Gaurav

Hey, I am Gaurav

backend systems, java, and spring boot. always building.

I am a software engineer passionate about Backend Systems and System Architecture. Currently working as a Backend Developer, building real-time applications with Java, Spring Boot, and distributed systems.

I also spend time on technical writing, publishing my work on Unlogged. My areas of interest include databases, system design, and distributed systems.

I keep diving deep into engineering details and share my learnings across my Substack and Medium.

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Open to WorkHire Me!

Skills

Java
Spring BootSpring Boot
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
RedisRedis
Apache KafkaKafka
DockerDocker
KubernetesKubernetes
AWS
TerraformTerraform
PythonPython

Experience

Backend Developer (Java & Spring Boot) @ Telusko

November 2023 - Present

Led the development of a real-time, bi-directional application for an EdTech startup. Reduced latency for US clients by 40% with AWS Global Accelerator. Integrated Spring AI with Anthropic API. Designed entire backend architecture using RDS PostgreSQL and in-memory message broker.

https://www.telusko.com/

Technical Writer & Blogger @ Unlogged (Freelance)

January 2024 - Present

Creating in-depth technical blogs on Java and Spring ecosystem, with several pieces ranking in the top 10 globally on Google. Published guides on Java 22-24 features, WebSockets, GraalVM, and more. Average SEO score of over 85%.

https://www.unlogged.io/blog

Certifications

AWS Solutions Architect

Amazon Web Services

In Progress

Spring Professional

VMware

Planned

Kubernetes Administrator

CNCF

Planned

You looking for a good developer

Me looking for a good job

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Let's get in touch!

Feel free to slide into my DMs.

Recent blog posts

•Full archive →

Things I have written recently.

Recent reads

•Bookshelf →

Papers & books I have read recently.

  • •Designing Data-Intensive Applications
  • •Database Internals
  • •The Raft Consensus Algorithm
  • •Dynamo: Amazon's Highly Available Key-value Store
  • •MapReduce: Simplified Data Processing
  • •The Log: What every software engineer should know

Currently reading 📚

Books on my desk right now.

System Design Interview Vol 2

by Alex Xu

Fundamentals of Software Architecture

by Mark Richards

Building Microservices

by Sam Newman