Hi, I'm Sneha Grian Joshua

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Software Development Engineer with experience building and owning backend services and scalable microservices using Java, Python, Node.js, and AWS. Skilled in RESTful APIs, event-driven systems, and performance-optimized data workflows.

About Me

Software Development Engineer with experience building and owning backend services and scalable microservices using Java, Python, Node.js, and AWS. Skilled in RESTful APIs, event-driven systems, and performance-optimized data workflows. Strong foundation in distributed systems, system design, and production reliability.

Full-Stack Development

Expert in building scalable web applications using React, Node.js, Java, and Python

Cloud & DevOps

Experienced with AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines

System Design

Specialized in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and fault-tolerant design

10+
Production Projects
Delivered to clients
28%
API Latency Reduction
Backend optimization
40%
Efficiency Gain
Financial tracking
80%
Time Saved
Log analysis automation

Work Experience

Software Engineer

FOSSFREAKS Private Limited
Chennai, India
November 2022 - December 2023
  • Delivered 10+ production-grade applications by architecting scalable Node.js microservices and RESTful APIs supporting high-volume production traffic across multi-domain client environments
  • Reduced API response latency by 28% by optimizing RESTful architecture, improving database query performance, and applying efficient data structures and object-oriented design principles
  • Improved frontend performance and state consistency by building reusable React components using Context API and integrating backend services for responsive user experiences
  • Engineered an AI-powered expense recommendation engine using OpenAI APIs and backend data processing workflows to enable personalized financial insights
  • Reduced post-release defects and improved release stability by owning system design, Jest-based test coverage, CI/CD automation, and production issue resolution

Research Intern

EinNel Technologies
Chennai, India
February 2022 - October 2022
  • Contributed to backend microservices development using Spring Boot within a distributed system architecture supporting structured data processing
  • Optimized REST APIs and backend logic through performance tuning and query indexing (PostgreSQL, MySQL), improving throughput and reducing latency by 25%
  • Assisted in database schema refinement and production debugging to enhance scalability, reliability, and service stability

Software Developer (Volunteer)

Resilient Visions Collaboratory Lab, ASU
Tempe, USA
February 2026 - Present
  • Leading performance-critical C++ modules for real-time video processing using OpenFace, designing asynchronous workflows under strict low-latency constraints
  • Conducting runtime profiling and memory analysis to optimize performance, improve responsiveness, and maintain system stability in real-time execution environments

Student Worker

Arizona State University
Tempe, USA
August 2024 - December 2025
  • Maintained POS and inventory management systems ensuring accurate transaction processing and data consistency
  • Collaborated with team members to improve reporting workflows and reduce manual operational errors

Education

Master of Science in Information Technology

Arizona State University
Tempe, USA
January 2024 - December 2025

GPA: 3.79

Relevant Coursework:

Natural Language ProcessingData Visualization and Reporting for ITAnalyzing Big DataAdvanced Big Data Analysis and Artificial IntelligenceAdvanced DB Management SystemsInfo Systems DevelopmentCloud Architecture

Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering

Anna University
Chennai, India
August 2018 - April 2022

GPA: 3.71

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

Java
Python
C++
TypeScript
JavaScript

Frontend

React
Next.js
React Native
Tailwind CSS
Redux

Backend & Frameworks

Node.js
Express
Spring Boot

Databases

MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Firebase
DynamoDB

Cloud & DevOps

AWS
Vercel
Docker
Kubernetes
Jenkins
Git

Backend & Systems

Microservices Architecture
RESTful API Design
Event-Driven Architecture
AI/ML Integration (OpenAI)
Chrome Extension Development
Asynchronous Processing
Distributed Systems
Fault Tolerance & Scalability

Core Concepts

Data Structures & Algorithms
Object-Oriented Design
Query Optimization
CI/CD & Agile
System Design & SDLC

Featured Projects

Featured

ProofMap – GitHub Skills Verification Platform

Production
Next.jsTypeScriptNode.jsOpenAI GPT-4GitHub APIVercel
  • Built a full-stack platform that automatically validates developer resume skills against GitHub repositories, generating AI-powered skill readiness scores and personalized project roadmaps
  • Designed and deployed intelligent skill detection system analyzing repository patterns, dependencies, and code structure to identify proven vs. missing technical competencies
  • Integrated OpenAI GPT-4 to generate contextual project recommendations that help developers bridge skill gaps through practical, portfolio-ready implementations
  • Published technical article on DEV.to sharing the problem-solving journey and platform architecture, reaching developers seeking to strengthen their technical profiles
Live production platform

BloomVe – People-First Job Sharing Platform

Full-Stack Project
Next.js 16React 19TypeScriptFirebaseChrome ExtensionTailwind CSS 4
  • Architected and developed a complete collaborative platform enabling room-based job sharing with dual modes (Chats and Channels), achieving MVP+ status with full authentication, privacy controls, and invite system
  • Engineered Chrome Extension (Manifest V3) integrated with Next.js web app for seamless one-click content sharing from any webpage, enabling rapid opportunity distribution across collaborative rooms
  • Implemented comprehensive Firebase backend leveraging Auth, Firestore, and Storage to support real-time collaboration, user management, and room-based access control with owner-managed permissions
  • Designed modern glass-morphism UI with Tailwind CSS 4 ensuring consistent branding and user experience across both web application and browser extension components
MVP+ with Chrome Extension

AI-Powered API Performance Bottleneck Analyzer

Solo Project
FastAPIPythonOpenAI GPT-4PydanticREST APIs
  • Reduced manual production log analysis time by 80% by automatically detecting API bottlenecks including slow endpoints, high error rates, and N+1 database patterns
  • Built an AI-powered FastAPI microservice integrating P95 latency analysis and GPT-4–generated optimization recommendations to deliver actionable performance fixes
80% reduction in analysis time

Budgetron – Mobile FinTech Application

Solo Project
React NativeTypeScriptNode.jsMySQLREST APIs
  • Owned end-to-end development of a full-stack mobile application using React Native (TypeScript) and Node.js, designing scalable REST APIs and backend architecture for expense tracking and group payments
  • Reduced manual financial tracking effort by 40% and improved API response performance by 25% through optimized MySQL queries, efficient endpoint design, and automated Excel/PDF report generation
40% reduction in tracking effort

Interactive Gamified Learning Platform

Solo Project
React.jsHTML5 CanvasJavaScript
  • Engineered a browser-based educational game using React and HTML5 Canvas, optimizing rendering and state management to achieve smooth 60 FPS performance
  • Deployed live proof-of-concept and improved UI responsiveness through efficient component architecture and event handling
60 FPS performance

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or just connecting with fellow developers. Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below!

Email

Send me an email anytime

snehagrianjsk@gmail.com

LinkedIn

Let's connect professionally

linkedin.com/in/sneha-grian

GitHub

Check out my projects

github.com/snehagrian

Location

Based in Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL