About

Engineering outcomes with clarity and intent

Product strategy, system design, and full-stack delivery informed by security and ML.

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Secure, scalable experiences with automation at the core.

Background

Hi, I'm Sai Rahul Prasad Nagumantri. I have 8+ years of experience across full-stack development, machine learning, and cybersecurity, delivering cross-platform apps, DevSecOps tooling, and ML-enabled products. My experience includes IBM Canada Software Lab, HCLTech, Durham College, WeSecureApp, and Kony (Temenos). I focus on translating complex problems into reliable systems, mentoring teams, and sharing what I learn through writing and video.

I lead cross-functional teams to ship secure, automation focused platforms, developer tools, and data-rich dashboards with measurable outcomes and scalable architecture.

Infrastructure and automation

I build secure, scalable systems and automation-first workflows that keep teams fast and reliable.

Enterprise lifecycle ownership

I architect enterprise applications end-to-end, build Sustainable frontends, design and develop systems that can scale.

Full-stack leadership

I lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and align strategy with execution.

Technical storytelling

I share learnings on Medium, OnePlus Community, and YouTube to help engineers grow.

Technical skills

Core Focus

Software InfrastructureEngineeringLLM Systems

Languages

JavaScript (ES6+)TypeScriptPythonGoLangHTML5CSS3PHPSQLBashRust

Frontend

React.jsNext.jsVue.jsReduxTailwind CSSBootstrapMaterial-UIWebpack

Backend

DjangoFastAPIFlaskExpress.jsNode.jsGinGraphQL

Cloud and DevOps

AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda, Cognito, Amplify, DynamoDB)DockerKubernetesTerraformGitHub ActionsJenkinsGitLab CI/CDJIRA

Databases

MongoDBMySQLPostgreSQLRedisElasticsearchFirebase

Machine Learning

TensorFlowPyTorchScikit-learnKerasHugging FaceOpenAILangChain

Architecture and Testing

MicroservicesServerless ArchitectureEvent-Driven ArchitectureSystem DesignDSAORMJestJasmineCypressPytest

Mobile and IoT

React NativeKony VisualizerRaspberry PiArduino

Design and UX

WireframesUI/UX Design

Credentials

Certifications

PythonSQL Programming (NASBA, 2.40 CPE credits)IBM TechXchange: Virtual AgentLearning Regular ExpressionsProgramming Foundations: DatabasesKony Visualizer (VoltMX)

Patents

CleBird

Languages and interests

Languages

TeluguHindi (Elementary)English

Interests

Tech and gadgetsUI/UX designPhotographyTutorials and bloggingTravel

Awards and recognition

HCL Tech recognition

Received 3 customer appreciations for delivery and impact.

Kony (Temenos) awards

Earned 5 Spot Awards and a Technological Excellence award.

SQL CPE credits

Awarded 2.40 CPE credits in SQL programming by NASBA.

Professional skills

Team managementProject coordinationStakeholder engagementAgile deliveryConflict resolutionMentoring engineersStrategic planningQuality assuranceProblem-solvingCross-functional collaboration

Education

2022

Postgraduate Certification, Artificial Intelligence Design and Implementation

Durham College

2013 - 2017

B.Tech., Computer Science and Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada

2000 - 2011

Secondary Education (10th Class)

Saint Jude's English Medium High School

Experience

End-to-end delivery across industries

Detailed experience across full-stack development, machine learning, and cybersecurity.

Jan 2025 - Present

DevSecOps Full Stack Developer

IBM Canada Software Lab

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Building LLM-driven shift-left security tooling for enterprise developer workflows, combining IDE-first UX with cloud-native services.

  • Architected an end-to-end VS Code extension for secure coding workflows.
  • Integrated multiple scanners into a unified scanning framework.
  • Built LLM quick-fix suggestions for secure remediation.
  • Implemented real-time scan updates with Redis queues and WebSockets.
  • Integrated Semgrep, Mend, and Detect Secrets into a single pipeline.
  • Deployed containerized services on IBM Cloud with JWT authentication.
  • Built LLM-assisted remediation using Llama and Granite models.
PythonFastAPIRedisRQWebSocketsVS Code ExtensionsIBM CloudIBM App IDDockerKubernetesSemgrepMendDetect SecretsLlamaGraniteGitHub Actions

Dec 2022 - Dec 2024

Full Stack Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead

HCLTech

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Led enterprise dashboards and automation initiatives, owning delivery from system architecture to release and operational readiness.

