> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.ggorantala.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # About Me (@me) - URL: https://www.ggorantala.dev/about-me/ - Published: 2022-12-23T15:19:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-29T07:06:05.000Z - Author: Gopi Gorantala Hey, 👋 Thanks a lot for dropping by. I'm Gopi, a developer evangelist with 14 years of experience in distributed systems, backend engineering, and frontend development—a specialist in Java-based technology stack. I have worked remotely in India and Europe for multiple startups, the European government, and technology giants like Apple and Intel. ## 🧸 Technology Stack My expertise includes: 1. Data Structures and Algorithms 2. Machine Coding 3. Debugging. The technology stack includes: 1. Programming Languages: Java8(11, 17), JavaScript(ES6, ECMA 2020), TypeScript. 2. Libraries and Frameworks: JPA, Spring Family Tools (+ Microservices), Kafka, AWS SDK(S3, DynamoDB, Cognito, CloudWatch, RDS), Redis, SQL, Maven, Gradle, React v16.0—custom hooks, Redux, Frontend libraries. 3. Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, IntellijIDEA, VScode, GIT, Jenkins, Jira, Radar, Testing tools include JUnit, Cypress, Jest, Cucumber. 4. Other Skills: Elasticsearch, Cache, Data Structures and Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Splunk, Figma, Confluence tools, Atlassian, iTerm2, Grafana, Piwik, Kibana, and Sonarqube. ## 🤩 My favorite tools and accessories 1. [M1 Pro Macbook 14 inch](https://amzn.to/3XUeF2r). 2. [RD320U｜32” 4K BenQ Programming Monitor with MoonHalo Backlight](https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/programming/rd320u.html) 3. [LG 34-inch Curved external monitors](https://amzn.to/43xsl4C). 4. [Ipad PRO 12.9 inch](https://amzn.to/3rA3AHJ) 5. [NuPhy Keyboard](https://nuphy.com?sca%5Fref=3293740.V5n3Bqls2o) 6. [Notion & Notion AI](https://affiliate.notion.so/noirisxf2lup) \- For all my notes. 7. [Apple Magic Mouse](https://amzn.to/44wmP3i). 8. [Logitech mouse](https://amzn.to/3pQ6k3d) and [Logitech keyboard](https://amzn.to/3pVPS1q). 9. [Sony WH-1000XM5](https://amzn.to/3NWkZBY) headphones. 10. [Kindle Paperwhite](https://amzn.to/44Q5wtT) 11. [Laptop Elevator for Desk](https://amzn.to/3Q2eKPr) 12. [Things 3](https://culturedcode.com/things/) \- For organizing my work & Life 13. [IntelliJ Idea Ultimate](https://jb.gg/student-referral-Gopi-Gorantala). 14. [WebStorm](https://jb.gg/student-referral-Gopi-Gorantala) 15. [](https://www.jetbrains.com/datagrip/)[DataGrip](https://jb.gg/student-referral-Gopi-Gorantala) 16. [](https://www.jetbrains.com/datagrip/)[VScode](https://code.visualstudio.com/) 17. [](https://www.jetbrains.com/datagrip/)[iTerm2](https://iterm2.com/) 18. [](https://www.jetbrains.com/datagrip/)[Brave](https://brave.com/) browser ## 🦋 Hobbies I'm mostly glued to my computer most of the time. Still, there are a few activities I also enjoy doing outside of work, like playing video games and holidays with the family. I've been interested in cycling recently, so I'm saving up for a bicycle. Other activities include: - Testing new gadgets(Phones, laptops, AR & VR, and many more etc.). - Kayaking. - Long walks. - Exploring new joints in a new country I travel to. ## 👨🏻‍💻Social and Connect I love connecting with other developers, so if you would love to reach out to me, you can message me on Twitter or connect with me on LinkedIn. I'm also extremely active on GitHub, so you can check out my profile. Make sure to say hi! 👋 1. [Twitter - @ggorantala ](https://twitter.com/ggorantala) 2. [GitHub – @ggorantala ](https://github.com/ggorantala) 3. [DEV – @ggorantala ](https://dev.to/ggorantala) 4. [LinkedIn – @ggorantala ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggorantala/) Thanks for checking out my profile. If you love what I do, you can drop a recommendation for me on LinkedIn or buy me a coffee, and I'll sincerely appreciate it.