Dakshinya Paladugu

Erie

Summary

Accomplished Backend Software Engineer with 4 years of experience developing Java/Spring Boot services for logistics and banking applications. Expertise in designing REST APIs, building event-driven systems, and optimizing SQL and Cosmos DB performance. Experienced in CI/CD automation and production support, overseeing backend features from inception to deployment while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance workflows.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

Union Pacific Railroad Company

Omaha, NE

06.2023 - Current

Developed and managed Java/Spring Boot REST endpoints to enhance logistics workflows through public-facing shipment and reporting APIs.
Designed and implemented reporting services to support seamless production traffic for tens of thousands of API requests monthly.
Developed scalable cloud-native backend solutions to enhance application performance using Azure Functions, Azure Cosmos DB, SQL databases, and event-driven messaging patterns.
Developed and implemented distributed messaging solutions with ActiveMQ, MQTT, TIBCO JMS, and Kafka to streamline shipment and reporting processes.
Strengthened API performance through the implementation of consistent request/response contract validation and effective error handling strategies.
Refined data access strategies and SQL queries to support efficient reporting and improve response times for data-intensive operations.
Automated CI/CD delivery with Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Maven, enabling safer deployments of cloud-based services.
Contributed Angular frontend enhancements for shipment and reporting tools while partnering with stakeholders to deliver production-ready features.
Remote

Software Developer

SmartInt Technologies

10.2022 - 05.2023

Developed Java/Spring Boot microservices deployed on Kubernetes using Docker and Helm for scalable backend workflows.
Built serverless AWS integrations using Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, and DynamoDB to process asynchronous events and backend jobs.
Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, SonarQube, and Black Duck, enhancing code quality, security scanning, and consistency of releases.
Designed backend services with PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Redis; built REST APIs to support internal business workflows and integrations.
Remote

Software Intern

Information Tech Consultants

01.2021 - 12.2021

Designed Java modules for centralized inter-bank payment systems, enhancing backend services for banking workflows.
Optimized SQL queries from nearly one hour to a few minutes by improving query structure and database access patterns.
Developed Java backend services and Vue.js frontend features, ensuring robust testing, debugging, and delivery of production-ready modules.
Remote

Education

M.S. - Computing

De Montfort University

Leicester

01-2021

Skills

Programming : Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL

Backend : Spring Boot, Hibernate, Nodejs, REST APIs, Microservices, Serverless Functions

Cloud & Infra : Azure Functions, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, AWS Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm

Messaging : Kafka, ActiveMQ, MQTT, TIBCO JMS

Databases : PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure Cosmos DB, DynamoDB, Redis

Frontend : Angular, HTML, CSS

Tools : Git, Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, Black Duck

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