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I’m Manikanta Kayala, a versatile Java Full Stack Developer with around four years of hands-on experience building enterprise web applications. I specialize in crafting robust backend services with Java, Spring Boot, and JPA, while delivering responsive front-end interfaces using Angular and React. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable code and aligning features with business goals.
I’ve collaborated in Agile teams across cloud and containerized environments, worked with CI/CD pipelines, and contributed to secure authentication and IAM integration. My experience spans from enterprise IT at Capital One to consulting at McKinsey and research at DRDO, including mentorship in academia. I’m energized by data dashboards, UI consistency, and opportunities to mentor teammates and drive impactful technical decisions.
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Software Engineer - Java Full-Stack at Capital One
October 1, 2023 - PresentContributed to backend service development and maintenance using Spring Boot and JPA for user management tied to PostgreSQL. Collaborated on Angular frontend components using RxJS and Material UI to improve UX. Integrated Kafka producer logic for asynchronous event logging, and updated GitLab CI/CD pipelines resolving Maven and container caching issues. Assisted in OAuth 2.0 token validation and refactored legacy JSP dashboards into Thymeleaf and Spring MVC. Participated in agile ceremonies and bug triage using JIRA.
Teaching Assistant at University of Ottawa
June 30, 2023 - September 3, 2025Evaluated student assignments weekly with rubric-based constructive feedback. Led biweekly lab and tutorial sessions to reinforce course concepts and practical applications. Conducted practice sessions focusing on problem-solving and topic clarification. Prepared and administered quizzes to assess comprehension. Monitored exams ensuring academic integrity. Reviewed semester-end projects assessing application of theoretical knowledge.
Java Full-Stack Engineer at McKinsey & Company
December 31, 2021 - September 3, 2025Extended backend microservices using Spring Boot and MongoDB for logistics digital transformation enabling dynamic pricing. Optimized CI workflows with Docker and Jenkins reducing pipeline time by ~30%. Translated product backlog into scalable endpoints and frontend integration. Refactored legacy Java services using Factory and Strategy patterns for better maintainability. Developed unit and integration tests, achieving 45% coverage. Participated in agile ceremonies and client demos.
Frontend Engineer at McKinsey & Company
November 30, 2020 - September 3, 2025Developed reusable React components with TypeScript for dashboard modules, improving maintainability and integration with GraphQL APIs. Styled UI with SASS and CSS Modules focusing on responsiveness and accessibility. Connected frontend to backend via Apollo Client and GraphQL. Debugged rendering issues using Chrome DevTools and React Profiler. Collaborated with design teams to implement pixel-perfect UI aligned with Figma prototypes.
Research Fellow at Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
August 31, 2019 - September 3, 2025Conducted literature reviews on thermoelectric materials and generators for military applications. Assisted in experimental setup formulation for thermal and electrical evaluation. Collected and interpreted prototype performance data. Supported prototype assembly and conducted lab and field tests validating operational feasibility. Collaborated with cross-functional teams aligning system requirements with defence specifications. Documented and presented technical reports contributing to research publications.
Java Full-Stack Engineer at Capital One
October 1, 2023 - PresentContributed to developing and maintaining backend services using Spring Boot and JPA, supporting data retrieval and persistence for the user management module tied to a PostgreSQL database.
Teaching Assistant at University of Ottawa
June 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025Evaluated student assignments on a weekly basis and provided constructive feedback to help students identify areas for improvement. Led biweekly lab and tutorial sessions to reinforce key course concepts, answered student questions, and guided practical applications of lecture material.
Frontend Engineer at McKinsey & Company
November 30, 2020 - September 17, 2025Assisted in developing reusable React components using functional patterns and TypeScript for a dashboard module, improving maintainability and easing integration with backend GraphQL APIs. Styled UI layouts with SASS and CSS Modules, focusing on responsive behavior and accessibility alignment using ARIA attributes. Connected frontend views to backend services via Apollo Client and GraphQL queries, helping streamline data-fetching logic across user-centric components.
