CHANDRA YAKKALI
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Dynamic Principal Software Development Engineer with T-Mobile, specializing in IoT applications and microservices architecture. Proven track record in leading global teams and delivering PCI-compliant solutions. Expert in Java and Agile methodologies, driving innovation and efficiency in complex projects while fostering collaboration and technical governance across diverse platforms.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Software Development Engineer | IoT Applications | Connected Vehicle Platform (CVP)
T-Mobile
Overland Park, KS
01.2017 - Current
- Spearheaded the architecture and development of the Connected Vehicle Platform (CVP), integrating OBD-II devices for post-1996 vehicles and enabling aftermarket telematics through NXM.
- Delivered PCI-compliant payment processing via integration with Cardinal Commerce.
- Led a global team of 45 engineers and managed end-to-end SDLC activities including sprint planning, grooming, and architectural reviews.
- Designed microservices-based solutions using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and AWS services (S3, EC2, Kinesis, RDS, etc.).
- Integrated messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ) for scalable event-driven architecture.
- Developed responsive UIs using AngularJS, HTML5, Bootstrap, and integrated RESTful services with Spring MVC.
- Built and scheduled Control M jobs for T-Vision and SprintVision projects.
- Developed dynamic visualizations and analytics dashboards using D3.js and AWS QuickSight.
- Ensured continuous delivery using Jenkins pipelines, Maven, and Nexus for automated deployments.
- Championed best practices in Agile/Scrum and led technical governance across IoT solutions.
Enterprise Architect / Lead Developer
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Kansas City, MO
11.2007 - 01.2017
- Led architecture and development of high-profile agricultural programs (MPP, TAP, LFP, CPF, SCIMS, AGI).
- Modernized legacy systems using EJB and Spring-based shared services (Eligibility, Combination, SCIMS).
- Implemented web-based crop acreage and conservation payment reporting systems using MVC frameworks.
- Developed complex PL/SQL and Oracle reports, ensuring compliance with USDA security and FSA architecture.
Senior Java/TIBCO Developer – Eagle PACE
American Century Investments
Kansas City, MO
03.2007 - 10.2007
- Developed and tested TIBCO JMS integrations for portfolio and performance reporting.
- Implemented BusinessWorks templates and XML-based messaging protocols.
- Provided production support for investment data pipelines and maintained data integrity.
Senior Developer – Quote Management System
Avnet (IBM Global Services)
Kansas City, MO
11.2006 - 02.2007
- Designed enterprise quote processing workflows using Struts and TIBCO BusinessWorks.
- Built integration modules for MQ-Series and SAP systems.
- Led defect triage and implemented automated test cases using GH Tracker.
Consultant – Private Wealth Management (PWM)
Goldman Sachs (via Infosys)
New York, NY
06.2006 - 10.2006
- Enhanced batch and web UI components for investment analytics.
- Deployed TIBCO-based messaging services for reporting pipelines.
- Maintained Autosys jobs and wrote performance-focused PL/SQL procedures.
Senior Java Developer – Chronus
Hedron
Kansas City, KS
06.2005 - 05.2006
- Designed back-office web modules for time tracking and invoice processing.
- Integrated Java Cryptography features (digital signatures, digest, key pairs).
TIBCO Consultant – Consolidated Gateway & WPF
Blue Cross Blue Shield (GA/MO)
Various Sites
01.2004 - 05.2005
- Developed healthcare EDI integrations (270/271, 276/277) using TIBCO BusinessConnect.
- Delivered secure, standards-compliant SOA web services across payer networks.
Sr. Software Engineer
TaeMarketing, Golfoasurus.net, Cinergy Communications
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Led development of marketing bots, aggregation tools, and custom project management apps.
- Implemented early web service integrations and Java/XML-based data parsers.
- Additional Roles (2002–2003):
Education
Master of Technology - Software Systems
Amity University
IndiaBachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
IndiaSkills
- Languages: Java, C/C, Perl, PHP, ASP, SQL, HTML5, XML, JavaScript, Shell Scripts
- Frameworks & Technologies: Spring (Boot, Cloud, Security, MVC, Batch), Struts, JSF, Hibernate, EJB (2/3), Servlets, JSP, JMS, JNDI, JTA, REST, SOAP, Web Services, JSON, LDAP
- Front-End: AngularJS, Bootstrap, JQuery, Nodejs, HTML5, CSS3, AJAX, D3js, Backbonejs
- Middleware / EAI: TIBCO BusinessWorks, EMS, Adapters (Mainframe, SAP, Oracle), Hawk, iProcess, Rendezvous, ActiveDB, InConcert
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, Kinesis, Lambda, EMR, QuickSight, ElastiCache, VPC, Route 53), PCF, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Jenkins, Maven, Ant, Hudson, Nexus
- Databases: Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, Sybase, MySQL
- Tools: Eclipse, RAD, RSA, Toad, SoapUI, JUnit, Log4J, ClearCase, ClearQuest, GH Tester, EMMA, PMD
- Application Servers: WebSphere, WebLogic, Tomcat, IIS
- Testing & Automation: JUnit, Selenium, LoadRunner, WinRunner, SoapUI Pro, Rational Robot
- OS & Scheduling: Windows, Linux, Unix, Sun Solaris, CA Workload Automation (CAWA), Control M
Certification
- Sun Certified Enterprise Architect (Java EE 5) – Sun Microsystems (93%)
- Sun Certified Java Programmer (J2SE 1.4) – Sun Microsystems (95%)
- TIBCO Certified Professional – Rendezvous 7.X (70%)
- TIBCO Certified Professional – BusinessWorks 5.X (86%)
- IBM ACSE Professional Certification – IBM University (79.3%)
- Brainbench Certified Java Professional
- Brainbench Certified Perl Professional
References
References: Available upon request
Custom
LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/chandrayakkali
Timeline
Principal Software Development Engineer | IoT Applications | Connected Vehicle Platform (CVP)
T-Mobile
01.2017 - Current
Enterprise Architect / Lead Developer
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
11.2007 - 01.2017
Senior Java/TIBCO Developer – Eagle PACE
American Century Investments
03.2007 - 10.2007
Senior Developer – Quote Management System
Avnet (IBM Global Services)
11.2006 - 02.2007
Consultant – Private Wealth Management (PWM)
Goldman Sachs (via Infosys)
06.2006 - 10.2006
Senior Java Developer – Chronus
Hedron
06.2005 - 05.2006
TIBCO Consultant – Consolidated Gateway & WPF
Blue Cross Blue Shield (GA/MO)
01.2004 - 05.2005
Sr. Software Engineer
TaeMarketing, Golfoasurus.net, Cinergy Communications
01.2002 - 01.2003
Master of Technology - Software Systems
Amity University
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
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