Intern
Backend Developer Intern – Impactis Global Inc.
Developed scalable backend infrastructure for an AI-powered scholarship platform serving hundreds of active users, gaining hands-on experience in cloud-native development and enterprise-grade solutions.
Key Learning:
- API Development: Built RESTful APIs using serverless Vercel architecture, enabling seamless data flow between frontend and AI-powered scholarship matching algorithms.
- Database Optimization: Designed and managed PostgreSQL schemas with optimized queries, ensuring efficient data retrieval for growing user base.
- Enterprise Security: Implemented secure authentication and session management using Descope, including role-based access control and multi-factor authentication.
- Payment Integration: Integrated Stripe payment gateway with comprehensive error handling, enabling secure subscription processing and donation features.
- AI Backend Services: Developed backend infrastructure supporting intelligent scholarship recommendation systems and automated matching algorithms.
- Production Impact: Contributed to MVP delivering real-world value to hundreds of users, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high code quality.
- Cloud Architecture: Leveraged serverless technologies for automatic scaling and high availability, demonstrating experience with modern deployment practices.