Frontend Engineer at McKinsey & Company
December 31, 2021 - September 17, 2025Styled UI layouts with SASS and CSS Modules, focusing on responsive behavior and accessibility alignment using ARIA attributes. Connected frontend views to backend services via Apollo Client and GraphQL queries, helped streamline data-fetching logic across user-centric components. Debugged browser-specific rendering issues using Chrome DevTools and React Profiling, optimizing component re-renders and reducing unnecessary API calls. Collaborated with design teams during sprint planning to clarify UI/UX flows, implementing pixel-perfect interfaces aligned with Figma prototypes.
Research Fellow at Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
August 31, 2019 - September 17, 2025Performed comprehensive literature reviews on thermoelectric materials and generators; formulated experimental setups for evaluating thermal and electrical behavior of thermoelectric modules under varying environmental conditions; collected and interpreted large sets of performance data from prototype trials; helped identify trends and anomalies in system efficiency and durability; collaborated with cross-functional research teams.
Java Full-Stack Engineer at Capital One
October 1, 2023 - PresentContributed to developing and maintaining backend services using Spring Boot and JPA, enabling data retrieval and persistence for the user management module tied to a PostgreSQL database. Delivered robust and scalable backend workflows within an enterprise context.
Front-End Engineer at McKinsey & Company
November 2, 2020 - September 17, 2025Developed reusable React components using RxJS and Material UI; improved frontend performance and UX; integrated with backend services via REST and GraphQL to deliver data-driven user interfaces.
Front-End Engineer at McKinsey & Company
December 2, 2021 - September 17, 2025Styled UI layouts with Angular, CSS, and SASS; connected frontend to backend using Apollo Client and GraphQL, improving data binding and client-side performance; participated in sprint planning and UX reviews.
Research Fellow at Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
August 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025Performed comprehensive literature reviews on thermoelectric materials and generators for internal research use; assisted in designing experimental setups and collecting performance data from prototype trials; collaborated with scientists and engineers to align with defence-grade specifications.
Software Engineer - Java Full-Stack at Capital One
October 1, 2023 - PresentDeveloped and maintained backend services with Spring Boot and JPA for user management (PostgreSQL); collaborated with front-end on Angular components; integrated Kafka for async logging; updated GitLab CI/CD pipelines; implemented OAuth 2.0 validation; migrated legacy JSP dashboards to Thymeleaf/Spring MVC.
Teaching Assistant at University of Ottawa
June 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025Evaluated student assignments, led biweekly labs, and prepared structured practice sessions; administered quizzes; monitored midterm/final exams and ensured academic integrity.
Java Full-Stack Engineer at McKinsey & Company
December 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025Extended backend microservices with Spring Boot and MongoDB for dynamic pricing features; optimized CI workflows (Docker, Jenkins) on Azure; contributed to backlog refinement and feature decomposition; implemented unit/integration tests (JUnit/Mockito) achieving solid test coverage.
Frontend Engineer at McKinsey & Company
November 1, 2020 - September 17, 2025Developed reusable React components with TypeScript; connected UI to backend GraphQL APIs via Apollo Client; styled with SASS/CSS Modules; ensured accessibility and responsive design; collaborated with design teams to implement pixel-perfect interfaces.
Research Fellow at Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
August 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025Performed literature reviews on thermoelectric materials; assisted in experimental setups for thermal/electrical testing; collected and interpreted performance data; contributed to prototype assembly and field testing; documented findings in technical reports.
Full-Stack Engineer at Capital One
October 1, 2023 - PresentContributed to developing and maintaining backend services using Spring Boot and JPA, supporting data retrieval and persistence for the user management module tied to a PostgreSQL database.
Front-End Engineer at McKinsey & Company
November 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025Led UI development and design alignment for data dashboards; improved frontend consistency and responsive, client-facing tools; styled UI layouts using Sass/CSS Modules and ARIA attributes for accessibility.
Full-Stack Engineer at McKinsey & Company
December 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025Extended backend microservices architecture; built frontend components with React/Angular, integrated with REST and GraphQL endpoints; improved data binding and backend endpoint updates; supported CI/CD pipelines and test automation.
