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Avinash R

Avinash R

Member Technical Staff @ Zoho · Backend Developer (Java & Spring Boot)

Chennai / Greater Madurai · IT'23 @ TCE · Best Outgoing Student (2019–23)

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Results-driven Senior Java Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience architecting, developing, and modernizing scalable backend systems for enterprise SaaS products. Expertise across the full SDLC in Agile environments, leveraging Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and Redis to design high-performance REST APIs, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures. At Zoho WorkDrive I own storage, versioning, SSL/custom-domain automation, and admin experiences — optimizing databases, automating CI/CD workflows, and transforming legacy flows into robust, cloud-native solutions.

100+ TB storage saved daily
95% faster Large File View APIs
SSL enablement: 3 days → <4 hrs
1,000+ support tickets resolved

Member Technical Staff · Zoho Corporation

Jun 2023 – Present · Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Java, REST APIs, MySQL

  • Engineered Version Retention Settings across 8+ global data centers, automating deletion of older file versions to save 100+ TB of storage daily for sync-agent customers.
  • Built Large File View management, optimizing backend API response times by 95% for instant tracking and deletion of heavy files.
  • Automated SSL purchase and domain verification with Certman + scheduled polling, cutting custom-domain enablement from 3 days to under 4 hours.
  • Implemented Storage Monitoring & Alerts (e.g. 80% thresholds) for proactive capacity planning.
  • Revamped the Admin Dashboard for clearer storage administration and higher productivity.
  • Debugged and resolved 1,000+ support tickets on uploads, downloads, and custom domains.
  • Mentored junior developers and enforced code quality through peer reviews.

Project Trainee · Zoho Corporation

Jan 2023 – May 2023 · Madurai · Java, API docs, performance testing

  • Developed Bulk Version Deletion so users can clear multiple file versions instantly, with selective retention for milestone versions.
  • Engineered Restore Deleted Versions for one-click recovery of accidentally deleted data.
  • Contributed to core backend development, SQL optimization, debugging, and API documentation.

Summer Intern · Zoho

Jul 2022 · Greater Madurai

Built a full-featured e-commerce platform with separate admin and customer portals — catalog management, secure auth, cart, checkout, order history, ratings, and feedback.

Web Developer · Byonz Ventures Pvt Ltd

Oct 2020 – Dec 2020

Built and deployed a full-stack web app with a team of three using React and Firebase — first production dynamic project, focused on collaboration and deployment.

Machine Learning Intern · ACM Student Chapter, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Jul 2020 – Aug 2020 · ACM League of Code 2.0

Collaborative ML solutions from scratch, intensive project development, and deployment including front-end elements.

Leadership & Campus Ambassador Roles

2020 – 2021 · IITs, IIMs, ACM, Techfest & more

Campus Ambassador / Representative for E-Cell IIT Madras, ELAN & ηvision (IIT Hyderabad), Techfest IIT Bombay, ACM Student Chapter (IIT ISM Dhanbad), IEEE IIIT-Delhi, EXIMIUS IIM Bangalore, E-Cell IIT Kanpur, and International MUN — strengthening communication, community building, and marketing skills.

Full-Stack E-Commerce Platform

Java · Spring Boot · Vue.js · Docker · Cloud Hosting

Scalable app with distinct Admin and Customer portals. Secure auth, dynamic cart, checkout, order history, ratings, inventory management, and real-time stock visibility. Containerized with Docker and launched on cloud-hosted services using layered architecture.

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macOS Portfolio (This Site)

HTML · CSS · Vanilla JS

Finder-inspired personal portfolio with lock screen, dock, Spotlight search, draggable window, and responsive mobile layout — all static for GitHub Pages.

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Madurai District Corona Counter

HTML · CSS · JS · Chart.js · Bootstrap · PHP

Real-time COVID-19 tracker for Madurai during lockdown using an open-source API, visualizing live district-level data with dynamic charts and statistics.

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Languages

JavaPython

Frameworks & Technologies

Spring BootSpring Data JPAServlets JSPJDBCKatharsis SwaggerProtocol Buffers

Databases & Caching

MySQLRedis

Cloud, DevOps & Messaging

Apache KafkaGCPDocker

Architecture & Practices

System Design (HLD / LLD)REST API Design OOPLayered ArchitectureSDLC Code ReviewsGenerative AI

Testing & Tools

JUnitMavenGitHubPostman IntelliJ IDEAEclipseVS Code CursorGitHub Copilot

Spoken Languages

EnglishTamilHindi

B.Tech, Information Technology · Thiagarajar College of Engineering

Jun 2019 – May 2023 · CGPA 9.49 · Madurai

  • Awarded Best Outgoing Student (2019–2023) for academics, leadership, technical contributions, and community service.
  • Campus leadership: Department General Secretary and Placement Coordinator — mentored juniors and organized campus-wide tech fests.
  • Published papers, presented at international conferences (incl. NIT Patna), and reached finals at IIT/NIT events.

Higher Secondary · Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School

2016 – 2018

Secured First Class in HSC board exams and actively participated in inter- and intra-school competitions.

SSLC · Sri Aurobindo Matriculation Higher Secondary School

2010 – 2016

Proficiency and Best Student awards, top rank in SSLC board exams, and active involvement in NCC, throwball, and badminton.

Certifications

Selected certifications

  • Spring Boot (Udemy) · SQL 50 · HackerRank REST API (Java)
  • Google Cloud Facilitator Program — Highest Milestone
  • Google Networking · Industrial IoT on GCP · Stanford Machine Learning
  • IBM Data Science · Coursera Android & Cybersecurity · Udemy Frontend & Python · MATLAB Onramp
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