Rashmi Kanakaraj
About Rashmi Kanakaraj
Rashmi Kanakaraj is a Software Engineer at Zenefits, specializing in microservices architecture and design patterns. She has experience with various databases and tools, and holds a Master of Science in Data Science from PSG College of Technology.
Work at Zenefits
Rashmi Kanakaraj has been employed at Zenefits as a Software Engineer since 2021. She works in a hybrid capacity from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In her role, she implements microservices architecture and applies solid principles and design patterns to enhance software development processes. Prior to her current position, she served as a Software Engineer Intern at Zenefits for four months in 2020, where she gained valuable experience in software engineering practices.
Education and Expertise
Rashmi Kanakaraj completed her Master of Science in Data Science at PSG College of Technology, studying from 2017 to 2022. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in operating systems and data structures/algorithms. She has developed expertise in using AWS services, including IoT, Lambda, S3, and SNS, which are essential for modern cloud-based applications.
Background
Before joining Zenefits, Rashmi Kanakaraj worked as a Summer Intern at Rax-Tech International in Chennai for one month in 2019. This early experience contributed to her understanding of software engineering and prepared her for her subsequent roles in the industry. Her journey in software engineering began with a solid academic background, which she has built upon through practical experiences.
Technical Skills
Rashmi Kanakaraj is skilled in implementing microservices architecture and is proficient in both relational and non-relational databases, specifically MySQL and Redis. She utilizes various tools for software development and deployment, including Jenkins, Docker, and Postman. Her technical skills enable her to effectively contribute to software projects and enhance operational efficiency.