Gururaj Upparagummala
Senior Frontend Engineer
11+ years of experience as a frontend engineer working across banking, eCommerce, and enterprise platforms. Proficient in Angular, React, TypeScript, and focused on performance, accessibility, and responsive design. Proven track record of delivering scalable, maintainable, and user-centric web applications.
- Years of Experience
- 11+
- Companies
- 5
- Industries
- 3
- Awards & Certifications
- 4
Expertise
What I bring to the table
A decade-plus of frontend depth across architecture, performance, accessibility, and testing.
Architectural Design
Leading UI architecture with Backbase Model Bank and modular component libraries.
Performance Optimization
Fast loading times, efficient state management (ngRx), and code splitting.
Accessibility (A11Y)
Implementing strict standards for inclusive digital banking and public-facing platforms.
E-Commerce UIs
Customizing and optimizing stores within the BigCommerce ecosystem for brand consistency.
Authentication & Security
Implementing secure systems like MSAL and OAuth 2.0 in enterprise applications.
Testing & Reliability
Comprehensive unit and E2E testing using Jest and Jasmine for high code quality.
Stack
Technologies I work with
A battle-tested toolchain spanning core languages, frameworks, and enterprise ecosystems.
Languages & Frameworks
Libraries & Tools
Career
Professional experience
From eCommerce to digital banking — building for the enterprise, at scale.
Backbase
Hyderabad, India
- Led frontend development initiatives within the Backbase Model Bank framework.
- Designed and developed responsive, user-centric interfaces aligned with Backbase UX/UI guidelines.
- Ensured accessibility standards and best practices for usability and inclusivity in digital banking experiences.
GE Appliances, a Haier company
Hyderabad, India
- Enhanced the eCommerce website using the BigCommerce framework, focusing on responsive UIs and conversion rates.
- Customised and optimised multiple GE sub-branded stores, maintaining brand consistency and improving performance.
- Built dynamic, interactive web features with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, boosting user engagement and conversions.
Deloitte
Hyderabad, India
- Led frontend development for the Magent Concierge project, using Angular to create a responsive, user-friendly interface.
- Implemented Microsoft Authentication Library (MSAL) for secure user authentication and authorization.
Infosys
Hyderabad, India
- Developed and maintained the frontend for the Charles Schwab ticket trading application, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- Wrote comprehensive unit and end-to-end test cases to ensure code reliability and application performance.
Dharani Info Technologies
Guntur, India
- Developed user interfaces for the LetterHub application using AngularJS and Bootstrap.
- Integrated OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication and ASP.NET Web API for backend services.
- Developed reusable AngularJS components to enhance modularity and maintainability.
Recognition
Awards, certifications & education
Key recognition
- Certified in Frontend Development by Backbase (Model Bank Architecture).
- Silver Award for developing the Innovation Studio website.
- Silver Award for successfully completing the Available-to-Promise (ATP) project.
- Slate Award for contributions to the Identity Management project.
Education
B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
NRI Institute of Technology, Guntur
2010-2014
Let's build something great together
Currently focused on frontend engineering and digital banking experiences. Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it.