Phaneendra Nandyala

Dallas

Summary

Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience building cloud-native applications, API integrations, and automation solutions using Python, Java, and SQL. Experienced across the SDLC, CI/CD, and Agile environments, with exposure to AI-powered analytics, automation, and data-driven application development.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer – Full Stack & Cloud Application

Aflac

Plano, TX

08.2024 - Current

Developed and maintained Python-based automation utilities and backend services to support cloud-native applications and enterprise business workflows.
Designed and executed API validation frameworks using Postman, Python, and REST services to ensure reliable communication between distributed systems.
Collaborated with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to analyze requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver software enhancements throughout the SDLC.
Built automated regression, integration, and end-to-end test suites using Selenium, TestNG, and Python, improving release quality and reducing manual testing effort.
Performed debugging and root-cause analysis of application defects, API failures, and data inconsistencies across development and test environments.
Developed reusable test utilities and automation components that accelerated validation of new application features and platform capabilities.
Worked with Oracle databases to validate business transactions, execute SQL queries, and verify end-to-end data integrity across applications.
Supported CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, enabling automated testing and continuous delivery of application releases.
Participated in the design and validation of microservice-based applications and REST API integrations within cloud-hosted environments.
Partnered with geographically distributed teams in Agile environments, contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, defect triage, and release activities.
Created proof-of-concept automation solutions to evaluate new technologies and improve software testing efficiency.
Applied coding standards, testing best practices, and automation principles to ensure maintainable and scalable software solutions.

Software Engineer – Platform Automation & Analytic

Yap Market

India

03.2022 - 12.2022

Developed Python-based automation scripts to support campaign analytics, social media monitoring, and operational reporting.
Built and maintained REST API integrations to collect and process engagement and campaign performance data from multiple platforms.
Assisted in developing backend utilities for data validation, transformation, and reporting workflows.
Created automated test scripts using Selenium and Cypress to validate web application functionality and improve testing efficiency.
Participated in troubleshooting and debugging application issues, API failures, and data inconsistencies across development environments.
Worked with SQL databases to validate application data, execute queries, and support reporting requirements.
Collaborated with developers and product teams to gather requirements, validate new features, and support software releases.
Developed proof-of-concept solutions for sentiment analysis, social listening, and engagement tracking using Python.
Contributed to automation efforts that reduced manual validation activities and improved release quality.
Supported cloud-based applications hosted on AWS and GCP by validating integrations and monitoring application workflows.
Participated in Agile development processes including sprint planning, backlog grooming, testing, and defect tracking.
Prepared analytical reports and dashboards using Tableau and Power BI to provide insights into campaign and user engagement metrics.

Education

Master of Science - Business Analytics

University of North Texas

Denton, TX

05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

JNTUK

Andhra Pradesh, India

04-2022

Skills

Languages: Python, Java, SQL, TypeScript

Frontend & APIs: Angular, REST APIs, Postman

Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions

Databases: Oracle, MySQL

Testing & Automation: Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, PyTest

Software Engineering: SDLC, Microservices, CI/CD, Agile Scrum

AI & Analytics: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Tableau, Power BI

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