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Raja Rajeshwari Kannepalli

San Diego,CA

Summary

Results-driven Staff Software Engineer with 19 years of extensive backend development experience specializing in building scalable, high-performance applications and services. Expert in backend architecture, microservices, cloud technologies, database design, and API development across multiple platforms including C#, .NET Core, Java, Python and Go Lang. Adept at optimizing backend processes, ensuring data consistency, and enhancing system reliability. Proficient in Agile methodologies and SDLC processes, with a focus on designing and implementing robust, scalable backend systems that meet business requirements.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Software Developer (Backend)

HME
CA
02.2022 - Current
  • Engineered backend solutions to support the Video Detection team (VD product leverages AI and machine learning for efficient vehicle data processing).
  • Worked on backend simulation of 30,000 IoT devices to test performance and scalability.
  • Directed post-release monitoring, ensuring uptime, performance, and issue resolution for IoT Hub devices.
  • Served as the backend lead on the creation and delivery of Engineer Change Orders (ECOs) to improve operational workflows.
  • Contributed to team expansion, recruitment, and knowledge transfer within the India GCC and local US teams, supporting C# development and ensuring smooth transitions.

Senior Software Developer (Backend)

ILLUMINA INC
CA
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Enhanced backend support for Microsoft Azure Cloud storage, integrating with Amazon S3 microservices
  • Optimized large file (up to 400 GB) handling for data storage and retrieval systems, ensuring system reliability and consistency through advanced backend processes with AWS Elasticsearch
  • Upgraded the backend from ASP.NET Core 3.1 to 6.0, improving system performance and maintainability
  • Technologies: C#, Go, MS SQL, Azure services, Elasticsearch, Docker, Kubernetes

Senior Software Developer (Backend)

VEYO INC
CA
12.2019 - 01.2022
  • Developed core backend systems for the dispatch engine, ensuring accurate trip-to-driver matching through event-driven architecture
  • Integrated third-party vendor APIs (MediRoutes) into the backend, enhancing service capabilities with seamless API development and webhook maintenance
  • Created a reusable backend data access layer, distributed as a NuGet package for use across multiple projects
  • Technologies: C#, TypeScript, MS SQL, Azure services, Docker, Kubernetes

Senior Software Developer (Backend)

ILLUMINA INC
CA
11.2015 - 11.2019
  • Designed and implemented a highly scalable backend system (Genomic Data Store) using RESTful microservices on top of AWS S3, facilitating genomic data storage for analysis
  • Led backend API and microservice development for secure, efficient data storage and retrieval in large-scale systems
  • Optimized database queries and implemented SQL redesigns to improve backend performance for large datasets
  • Technologies: C#, Java, AWS S3, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka

Education

Master’s - Information Technology

Bachelor’s - Electronics and Communications Engineering

Skills

  • C#
  • NET Core
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Amazon AWS
  • Docker
  • AWS Aurora PostgreSQL
  • MS SQL Server
  • Kafka
  • SQS
  • Git
  • SVN
  • Bitbucket
  • NSubstitute
  • XUnit
  • JUnit
  • JIRA
  • Confluence

Timeline

Staff Software Developer (Backend)

HME
02.2022 - Current

Senior Software Developer (Backend)

ILLUMINA INC
02.2022 - 06.2023

Senior Software Developer (Backend)

VEYO INC
12.2019 - 01.2022

Senior Software Developer (Backend)

ILLUMINA INC
11.2015 - 11.2019

Master’s - Information Technology

Bachelor’s - Electronics and Communications Engineering

Raja Rajeshwari Kannepalli