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Vinay Kumar Bonigala

Bengaluru

Summary

A results-driven Backend Software Engineer with a proven track record in building and scaling high-performance systems for both early-stage startups and large-scale tech companies. At a fast-paced fintech startup, I demonstrated full product ownership by solely developing and launching 3 out of 4 core backend modules, accelerating production by 1.3x. Previously at Navi, I optimized homepage resources, reducing latencies by 45%, and spearheaded infrastructure improvements that cut costs by up to 45%. Proficient in Java, Kotlin, C++ and Spring Boot, I excel at delivering robust, optimized, and impactful solutions in dynamic environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

SDE-2 | Founding Engineer

ThinkFinny TechLabs
04.2025 - Current
  • As a founding engineer, solely designed and delivered 3/4 core backend modules from scratch for a financial advisory platform, demonstrating complete end-to-end product ownership and high-impact delivery.
  • Engineered a highly scalable Balance Sheet platform by integrating with 3+ disparate third-party financial data sources to ensure data accuracy for net worth computation, financial analysis, and personalized insights.
  • Built the Cashflow analytics engine that automatically processes and labels bank transactions to provide users with a real-time view of their financial health, including income and investment patterns.
  • Developed a sophisticated financial modeling service for wealth management, simulating user financial trajectories to optimize money allocation and project future financial independence.
  • Accelerated backend production speed by 1.3x, leading a successful product launch by delivering critical features ahead of schedule and rapidly deploying new functionality.
  • Spearheaded the development of complex features for couples, designing a data-merging algorithm to combine individual financial data into a single, unified household view.
  • Implemented robust and secure user lifecycle features, including a product launch whitelist/waitlist system and a comprehensive data-sanitization process for account deletion that ensures compliance and privacy.

Software Development Engineer - 1

Navi Technologies
07.2023 - 03.2025
  • Optimized homepage resources, reducing latencies by 45% and increasing user engagement by 20%.
  • Led integration of 4+ downstream business services, improving homepage functionality and reducing data retrieval time by 30%.
  • Designed a config-based architecture for managing all app screens, reducing development effort by 60% and enabling faster deployments.
  • Spearheaded the deprecation of two services, cutting maintenance costs by 40-45%, and optimized infrastructure, reducing pod count from 25 to 2-3.
  • Developed a data source shadowing framework, improving data accuracy, ensuring smooth migration by 50%, and detecting discrepancies in real-time.
  • Designed a multi-level user segmentation service, enabling personalized app experiences and boosting user engagement.
  • Built and launched the Nudge service, improving user engagement in Lending and Bill Payments by displaying widgets on multiple screens.
  • Integrated UPI into the homepage, increasing transaction completion rates and enhancing payment options.
  • Created and maintained Grafana dashboards for 4 services, improving real-time monitoring and faster issue resolution.
  • Improved app stability and user experience by resolving critical UI issues and fixing flawed product logic through close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Education

Bachelor's of Technology - Computer Science

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT BHU)
Varanasi, India
03-2023

Skills

  • Programming Languages: C, Python, Java, Kotlin
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, Scylla DB,, Amazon DynamoDB, Redis
  • Frameworks and Tools: Spring Boot, REST APIs, Apache Kafka, Git, JIRA
  • Technical Expertise: DSA, Problem Solving, Backend Development, LLD, HLD, Design Patterns, Object-oriented programming, API Development, Microservices, Grafana, Spring JPA

Accomplishments

  • Active member of 3 college clubs and volunteered in organizing multiple college events, demonstrating leadership and teamwork skills.
  • Secured AIR 7163 in JEE ADVANCED, 2019.

Timeline

SDE-2 | Founding Engineer

ThinkFinny TechLabs
04.2025 - Current

Software Development Engineer - 1

Navi Technologies
07.2023 - 03.2025

Bachelor's of Technology - Computer Science

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT BHU)

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