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RAKESH CHANDA

@rakeshchanda

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Entry-level software engineer specializing in full-stack development, backend systems, and embedded systems.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek Full-Stack or Backend roles at collaborative teams where I can build reliable, maintainable systems, grow technical skills, and contribute to production-quality software.

I am an entry-level software engineer with hands-on experience in full-stack web development, backend systems design, and embedded/IoT systems. I have engineered production-focused modules in Python and C++ for Linux environments and developed RESTful APIs and responsive user interfaces.

At the University of Central Missouri, I reduced manual validation effort by 40% by creating automated testing scripts, implemented robust error handling and structured logging, and collaborated with cross-functional teams using Git and Agile practices. I built and deployed a full-stack job-tracking application with JWT authentication, React front end, and REST API back end.

I bring practical experience with MQTT and embedded telemetry, cloud fundamentals with AWS, and a broad tech stack including C/C++, Python, Node.js, and databases. I focus on maintainable, testable systems and clear technical documentation to support long-term reliability and team onboarding.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Engineering Research Assistant

University of Central Missouri

Jun 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Engineered and debugged Python and C++ modules for Linux-based systems integrating simulated hardware data streams with real-time analytics; developed automated tests that reduced manual validation effort by 40% and implemented structured logging and monitoring to improve reliability.

Python C++Linux Automated Testing Logging Git Agile

Machine Learning Project Contributor

University of Central Missouri

Performed data preprocessing and feature engineering using Python to support predictive analytics; evaluated and optimized models and integrated outputs into visualization dashboards for stakeholder reporting.

Python Pandas NumPy Model Evaluation data preprocessing Data Visualization Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Central Missouri

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2020 - 2024

Grade: 3.42/4.0

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Cloud Computing, Systems Engineering, Embedded Systems, Database Design; projects: JobTrackr full‑stack app, IoT Device Controller capstone, Embedded Data Logger & Telemetry Simulation.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with coursework in data structures, operating systems, networks, cloud computing, embedded systems, and database design; graduated with a 3.42 GPA.