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Venkatesh Kala

Venkatesh Kala

Software Engineer – Frontend

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Career

Work Experience

"Nothing ever becomes real 'til it is experienced." — John Keats

Frontend / Angular Developer

Workcuit AI

Orland Park, IL Jan 2024 - Present
  • Architected multi-role dashboards for Admin, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Maintenance & Manager using Angular 17, PrimeNG, and TypeScript with role-based UI rendering.
  • Built real-time shift management module with timer tracking, break handling, and calendar views using RxJS Observables and Firestore listeners.
  • Deployed Angular SPAs on AWS using S3, CloudFront CDN, Lambda, and API Gateway for secure, highly available delivery.
  • Implemented NgRx state management with Store/Effects/Selectors for room status updates and inter-department communication.
  • Designed secure multi-tenant architecture with property-based data isolation, JWT authentication, and Firebase Security Rules.
  • Developed Digital Guest Pad (iPad) for self-service check-in/check-out with touch-optimized UI and responsive layouts.
  • Leveraged AI-powered tools including ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Figma AI for accelerated development workflows.

Frontend / UI Developer

FactSet

India Jul 2019 - Jun 2022
  • Developed enterprise financial platforms using React.js and Material-UI for investment analytics and portfolio management serving hedge funds and banks.
  • Built data-intensive dashboards for equity research, fixed income analytics, and risk management tools used by institutional clients.
  • Implemented complex data grids using AG-Grid for real-time market data with sorting, filtering, and export capabilities.
  • Integrated RESTful APIs & WebSocket connections for real-time financial data feeds and market updates.
  • Developed interactive charting using Highcharts and D3.js for time-series analysis and portfolio performance dashboards.
  • Created reusable component library following FactSet design system with styled-components.
  • Achieved 70%+ code coverage with Jest unit tests for financial calculations and component interactions.
Expertise

Technical Skills

Technologies and tools I use to bring products to life

Angular

Angular 2-19 & TypeScript

5+ years building enterprise SPAs with Angular, TypeScript, RxJS, NgRx (Store/Effects/Selectors), and scalable component-based architecture.

React

React.js & Redux

Building data-intensive financial dashboards with React.js, Redux, Material-UI, AG-Grid, styled-components, and real-time WebSocket integrations.

Firebase

Firebase & Firestore

Real-time data sync with Firestore, Firebase Auth, Cloud Functions, FCM notifications, Security Rules, and Firebase Hosting.

AWS

AWS Cloud Services

Deploying Angular SPAs on AWS S3, CloudFront CDN, Lambda functions, API Gateway, and CI/CD pipelines with CodePipeline.

Node.js

Node.js & Express

Full-stack development with Node.js/Express REST APIs, middleware validation, authentication workflows, and microservices architecture.

CSS

UI Libraries & Styling

PrimeNG, Angular Material, Material-UI, AG-Grid, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, SCSS/SASS, Flexbox/Grid, and responsive mobile-first design.

Python

Data analysis, scripting, automation, and backend development with Python. Experience with pandas, NumPy, and Flask for web services.

SQL & Databases

Database design, complex queries, stored procedures, and optimization with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. Data modeling and ETL processes.

Testing & QA

Unit and E2E testing with Jest, Jasmine, Karma, and Cypress. 70%+ code coverage for financial calculations, component interactions, and integration tests.

HTML5 & CSS3 / SCSS

Semantic HTML5, CSS3 animations & transitions, SCSS/SASS with mixins and variables, CSS Grid, Flexbox, media queries, and cross-browser responsive design.

REST APIs & WebSockets

RESTful API integration with HttpClient & Axios, real-time WebSocket connections for live data feeds, interceptors, error handling, and API authentication workflows.

Git & GitHub

Version control with Git, branching strategies, pull requests, code reviews, and CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions for automated builds and deployments.

Credentials

Certifications & Learning

Continuous learning and professional development

Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

AWS Course

Completed AWS course covering core concepts of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence fundamentals. Grade: 100%.

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Google Agile Project Management

Professional Certificate

Comprehensive certification covering Foundations of Agile Project Management, Google Agile Essentials, Scrum Framework implementation, and measuring productivity.

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AWS Certified Developer

Associate (In Progress)

Pursuing AWS Developer Associate certification to validate cloud deployment skills with S3, CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway, and CI/CD pipelines.

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Azure AI Fundamentals

AI-900 (Planned)

Planning to pursue Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals certification to formalize AI tools expertise with ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Azure AI services.

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Communication Foundations

LinkedIn Learning

Professional development course covering interpersonal communication and professional communication skills for effective workplace collaboration.

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Portfolio

Featured Projects

A selection of projects I've worked on

Hotel Management System

Hotel Management System

Multi-tenant hotel management platform with real-time room status, shift management, and guest self-service features.

Angular 17 Firebase PrimeNG NgRx
Financial Dashboard

Financial Analytics Dashboard

Enterprise financial platform with real-time market data, portfolio management, and interactive charting.

React.js Redux D3.js AG-Grid
Front Desk Operations Hub

Front Desk Operations Hub

Centralized front desk dashboard for hotel operations with real-time cleaning status tracking, departure management, housekeeping requests, and maintenance ticket overview.

Angular 17 TypeScript Firestore PrimeNG
Shift Management & Scheduling

Shift Management & Scheduling

Real-time shift tracking system with timer functionality, break management, calendar views, and automated schedule generation for hotel staff.

Angular 17 RxJS Firestore PrimeNG
Housekeeping Management Module

Housekeeping Management Module

Task assignment system with room cleaning status tracking, priority queues, and real-time updates for housekeeping staff across multiple properties.

Angular NgRx Firebase PrimeNG
Maintenance Request System

Maintenance Request System

Work order tracking system with priority management, status updates, and inter-department communication for property maintenance teams.

Angular TypeScript Firestore RxJS
Background

Education & Learning

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." – Benjamin Franklin

Aug 2022 - Dec 2023

New England College

Henniker, NH, USA

Master of Science in Computer Information Systems

Coursework: Web Programming with PHP/MySQL, Python (Programming Language), Network Communications, Cloud Computing, Information Security, Database Design, Java

2016 - 2019

Osmania University

Hyderabad, India

Bachelor's Degree

Get In Touch

Let's Connect

Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? I'd love to hear from you!

Orland Park, IL, USA
Venkyk1002@gmail.com