Meenakshi Gurrala
Kansas City
Summary
Detail-oriented Computer Science graduate student with strong foundations in operating systems, engineering principles, system design, and analytical problem-solving. Experienced in designing, updating, and testing software systems using standard engineering techniques and structured development processes. Skilled in Java, Python, SQL, Linux environments, cloud fundamentals (AWS Certified), and Microsoft Office tools. Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and documentation abilities through prior internship and software engineering roles. Self-motivated, eager learner, and currently pursuing opportunities to contribute to engineering projects within Aviation, Federal, Power Delivery, and Transmission & Distribution environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Software Engineer
CGI
Hyderabad
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Applied standard engineering techniques to design, update, test, and debug RESTful API components using Java & Spring Boot.
• Performed structured system design tasks including business logic implementation, data validation, exception handling, and documentation.
• Worked in Linux-based operating environments, handling application deployment, system logs, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams, participating in Agile ceremonies and contributing to requirement analysis and process documentation.
• Managed version control and collaborative workflows using Git/GitHub.
• Used Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting, tracking, and project documentation.
Software Developer Intern
VERZEO
Hyderabad
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted senior engineers in designing and updating backend services, improving reliability and performance.
• Developed and deployed RESTful APIs using Java and Python (Flask).
• Optimized SQL queries and improved performance by 28%.
• Worked in Linux environments with a focus on clean architecture, debugging, and structured analysis.
• Supported project planning, testing, and documenting solutions.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Missouri Kansas City
12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Malla Reddy College of Engineering For Women
05-2023
Skills
Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, HTML, CSS
Frameworks & Tools: Spring Boot, Angular, Reactjs, Nodejs, Flask, Maven, JUnit, Git, Postman
Concepts: Operating Systems, REST APIs, OOP, SDLC, Debugging, Unit Testing
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
Platforms & Environment: Linux, AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), Docker, Jira
Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) — Amazon Web Services
Issued 2025
Issued 2025
Timeline
Associate Software Engineer
CGI
07.2023 - 12.2023
Software Developer Intern
VERZEO
01.2023 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Missouri Kansas City
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Malla Reddy College of Engineering For Women