Monalisa Jena

About

Highly motivated computer science professional with experience in Python, Django, REST APIs, MySQL, and frontend development. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, independent learning, and collaborative interpersonal skills.

Experience

• Software Development Intern
  KodNest Technologies · Bengaluru, India
  Jan 2026 – Aug 2026

  Developed Python programs and managed MySQL databases while supporting project teams in implementing software solutions. Worked with frontend technologies and contributed to building user-facing features under professional guidance. Performed manual testing to verify functionality and maintain software quality.

Education

• Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
  Biju Patnaik University of Technology
  Computer Application · Jul 2024 – May 2026
• B.Sc
  Fakir Mohan University
  Computer Science · Jul 2021 – Apr 2024
• Class XII
  Talanagar H S School
  2020 – 2021
• Class X
  Umamani Uchha Bidyapitha, Mahamadabad
  2018 – 2019

Skills

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Projects

• Sales Savvy – Full-Stack E-Commerce Application ↗
  Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, MySQL, React

  Developed a full-stack e-commerce web application using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate, MySQL, REST APIs, and React.js. The application allows users to register and log in, browse products, manage their shopping cart, place orders, and make secure online payments using Razorpay. Implemented backend functionality using a layered architecture with Controllers, Services, Repositories, DTOs, and Entities, along with JWT-based authentication and role-based access control. Also integrated the React frontend with the Spring Boot REST APIs and implemented administrative features for managing products and categories.

• AI-Based CBT (Computer-Based Test) Platform ↗
  Django, Django REST Framework, React, MySQL, OpenAI API

  Built a full-stack AI-driven test platform that automatically generates MCQs from uploaded PDF and Word study materials using the OpenAI API. Developed RESTful APIs with Django REST Framework covering JWT authentication, role-based access control, test and question management, submissions, automated scoring, and a leaderboard. Implemented timed test execution with automated MCQ evaluation and result calculation. Designed relational database models in MySQL using Django ORM and optimized data management for tests, questions, and submissions. Created teacher and student workflows for test creation, AI-generated question review, exam participation, performance tracking, and result management.

Courses & certifications

• Python Fundamentals & Data Structures · Coursera