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Abhi Pandey - Java Backend, Media Domain

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Abhi Senior Backend Engineer Tampa, FL, Readdy for face-to-face interview Email: [email protected] +1 972-924-5835 (Employer) SUMMARY Senior Java Backend Engineer with 16 years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications and distributed systems in Java and the related technologies. Deep expertise in RESTful and SOAP APIs, event-driven architecture, messaging systems, workflow automation, and search-driven platforms. Known for taking ownership and acting with agency identifying problems, proposing solutions, and driving them to completion. Led technical design discussions, mentored junior engineers, and coordinated cross-functional integrations across distributed teams. Recently expanded into Python microservices (FastAPI) for file processing and backend workflows. CORE COMPETENCIES Languages: Java, Python, SQL Frameworks: Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Data JPA, Spring MVC, Hibernate, Struts, FastAPI Messaging: Apache ActiveMQ; event-driven and asynchronous architecture Search & Databases: Solr (SolrCloud), Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Sybase, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Hazelcast, EHCache Cloud & Data: Amazon AWS S3 Python Libraries: PyMuPDF, Pillow (PDF/image processing) App Servers: Apache Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic, Jetty, WebSphere Portal Server DevOps / CI-CD: Git, Maven, TeamCity, Bamboo, GitLab, Jenkins, JUnit, Mockito Web Technologies: HTML, JavaScript, Ajax, XML, CSS, JSP Concepts: Distributed Systems, Microservices Architecture, REST/SOAP, Performance Tuning, Agile/Scrum EXPERIENCE Media Holdings, Inc. St. Petersburg, FL Lead Software Engineer Jan 2023 Present Supported all Java applications (legacy and new) for the company, including Nuxeo, the enterprise Content Management System used for graphic design workflows, SEO workflows, and related applications. Designed and implemented an event-driven SEO workflow system, replacing manual Excel/email processes with automated pipelines, saving 30 hours per week. Built asynchronous integrations using ActiveMQ, enabling loosely coupled communication between distributed systems. Designed and implemented backend services and custom Nuxeo endpoints to transform and persist incoming data into workflow-driven documents. Built workflow-driven document lifecycle systems and role-based dashboards (RBAC), improving processing efficiency and reducing manual errors. Refactored legacy Struts/JSP UI with scattered jQuery into a modular, reusable JavaScript architecture with shared components and improved state management. Developed distributed integrations between Salesforce (SFDC), MuleSoft, and Nuxeo to automate ad creation and proof workflows (Artist Direct system). Enhanced rendering pipeline integrating Nuxeo with Adobe InDesign servers, in collaboration with Mediawide. Refactored Queue Manager with multithreading and fault-tolerant error handling, reducing rendering time from 20s to 2s. Worked extensively with Solr (SolrCloud) and ZooKeeper, enabling real-time indexing and distributed search at scale. Managed integrations with Nuxeo repository ( 15TB assets) and implemented data purging strategies. Optimized MongoDB query performance through indexing strategies, reducing query latency from seconds to 100ms. Resolved production failures in Elasticsearch, restoring system availability with minimal downtime. Led migration away from unsupported Adobe CS4 rendering systems, eliminating a critical production risk. Managed and served static assets via AWS S3, integrating cloud storage into existing content delivery workflows. Mentored junior developers and contributed to technical design decisions. Designed and built a Python FastAPI microservice to handle PDF and image processing, extracting metadata (page count, dimensions) and generating preview images using PyMuPDF and Pillow. Integrated the service with existing Java/Nuxeo workflows via REST APIs, enabling a modular microservice-style architecture and reducing dependency on legacy PDFlib-based processing. Environment: Java 8/11, Spring, Spring Boot, ActiveMQ, Solr, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Nuxeo, REST APIs, Tomcat, JBoss, Maven, Bitbucket, TeamCity, Bamboo, Jira Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc. St. Petersburg, FL