I am a Senior Software Engineer based in Atlanta with extensive experience in backend and cloud-based development. I have worked on designing complex microservice APIs using Java and Spring Boot, contributing to customer care modernization and large-scale cloud migrations that saved millions in costs. I thrive in Agile environments and enjoy mentoring junior colleagues while streamlining technical processes using automation tools in Python and Bash. My passion for technology is reflected in my diverse technical skills, ranging from multiple programming languages to cloud platforms like Google Cloud, AWS, and IBM Cloud. I have a strong background in database management and continuous integration/deployment pipelines. I continually seek growth opportunities and enjoy contributing to impactful projects in dynamic team settings.

Saksham Chawla

I am a Senior Software Engineer based in Atlanta with extensive experience in backend and cloud-based development. I have worked on designing complex microservice APIs using Java and Spring Boot, contributing to customer care modernization and large-scale cloud migrations that saved millions in costs. I thrive in Agile environments and enjoy mentoring junior colleagues while streamlining technical processes using automation tools in Python and Bash. My passion for technology is reflected in my diverse technical skills, ranging from multiple programming languages to cloud platforms like Google Cloud, AWS, and IBM Cloud. I have a strong background in database management and continuous integration/deployment pipelines. I continually seek growth opportunities and enjoy contributing to impactful projects in dynamic team settings.

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I am a Senior Software Engineer based in Atlanta with extensive experience in backend and cloud-based development. I have worked on designing complex microservice APIs using Java and Spring Boot, contributing to customer care modernization and large-scale cloud migrations that saved millions in costs. I thrive in Agile environments and enjoy mentoring junior colleagues while streamlining technical processes using automation tools in Python and Bash.

My passion for technology is reflected in my diverse technical skills, ranging from multiple programming languages to cloud platforms like Google Cloud, AWS, and IBM Cloud. I have a strong background in database management and continuous integration/deployment pipelines. I continually seek growth opportunities and enjoy contributing to impactful projects in dynamic team settings.

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Senior Software Engineer at Macy's
June 1, 2022 - Present
Researched, designed, and built complex microservice APIs using Java Spring Boot deployed on Google Cloud Platform, supporting over ten thousand colleagues and millions of customers. Contributed to customer care modernization and cloud migration efforts that saved millions in server costs. Debugged complex legacy C# code and authored development and testing guidelines. Participated actively in Agile processes with both on-site and offshore teams. Created Python and Bash tools to automate manual tasks and mentored a junior employee through technical challenges.
Software Engineer at Macy's
June 1, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Created automated functional tests for APIs using Java and TestNG to support Genesys deployment. Built and maintained a configurable fault-tolerant Java tool to create orders in test environments supporting multiple services and UAT requirements. Supported UAT testing, service deployments, and managed CI/CD pipelines on Jenkins to fulfill business requirements.
Research Assistant Intern at IBM Research (AIRC, RPI), USA (online)
August 1, 2020 - August 26, 2025
Developed a modular and re-configurable service using Python and JSON APIs to orchestrate machine learning jobs on Watson Machine Learning, replacing Bash scripts for easier configuration. Utilized Tekton CI/CD pipelines with Kubeflow backend on IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service to create flexible ML pipelines. Presented research at AAAI 2021 conference on efficacy of generic drugs in cancer treatment.
Teaching Assistant at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
December 1, 2020 - August 26, 2025
Supported Programming Languages, Principles of Software, and Network Programming courses. Held office hours, graded coursework in Prolog, Scheme, and Haskell, coordinated grading deadlines and assignments with a team of graders, and assisted in lab hours and grading Python socket programming assignments.
Freelance and Software Developer, Intern at Motivata (startup), Indore, India
July 1, 2019 - August 26, 2025
Acted as technical consultant and led Android and web development teams to build company’s online presence. Designed wireframes and system for Android app with Android Studio for A/B testing. Migrated web services to Cloud Firestore to eliminate server costs. Built backend business services with PHP, Ajax, MySQL and integrated PayTM payment gateway on secure HTTPS server.

Education

Master of Science in Information Technology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2020
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering at Acropolis Technical Campus
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2018

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Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Life Sciences

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