Hey, I’m Chandan – a Full-Stack Developer and currently an MTS-1 at PayPal. With over a decade of hands-on experience in Java and React, I’ve been fortunate to work on some truly exciting projects that blend solid backend engineering with sleek frontend experiences. My core strength lies in building scalable, secure, and high-performing applications using modern Java tech stacks like Spring Boot, Spring Security, and Microservices, all while keeping the UI smooth and responsive with React. I started my journey back in 2015, diving deep into Java 8, J2EE, and REST APIs, and since then, I’ve grown into someone who not only builds systems but also mentors, collaborates, and shares knowledge across teams. I'm also an AWS Solutions Architect and Google Cloud Certified, and I enjoy exploring cloud-native architectures that push the boundaries of what’s possible. I’m genuinely passionate about learning and believe that staying curious is the key to staying relevant. Whether it’s helping a teammate debug a tricky issue or experimenting with new tech in my free time, I love being part of a community that thrives on growth and innovation. If you're just starting out or want to geek out over tech, feel free to connect or drop a message. Always happy to chat! 📝 Check out some of my thoughts and learnings here: https://medium.com/@techie_chandan