Apoorva S N
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced Senior Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience building, stabilizing, and modernizing enterprise backend systems in security and network management domains. Strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework, REST APIs, and database-driven applications. Proven ability to take ownership of legacy systems, refactor complex codebases, and deliver production-ready solutions in customer-facing environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Array Networks
Bengaluru
03.2025 - Current
- Migrating platform from CentOS 7 to Rocky Linux, upgrading Python and Django components.
- Refactoring legacy framework code to improve maintainability and compatibility.
- Implemented backend features including PDF report generation and backup/restore.
- Fixed critical customer issues from earlier releases, improving overall product stability.
- Enhanced backend workflows to support management of multiple Array products (APV, ASF).
Senior Software Engineer
Array Networks
Bengaluru
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Single-handedly stabilized and made the product production-ready by fixing critical bugs.
- Refactored large portions of the application following Spring MVC best practices.
- Designed and implemented backend features delivered in initial customer releases.
- Introduced an upgrade framework enabling smooth upgrades across releases.
- Improved controller and service-layer test coverage.
Software Engineer
Cisco Systems
Bengaluru
01.2016 - 03.2023
- Designed backend data models, validation logic, and persistence layers.
- Developed REST APIs supporting policy and object management.
- Collaborated closely with UI teams for feature delivery.
- Resolved customer-reported issues through hotfixes and maintenance releases.
- Participated in customer escalation calls and production debugging.
Software Engineer
Cisco Systems
Bengaluru
05.2012 - 12.2015
- Integrated backend systems with Sourcefire GUI and services.
- Developed routing features including Static Routes, RIP, OSPF, and Prefilter Policies.
- Built network objects end-to-end from UI to backend persistence.
- Implemented translation layers converting XML payloads to JSON formats.
Software Engineer (Java Developer)
Wipro Technologies
Bengaluru
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Developed Core Java applications using Swing and XML.
- Implemented multi-threaded modules for network element management.
- Built UI components for monitoring traffic and system health.
- Worked with enterprise tools including Rational ClearCase, FindBugs, EMMA.
- Acted as feature ownership contact, contributing to requirements and customer sign-off.
- (Early-career role demonstrating strong Java fundamentals and enterprise exposure.)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Shirdi Sai Engineering College
KarnatakaSkills
- Java
- Spring Framework
- JPA
- REST APIs
- Backend architecture & refactoring
- SQL
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- InfluxDB
- XML
- XSD
- JSON
- Python
- Django (working knowledge)
- Linux (CentOS, Rocky Linux)
- Debugging
- Performance optimization
- Agile / Sprint-based development
Certification
- Sun Certified Java Programmer (Java 1.5)
- Multiple internal awards for technical contribution and ownership
- Recognized for end-to-end feature delivery and customer impact
Accomplishments
• Received 'Connected Recognition' multiple times for contributions.
• Recognized for helping colleagues understand project requirements.
• Appreciated for end-to-end feature management.
• Part of a team that dynamically learned multiple product aspects post-acquisition.
• Implemented a customer feature during Hackathon.
• Delivered design changes under tight deadlines.
• Awarded 'Feather in my Cap' for outstanding technical contribution.
• Completed Sun Certification in Core Java 1.5.
• Recognized for helping colleagues understand project requirements.
• Appreciated for end-to-end feature management.
• Part of a team that dynamically learned multiple product aspects post-acquisition.
• Implemented a customer feature during Hackathon.
• Delivered design changes under tight deadlines.
• Awarded 'Feather in my Cap' for outstanding technical contribution.
• Completed Sun Certification in Core Java 1.5.
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Array Networks
03.2025 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Array Networks
06.2023 - 01.2025
Software Engineer
Cisco Systems
01.2016 - 03.2023
Software Engineer
Cisco Systems
05.2012 - 12.2015
Software Engineer (Java Developer)
Wipro Technologies
06.2010 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Shirdi Sai Engineering College