  • Delivered microservices architecture improving scalability by 30%.
  • Reduced load time by 50% and downtime by 25% through automation.
  • Resolved 400+ PRs and led a team of 5+ engineers.
  • Shipped data-driven dashboards for real-time decision making.
  • Implemented Redux middleware and state patterns for workflow automation.
  • Optimized serverless compute with AWS Lambda for cost and performance.
  • Conducted security testing and workflow automation to reduce manual workload by 40%.
PythonDjangoTypeScriptReact.jsReduxTailwind CSSAWSAWS LambdaDynamoDBPostgreSQLGitLabGitHubJIRA

Mar 2023 - Sep 2023

Software Engineering Research Associate

Durham College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

ML and cybersecurity research with production-ready delivery across multiple client projects and stakeholder teams.

  • Delivered 10+ ML and cybersecurity projects for external clients.
  • Improved user engagement by 50% on ML-enabled applications.
  • Enhanced predictive accuracy by 35% across ML models.
  • Built cybersecurity tooling with Raspberry Pi and WiFi Pineapple.
  • Accelerated ML pipelines using Logistic Regression, SVM, and XGBoost.
  • Used Pandas and NumPy for advanced data analysis workflows.
  • Managed full project cycles on GitHub with improved collaboration.
PythonDjangoReact.jsPandasNumPyScikit-learnXGBoostSVMLogistic RegressionKNNDecision TreesRandom ForestGitHub

Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

Software Engineering Research Assistant

Durham College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Supported ML research, cross-platform development, and client integrations with measurable business impact.

  • Contributed to 5+ ML projects with external clients.
  • Built cross-platform applications using Python, Django, and React.
  • Delivered new integrations that generated 100k CAD in business.
  • Supported client discovery and rapid prototyping for ML features.
PythonDjangoReact.jsReact NativeScikit-learn

May 2022 - May 2023

Director (School of Science, Engineering, and IT)

Durham College Student Association

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Elected leadership role representing student interests and campus initiatives across STEM programs.

  • Collaborated with student leadership on policy and engagement.
  • Advocated for student needs across academic programs.
  • Led initiatives for the School of Science, Engineering, and IT.
LeadershipStakeholder ManagementStrategic Planning

May 2021 - Oct 2021

Senior Software Engineer

WeSecureApp (Strobes Security)

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Built model-driven engagement and security features for a cybersecurity platform with cloud-native deployments.

  • Shipped a model-driven suggestion bot improving interaction by 25%.
  • Integrated GraphQL APIs, reducing query time by ~2 seconds.
  • Improved frontend satisfaction scores from 3.5 to 4.2/5.
  • Resolved 300+ PRs and hardened UI performance.
  • Integrated Dialogflow for conversational security workflows.
  • Deployed with AWS and Docker to improve reliability and uptime.
React.jsDjangoGraphQLReduxRedux SagaAWSDockerDialogflow

Mar 2018 - Mar 2021

Full Stack Software Engineer

Kony (Temenos)

Hyderabad, India

Delivered cross-platform banking products and internal tooling for large-scale enterprise teams.

  • Built Android, iOS, web, and desktop apps with Kony Visualizer.
  • Reduced build time by 70% during platform migration.
  • Created report builder and log analyzer tools for internal teams.
  • Certified in Kony Visualizer (VoltMX) for mobile and web delivery.
  • Integrated React UI with Django/MySQL services for internal tools.
  • Delivered digital banking workflows with custom API integrations.
Kony VisualizerMobile FabricReactVue.jsJavaScriptPythonDjangoMySQLNode.jsHTMLCSSJSONFlaskChart.jsPDFJSAWSXCodeBootstrap

Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

Associate Engineer

Kony (Temenos)

Hyderabad, India

Supported mobile and web product development with UI, backend, and integration workstreams.

  • Resolved 50+ technical issues across mobile and web platforms.
  • Contributed to UI component libraries for the Visualizer product.
  • Supported cross-platform UI optimization and testing.
Kony VisualizerJavaScriptPythonHTMLCSS

Feb 2016 - May 2017

Campus Ambassador Intern

Dell

India

Represented Dell on campus and supported community outreach.

  • Organized student tech events and brand outreach initiatives.
Community EngagementEvent Coordination

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