I’m a Senior Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience specializing in C# and the Unity Game Engine. I love turning analog game mechanics into exciting and polished digital experiences for mobile platforms like iOS and Android. I'm passionate about security, ensuring my apps meet high standards for safety and compliance, while also being scalable and performant. Throughout my career, I have collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including graphic and UI designers, and contributed hands-on in DevSecOps environments. I enjoy working in Agile settings, both remote and onsite, and take pride in managing the full cycle from development to deployment on app stores.

Sai Pavan Kumar Upputuri

I’m a Senior Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience specializing in C# and the Unity Game Engine. I love turning analog game mechanics into exciting and polished digital experiences for mobile platforms like iOS and Android. I'm passionate about security, ensuring my apps meet high standards for safety and compliance, while also being scalable and performant. Throughout my career, I have collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including graphic and UI designers, and contributed hands-on in DevSecOps environments. I enjoy working in Agile settings, both remote and onsite, and take pride in managing the full cycle from development to deployment on app stores.

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I’m a Senior Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience specializing in C# and the Unity Game Engine. I love turning analog game mechanics into exciting and polished digital experiences for mobile platforms like iOS and Android. I’m passionate about security, ensuring my apps meet high standards for safety and compliance, while also being scalable and performant.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including graphic and UI designers, and contributed hands-on in DevSecOps environments. I enjoy working in Agile settings, both remote and onsite, and take pride in managing the full cycle from development to deployment on app stores.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Engineer at HCL Technologies
June 30, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Developed game modules including Poker, Keno, and Reel using C# and Unity best practices focusing on UI Canvas patterns, optimized frame updates, and animation workflows. Led implementation of mobile attack vector mitigations that involved code obfuscation, local data encryption, and secure configuration management to comply with OWASP and DoD standards. Collaborated with graphic/UI designers to transform analog game mechanics into interactive prototypes using scene loading and prefab systems. Implemented secure local storage for game state with encryption to enhance security and privacy. Integrated DevSecOps pipelines involving Git, GitLab CI/CD, SonarQube static analysis, and Fortify vulnerability scanning. Managed cross-platform builds for iOS and Android, preparing apps for App Store and Play Store submissions with compliance and performance considerations. Employed Agile workflows in a remote environment to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
Full-Stack Web Developer at IGT
June 30, 2025 - July 16, 2025
Developed scalable backend modules using Node.js and Express integrated with front-end React dashboards. Built secure RESTful APIs with JWT authentication and deployed via Docker containers incorporating CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions. Optimized SQL queries for low latency and conducted stress testing and performance tuning. Participated actively in Agile ceremonies, contributed to sprint deliverables, and involved in QA automation.
Android Developer at Northern Illinois University
December 31, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Led the development of two Android applications, Omni-Notes and Tuition Notes, both published on the Google Play Store. Utilized Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose, and Material Design 3 for creating user-friendly UIs and background services via Work Manager. Developed secure REST APIs using Retrofit2, integrated Room DB, and utilized Firebase cloud features. Conducted performance tuning, ensured accessibility compliance, and deployed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.

Education

M.S. at Northern Illinois University
August 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025
B.Tech at Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research
June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2020

Qualifications

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education

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