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Sirisha Akella

Hyderabad

Summary

Experienced SAAS developer with a strong background in building scalable web applications, creating accessible solutions, and delivering engaging end-user experiences. Over 9 years of experience in developing, debugging, and resolving critical production issues. Skilled in efficient client communication, ensuring seamless project collaboration. Committed to staying up-to-date with the latest web development trends and technologies.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer L3

PDI Technology
12.2023 - 09.2024
    • Diagnosed and addressed performance-related challenges, implementing effective solutions to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
    • Revitalized legacy unit test cases by incorporating Mockito, thereby modernizing the testing framework and improving code coverage and accuracy.
    • Enhanced data query performance and optimized analytical processes through advanced techniques with Google Cloud BigQuery, leading to significant improvements in data retrieval speed and operational effectiveness.

Senior Software Technical Lead

Infinite Computer Solutions
10.2021 - 12.2023
    • Modernized the User Interface, transitioning from Portal Technology to ReactJS, ensuring a more responsive and dynamic frontend
    • Conceptualized, designed, implemented, tested, and deployed numerous features using Spring MVC and Hibernate to align with USCIS regulations within the Talent Acquisition Suite Onboard Product
    • Developed and maintained I9 and E-Verify workflow of USCIS efficiently managing compliance and data security using Java, Spring, Hibernate and SQL
    • Designed and developed high-performance solutions managing huge amount of client specific data, utilizing Java, Hibernate and SQL, to efficiently manage and process extensive datasets
    • Swiftly resolved high-priority production issues, providing efficient solutions to maximize client satisfaction and maintain system reliability
    • Successfully led a team in testing and achieving VPAT compliance for the user interface, resolving issues in HTML, CSS and Java Script, demonstrating commitment to accessibility and inclusivity
    • Implemented ElasticSearch snapshots to facilitate efficient data migration during disaster recovery and tech upgrades, enhancing system resilience
    • Addressed the challenge of archiving substantial volumes of file data using BFILEs, effectively managing database storage resources and ensuring optimal performance
    • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, facilitating the seamless integration of features and functionalities, enhancing the overall user experience
    • Effectively communicated complex technical concepts to clients, establishing positive relationships and trust, and aligning technical solutions with their needs
    • Optimized database queries, significantly improving application performance across multiple environments, ensuring a responsive user experience
    • Provided mentorship and guidance to junior developers, emphasizing coding best practices and design patterns to foster skill development and maintain code quality

PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Talent Management Solutions, IBM (India Software Labs)
01.2016 - 09.2021
    • Hands on experience in developing Java, Spring, Hibernate and RESTful web-services for IBM Onboard on Cloud product of the Talent Management Suite
    • Functional expertise in recruitment process of the US, Form I9 and E-verify of U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services
    • Ensured compliance with industry regulations such as GDPR, Accessible Conformance Report
    • Played a key role in making the product Accessible using various Accessibility Verification Techniques (Browser plugins, JAWS, Voiceover) and Responsive to devices to make the product complaint for sale in various countries
    • Worked with IBM Websphere Portal and Portlets to create modular components for the user interface of the product.
    • Dealt with critical production issues and challenging situations with constant interaction with clients

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

HCL
08.2014 - 04.2015
  • Java developer in migration project for a Nordic client's insurance product
  • Created user interfaces for native and deprecated complex software application
  • Reviewed and refactored existing HPS codebase into Java for improved readability and maintainability
  • Worked closely with product owners to identify requirements and prioritize tasks
  • Understanding of HPS code to modernize it using a parser and converting it to Java
  • Utilized object-oriented design principles of Java to develop high-quality software components.

Education

BACHELORS IN TECHNOLOGY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -

GITAM University
Visakhapatnam
04.2014

Skills

  • Java
  • Spring Boot and MVC
  • RESTful Webservices
  • ReactJS
  • GCP (Google Cloud Platforms)
  • Hibernate
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Java Script
  • Elasticsearch
  • Kibana
  • Accessibility and VPAT
  • Responsive Web Design
  • Agile
  • SQL
  • Product Development
  • SAAS
  • JUnit
  • Mockito

Patents

  • Speech processing and context-based language prompting (US10770069B2), Based on brain thoughts and data collected from networking profiles to help speakers construct a sentence and share a well formed opinion, primarily focused to assist patients suffering from Aphasia.
  • Method and system for auto-alignment of smartwatch display based on collaboration interaction between smartwatch and mobile device, Smart display management to enable efficiently manage multi tasking between multiple display devices and smart watches.

Awards

Young Minds Award - at IBM for demonstrating technical excellence and resolving critical customer issues.

Timeline

Software Engineer L3

PDI Technology
12.2023 - 09.2024

Senior Software Technical Lead

Infinite Computer Solutions
10.2021 - 12.2023

PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Talent Management Solutions, IBM (India Software Labs)
01.2016 - 09.2021

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

HCL
08.2014 - 04.2015

BACHELORS IN TECHNOLOGY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -

GITAM University
Sirisha Akella