I'm Sundara Ramaiah Knight, a software developer with extensive experience delivering Java-based enterprise applications, ERP integrations, and data analytics. I have worked across banking, retail, manufacturing, and logistics for global clients and led projects from design to deployment. I enjoy building scalable backend services, data-driven dashboards with Power BI, and IoT-enabled solutions. I thrive in international teams and value clear communication and continuous learning. Currently based in Warendorf, Germany, I am expanding my German skills (B1) while contributing to cross-cultural projects. I hold an MBA and a BE, have worked with diverse tech stacks (Java, Spring, Hibernate, microservices, Power BI, IoT, cloud/docker), and am committed to delivering high-quality software and mentoring others to grow their skills.

Sundara Ramaiah Knight

I'm Sundara Ramaiah Knight, a software developer with extensive experience delivering Java-based enterprise applications, ERP integrations, and data analytics. I have worked across banking, retail, manufacturing, and logistics for global clients and led projects from design to deployment. I enjoy building scalable backend services, data-driven dashboards with Power BI, and IoT-enabled solutions. I thrive in international teams and value clear communication and continuous learning. Currently based in Warendorf, Germany, I am expanding my German skills (B1) while contributing to cross-cultural projects. I hold an MBA and a BE, have worked with diverse tech stacks (Java, Spring, Hibernate, microservices, Power BI, IoT, cloud/docker), and am committed to delivering high-quality software and mentoring others to grow their skills.

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I’m Sundara Ramaiah Knight, a software developer with extensive experience delivering Java-based enterprise applications, ERP integrations, and data analytics. I have worked across banking, retail, manufacturing, and logistics for global clients and led projects from design to deployment. I enjoy building scalable backend services, data-driven dashboards with Power BI, and IoT-enabled solutions. I thrive in international teams and value clear communication and continuous learning.

Currently based in Warendorf, Germany, I am expanding my German skills (B1) while contributing to cross-cultural projects. I hold an MBA and a BE, have worked with diverse tech stacks (Java, Spring, Hibernate, microservices, Power BI, IoT, cloud/docker), and am committed to delivering high-quality software and mentoring others to grow their skills.

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Language

German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Tamil
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

