journey contributing to impactful projects

Head Digital Works

Software Development Engineer | July 2024 – Present

Java Spring Boot Python AWS Grafana WebSocket Cassandra Load Testing Jenkins

  • Developing high-performance, scalable and efficient platform microservices using Java Spring Boot that power internal APIs and retention-focused features to improve user engagement.
  • Monitoring system performance and user behaviour by creating real-time Grafana dashboards, running A/B experiments, and performing load and performance testing to ensure application stability under production-level traffic while driving continuous improvements.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align backend development with business goals and deliver seamlessly.

    • Smalljoys

    Software Engineer Intern | May 2023 – June 2024

    React JavaScript Test Automation Cypress
    • Accelerated release cycles by 30% by automating 500+ E2E using JavaScript and Cypress, increasing release frequency and reducing manual QA effort by 70%.
    • Fixed 20+ critical bugs to enhance system uptime and user experience across platforms.
    Signal Processing and Communication Research Center, IIITH

    Research Developer | Jan 2023 – Nov 2023

    Python JavaScript HTML REST API Docker
    • Built a full-stack application for speech-to-text transcription editing with audio playback and virtual keyboard support.
    • Designed a user-friendly interface tailored for less tech-savvy translators, incorporating their feedback to streamline usability and accessibility.
    • Developed navigation, edit, and save features to support efficient and accurate annotationn and containerized services using Docker for scalable deployment.
    GirlScript Summer of Code

    Open Source Contributor | May 2023 – July 2023

    Python JavaScript HTML/CSS Open Source
    • Actively participated in a 3-month open-source program and contributed to 6 repositories, successfully opening and merging 18 pull requests.
    • Secured 106th rank out of 13,000+ participants.
    Microsoft

    Engage Mentee | April 2022 – May 2022

    Python JWT OpenCV MySQL Tkinter HTML/CSS
    • Participated in a 2 month long mentorship program, securing a spot in the top 1 percentile of applicants nationwide.
    • Designed a Facial Recognition Attendance System with 97% accuracy using OpenCV.
    • Developed a Tkinter-based GUI and MySQL backend for seamless data management.

    Achievements, Certifications & Positions of Responsibility

    Leadership positions held, certifications completed, and recognitions for excellence.

    Certification
    Generative AI Certification

    Completed “Generative AI Fundamentals” certification by Databricks Academy.

    Art
    Kuchipudi Rangapravesam

    Completed formal debut performance in Kuchipudi dance, showcasing years of training under Guru Deepika Reddy Garu.

    Open Source
    GirlScript Summer of Code

    Contributed to 6 repositories, opened 18 PRs, ranked 106th among 13,000+ candidates.

    Leadership
    Joint Cultural Secretary

    Planned, coordinated, and led flagship cultural events at IIIT-H, fostering campus-wide engagement and collaboration.

    Leadership
    Dance Crew Coordinator

    Held the position of the coordinator of the dance club at IIIT-H.

    Media
    Editor at Ping!

    Wrote and edited articles at IIIT-H’s student media body.

    Mentorship
    Teaching Assistant

    Assisted Real Analysis and Science-1 courses at IIIT-H under professors

    Recognition
    Microsoft Engage

    Selected in top 1% nationwide for the Microsoft mentorship program.

    Community Service
    NSS Member

    Volunteered in outreach & social service programs under NSS IIIT-H.

    Recognition
    Flipkart Runway

    Top 500 female candidates selected from premier Indian colleges for technical excellence.

    Competitive
    Examination
    JEE Mains – 99.56 percentile

    Ranked among the top 0.5% nationwide in JEE Mains 2020.

    Academics
    Higher Secondary Boards – 98.2%

    Scored 98.2% in Class XII (2018), excelling in core science subjects.

    Projects

    A collection of full-stack applications, machine learning models, and algorithm-driven projects
    showcasing diverse technical skills and innovation.
    Many more on my

    COVID Gene Sequence Prediction
    Tools and Technologies: Flask, JWT, Python, Node.js, Docker

    COVID genome sequence predictor with JWT authentication, data visualizations, real-time location mapping, and and containerized services for efficient deployment.
    Empty Parking Space Detector
    Tools and Technologies: Python, OpenCV

    Developed a real-time empty parking slots detector using frame differencing and contour analysis achieving 99% accuracy.
    AI Summarizer Chrome Extension
    Tools and Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Chrome API

    Built a Chrome extension to summarize selected webpage text using Chrome's Summarizer API, providing key points and headline summaries in a real-time side panel.
    Speech Transcription Verifier
    Tools and Technologies: JavaScript, Python, REST API, Docker

    Full-stack app to verify speech transcriptions with audio playback and virtual keyboard support. Backend is Dockerized and integrated with secure APIs.
    Mini Shell
    Tools and Technologies: C, UNIX, Linux

    Implemented an interactive shell program in C for UNIX, handling process management, directory navigation, I/O redirection, piping, and signal handling with support for semicolon-separated command lists.
    Facial Recognition Attendance System
    Tools and Technologies: Python, OpenCV, Tkinter, MySQL, JWT

    Designed a facial recognition-based attendance system with 99% accuracy. Integrated a Tkinter interface and MySQL backend for seamless data management.
    Face Recognition CNN
    Tools and Technologies: Python, OpenCV, CNN

    Implemented specialized CNN models for facial recognition considering orientation and demographic variance, achieving over 97% accuracy across diverse datasets.
    Smart Routing System
    Tools and Technologies: C, Data Structures

    Modified Dijkstra’s algorithm with dynamic edge weights. Enabled adaptive routing using core algorithmic techniques.
    CodeCraftedArcade
    Tools and Technologies: Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS

    Developed 10+ interactive arcade games covering shooting, racing, and memory genres in both web and terminal environments.

    Get in Touch

    Let's connect — My inbox is always open! Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll get back to you soon.
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