Maheedhar Rao Govada
Software Engineer | Backend Specialist | Automation Enthusiast
👨💻 Who's Maheedhar Rao?
Ever built something so efficient it replaced Zapier and saved money every month? I have.
I'm a software engineer obsessed with automation, clean architecture, and making legacy systems jealous. Whether it’s streamlining workflows or building scalable APIs, I thrive on efficiency and clean engineering.
Currently, I'm building resilient backend systems and classification bots that automate 75% of CRM workflows — accelerating operations while reducing human error.
Curious? Let’s connect. I might just automate your next bottleneck.
🚀 Projects
Credit Sure
Designed and built a hybrid underwriting engine using Java and Node.js to simulate portfolio-level risk. Ingested merchant data via Plaid APIs, calculated exposure, and boosted lender transparency.
CRM Automator
Built an email classifier using LLMs and Gmail API to automate parsing and update deal status in Streak CRM. Reduced 75% of manual CRM work.
Zapier Replacement System
Replaced expensive Zapier workflows with a custom Node.js dispatch engine on Linux, saving $500+/mo while boosting resilience and control.
Containerized Web Portal
Developed and deployed a secure React + Express internal tool with Oracle DB, Dockerized it, and automated AWS deployments with Ansible.
🛠️ Skills in Action
Node.js
Replaced Zapier with a custom Node.js dispatch engine to cut recurring costs. Architected a scalable backend system on a Linux server, saving over $500/month and increasing control.
Django
Built a lender eligibility assessment app using Django, enabling precise lender identification. Designed a backend to process complex financial inputs, streamlining deal evaluations.
PostgreSQL & MySQL
Managed dual-database systems with PostgreSQL for analytics and MySQL for daily ops. Engineered optimized schemas and reporting layers, driving real-time dashboards and smarter decision-making.
React
Developed a secure internal web app with React for a U.S. enterprise. Implemented component-driven UIs with JWT-based flows, improving internal workflows and user experience.
Docker & AWS
Deployed containerized infrastructure for 20+ clients on AWS. Used Docker + Ansible, achieving scalable, zero-downtime environments.
LLMs & Gmail API
Needed to automate CRM data input from decline emails. Combined Gmail API with an LLM classifier, automating 75% of CRM workflows and improving accuracy.
