Application Developer / Web Technologist
Hey, I am Prakash Rai.
I build accessible web experiences, CMS-driven platforms, automation workflows, and API-connected tools for teams that need reliable digital delivery at scale.
About Me
Developer with a production-first mindset.
I am an application developer focused on building, maintaining, and improving large-scale web properties. My work combines frontend implementation, CMS architecture, Python automation, API testing, and accessibility updates.
I enjoy translating business needs into stable web experiences: clean interfaces, reliable content workflows, and systems that are easier for teams to maintain after launch.
Skills / Technologies
Tools I use to design, build, test, and maintain digital products.
Frontend
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive UI, cross-browser debugging, React, Angular, Sass, Less.
CMS & Content
OpenText eCMS, DCR, XML, XSL, JSON, structured templates, content updates, and site maintenance.
Backend & Automation
Python, Node.js, Linux, shell scripting, cron workflows, APIs, Postman, and scheduled processes.
Workflow
Agile delivery, Scrum, cross-functional collaboration, accessibility remediation, testing, and documentation.
Work Experience
Experience across enterprise sites, web applications, and full-stack builds.
April 2019 - Present
Application Developer
UPS | Alpharetta, GA
- Create, maintain, update, and implement new features across UPS and subsidiary sites.
- Develop CSS, JavaScript, XSLT, DCR, XML, JSON, and CMS templates in an Agile environment.
- Maintain and upgrade Python newsletter subscription automation running through cron jobs.
- Improve web application features to meet federal web accessibility requirements.
November 2017 - October 2018
Web Developer
New York, NY
- Translated wireframes and mockups into interactive web features using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Updated and maintained web content while resolving cross-browser compatibility issues.
August 2017 - November 2017
Full Stack Web Developer
General Assembly | Atlanta, GA
- Developed full-stack applications with modern web technologies and usability best practices.
- Built applications using MERN stack, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
Projects
Selected work shaped from production experience.
Enterprise Website Feature Delivery
Implemented and maintained production features across UPS and subsidiary web properties using CMS templates, frontend code, structured data, and API testing.
Newsletter Automation Upgrade
Maintained and upgraded a Python newsletter subscription workflow scheduled through Linux cron, improving reliability for recurring operations.
Accessibility Remediation
Updated web application UI and content behavior to better satisfy federal accessibility requirements and improve usability across devices.
Advanced Application Security Testing
Security-focused work and documentation exploring application testing practices for more resilient software delivery.
View PDFCertifications / Education
Graduate training in IT and analytics.
August 2018 - May 2020
Master of Science
Kennesaw State University | Information TechnologyAugust 2018 - May 2020
Master of Science
Kennesaw State University | Data AnalyticsAugust 2014 - May 2017
Graduate Certificate
Kennesaw State University | Information TechnologyAchievements
Practical wins that matter to engineering and business teams.
Supported ongoing feature delivery and maintenance for high-visibility enterprise web properties.
Helped modernize automated newsletter processes and keep scheduled operations running reliably.
Contributed to web application updates aligned with federal accessibility expectations.
Built applications with MERN, Rails, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB during immersive full-stack training.