SivaNaga P K Penamakuri
Saint Augustine
Summary
Results-driven Software Engineering Leader with expertise in full-stack application delivery and cross-functional team leadership. Spearheaded technology initiatives that optimize workflows and enhance decision-making through AI tools, achieving cost reductions and improved delivery speed. Focused on enhancing product offerings and generating new revenue streams to create lasting business value across diverse software portfolios.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineering Manager
Disney Experiences
Orlando
07.2022 - Current
- Led large-scale full stack applications with teams of 10 to 20 developers and QA.
- Directed hybrid web/mobile development of new WDW/DLR Pass to Pass Upgrade feature.
- Developed product roadmap and execution plans for engineering solution delivery.
- Created scalable architectures that adapted to evolving product and business requirements, supporting long-term growth.
- Managed Annual Pass team for re-launch of WDW Annual Pass and DLR Magic Key events, enhancing customer engagement.
- Partnered with Product Management to enhance product offerings through strategic initiatives.
- Oversaw project budgets and resource allocation across diverse software projects.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline product launches and updates, improving time-to-market.
Principal Software Engineer
Guidewell Source
Jacksonville
02.2018 - 06.2022
- Led teams of 15 developers in delivering large-scale full stack applications, generating savings of approximately $3 million to $5 million.
- Designed scalable architecture solutions to meet evolving customer and business demands.
- Developed migration strategies to bridge gaps between current software architecture and future updates.
- Established architecture governance processes with clear guidelines for effective adoption training.
- Collaborated with business leadership to define application requirements and implement enterprise-wide strategies.
- Communicated software architecture strategies to senior leadership and external partners to align objectives.
- Implemented CRM tool for Customer Contact Center, enhancing end-user support capabilities.
- Set up and maintained CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins for React UI application deployment on target node servers.
Technical Project Lead
SGS/Guidewell Source
Jacksonville
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Led team of 2 senior and 3 junior developers to deliver scalable applications that met client requirements.
- Designed and executed Service-Oriented Architecture by consolidating functionalities into web services organization-wide.
- Developed design, architecture, and technical specifications utilizing screen scraping technology for mainframe systems, enhancing data accessibility.
- Re-engineered enrollment application to integrate Medicare Administrative Contractors into a cohesive architecture.
- Executed over 50 strives and 15 RFPs for Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, facilitating compliance and project alignment.
- Presented Proof of Concepts to upper management and technical review board for assessment.
Senior Consultant (Java)
Capgemini
Orlando
11.2010 - 05.2016
- Led a team of 5 members Onshore and 15 members Offshore in building a 4-million-dollar, multi-tenant, and high performing service-oriented architecture – an integral part of Disney My Magic+ engagement.
- Developed CXF-Web services using Spring and Hibernate, and contributed to Sonic Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) process development.
- Improved application performance and monitored health using tools like Wily, AppDynamics, and internal solutions.
- Delivered internal development frameworks and sustainment tools, enhancing project efficiency and team capabilities.
- Prepared project status reports for Disney and Capgemini executives, detailing timelines and key accomplishments.
- Demonstrated strong understanding of functional and technical project aspects.
- Provided extensive pre-delivery support using Bug Fixing and Code Reviews.
- Participated in release and deployment activities for the project using Bamboo tool.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Engineering
Acharya Nagarjuna University
India05.2007
Skills
- Application architecture and design
- API design and development
- Spring Boot microservices
- JavaScript, ReactJS, AngularJS, and Nodejs
- Core Java and J2EE
- Performance evaluation and optimization
- Continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Harness, LaunchDarkly)
- Application performance monitoring (AppDynamics, Dynatrace)
- Database management (Oracle, SQL, MongoDB)
- Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Impact analysis and risk assessment
- Code quality standards
- Team management and leadership
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- AI Productivity using Tools and MCP
Certification
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Sun Certified Web Component Developer
- Sun Certified Java Programmer
Accomplishments
- Capgemini: Project Star award for successful project deliveries.
- Capgemini: All-Rounder award for innovative ideas and effective implementation.
- Guidewell Source: Guiding Star award for solving business problems.
Timeline
Software Engineering Manager
Disney Experiences
07.2022 - Current
Principal Software Engineer
Guidewell Source
02.2018 - 06.2022
Technical Project Lead
SGS/Guidewell Source
06.2016 - 02.2018
Senior Consultant (Java)
Capgemini
11.2010 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Engineering
Acharya Nagarjuna University