Anand Krishna
Bettendorf,IA
Summary
Staff Software Engineer with 18+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise applications across finance, payroll, and agriculture domains. Expertise in AWS cloud architecture, serverless computing, enterprise integrations, and AI-powered solutions. Proven track record leading modernization initiatives, mentoring engineering teams, and delivering scalable, business-critical platforms.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Software Engineer
Posting Accounts to ADP
05.2024 - Current
- Architected and led development of an event-driven, serverless payroll-to-accounting pipeline on AWS (Step Functions, Lambda, DynamoDB), automating GL account determination for multi-country payroll files.
- Designed a fault-tolerant orchestration workflow with parallel DLQ (SQS) and SNS-based incident alerting, state tracking, and environment-specific auto-validate/auto-post routing.
- Integrated an AI-driven configuration assistant using LangChain and LLMs to dynamically parse, validate, and generate complex country-specific account overrides and JSON configurations.
- Built secure FastAPI microservices (via Lambda + Mangum) for manual validation/posting, secured by Okta JWT authentication and a custom Node.js Lambda authorizer.
- Implemented configuration-driven business logic via CSV/JSON mapping rules, enabling rapid onboarding of new countries without core code changes.
- Defined infrastructure as code with Terraform and established testing standards using pytest and AWS mocking (moto) for multi-environment CI/CD deployments.
- Technologies: AWS Serverless, Java, Python, FastAPI, LangChain, LLMs, Terraform, Docker, DynamoDB, EventBridge, API Gateway, CI/CD, CloudWatch, pytest, DevOps, Event-Driven Architecture.
Staff Software Engineer
OneCloud Planning Tools
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Led strategic cloud planning initiatives, helping application teams optimize cloud adoption, portfolio management, and cost governance.
- Partnered with Product Owners, Architects, and Engineering Managers to align roadmaps and drive enterprise-wide cloud modernization efforts.
- Mentored engineering teams on cloud platforms, Agile practices, and delivery excellence.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and user experience.
Senior Lead Software Engineer
OneCloud Planning Tools
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Served as product and delivery lead for OneCloud Planning Tools, managing backlogs, prioritizing user stories, and facilitating Agile ceremonies.
- Guided cloud migration assessments, cost estimation activities, and release planning across multiple application teams.
- Coordinated cross-team dependencies, resolved delivery impediments, and ensured successful execution of product roadmaps.
- Technologies: AWS, Jira, Agile Scrum, GraphQL, CI/CD, FinOps, Cloud Migration, DevOps.
Technical Lead
AgLogic
09.2015 - 01.2020
- Provided technical leadership for AgLogic, a cloud-enabled precision agriculture platform used to manage fleets, equipment, and field operations through GPS and mobile technologies.
- Led Agile product delivery as Scrum Master, partnering with stakeholders to define product roadmaps, architect scalable solutions, and deliver high-quality releases.
- Automated build and deployment processes through Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines, drove AWS adoption initiatives, and mentored development teams on modern engineering practices.
- Contributed across architecture, development, testing, and production support while ensuring reliable, customer-focused solutions.
- Technologies: Java, Spring Boot/Spring Framework, RESTful Services, AWS, Jenkins, CI/CD, JUnit, SQL, JavaScript, Git, Maven, Agile/Scrum, GPS & Fleet Management Systems.
System Analyst
Financial Document System (FDS)
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Led the analysis, design, development, and support of the Financial Document System (FDS), a business-critical application used to generate Brazil customs-compliant Nota Fiscal documents.
- Developed Spring MVC-based functionality, integrated with the BRShipping system via web services for shipment data retrieval, provided project estimations using PERT, managed risks and metrics, and supported the full SDLC including coding, testing, defect resolution, deployment, and production support across multiple Financial Management projects.
- Technologies: Java, Spring MVC, Web Services (SOAP), SQL, Production Support, PERT Estimation.
Software Engineer
TaxEngine
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Developed and supported TaxEngine, a shared enterprise platform providing tax calculation and integration services for business-critical applications, including Financial Document System and SAP Warranty Claims.
- Built web services and contributed to system integrations and full SDLC delivery.
- Technologies: Java, J2EE, Spring MVC, JAX-WS, SOAP, JUnit, SQL, XML.
Software Engineer
Bearing Release
07.2011 - 04.2012
- Contributed to the development and support of Bearing Release, a web-based application that automated bearing sheet management for warehouse operations, improving process efficiency through automated document generation, storage, and email distribution.
- Technologies: Java, J2EE, JSP, Servlets, SQL, Oracle, JavaScript.
Software Engineer
JDPoint
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Developed and supported JDPoint, John Deere's enterprise parts ordering and fulfillment platform used by dealers worldwide.
- Contributed to application enhancements, integration initiatives, and production support, helping streamline parts ordering, inventory allocation, and warehouse release processes for global dealer operations.
- Technologies: Java, J2EE, JSP, Servlets, Oracle, SQL, XML, JavaScript.
Education
PG Diploma in Advanced Computing - Advanced computing
C-DAC
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
VVCE
MBA - Project Management
Sikkim Manipal University
Skills
Core Competencies
- Cloud Architecture (AWS)
- Serverless Computing
- AI & Generative AI Solutions
- Event-Driven Architecture
- APIs (REST and FastAPI)
- DevOps & CI/CD
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Agile & Scrum Leadership
- FinOps & Cost Optimization
- Technical Mentorship
- Team leadership
- Interpersonal relationship building
Certification
• Certified Product Owner
• Licensed Scrum Master
• AWS Cloud Practitioner CCP
• Certified Scrum Team member
• Sun Certified Java Programmer
• SCWCD Certification
Timeline
Staff Software Engineer
Posting Accounts to ADP
05.2024 - Current
Staff Software Engineer
OneCloud Planning Tools
01.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Lead Software Engineer
OneCloud Planning Tools
02.2020 - 12.2022
Technical Lead
AgLogic
09.2015 - 01.2020
System Analyst
Financial Document System (FDS)
07.2013 - 08.2015
Software Engineer
TaxEngine
05.2012 - 06.2013
Software Engineer
Bearing Release
07.2011 - 04.2012
Software Engineer
JDPoint
06.2008 - 06.2011
PG Diploma in Advanced Computing - Advanced computing
C-DAC
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
VVCE
MBA - Project Management
Sikkim Manipal University