I am a results-driven and customer-focused Software Engineer with extensive hands-on experience across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). I specialize in backend development, microservices, API integration, and scalable web applications, with a strong passion for writing clean, maintainable, and optimized code. I’m currently exploring AI & Machine Learning to integrate data-driven intelligence into backend systems. My goal is to build smarter, scalable solutions that solve real-world problems and enhance user experience. I enjoy solving complex problems, improving system performance, and collaborating in Agile teams. Open to roles that combine backend development with AI/ML-driven innovation.

Sahithi Kotha

I am a results-driven and customer-focused Software Engineer with extensive hands-on experience across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). I specialize in backend development, microservices, API integration, and scalable web applications, with a strong passion for writing clean, maintainable, and optimized code. I’m currently exploring AI & Machine Learning to integrate data-driven intelligence into backend systems. My goal is to build smarter, scalable solutions that solve real-world problems and enhance user experience. I enjoy solving complex problems, improving system performance, and collaborating in Agile teams. Open to roles that combine backend development with AI/ML-driven innovation.

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I am a results-driven and customer-focused Software Engineer with extensive hands-on experience across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). I specialize in backend development, microservices, API integration, and scalable web applications, with a strong passion for writing clean, maintainable, and optimized code.

I’m currently exploring AI & Machine Learning to integrate data-driven intelligence into backend systems. My goal is to build smarter, scalable solutions that solve real-world problems and enhance user experience.

I enjoy solving complex problems, improving system performance, and collaborating in Agile teams. Open to roles that combine backend development with AI/ML-driven innovation.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Development Engineer at Yahoo
September 1, 2021 - Present
Built and enhanced core components of a high-traffic reporting platform powering visualization and analytics across Yahoo’s advertising ecosystem. Designed backend services using Scala, Java, and Spring to improve performance and reduce latency for heavy reporting workflows. Increased automated test coverage by 30% and strengthened integration test suites; supported CI/CD deployments and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Software Development Engineer at Verizon Media
July 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021
Developed low-latency, geo-distributed services (<10ms) for Brand Safety & Fraud detection, protecting advertisers and increasing trust. Built COPPA-compliance microservices that improved automated validation throughput by 50%. Improved UX with React and AngularJS.
Software Engineer at SmartWorks LLC.(RMS)
March 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Developed location-based risk assessment microservices using Spring Boot; improved reliability. Led automated API testing, increasing coverage by 40%. Built a Selenium/TestNG UI automation framework.
Software Engineer at AT&T Inc.(DirecTV)
April 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018
Developed Java/Spring Boot microservices providing RESTful APIs for live sports data; created a client tool for DirecTV subscriptions; implemented Kafka-based processing for game ratings; updated NFL Sunday Ticket features to enhance customer engagement.
Software Engineer at Anthem Inc.
October 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016
Built UI with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for insurance documents; contributed BRD/SRD clarifications; identified root causes and fixed issues in QA and Production systems.
Software Engineer Analyst at Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd
June 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Collaborated on BMW automobile software interfaces; analyzed automation scope and built automated tools for standard tasks/issues.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
January 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communications Engineering at G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science
August 1, 2008 - May 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services