Research Fellow at Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
August 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025Performed literature reviews on thermoelectric materials and generators; assisted in experimental design; collected and interpreted large sets of performance data; contributed to technical reports and presentations.
Software Engineer - Java Full-Stack at Capital One
October 1, 2023 - PresentDelivered production-ready back-end and front-end features across a Java full-stack project. Built back-end services with Spring Boot and JPA, implemented data retrieval and persistence patterns, and integrated Kafka for event logging. Developed responsive front-end components using RxJS, Angular, and Material UI, and contributed to CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments on AWS/Azure.
Teaching Assistant at University of Ottawa
June 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025Evaluated weekly student assignments and provided constructive feedback; led biweekly lab/tutorial sessions to reinforce core concepts; prepared and administered practical exercises, quizzes, and practice problems; supervised mid-term and final exams and reviewed semester-end projects; mentored students to strengthen understanding and academic performance.
Front-End Engineer at McKinsey & Company
November 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025Extended back-end microservice functionality using Spring Boot, REST, and GraphQL; improved CI workflows and Docker/Jenkins pipelines; contributed to front-end components with RxJS, Angular, and Material UI; optimized page load performance and collaborated with cross-functional teams to migrate legacy JSP dashboards to Thymeleaf/Spring MVC.
Java Full-Stack Engineer at McKinsey & Company
December 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025Delivered Java full-stack prototypes; extended UI with RxJS and Material UI; integrated front-end with GraphQL; increased test coverage with JUnit/Mockito; refactored legacy JSP dashboards to Thymeleaf/Spring MVC; collaborated with product and QA using Jira to plan and track sprints.
Research Fellow at Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
August 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025Conducted literature reviews on thermo-electric materials and generator systems; assisted in designing experimental setups for lab-scale testing under environmental conditions; collected and analyzed performance data from prototype trials; documented findings in technical reports to support ongoing research.
Software Engineer - Java Full-Stack at Capital One
October 1, 2023 - November 18, 2025Developed and maintained backend services with Spring Boot and JPA for a PostgreSQL-backed user management module; collaborated with frontend to build Angular components using RxJS and Material UI; integrated Kafka producers for async event logging and audit tracking; troubleshooted and updated GitLab CI/CD pipelines; implemented OAuth 2.0 token validation across selected endpoints; refactored legacy JSP dashboards to Thymeleaf/Spring MVC to improve data binding and backend endpoints.
Teaching Assistant at University of Ottawa
June 30, 2023 - June 30, 2023Evaluated weekly student assignments with rubric-aligned feedback; led biweekly labs and tutorials; planned structured practice sessions to reinforce core concepts; prepared quizzes and monitored examinations to ensure academic integrity; reviewed semester-end projects for application of theory to real-world scenarios.
Java Full-Stack Engineer at McKinsey & Company
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021Extended backend microservice functionality using Spring Boot and MongoDB for a logistics digital transformation, enabling dynamic pricing based on real-time inputs; optimized CI workflows with Dockerfile improvements and Jenkins configurations for Azure deployments; translated product requirements into scalable service endpoints and frontend integration logic; refactored legacy services using Factory and Strategy patterns; authored unit and integration tests with JUnit and Mockito achieving significant test coverage; participated in agile ceremonies and client-facing demos.
Frontend Engineer at McKinsey & Company
November 30, 2020 - November 30, 2020Developed reusable React components with TypeScript and styled with SASS/CSS Modules; connected frontend to backend GraphQL APIs via Apollo Client; improved data-fetching patterns and UI responsiveness; collaborated with design teams to implement pixel-perfect interfaces aligned with Figma prototypes; debugged rendering issues and optimized component re-renders.
Research Fellow at Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
August 31, 2019 - August 31, 2019Conducted literature reviews on thermoelectric materials and generator systems; assisted in experimental setups evaluating thermal and electrical behavior of thermoelectric modules; collected and interpreted performance data from prototype trials; supported end-to-end assembly of thermoelectric generator prototypes; documented findings in technical reports and supported progress reviews with cross-functional teams to align with defence-grade specifications.
