VENKATASIVA LEKKALA
Sunnyvale, CA ***** 408-***-**** ***********.*******@*****.*** LinkedIn
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Software Engineer with an outstanding track record of innovative design, development, process improvements, and new product creation.
SKILLS & CAPABILITIES INCLUDE:
Innovative, resourceful, results-driven Software Developer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in front end development, Java-based development, optimization, improvements, and support.
Technical expertise in developmental technologies, including: HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, AngularJS, jQuery, AJAX, JSON, gulp, Karma, Jasmine, Protractor, J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, MySQL, D3.js, JAVA, PHP, LAMP, XML, Perl, agile, and SCRUM.
Strong technical orientation, superior process improvement sense, and strong organizational skills.
Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from San Diego State University in May 2016. AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE:
Front-End Development Web Applications Web Automation
Responsive Web Designs Single Page Application Builds SCRUM
Java Development Infrastructure Optimization Agile Development
Strategic Planning Feature Builds Database Knowledge
Mockup Design Technical Leadership Integrations TECHNICAL SKILLS
Web Technologies - HTML5, CSS3, XML, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap, D3.js, Lodash.js, Express.js
Frameworks - AngularJS, ReactJS, Spring MVC, LAMP
CSS Preprocessors - SASS, LESS, Compass
Test Frameworks - Karma, Jasmine, Protractor, JUnit Build Tools - Yeoman, Gulp, Bower, NPM, Maven
Web Servers - Apache Tomcat, Nginx
Languages - Node.js, JAVA, J2EE, PHP
Database - MySQL, Oracle 10g, MongoDB
Networking - TCP/IP
Tools - Git, WebStorm, JSHint, Batarang, Eclipse, Firebug, Chrome Developer Tools PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PACAVI GROUP – San Diego, CA May 2015 – Dec 2016
Front-End Software Engineer
As part of a team, developed internal web applications creating prototype to convert the Airbus A320 Passenger to Freighter. Developed mockups into front-end screens and integrated user-facing elements with server-side logic by services.
Supported development of responsive web pages and built Single Page Applications (SPA).
Reduced redundant code and implemented different routes through custom directive creation.
Created user interfaces (UI) for inventory and procurement management and integrated this with the backend API.
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Implemented test automation and developed responsive web pages via design and cross-browser compatibility.
Consistently followed agile software development processes throughout the development lifecycle.
Worked on the gulp task runner to automate the client and minified JavaScript, CSS, HTML code to increase the server performance.
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY – San Diego, CA Aug 2014 - May 2016 Master of Science Student
Successfully completed a Graduate Degree in Computer Science with projects, including:
Ecommerce Storefront – Created a fully functional online storefront to sell cameras, with features such as user login, registration, product catalog with search, filter, soft functionality, shopping cart, checkout, payment, and billing.
Summer Camp Registration – Developed a website allowing users to sign up their children for a fictitious summer camp.
Online Storefront – Created a fully functional chocolate storefront online with features such as user registration, product catalog, shopping cart, check out, and payment options.
E-Classifieds – Designed and developed an e-classifieds website providing the end user with various sections such as education, rentals, and movies.
Real Time Programming Environment (RTPE) – Created an environment for real-time document editing accessible via a shared link.
GNINU TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. – India Jan 2013 - Aug 2014 Web Application Developer
Developed mockups into screens using HTML5, CSS3, SASS, and Bootstrap. Consumed web services, REST APIs using AJAX calls, and processed the data/wrote client-side logic in JavaScript and jQuery to present in the front-end screens. Cultivated different types of event handlers to meet requirements. Designed server-side REST APIs and web services using Java and PHP. Developed SQL schema and wrote SQL queries to store and retrieve the data from database. Wrote unit tests using JUnit.
Created web pages for each project, and used jQuery for client-side events and validations.
Wrote application-level code to develop and consume APIs and web services.
Supported the development of a travel agency web application, developed the itinerary binder, and cancellation service.
Used JSP, JavaScript, and CSS to design and develop Intranet web applications.
Developed a system for a real estate company, whereas customers could access properties using location, admins could add sites/resources/prices, and clients could check/buy properties.
Complied with agile methodology and SCRUM for application development. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Master of Science in Computer Science, San Diego State University – 3.7 GPA – May 2016 Bachelors of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University – 3.6 GPA - May 2013