About
Akash Thapa is a Full Stack Java Developer with 5+ years of experience delivering enterprise-grade software solutions in the banking domain. He has worked as a contract developer and later as an Assistant Vice President, contributing to mission-critical applications focused on performance, security, and maintainability.
His expertise spans Java, Spring Boot, React JS, Ember JS, Kafka, microservices, REST APIs, SQL and NoSQL databases, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps tooling. Akash is known for collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, improving system reliability, and building responsive user interfaces with accessibility in mind.
He has hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Splunk, Datadog, Sonar, BlackDuck, and Fortify, and brings strong knowledge of Agile delivery and modern engineering practices.
Expertise
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Microservices
- React JS
- Ember JS
- Node.js
- REST APIs
- Kafka
- Hibernate
- MS SQL
- MySQL
- DB2
- MongoDB
- Redis
- AWS
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Jenkins
- Git
- GitHub
- GitLab
- JUnit
- Mockito
- Scrum
CV Summary
Full Stack Java Developer with 5+ years of experience in enterprise banking systems. Worked in Agile environments delivering robust software solutions, REST APIs, microservices, and front-end interfaces using Java, Spring Boot, React JS, Ember JS, and Node.js. Experienced in cloud deployment, containerization, CI/CD, monitoring, and security scanning tools. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve system performance, maintainability, and customer-facing experiences.
Selected Highlights
- Developed and maintained high-impact banking applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, and Ember JS.
- Built and deployed REST APIs and microservices for scalable enterprise architecture.
- Implemented Kafka-based streaming and processing for reliable event-driven workflows.
- Worked with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and monitoring tools like Splunk and Datadog.
- Contributed to security and quality practices using Sonar, BlackDuck, Fortify, and unit testing frameworks.
- Collaborated with QA, business stakeholders, and UX teams to deliver quality software in Agile delivery cycles.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce, Texas)
Focused on software engineering, systems design, and computing fundamentals.
- Associate Degree, Dallas College (Irving, Texas)
General education and foundational coursework supporting a technical career in software development.