Varun Sai Lakkakula
Senior Software Engineer
Pune
Summary
Experienced Senior Software Engineer with a solid background in Ruby on Rails development. Boasting 5 years of hands-on experience. Recognized for consistently delivering top-notch software solutions that are both feature-rich and high in quality, all while adhering to strict timelines and budgets. Actively seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise in driving growth and fostering innovation within a dynamic environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Rently
Pune
12.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded the development of an IoT-based smart home platform, integrating smart devices via AWS, enhancing user experience, and increasing system efficiency by 40%.
- Optimized scalable applications using Ruby on Rails, reducing API response time by 30% and speeding up feature deployments.
- Conducted in-depth code reviews, mentoring junior developers and improving overall code quality, reducing post-production defects by 25%.
- Led Agile ceremonies as a Scrum Master, increasing team velocity by 20%, optimizing sprint planning, and improving burndown charts through proactive impediment removal.
- Fortified security by identifying and mitigating critical vulnerabilities, enforcing best practices, and enhancing API security, reducing security incidents by 50%.
Software Engineer
Value Labs
Pune
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Led the development of a quality automation tool using Ruby on Rails, Java, and Selenium, improving test automation coverage by 70% and reducing manual testing effort by 50%.
- Empowered QA teams by streamlining script development, cutting down execution time by 40%, and enhancing overall testing efficiency through optimized automation frameworks.
- Designed, developed, and integrated multiple critical modules, ensuring 100% seamless functionality and reducing defect leakage by 30% through robust code implementation and test-driven development.
- Enhanced cross-browser testing capabilities by integrating Browser Stack and Sauce Labs, leading to a 90% compatibility rate across diverse browsers and devices.
- Championed Agile best practices, driving iterative development, improving sprint efficiency by 20%, and ensuring adaptability to evolving requirements through effective collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Computer Science & Engineering
Gayatri Vidhyaparishadh College of Engineering
Visakhapatnam 06.2015 - 06.2019
Skills
Programming Languages: Ruby, JavaScript, Java, HTML, CSS
Frameworks & Libraries: Ruby on Rails, React
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
DevOps & Cloud Technologies: Docker, Jenkins, Git, AWS, Apache Kafka
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Rently
12.2021 - Current
Software Engineer
Value Labs
06.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Computer Science & Engineering
Gayatri Vidhyaparishadh College of Engineering
06.2015 - 06.2019
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