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Sowmya Chilakala

Sowmya Chilakala

Application Developer
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Experienced Application Developer with over 4 years of hands-on expertise in full-stack development, application workflow automation, and secure CI/CD pipelines. Proficient in OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, and Node.js, with strong skills in Java and SQL tuning. Led application-level data integration and content lifecycle management using the ID-CIA web platform, handling structured releases through ePUBS, SD-PI, and OMS. Automated BOM tracking and managed digital deliverables via the Otter application, coordinating with cross-functional teams and leveraging CorelDRAW for asset creation. Conducted comprehensive testing (manual, MTP, SAST, DAST, IAST), resolved security vulnerabilities using AppScan and Contrast Security, and managed production deployments while maintaining clean GitHub practices. Recognized for strong debugging, documentation, and mentoring capabilities, consistently delivering secure, high-quality software solutions across complex enterprise environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Enterprise Application Process Specialist

IBM
03.2025 - Current
  • Managed data integration and approvals in ID-CIA for Form Numbers (Material IDs), ensuring accurate flow across ePUBS, SD-PI, and OMS systems.
  • Streamlined BOM tracking and release workflows using Excel-based tools aligned with ESW_Changes datasets.
  • Created and submitted digital deliverables (DVD labels, PDFs) via Otter, using CorelDRAW and cross-functional coordination.
  • Resolved metadata and eDeliverable issues across ID-CIA/ePUBS platforms, ensuring smooth deployment to GA.
  • Supported automation and digital process transformation across multiple systems (SD-PI, ID-CIA, Box).

Full Stack Developer

PHBS
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • As a Full Stack Developer for the PHBS project, implemented the application using Node.js, enhancing features based on business requirements and integrating alert systems to prevent data duplication. Ensured application security using Contrast Security and performed comprehensive SAST, DAST, and IAST scans via AppScan for compliance. Managed end-to-end code lifecycle, including bug fixes, enhancements, migration testing (MTP), and deployments across DEV and PROD environments. Maintained clean version control using GitHub, collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, and consistently met project milestones through effective planning and execution.

Application Developer

BPRS
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • As a Java Application Developer, maintained and enhanced BPRS and CISCO Inventory systems, implementing code updates based on client needs and managing deployments across DEV, IVT, and PROD environments. Optimized SQL queries for performance and ensured code quality through manual testing and root cause analysis of critical issues like mail send errors. Performed security testing using IBM AppScan (SAST, DAST, IAST) and led the deployment of a new Liberty server for improved scalability. Managed GitHub version control, created documentation, conducted KT sessions, and supported onboarding and training of new team members to ensure seamless project continuity.

Application Developer

IBM
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • As a Partner Engineer, contributed to OpenShift on IBM Z by developing and testing Pipelines and Tekton Operators for container orchestration. Validated multiple pipeline versions (1.2.3, 1.3) on OCP 4.6 and 4.7, ensuring stability through manual, sanity, and sniff testing on PSI. Handled bug tracking and effort management using GitHub, performed deep debugging and code analysis, and supported database operations. Collaborated with Red Hat teams for seamless cloud integration and maintained expertise in RDBMS and cloud technologies for successful solution delivery.

Education

B-Tech - Computer Science

Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College
Tirupati, India
04-2019

Intermediate -

Sree Chaithanya
HYDERABAD
04.2001 -

Skills

Java

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Digital Credentials

  • IBM watsonx Essentials, 2024
  • Docker Essentials: A Developer Introduction, 2023
  • IBM Consulting Way Habits - Foundational, 2023
  • IBM Growth Behaviors, 2022
  • Privacy Foundations, 2022
  • IBM Agile Explorer, 2021
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, 2021
  • Cloud Essentials, 2020
  • IBM Cloud Essentials, 2020
  • IBM Blockchain Essentials V2, 2020

Timeline

Enterprise Application Process Specialist

IBM
03.2025 - Current

Full Stack Developer

PHBS
10.2022 - 08.2024

Application Developer

BPRS
03.2021 - 10.2022

Application Developer

IBM
02.2020 - 03.2021

Intermediate -

Sree Chaithanya
04.2001 -

B-Tech - Computer Science

Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College

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