Ankur Kataria

I’m a full-stack software engineer with 8+ years of experience, currently at AT&T. I specialize in end-to-end ownership and have delivered 10+ business applications across domains like manufacturing, IoT, HR, and finance. My solutions have helped automate workflows and reduce manual effort by up to 40%. I’ve worked across cloud platforms, DevOps pipelines, and AI integrations, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can translate business needs into scalable, real-world solutions.

Experience

Sr. Software Engineer

AT&T | June 2024 - Present

Led full-stack development of internal HR portal, developed batch ingestion, integrated OAuth2-based SSO, modernized a legacy platform, streamlined vendor payment workflows, and engineered the React-based UI for an internal AI chatbot.

  • Led full-stack development of internal HR portal (Spring Boot + React) for 500+ users; architected microservices, CI/CD, and Kubernetes deployment to improve delivery speed and scalability.
  • Developed batch ingestion (200K+ records/day) using Spring Batch with delta logic; reduced ETL time to -3 mins, enabling faster data availability.
  • Integrated OAuth2-based SSO in React; enabled secure, persistent login across internal systems, enhancing user experience and security.
  • Modernized legacy platform (Java 8-17, Spring 4.6-6, Bootstrap 3-5.3, Tomcat 9-10.1); reduced tech debt and improved system stability.
  • Streamlined vendor payment workflows using Shell scripting, SFG transfers, and real-time alerts; saved manual effort by 80+ hours/month.
  • Identified and removed unused Linux server volumes in non-prod environments; saved - $500/year in cloud infrastructure costs.
  • Engineered the React-based UI for AT&T's internal Al chatbot, delivering a seamless, secure interface for enterprise-wide employee interaction.

Software Technologist

CES LTD | February 2022 - June 2024

Delivered scalable full-stack solutions, migrated monolithic services to Azure Cloud, implemented CI/CD pipelines, managed Azure infrastructure, integrated QA and DevOps workflows, and automated user alert notifications.

  • Delivered scalable full-stack solutions for a leading US-based consumer products client using React.js, Redux, Node.js, and MongoDB.
  • Migrated monolithic services to Azure Cloud, implementing Azure Functions, Service Bus, Blob Storage, and Logic Apps, enhancing deployment speed by 50%.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps, accelerating release cycles by 30% and minimizing production incidents.
  • Managed Azure infrastructure (VMs, Blob Storage) to support scalable and secure deployment of internal applications.
  • Integrated QA and DevOps workflows to release features with robust test automation and CI/CD stability.
  • Automated user alert notifications (Email, Microsoft Teams, SMS) using Azure Function Apps and Logic Apps, reducing manual deployment effort by 30% and enabling faster, more reliable alert delivery.

Software Engineer

Vistaar Technologies | January 2019 - February 2022

Implemented critical modules, designed automated sales reports and live dashboards, built a comprehensive portfolio planning module, collaborated with product owners, and mentored newcomers.

  • Implemented critical modules such as Price Check and Admin Dashboard in a large-scale pricing platform using React, Node.js, and ElasticSearch.
  • Designed automated sales reports and live dashboards using ELK, Oracle and JavaScript, reducing manual reporting time by 50%.
  • Build a comprehensive portfolio planning module enabling rolling forecasts and strategic planning for resources and investments.
  • Collaborated with product owners to define scope, UX, and deliverables across multiple agile sprints.
  • Mentored newcomers by providing comprehensive KT, accelerating their ramp up time by 50%.
  • Led code reviews to maintain high code quality and ensure best practices.

Website Developer & SEO Expert

All Web Vision | June 2017 - January 2019

Developed and launched SEO-optimized, responsive websites, utilized modern web technologies, improved clients' organic traffic, customized WordPress themes, integrated SEO tools, delivered projects under tight deadlines, optimized page speed, and crafted contact forms, landing pages, and blog sections.

  • Developed and launched 10+ SEO-optimized, responsive websites for small and medium enterprises across various industries.
  • Utilized modern web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and WordPress to deliver scalable and mobile-friendly designs.
  • Improved clients' organic traffic by up to 2x through on-page SEO, performance optimization, and structured metadata implementation.
  • Customized WordPress themes and plugins to meet unique business requirements, reducing development time by 30%.
  • Integrated Google Analytics, Search Console, and other SEO tools for real-time performance tracking and insights.
  • Delivered all projects under tight deadlines while maintaining high client satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Optimized page speed using image compression, lazy loading, and code minification techniques (achieved Lighthouse scores of 90+).
  • Crafted contact forms, landing pages, and blog sections tailored to lead generation and engagement.

Projects

AI Quiz App

An AI-powered quiz app using Google Gemini API that supports MCQs and typed answers, customizable difficulty, timed quizzes, real-time evaluation, and detailed reports. Features secure role-based access, a smart admin panel, validated responsive UI, and scalable architecture with MongoDB

Read News App

A responsive news application that fetches articles from a demo news API, featuring category-based filtering, dark/light theme support, and interactive article previews. Optimized for all devices with an option to install as a native-like app

Shopify Ecommerce

Machki – A responsive Shopify jewelry store offering handmade stone & brass pieces via curated categories, with trendy collections, sales promotions, clear policy pages, customer reviews, COD & prepaid options, and fast dispatch and delivery.

Skills

Frontend

JavaScript
ReactJS
ExtJS
NextJS

Backend

NodeJS
Python
Express
Java
PHP
SQL

Databases

Oracle
MySQL
MongoDB
ElasticSearch
PostgreSQL

Cloud Computing

AWS
Azure
Google Cloud

Scripting

Bash
Shell Script
ELK

Frameworks & Others

GIT
Restful API Services
Linux
Docker
Kubernetes
Database Optimization
Data Structures & Algorithms
OS Fundamentals
Software Engineering
Software Design Patterns
Back-End Web Development
Full-Stack Development
API Development
MATLAB
LLAMA
Spotify API

Email: ankurkataria2@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ankur-kataria

GitHub: github.com/ankur-kataria