Software Engineer - Java Full-Stack at Capital One
October 1, 2023 - November 24, 2025Developed and maintained backend services using Spring Boot and JPA for the user management module backed by PostgreSQL. Collaborated with the front-end team to build Angular components with RxJS and Material UI, improving UX in form-heavy workflows. Integrated Kafka producers for async event logging and audit trails, refreshed GitLab CI/CD pipelines to resolve Maven dependencies and container image caching issues, and assisted with OAuth 2.0 token validation across IAM-enabled endpoints. Refactored portions of legacy JSP dashboards to Thymeleaf/Spring MVC, focusing on data binding and endpoint updates. Participated in daily stand-ups and sprint planning, with regression testing in Postman and JIRA bug triage.
Teaching Assistant at University of Ottawa
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Evaluated weekly assignments, led biweekly labs/tutorials, planned practice sessions, and administered quizzes to assess comprehension and progress. Supported midterm/final exams, ensured academic integrity, and reviewed semester-end projects to assess theoretical understanding and practical application.
Java Full-Stack Engineer at McKinsey & Company
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021Extended backend microservices with Spring Boot and MongoDB for a digital transformation project in logistics, enabling dynamic features based on real-time inputs. Optimized CI workflows, Dockerfile improvements, and Jenkins configurations to reduce deployment time on Azure. Translated product requirements into scalable service endpoints and front-end integration; applied design patterns to improve maintainability and testability. Wrote unit/integration tests with JUnit/Mockito and contributed to UI demos for client stakeholders.
Data Analyst (Power BI) at Dell Technologies
September 1, 2025 - PresentDeveloped interactive Power BI dashboards, integrated DAX, Power Query, and custom SQL views; synthesized data from SQL Server, Excel, and REST APIs; built analytics-ready datasets in Google Cloud BigQuery; designed star and snowflake data models with Row-Level Security; deployed automated ETL pipelines via GCP Dataflow and Cloud Composer to reduce data refresh latency; enhanced performance and governance for 100+ stakeholders.
Data Analyst at Accenture
November 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024Architected and deployed advanced Power BI dashboards across Finance, Supply Chain, and Workforce Planning; optimized SQL queries in the Enterprise Data Warehouse, reduced runtimes; orchestrated ETL pipelines in Alteryx, Informatica, and GCP Dataflow; built reusable semantic data models enabling self-service analytics; automated data ingestion via Cloud Composer and Airflow; delivered forecasting and cost variance analytics using Python; conducted user enablement workshops for 25+ analysts; ensured data quality and reconciliation across systems.
Data Analyst at Tech Mahindra
April 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021Engineered SQL-based data extraction workflows; modeled datasets in Python and R; built interactive dashboards in QlikView and Tableau; transformed raw XML/CSV with ETL pipelines; developed automated Excel-based analytical templates to reduce manual reporting; performed trend analyses and collaborated across teams to implement process improvements.
Education
Master of Engineering at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at Andhra University College of Engineering
June 1, 2015 - April 30, 2019Master of Engineering at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at Andhra University College of Engineering
June 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019Master of Engineering at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at Andhra University College of Engineering
June 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019Master of Engineering at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at Andhra University College of Engineering
June 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019Master of Engineering at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at Andhra University College of Engineering
June 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019Master of Engineering at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at Andhra University College of Engineering
June 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019Master of Engineering at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at Andhra University College of Engineering
June 1, 2015 - April 30, 2019Master of Engineering at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at Andhra University College of Engineering
June 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019Master of Engineering at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at Andhra University College of Engineering
June 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019Master of Engineering at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at Andhra University College of Engineering
June 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019Master of Engineering at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at Andhra University College of Engineering
June 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019Master of Science in Business Analytics (Big Data) at Arizona State University
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025Bachelor of Computer Application at Gujarat Technological University
August 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023Master of Engineering at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at Andhra University College of Engineering
June 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019Master of Engineering at University of Ottawa
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering at Andhra University College of Engineering
June 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019Qualifications
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Education, Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Other, Manufacturing
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