Gunpreet Ahuja
@gunpreetahuja
Software developer specializing in Java and Python with 5+ years delivering scalable, production-ready systems.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a software developer with over five years of experience across full software development lifecycles, specializing in Java and Python technologies and microservice architectures.
I have designed and delivered enterprise-grade platforms—healthcare, enterprise resource/analytics, fleet management, and workflow/reporting—using Spring Boot, ActiveMQ, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes.
My work emphasizes secure REST and GraphQL APIs, asynchronous event-driven processing, CI/CD automation with Jenkins and GitHub Actions, and observability with Prometheus/Grafana and ELK.
I hold an M.Eng in Software Engineering with a top-5% class ranking and consistently drive improvements in deployment velocity, monitoring, and system scalability while collaborating in Agile teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer (Freelance)
Independent Projects
Mar 2023 - May 2025 (2 years 2 months)
Delivered multiple microservice-based platforms (healthcare, enterprise analytics, fleet management) using Java Spring Boot, implementing JWT-secured REST APIs, asynchronous workflows, and automated CI/CD to production-grade Kubernetes deployments.
MSTechnology Associate
Morgan Stanley
May 2018 - Feb 2023 (4 years 9 months)
Contributed to vendor data management and multiple Java/Spring web services across roles from Intern to Technology Associate, improving data access and accelerating CI-driven deployments. Completed the Morgan Stanley Technology Analyst Program and delivered production-ready services used by internal teams.
CUTeaching Assistant
Concordia University
Sep 2017 - Apr 2018 (7 months)
Tutored undergraduate and graduate students in Theoretical Computer Science and Advanced Programming Practices, improving student comprehension and programming skills.
Software Developer
Systers
May 2017 - Aug 2017 (3 months)
Developed backend and frontend components of a Python/Django web application (Mobile Application Control Center) supporting Peace Corps mobile apps, delivering server-side tools for operational support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CUConcordia University
Master of Engineering, Software Engineering
2017 - 2018
Grade: 4.0/4.3 GPA
Activities and societies: Teaching Assistant for Theoretical Computer Science and Advanced Programming Practices.
Completed a Master of Engineering in Software Engineering with a 4.0/4.3 GPA, ranking in the top 5% of the class.
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering
2012 - 2016
Grade: 4.0/4.3 GPA
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering with a 4.0/4.3 GPA, placing in the top 2% of the class.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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