Senior Software Engineer Nov 2018 Dec 2022 Developed backend services supporting order entry and coupon delivery systems integrated with web and enterprise platforms. Developed scalable RESTful APIs powering valpak.com, delivering geo-targeted coupon data at scale based on business rules. Implemented geospatial search using Solr, enabling location-aware query results to deliver geo-targeted coupon data to end users based on their proximity. Designed database schema changes and optimized queries for Sybase database; implemented DAO layer using Hibernate. Maintained real-time data synchronization with Solr-based search platform. Integrated incoming batch coupon feeds to supplement Valpak s core offer inventory on valpak.com, and generated outgoing syndicated XML and JSON feeds to distribute coupon content to external advertising partners. Automated builds and deployments using Maven, GitLab, and TeamCity, maintaining consistent CI/CD pipelines. Performed unit and integration testing with JUnit and Mockito, achieving high test coverage. Participated in Agile sprints including backlog refinement, planning, retrospectives, and code reviews. Environment: Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Sybase, MongoDB, ActiveMQ, REST, SOAP, Solr, JBoss, Tomcat, Maven, Git, TeamCity, Unix COX Target Media St. Petersburg, FL Senior Software Engineer Nov 2014 Oct 2018 Backend development on digital marketing and coupon delivery platforms, with a strong focus on production stability and internal tooling. Designed and built self-service admin and support tooling using Servlet and JSP, reducing reliance on developer involvement for Support Center incident resolution. Served as a key resource for production issue resolution across distributed systems diagnosed root causes, implemented fixes, and validated changes with minimal downtime. Coordinated front-end and back-end integrations to deliver end-to-end features, ensuring business rule compliance across system boundaries. Implemented cron jobs and Bash scripting to automate recurring business workflows. Investigated system failures, deployed hotfixes, and maintained stability across multiple environments under production pressure. Environment: Java, Hibernate, Oracle, SOAP, Solr, JBoss, Tomcat, StarTeam, TeamCity, Linux Cigna Denver, CO Software Engineer Apr 2012 Oct 2014 Backend development on healthcare claims processing applications using Java, Spring, and Hibernate. Built and maintained backend services for claims processing workflows using a Struts Spring Hibernate stack; developed DAO layer, Transfer Objects, and Spring services. Designed and validated JSP-based UI components using the Struts Validation Framework, ensuring accurate data entry for claims submissions. Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, enabling consistent, reliable release cycles across the team. Documented architectural decisions, data workflows, and technical processes to support knowledge sharing and regulatory compliance audits. Environment: Java, Struts 2, Spring, Hibernate, PostgreSQL, REST, Tomcat, Maven, Git, TeamCity, Unix IDEXX Laboratories Eau Claire, WI Software Engineer Aug 2011 Mar 2012 Lab Server Integration Platform integrated veterinary lab systems with client applications. Developed backend modules to process XML-based lab data using JAXB; built RESTful web services for client integration using Spring. Implemented scheduled batch jobs using Quartz; developed business logic components for data processing workflows. Environment: Java, Spring, Hibernate, JPA, JAXB, JAX-RS, Quartz, Sybase, Tomcat, JUnit, Mockito Verizon Tampa, FL Software Engineer Feb 2010 Jul 2011 Portal Migration & Content Management migrated enterprise portal systems from WebSphere to WebLogic. Developed backend components, XML-based data access layers, and portlets integrated with content management systems. Implemented personalization logic using OES rules; built UI components using JSP, JavaScript, and CSS. Environment: Java/J2EE, WebSphere, WebLogic, Oracle UCM, OES, JSP, JavaScript EDUCATION Fairleigh Dickinson University Dec 2009 M.S. in Computer Science Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Jun 2007 B.S. in Computer Science CURRENTLY LEARNING Currently expanding skills in: Docker (containerization), Python ecosystem, and cloud-native data workflows. Keywords: continuous integration continuous deployment user interface sthree active directory Colorado Florida Wisconsin