Chaitra Puttabudhi

Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable full-stack applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS. Experienced in designing modern frontend architectures, reusable component systems, REST APIs, cloud-native applications, AI-powered workflows, and automated testing solutions. Strong background in building responsive user interfaces, integrating LLM capabilities, implementing Playwright automation, and delivering reliable production software in Agile environments.

Software Engineer at Pivotor AI (2026-01 – Present)

• Developed scalable healthcare applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
• Built reusable frontend micro-components and implemented design token architecture to improve UI consistency, scalability, and maintainability.
• Developed responsive and accessible user interfaces using React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and modern frontend development practices.
• Designed and integrated RESTful APIs to enable communication between frontend applications and backend services.
• Integrated OpenAI APIs into application workflows to build AI-powered features and intelligent user experiences.
• Implemented Graph Database and Vector Database solutions to support knowledge retrieval, semantic search, and AI-driven workflows.
• Configured Langfuse observability to capture LLM traces, monitor AI interactions, and track cost usage for individual user sessions.
• Designed PostgreSQL database schemas and optimized backend data flows for scalable production applications.
• Developed Playwright automation frameworks for frontend functionality testing, regression testing, and end-to-end user workflow validation.
• Improved application reliability by identifying production issues, debugging complex problems, and implementing long-term fixes.
• Collaborated with designers, product managers, backend engineers, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end features.
• Participated in architecture discussions, code reviews, Agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Senior Software Engineer at Torry Harris Integration Solutions (2019-07 – 2024-02)

• Built enterprise-grade web applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Developed reusable React components and frontend modules following scalable component-based architecture.
• Designed and implemented REST APIs and backend services using Node.js and Java-based enterprise systems.
• Developed responsive web applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks.
• Integrated third-party APIs and implemented secure authentication workflows using OAuth 2.0 and JWT.
• Optimized frontend performance and backend API response times through code improvements and database optimization.
• Worked with PostgreSQL and MongoDB for schema design, querying, and application data management.
• Collaborated with QA engineers to improve test coverage and supported automated testing practices.
• Used Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud environments to support application deployment workflows.
• Participated in production support, debugging, root cause analysis, and technical documentation.

Software Engineering Intern at mPower (2019-01 – 2019-06)

• Assisted in developing backend services, API integrations, and application testing workflows.
• Supported debugging activities, data validation, and troubleshooting across development environments.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to improve application functionality and reliability.

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science – Visvesvaraya Technological University (2015 – 2019)