Software Engineer | AI Systems | Cloud & Data Platforms

Hi, I’m Pavan
Kumar Madavaram

I build data-driven applications, cloud-native platforms, and AI-enabled systems that solve real-world problems. My experience spans full-stack development, backend APIs, AWS infrastructure, DevOps workflows, and technical leadership.

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About Me

I’m a Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable applications, backend systems, and cloud-native platforms. I currently work at Grand Valley State University, where I contribute to the REP4FinLit initiative — an AI-enabled financial education platform sponsored by Fifth Third Bank. My work includes designing APIs, building microservices, integrating AI workflows, improving deployment reliability, and guiding teams through real-world engineering problems. I enjoy translating complex operational and technical challenges into practical software solutions that create meaningful impact.

  • Python | Java | JavaScript | SQL | HTML | CSS
  • React | Node.js | Spring Boot | REST APIs | Microservices
  • AWS | Docker | Terraform | Jenkins | GitHub Actions | CI/CD
  • Firestore | DynamoDB | PostgreSQL | MySQL
  • LangChain | LLMs | Data Pipelines | AI-Enabled Applications
  • Agile Workflows | System Design | Technical Documentation | Mentorship
  • Software Engineer (Team Lead)
    REP4FinLit — Grand Valley State University
    Feb 2025 – Present
    Leading development of a cloud-native financial education platform sponsored by Fifth Third Bank. Selected as Technical Team Lead based on engineering and problem-solving skills, mentoring undergraduate and graduate student engineers through real-world system design and development. Built scalable microservices, REST APIs, AI-enabled application features, and data workflows using AWS, Node.js, Firestore, and modern DevOps practices. Improved deployment reliability, observability, and release workflows while collaborating with stakeholders on product direction.
  • Student Manager (Technology & Operations)
    GVSU Surplus Store
    May 2023 – Dec 2024
    Led technology and operational improvements across inventory, workflow, and reporting processes. Built dashboards, improved automation, and introduced data-driven operational changes that increased transparency and helped improve sustainability and process efficiency across store operations.
  • Software Engineer
    Unified Softech Pvt Ltd
    Jul 2013 – Dec 2017
    Developed and maintained client-facing web applications and backend systems using Python, JavaScript, React, and SQL. Built and integrated REST APIs, supported production deployments, optimized application performance, and translated business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Contributed to reliable delivery through testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Master of Applied Computer Science
    Grand Valley State University — Allendale, MI
    Built projects across mobile development, geospatial data analysis, and full-stack web systems.

    3+ Hours App: React Native application supporting surplus food redistribution through location and workflow integration.
    Healthcare Facility Density Analysis (Nepal): Python-based data pipeline and geospatial analysis project identifying healthcare access disparities.
    HandCrafted Haven: Full-stack e-commerce website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Firebase.
  • Independent Study — UPSC Civil Services Preparation
    Intensive preparation in economics, governance, ethics, analysis, structured problem-solving, and communication. This phase played a major role in shaping my discipline, leadership approach, and ability to think through complex problems from multiple perspectives.

Core Expertise

I build modern software systems that combine engineering, cloud, data, and AI to solve practical problems.

Cloud-Native Engineering

Designing and deploying scalable applications on AWS with a focus on maintainability, uptime, and production readiness.

Backend Systems & APIs

Building REST APIs, backend services, and microservices that support data-driven applications and real-time user workflows.

AI-Enabled Applications

Prototyping and integrating chatbot-driven and LLM-enabled workflows to create more interactive and intelligent software experiences.

Data Pipelines & Analytics

Developing data workflows, reporting systems, and analytics processes that turn information into actionable insights.

Full-Stack Development

Building end-to-end applications across frontend interfaces, backend services, database integration, and deployment workflows.

Technical Leadership

Mentoring engineers, coordinating development efforts, and helping teams solve real-world software problems through practical engineering solutions.

Featured Projects

A few examples of the systems and applications I’ve built across AI, cloud, and software engineering.

REP4FinLit Platform

AI-enabled financial education platform with scalable APIs, data workflows, and cloud-native backend services built to support learning outcomes and user engagement.

Adventure Personality Quiz

Interactive quiz application with dynamic user flows, result generation logic, and backend integration for modern web-based experiences.

3+ Hours Food App

Mobile application designed to help redistribute surplus food using React Native, user workflows, and location-based integration.

Healthcare Analysis (Nepal)

Python-based geospatial analytics project using data pipelines and visualization techniques to study healthcare accessibility patterns.

HandCrafted Haven

Full-stack e-commerce web application with frontend development, backend integration, and product workflow support.

AI Budgeting Chatbot Prototype

Prototype chatbot concept built with LangChain and LLM workflows to support personalized financial guidance and user interaction.

Get in Touch

Open to software engineering, AI, cloud, and data-driven opportunities.

Phone

+1 (616) 328-0245

Email

pavankumarm1707@gmail.com

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/pavankumarmadavaram