Tempe, AZ • Open to SDE roles (Dec 2025 graduate)
Hi, I'm Prabakaran Annadurai
Software Developer building reliable, scalable systems. I work across React/Next.js, Node/Flask, and AWS. Recently at Amazon Neptune improving zero-downtime upgrades and replication.
About
Who I am and what I love to build
I'm a builder who enjoys turning ambiguous problems into production-ready systems. My focus areas are cloud-backed apps, data-heavy features, and resilient services. I value ownership, customer obsession, and clear communication.
Experience
Impact and ownership
Software Engineer Intern • Amazon (Neptune)
May 2025 – Aug 2025- Engineered enhancements enabling zero‑downtime engine upgrades & data migrations.
- Optimized multi‑AZ replication, improving efficiency by ~40%.
- Built automation tools for upgrade and recovery workflows using Java & AWS services.
Software Developer (Freelance) • Various
Dec 2022 – Nov 2023- Talent acquisition platform with React, WebRTC, AWS → recruiter efficiency +30%.
- Event platform migration Vue → Next.js → performance +60%, real‑time tracking.
- Gamified learning POC with React & Canvas for interactive kids' games.
Software Developer • Rejola IT Services
Apr 2022 – Dec 2022- Built two React Native apps for learning & instructor content; real‑time streaming support.
Projects
Selected work
Zero‑Downtime Upgrades Toolkit
Backend • AWS • Java
Automation utilities to orchestrate Neptune engine upgrades and failovers with no customer impact.
Talent Acquisition Platform
React • WebRTC • AWS
Live interviews, screening workflows, and media storage; boosted recruiter throughput by ~30%.
Event Platform Migration (Vue → Next.js)
Frontend • Next.js • DX
Rebuilt storefront with SEO & performance focus; +60% perf, real‑time analytics.
Skills
Tools I use to ship
Languages & Frameworks
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- Python
- Java
- React/Next.js
- React Native
- Node.js
- Flask
- Tailwind CSS
Cloud & Data
- AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, Neptune)
- DynamoDB
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
- GraphQL
- Graph DBs (Gremlin/SPARQL)
DevOps & Platform
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- GitHub Actions
- CloudWatch
- Linux
Practices & Testing
- Distributed Systems
- System Design
- Testing (Jest/Playwright)
- Observability
- Performance
- Documentation
Education
Foundations
Arizona State University
M.S. in Information Technology (GPA 3.93)Dec 2025
SRM Valliammai Engineering College
B.E. in Computer Science and EngineeringApr 2021
Activities
Community & campus
Technical Officer – CV/NLP
The AI Society Club, ASU
Mentored 200+ students; implemented Word2Vec, GloVe, Transformers in workshops.
Volunteer Research Assistant
Systems Psychology Lab, ASU
Coordinated 10+ experiments with 100+ participants; ensured 99% data accuracy.