Full-stack engineer · cloud-native systems
I'm Kevin, a full-stack software engineer who turns legacy platforms into scalable, maintainable services — from architecture to production.
Kevin Rana Full-stack software engineer
01 / A little context
Cloud-native architecture, maintainable code, and teams that ship with confidence.
I'm a full-stack software engineer based in Nutley, New Jersey, with 6+ years of experience across identity management, financial services, API platforms, and enterprise production support.
Outside of work, I am happiest on a trail with my wife, our two daughters, and our mini Aussie Shepherd. I enjoy finding a new overlook, taking the long way through the woods, and collecting the kind of family stories that only happen when plans get a little muddy.
I also have a soft spot for vintage and modern cars, love experimenting in the kitchen, and make time for the small adventures that bring family, friends, and our pets together.
02 / The toolkit
A practical stack, always evolving.
Measured in reliable systems.
Current curiosity
Currently focused on cloud-native modernization, distributed systems, AI-assisted development, and scalable backend architecture.
03 / Selected work
04 / The road so far
Every role taught me something worth carrying forward.
Architected and deployed 20+ cloud-native microservices for a secure credential issuance platform, improving system performance by 35% while mentoring 8+ engineers.
Delivered enterprise features for Issuance 360 Back Office, a platform managing millions of identity credentials for motor vehicle agencies, while eliminating 30% of technical debt.
Managed enterprise API proxies, built Python and Node.js operational tooling, and integrated 20+ services across SOAP, XML, and JSON systems.
Education
Newark, New Jersey · 2015 — 2019
05 / Make a connection
Whether you have a project in mind, a question about my work, or a great trail recommendation, my inbox is open.
kevinrana.dev@gmail.com