rakesh kopperapu

Experienced Lead Java Developer with 18+ years of expertise in SDLC, Agile methodologies, and enterprise application development, specializing in building scalable, secure, and high-performance fintech platforms. Strong background in Java/J2EE, Spring Framework (Core, Boot, MVC), and Microservices architecture, with extensive experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and SOAP services in distributed systems. Proficient in implementing API-driven architectures using API Gateways, enabling secure integrations across payment systems, financial services, and partner platforms. Hands-on experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), SQL, and enterprise application servers including Apache Tomcat, JBoss, and WebLogic. Skilled in microservices orchestration, API security (OAuth2/JWT), high-volume transaction processing, and cloud-native deployments. Recently focused on integrating Generative AI capabilities into enterprise applications, leveraging LLM APIs, AI-powered services, prompt engineering, and intelligent automation to enhance business workflows and customer experiences. Experienced in building AI-enabled microservices, API integrations for AI platforms, and data-driven solutions that support modern digital transformation initiatives. Proven leader in driving architecture decisions, mentoring engineering teams, and delivering resilient, scalable solutions that align with evolving fintech and AI innovation landscapes.