I am a software engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering backend systems, APIs, and real-time voice processing for high-demand financial and healthcare applications. I build and own core features, ensuring seamless integration with legacy systems while keeping performance and reliability top of mind in production. I am proficient in TypeScript and Python, thrive in fast-paced environments, and enjoy collaborating with teams to implement scalable cloud architectures on AWS and Kubernetes. I have hands-on experience with telephony and voice infrastructure (SIP, WebRTC, Twilio) and with real-time data processing (Kafka) to support large-scale transactions.

Sai Likitha Somesulabakkaiahgari

I am a software engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering backend systems, APIs, and real-time voice processing for high-demand financial and healthcare applications. I build and own core features, ensuring seamless integration with legacy systems while keeping performance and reliability top of mind in production. I am proficient in TypeScript and Python, thrive in fast-paced environments, and enjoy collaborating with teams to implement scalable cloud architectures on AWS and Kubernetes. I have hands-on experience with telephony and voice infrastructure (SIP, WebRTC, Twilio) and with real-time data processing (Kafka) to support large-scale transactions.

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I am a software engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering backend systems, APIs, and real-time voice processing for high-demand financial and healthcare applications. I build and own core features, ensuring seamless integration with legacy systems while keeping performance and reliability top of mind in production.

I am proficient in TypeScript and Python, thrive in fast-paced environments, and enjoy collaborating with teams to implement scalable cloud architectures on AWS and Kubernetes. I have hands-on experience with telephony and voice infrastructure (SIP, WebRTC, Twilio) and with real-time data processing (Kafka) to support large-scale transactions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Javanese
Advanced
Aragonese
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Work Experience

Generative AI Engineer at Charles Schwab Corporation
March 1, 2025 - Present
Spearheaded the development of AI-powered features for a custom label maker web application, utilizing Google AI Studio's Imagen4 model to generate production-ready backgrounds that adhere to printing specifications. Designed and implemented workflows translating user notes into consistent, print-ready images with bleed, trim, and safe zone compliance. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify tools and solutions for AI image generation, enhancing user experience and product quality. Conducted extensive testing and validation of AI-generated outputs, ensuring high fidelity and adherence to real-world printing standards.
Machine Learning Engineer at GM Financial
August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Engineered ML models to optimize financial forecasting, achieving a 20% improvement in predictive accuracy. Collaborated on data preprocessing to improve model training efficiency and reduce processing time by 40%. Developed and deployed RESTful APIs for model integration.
Machine Learning Engineer Intern at GM Financial
November 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Assisted in ML model development for financial analytics; conducted exploratory data analysis to identify trends; improved data quality and model performance by 15%. Supported production deployment and documentation of workflows.
Data Scientist at Tata AIA Life Insurance
June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2023
Developed predictive models for customer behavior, improving retention by 25%. Led data mining and ML projects, increasing sales forecasting accuracy by 30%. Mentored junior analysts and implemented data governance to ensure regulatory compliance.
Senior Software Engineer at Molina Healthcare
January 1, 2024 - Present
Spearheaded backend systems and APIs for telephony infrastructure, enhancing real-time voice processing and ensuring seamless integration with legacy financial systems. Engineered scalable AWS-based architectures for high-throughput distributed systems, achieving a 30% improvement in transaction handling. Implemented SOC 2 and ISO 27001 security measures, refactored systems for maintainability and scalability, and optimized PostgreSQL queries and connections. Integrated AI/ML voice applications, mentored junior engineers, and established CI/CD pipelines using Kubernetes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features in an agile environment and championed TypeScript and Python for backend development.
Software Engineer II at Truist Financial
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Developed and maintained backend services and APIs using microservices to improve modularity and scalability. Refactored legacy systems reducing processing time by ~25%. Implemented real-time data processing with Kafka handling over 1M daily transactions. Integrated Twilio-based telephony features, performed performance testing, mentored junior engineers, and promoted containerization with Docker/Kubernetes.
Software Developer at Travelers Insurance
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020
Contributed to backend services for insurance applications, focused on system integration and performance optimization. Implemented automated testing, migrated legacy systems to AWS cloud, developed RESTful APIs for data exchange, and participated in code reviews and documentation to ensure high availability and maintainability.

Education

Masters in Computer Science at University of Texas at Arlington
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Bachelors in Computer Science Engineering at SRKR Engineering College
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Masters in Computer Science at University of Texas at Arlington
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Bachelors in Computer Science Engineering at SRKR Engineering College
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Master's in Computer Science at University of Central Missouri
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026

Qualifications

AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 11 Developer
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare