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Mangala KS
Senior Engineer
Bengaluru
Summary
Detail-oriented and performance-driven Software Engineer with over 9 years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable enterprise applications Skilled in building microservices architectures, integrating with cloud platforms, and implementing high-performance backend systems using Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, and Kafka. Proven track record of delivering mission-critical tools in supply chain, healthcare, telecom, and biometric domains. Known for strong problem-solving skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to clean, maintainable code.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Engineer
Target Corporation
07.2022 - Current
- Delivered a high-quality, zero-defect application to generate Bills of Lading (BOL) for every trailer movement across Target’s distribution network, enhancing traceability and shipment accuracy.
- Led and accelerated the modernization of a legacy inbound receiving system by collaborating with product managers and warehouse site teams to design a scalable, process-aligned architecture that improved operational efficiency.
- Introduced and enforced Git best practices, including Conventional Commits, significantly improving the clarity, traceability, and automation of code changes and release notes.
- Implemented an observability framework using OpenTelemetry (otel3) and Vela, enabling automatic Grafana dashboard generation for real-time monitoring and easier maintenance of system metrics
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities.
Senior Associate Technology L1
Publicis Sapient
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Contributed to the development of a health monitoring system for the Thailand Government Bank, working across diverse technologies including Keycloak, GraphQL, Azumio client, and AWS, ensuring secure and scalable integration.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering growth through code reviews, best practices, and architectural discussions.
- Recognized as Best Employee of the Quarter for accelerating project timelines and successfully executing a zero-defect release, significantly improving delivery confidence and stakeholder satisfaction.
Application Development Senior Analyst
Accenture
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Played a key role in developing a scalable booking system for Marriott, utilizing Play and Akka frameworks to deliver high-performance, responsive services.
- Designed and implemented deployment tools for Amazon Redshift, reducing manual intervention and significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
- Integrated Apache Kafka with Avro serialization, improving data persistence speed and ensuring reliable event-driven communication across distributed systems.
- Developed a multilingual translation application using Amazon Polly and AWS, widely adopted by Marriott clients and recognized for its business impact.
- Actively contributed to technical discussions and knowledge-sharing initiatives, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
- Built an Order Management System for AT&T using Camunda BPM, automating complex workflows and increasing process transparency.
- Honored with the 'Best Employee' award for two consecutive quarters at Accenture for exceptional performance and impactful contributions.
- Mentored and guided junior engineers, fostering their technical growth and accelerating team productivity.
Business Technology Analyst
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2019 - 07.2019
Senior Software Engineer
NEC Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2016 - 02.2019
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - EEE
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology
Bengaluru05-2014
Skills
Java 17, Kotlin
Spring Boot, Micronaut
Hibernate, JPA, JOOQ
RESTful APIs
GraphQL
Apache Kafka
Spring boot, Micronaut
Hibernate, JPA, Jooq
undefinedCertification
AWS Certified Developer – Associate, 10/11/23
Accomplishments
- Target: Best Employee of the Year – Delivered defect-free transportation tools to production
- Publicis Sapient: Best Employee of the Quarter – Delivered Health-Eco App V1 successfully
- Accenture: Spot Award for microservice build and deployment automation
- NEC: Oscar Award (Employee of the Quarter) for REVEAL application delivery
- NEC: Spot Award for proactively learning and implementing AngularJS-based UI
Professional Highlights
- Software Engineer with 9+ years of experience in Product Development
- Proficient in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Strong hands-on expertise in microservices architecture, cloud integration, Kafka messaging, and observability tools
Interests
Timeline
Senior Engineer
Target Corporation
07.2022 - Current
Senior Associate Technology L1
Publicis Sapient
04.2021 - 07.2022
Application Development Senior Analyst
Accenture
07.2019 - 04.2021
Business Technology Analyst
Deloitte Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2019 - 07.2019
Senior Software Engineer
NEC Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - EEE
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology
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