Nehru Yalla

Forward Deployed Engineer @ Checksum.ai

About

👋 Hello! I’m Nehru, a Software Engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and a Master’s degree from Santa Clara University (Class of 2025).💼 I have hands-on experience building and deploying scalable, production-grade software systems, including SaaS platforms serving large user bases. My work spans backend and full-stack development, with a focus on system reliability, performance optimization, and clean, maintainable engineering. I’ve collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into impactful, real-world solutions.🚀 In addition to core software engineering, I’ve worked on integrating AI-driven components into production systems, leveraging cloud infrastructure to improve automation and scalability. I’m particularly interested in backend, distributed systems, and AI-enabled products that operate at scale.🔍 I’m passionate about solving complex engineering problems and continuously improving as an engineer. I’m currently focused on full-time Software Engineer opportunities where I can contribute to large-scale systems and technically ambitious teams.📩 Feel free to connect or reach out at nehruyalla9@gmail.com.🔍 Check out my GitHub portfolio :https://github.com/nehruyalla

Country

United States

City

San Francisco Bay Area

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Distributed Systems, TypeScript, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), AI Agents, Front-End Development, Cloud Infrastructure, cloud Architecture, AWS Cloud, aws networking, Cloud Computing, Software Design, Engineering, Software Industry, Software Development, Flutter, Android Development, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Java, Spring Framework

Experience

Forward Deployed Engineer

Checksum.ai

2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

San Francisco, California, United States

Software Developer

SCU Frugal Innovation Hub

2024-6 - 2025-9 · 1 yr 4 mos

Santa Clara, CA

- Design and development of a bilingual cross-platform Science App using Android/Flutter, that increased user engagement by 55% by incorporating real-world scenarios and quizzes. - Utilized Firebase to enhance data handling, enabling real-time synchronization and reducing load times by 20%, resulting in improved app performance and scalability

Video Production Intern

Santa Clara University

2023-10 - 2025-6 · 1 yr 9 mos

Santa Clara County, California, United States

In this position, I work closely with colleagues, teams, and the athletic department to coordinate, film, and edit multimedia content for the university. Through this experience, I have developed proficiency in advanced camera techniques .Operate JVC cameras for live sporting events(ESPN Sports), ensuring high-quality broadcasts across online platforms and on-campus networks. .Capture dynamic footage for sports such as volleyball, basketball, water polo, baseball, and softball from multiple angles. .Shadow production team members to develop video editing and post-production expertise. Contribute to creating engaging sports content for the university's athletic department.

Software Developer

ValueLabs

2022-6 - 2023-5 · 1 yr

India

Engineered Scalable SaaS Solutions for US Healthcare Clients Using Vue.js & .NET, including: • Delivered 15+ features and resolved 50+ critical bugs for a US-based healthcare SaaS platform using Vue.js (frontend) and .NET (backend), improving application stability by 30%. • Owned end-to-end deployment processes for client applications, reducing production downtime by 25% through proactive moni- toring and rapid issue resolution. • Engineered GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment workflows, cutting manual effort by 40% and accelerating release cycles from 2 weeks to 3 days. • Integrated RabbitMQ for asynchronous messaging in microservices, enhancing system scalability and reducing latency by 20% . • Partnered with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Product) in Agile/Scrum sprints using JIRA and Kanban, achieving 95% on-time delivery for 4 consecutive quarters. • Mentored 2 junior developers on Vue.js best practices and code review processes, improving team productivity by 15%