I am a senior software engineer and technical leader with over 20 years of experience designing scalable, high-availability cloud-native platforms. I specialize in observability, cost optimization, cloud security, and full-stack development, and I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade software. I thrive in Agile environments, mentor developers, and partner with product, design, and DevOps to align engineering execution with business goals. I'm passionate about building modern architectures (microservices, serverless, event-driven), migrating monoliths to AWS, and exploring AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and quality.

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I am a senior software engineer and technical leader with over 20 years of experience designing scalable, high-availability cloud-native platforms. I specialize in observability, cost optimization, cloud security, and full-stack development, and I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade software. I thrive in Agile environments, mentor developers, and partner with product, design, and DevOps to align engineering execution with business goals. I'm passionate about building modern architectures (microservices, serverless, event-driven), migrating monoliths to AWS, and exploring AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and quality.

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I am a senior software engineer and technical leader with over 20 years of experience designing scalable, high-availability cloud-native platforms. I specialize in observability, cost optimization, cloud security, and full-stack development, and I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade software.

I thrive in Agile environments, mentor developers, and partner with product, design, and DevOps to align engineering execution with business goals. I’m passionate about building modern architectures (microservices, serverless, event-driven), migrating monoliths to AWS, and exploring AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and quality.

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Language

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Work Experience

Sr./Lead Full Stack Engineer at Southwest Airlines
August 1, 2023 - Present
Created and maintained scalable Node.js/TypeScript/Python applications with a focus on microservices, serverless patterns, and enterprise-grade platform modernization. Migrated existing Java-based monoliths to AWS serverless microservices emphasizing design, observability, and cost optimization. Built reusable Node.js libraries for internal APIs and AWS core services. Implemented CloudFormation/Troposphere-based deployment pipelines and guided the team on code quality, reviews, and testing. Provided mentorship to junior developers and aligned engineering efforts with product goals.
Lead Software Consultant at SiriusXM
April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2023
Designed and implemented scalable, high-availability serverless architectures using AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Kinesis) for Connected Vehicle platforms. Built RESTful and event-driven microservices using Node.js/TypeScript. Used IaC tools (CloudFormation, Terraform) to manage serverless infrastructure. Set up automated CI/CD pipelines and mentored team members in Node.js/TypeScript. Contributed to core Java-based development and documented architecture for governance and knowledge sharing.
Lead Software Engineer at Excentus Corporation
December 1, 2013 - March 1, 2019
Led architectural design for microservices, event-driven architecture, and serverless computing. Established coding guidelines and code review processes for Java/J2EE and AWS. Contributed to core development with Spring Boot and RESTful services, and leveraged AWS services to build robust, scalable solutions. Created an event-based CRM communication system, built a Member Web Services interface, and implemented logging and caching strategies. Guided architecture governance, performance optimization, and documentation.
Sr. Java/J2EE Developer at Sabre
April 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Designed and developed the Booking and Intake Module. Created complex SQL queries (MyBatis) and performed performance tuning. Built a POC using R and explored clustering of airline data with Apache Mahout. Participated in technical design and code reviews and prepared the Linux deployment for the application.
Dev Lead Consultant at Citigroup
June 1, 2011 - April 1, 2013
Created technical design documents, architecture diagrams, and deployment plans. Designed and developed the SMS 2-way messaging app for Payments Collection and a global product app. Used Spring to build and integrate RESTful APIs. Collaborated with Enterprise and Solution Architects on security and deployments; led resource planning and release activities; coordinated with QA and offshore teams.
Technical Lead at USAA
April 1, 2006 - June 1, 2011
Developed push notification APIs for iOS and Android, and built SMS 2-way messaging for member communications. Implemented event-based solutions for member activity tracking and logging. Enabled connectivity with remote systems using J2C adapters and implemented caching; supported eFunds and mobile.usaa.com initiatives. Led design reviews and collaborated with QA and offshore teams to ensure security and reliability.
Software Engineer at VMoksha Technologies
August 1, 2004 - April 1, 2006
Collaborated with product managers and designers to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. Conducted code reviews, wrote unit tests, and followed best practices. Resolved defects and performance bottlenecks, and supported production issues. Engaged in continuous learning to stay current with Java frameworks and industry best practices.
Sr. /Lead Full Stack Engineer at Southwest Airlines
August 1, 2023 - Present
Created and maintained scalable Node.js/TypeScript and Python applications using microservices and serverless designs; migrated Java-based monoliths to AWS serverless microservices; developed common libraries for internal APIs; authored CloudFormation deployment scripts with Troposphere and Runway; emphasized observability and cost optimization; mentored junior engineers; aligned technical direction with Agile practices.
Principal Software Consultant at SiriusXM
April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2023
Designed and implemented scalable, high-availability serverless architectures on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Kinesis) for Connected Vehicle platforms. Built RESTful and event-driven microservices using Node.js/TypeScript, and leveraged IaC (CloudFormation/Terraform) to manage infrastructure. Established CI/CD pipelines, mentored team members, contributed to core Java (Spring Boot) development, authored technical documentation, and guided architecture governance and roadmaps.

Education

Master's in Computer Science at Sri Venkateswara University, India
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Bachelor's in Computer Science at Sri Venkateswara University, India
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Master of Science in Computer Science at Sri Venkateswara University, India
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Sri Venkateswara University, India
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Master's in Computer Science at Sri Venkateswara University, India
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Bachelor's in Computer Science at Sri Venkateswara University, India
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025

Qualifications

AWS Solutions Architect - Associate
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
AWS Solutions Architect - Associate
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
AWS Solutions Architect - Associate
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics