I am a passionate software engineer with a strong technical background and practical experience in software development, particularly in Java and Spring Boot frameworks. I enjoy solving complex problems and continuously learning new skills to enhance my development capabilities. Currently, I work at Southwest Airlines where I develop and maintain key API services with a focus on quality and client onboarding. With a Master's degree in Information Systems Technologies and a Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering, I have built a solid foundation in both theory and practical applications. My professional journey has equipped me with skills in Agile methodologies, RESTful API design, and cloud technologies. I am eager to contribute to impactful projects and collaborate with innovative teams in the software industry.

Rahul Thatikonda

I am a passionate software engineer with a strong technical background and practical experience in software development, particularly in Java and Spring Boot frameworks. I enjoy solving complex problems and continuously learning new skills to enhance my development capabilities. Currently, I work at Southwest Airlines where I develop and maintain key API services with a focus on quality and client onboarding. With a Master's degree in Information Systems Technologies and a Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering, I have built a solid foundation in both theory and practical applications. My professional journey has equipped me with skills in Agile methodologies, RESTful API design, and cloud technologies. I am eager to contribute to impactful projects and collaborate with innovative teams in the software industry.

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I am a passionate software engineer with a strong technical background and practical experience in software development, particularly in Java and Spring Boot frameworks. I enjoy solving complex problems and continuously learning new skills to enhance my development capabilities. Currently, I work at Southwest Airlines where I develop and maintain key API services with a focus on quality and client onboarding.

With a Master’s degree in Information Systems Technologies and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering, I have built a solid foundation in both theory and practical applications. My professional journey has equipped me with skills in Agile methodologies, RESTful API design, and cloud technologies. I am eager to contribute to impactful projects and collaborate with innovative teams in the software industry.

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Language

Javanese
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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Southwest Airlines
April 1, 2024 - Present
Worked on key features such as ticket compensation, claims search, and claims void, supporting the REFUNDS PRO legacy service and onboarding clients. Designed and developed REST services using Spring Boot and Spring MVC, contributed to API design following RESTful principles and OpenAPI specifications. Managed sprint planning using Agile methodology, breaking down tasks and prioritizing requirements.
Software Engineer at LTI Mindtree
February 28, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Developed a reusable search bar component in Angular for efficient searching across multiple modules. Standardized and streamlined the CI/CD pipeline to accelerate deployment cycles, improve reliability, and scalability. Automated pricing decisions via RESTful API development in Java Spring Boot, and created a configurable Java application to enrich Elasticsearch data, enhancing UI performance and feature onboarding.
Software Developer at KPIT
July 31, 2021 - August 20, 2025
Created REST back-end services using Spring Boot and Java. Performed unit testing with Jasmine and Karma and conducted end-to-end testing to deliver bug-free applications. Used Splunk for log monitoring and New Relic for issue tracking in production environments. Worked with GitHub in a fast-paced environment with pair programming.

Education

M.S. Information Systems Technologies at Wilmington University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering at Swarna Bharathi Institute of Science and Technology
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

Oracle Academy Certification - Java Programming
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
Internship Certificate – Hotel Management System
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education

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