IT Software Developer Specialist at Virbac Tierarzneimittel GmbH
June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Developed barcode/QR code scanning solution and integrated Nimmsta Scan APIs, ERP (Advantage SAP DB), and Power BI dashboards; built B2B and B2C e-commerce applications using BigCommerce APIs; accelerated design of interactive dashboards and standardized reports with Power BI, reducing production time by 30%; enhanced ETL with SQL and Python to improve data reliability; created a dynamic contact list refresh for medical representatives via Google Contacts APIs.
IoT/Java Developer at Geck Indoor Navigation
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Developed an Indoor Navigation IoT product to optimize routes in warehouses, halls, and shops; implemented system to improve retail end-customer engagement using NestJS, PHP Node, MQTT Broker, Transmitters, Sensors, Java, MongoDB, Redis; built microservices architecture with Git Desktop and Docker Desktop.
Consultant at Brunel GmbH
June 30, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Development and support of a Dealer Management System (DMS) for Daimler TSS in Stuttgart, based on Java, Spring, Hibernate and Microservices.
Java Developer at Erlkönig Holding GmbH
October 31, 2017 - October 31, 2017
Developed Java applications within the Business Services Framework; unit tests, debugging and issue resolution; contributed to the full software lifecycle.
Technischer Leiter at Tech Mahindra GmbH
July 31, 2017 - July 31, 2017
Technical lead responsible for delivering high-quality Java client/server software solutions; provided support during project lifecycles and release/SLA phases; collaborated with local/global teams, BAs and customers; contributed to Scrum-based releases and ongoing L2/L3 support.
Leitender und mitarbeitender Softwareentwickler at GAVS
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Lead and contributing software developer; project work for Market Force, Georgia, USA.
IT-Berater at Silverlink Technologies
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
IT consultant for Westpac Group in Perth, Australia.
IT-Berater at Logica
August 31, 2012 - August 31, 2012
IT consultant in Stockholm, Sweden and Chennai for Posten, Sweden.
Modulleiter at Wipro Technologies
March 31, 2011 - March 31, 2011
Module lead; development for multiple clients including Citi Bank, ZFS Insurance and ING; collaboration with global teams and customers across the full software lifecycle.
Modulleiter at TCS (through ASL)
March 31, 2006 - March 31, 2006
Module lead; banking-system for USAA; application development and BOM module in Java/JSP/EJB within the Business Services Framework.
Senior Software Developer at GAVS Technologies
February 28, 2005 - February 28, 2005
Java/JSP/EJB development for Prospect Lead Management (Confluence) in the USA.
Software Developer at MHD LLC
September 30, 2003 - September 30, 2003
Java/JSP/EJB development in Business Services Framework; SMS-related work.
Java Developer at Prime Mercantile - ITCC
March 31, 2002 - March 31, 2002
Java, JSP, Servlets and EJB development in Business Services Framework; Swing UI work; Unit Tests, Debugging and issue resolution.
IT Software Developer Specialist at Virbac Tierarzneimittel GmbH
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Developed a BarCode/QRCode-Scan project using Nimmsta Scan APIs, ERP/ADS (Advantage SAP DB), Power BI, Kotlin with Gradle. Built E-Commerce B2B/B2C apps leveraging Big-Commerce APIs. Accelerated dashboard design and standardized reporting with Power BI, reducing production time by 30%. Implemented advanced Power BI queries, delivering detailed insights and ~20% performance gains. Enhanced ETL methods with SQL and Python for Power BI data import, improving data reliability. Created a project for dynamic updating of medical reps' contact lists via Google Contacts APIs.
IoT/Java Developer at Indoor Navigation IoT Product – Geck
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
IoT product leveraging NestJS, PHP, Node.js, MQTT, brokers, Transmitters, Sensors, Java, MongoDB, Redis, Microservices, Git, Docker Desktop. Optimized warehouse/hall/shop navigation to improve throughput and customer experience.
Consultant at Brunel GmbH
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Development and support of DMS (Dealer Management System) for Daimler TSS in Stuttgart, based on Java, Spring, Hibernate and Microservices.
Java Developer at Erlkönig Holding GmbH
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Programming and development in the Business Services Framework using Java, JSP, EJB; unit tests, debugging and issue resolution.
Technischer Leiter at Tech Mahindra GmbH
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Developed high-quality Java client/server software solutions. Provided support during project lifecycle and L2/L3 escalation; Scrum-based release cycles; close collaboration with local/global teams, BAs, and customers; lifecycle involvement.
IT-Berater at Silverlink Technologies
December 1, 2012 - December 1, 2012
Consulting for Westpac Group in Perth, Australia; delivering IT solutions and systems integration.
IT-Berater at Logica Stockholm
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Consulting for Posten, Sweden; work across Stockholm and Chennai.
Modulleiter at Wipro Technologies
March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2011
Module Leader; multi-domain software development for banking, insurance, telecom, security, logistics, and manufacturing; Citi Bank, ZFS Insurance, ING Netherlands partnership.
Modulleiter at TCS (ASL)
March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2006
Module Leader; Banking System for USAA; BOM module in Java/JSP/EJB within the Business Services Framework.
Senior Software Developer at GAVS Technologies
February 1, 2005 - February 1, 2005
Java/JSP/EJB development in the Business Services Framework; Prospect Lead Management (Confluence), USA.
Software Developer at MHD LLC
September 1, 2003 - September 1, 2003
SMS project; Java/JSP/EJB in the Business Services Framework; HTML in the Presentation Service Framework.
Java Developer at Prime Mercantile - ITCC
March 1, 2002 - March 1, 2002
Java/JSP/Servlets/EJB in Business Services Framework; Swing in Presentation Service Framework; unit tests, debugging and maintenance.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India
June 1, 1996 - June 1, 1999
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College, University of Madras
April 1, 1992 - June 30, 1996
Master of Business Administration, M.B.A. at Madurai Kamaraj University – Madurai, India
June 1, 1996 - June 1, 1999
Bachelor of Engineering, B.E at Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College, University of Madras
April 1, 1992 - June 1, 1996

Qualifications

Air Hostess Cabin Crew Qualification
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Airways Boarding Pass qualification
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Cabin Crew Training Pass
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
ITIL and WAS Training
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Python, Informix4GL and Delphi
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Sun Java System Identity Manager (SJSIDM)
June 1, 2006 - June 30, 2006
Banking and Finance Management
June 1, 2005 - June 30, 2005
Java Programmer Level 2
May 1, 2001 - May 31, 2001
WebLogic Server 6.0 BEA
April 1, 2001 - April 30, 2001
Java Educational Training
June 1, 1999 - September 30, 1999
Advanced Diploma in RDBMS
April 1, 1997 - May 31, 1998
ITIL und WAS Training
January 1, 2014 - November 14, 2025
Sun Java System Identity Manager (SJSIDM)
June 1, 2006 - November 14, 2025
Banking and Finance Management
May 1, 2005 - November 14, 2025
Java Programmer Level 2
May 1, 2001 - November 14, 2025
Verwalten von Web Logic Server 6.0
April 1, 2001 - November 14, 2025
Java Educational Training
September 1, 1999 - November 14, 2025
Advanced Diploma in RDBMS
May 1, 1997 - November 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Healthcare