NANDINI PALLA
Louisville,KY
Summary
Accomplished lead software engineer with a strong background in web application development. Skilled in project management and team collaboration, with a focus on agile methodologies. Successfully improved software frameworks and API solutions, contributing to the success of enterprise-level applications.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Software Engineer
Mroads
Louisville, Kentucky
04.2023 - Current
- Led sprint execution, technical planning, and delivery coordination activities.
- Mentored engineering teams on framework design and software development best practices to elevate overall project quality and team capabilities.
- Designed and developed enterprise software frameworks for payment and digital commerce platforms.
- Developed reusable Java-based services and API integration solutions using REST technologies to streamline development processes.
- Executed CI/CD integration strategies within Azure DevOps to enable continuous delivery.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders, architects, and developers to achieve scalable solutions.
- Constructed automated API validation frameworks with Rest Assured and ReadyAPI.
- Implemented reporting and analytics solutions to provide clear visibility into application health and performance.
Senior Software Engineer
PWC Consulting
Louisville, Kentucky
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Directed engineering initiatives that modernized enterprise applications, improving user experience and operational workflows.
- Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines for automated build, release, and deployment processes.
- Developed reusable frameworks and service integration components, streamlining development processes and reducing time to market.
- Enhanced engineering productivity through automation and cloud-based execution platforms, enabling faster deployment cycles and reducing manual interventions.
- Integrated enterprise systems utilizing API-driven approaches and Azure DevOps tools.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to establish technical requirements and solution designs.
- Led agile delivery efforts while supporting technical governance initiatives.
Technical Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
Louisville, Kentucky
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Led software delivery teams for enterprise healthcare applications, ensuring timely and effective execution.
- Collaborated with architects and product owners to craft robust technical solutions.
- Managed release planning, roadmap development, application intake, and capacity forecasting to streamline project workflows.
- Supported modernization and cloud adoption initiatives for enterprise scalability.
- Implemented agile delivery processes and tracked engineering performance metrics to enhance team accountability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to develop scalable healthcare solutions that meet enterprise needs.
Senior Application Specialist
Infosys Ltd.
Phoenix, Arizona
03.2013 - 09.2018
- Led design, development, and implementation of Medicare and Medicaid software solutions for healthcare operations.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to gather requirements, translating them into scalable technical solutions that addressed operational needs.
- Developed enterprise applications using Java-based technologies and database-driven architectures.
- Provided technical leadership during project execution, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Defined and enforced software development standards, coding guidelines, and engineering best practices.
- Created technical specifications and project plans, developing delivery roadmaps that facilitated efficient project execution.
- Supervised developers throughout project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to quality standards and maintaining productivity.
- Conducted code reviews to enhance application performance and support optimization initiatives.
Application Consultant
Infosys Ltd.
Louisville, Kentucky
05.2008 - 02.2013
- Designed, developed, tested, and maintained enterprise healthcare applications to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with business and technical teams throughout software development lifecycle to align project goals and deliverables.
- Established application performance standards and quality benchmarks for optimal functionality.
- Conducted unit testing and code validation to uphold coding standards consistently.
- Supported production deployments and resolved issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Participated in system architecture discussions to refine application structure and design.
- Consulted with customers on application enhancements and maintenance strategies to drive continuous improvement.
- Developed application components that adhered to enterprise coding standards, ensuring consistency and reliability across platforms.
Education
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam05-2008
Skills
- Java
- Python
- JavaScript
- Cloud-based solutions
- Software development
- API integration
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Machine learning basics
- AI-driven frameworks
- Natural language processing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Software architecture design
- Performance optimization
- Expert programming
- Functional testing
- Scrum
AI & Machine Learning Experience:
- Completed Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence with hands-on projects in Machine Learning, NLP, Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics, and Generative AI.
- Built and implemented AI/ML solutions as part of graduate coursework, including data analysis, model development, and intelligent automation use cases.
- Developed personal AI applications using Claude and other LLM platforms, leveraging prompt engineering, workflow automation, structured outputs, and AI-assisted decision-making.
- Familiar with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agentic workflows, model evaluation, and human-in-the-loop AI systems.
- Applied Python and AI frameworks to develop proof-of-concept solutions for information extraction, summarization, and business process automation.
Timeline
Lead Software Engineer
Mroads
04.2023 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
PWC Consulting
02.2022 - 03.2023
Technical Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
10.2018 - 01.2022
Senior Application Specialist
Infosys Ltd.
03.2013 - 09.2018
Application Consultant
Infosys Ltd.
05.2008 - 02.2013
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Andhra University