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Viswanadh Kakani

Plano

Summary

Java Developer with extensive experience at USAA, specializing in microservices and API security. Proficient in Spring Boot and AWS, with a proven track record in cross-functional collaboration. Achievements include automating vulnerability reporting and enhancing system resilience, demonstrating strong technical acumen and effective communication skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Java Developer

USAA
Phoenix
06.2024 - Current
  • Built resilient microservices for data migration and monitoring using Kafka, JUnit, PowerMock, and Spring Boot.
  • Migrated APIs from Layer 7 to Gloo; enhanced API security and routing.
  • Automated vulnerability reporting using Prisma Cloud and JFrog Artifactory.
  • Configured OpenShift pods, pipelines (GitLab CI), and implemented cron jobs for batch operations.
  • Led CRG meetings and collaborated with cross-functional teams for offshore change management.

Java Developer

CITI
Texas
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Developed CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, Lambda, Jenkins, and Docker.
  • Worked on AVRO serialization, API tokenization (Protegrity), and Spring Profiles.
  • Managed logs and dashboards using Splunk and Elastic Cloud.
  • Created centralized API portals and handled API key integrations securely.

Full Stack Java Developer

Wipro
Bangalore
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Developed RESTful services using NodeJS and Spring.
  • Implemented Hibernate for ORM, configured Spring Security, and built robust DAO layers.
  • Wrote and optimized PL/SQL, performed unit testing with JUnit, and UI testing with QUnit.

Education

Master’s - Computer Science

Wichita State University
USA

Bachelor’s - Computer Science

Koneru Lakshmaiah University
India

Skills

  • Java
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JQuery
  • AJAX
  • React
  • NodeJS
  • AngularJS
  • Servlets
  • JSP
  • JDBC
  • JMS
  • Java Security
  • Oracle
  • MySQL
  • SQL Server
  • DB2
  • H2
  • MongoDB
  • AWS
  • EC2
  • S3
  • EBS
  • ELB
  • API Gateway
  • Spring Boot
  • Spring MVC
  • JPA
  • Hibernate
  • Jenkins
  • Docker
  • Git
  • Terraform
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • JUnit
  • Mockito
  • Postman
  • Selenium
  • Cucumber
  • Kibana
  • Splunk
  • JIRA
  • Putty
  • QTest
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • UNIX
  • Solaris
  • Java programming
  • Microservices architecture
  • API development

Certification

  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate, 02/01/24
  • CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate, 02/01/19

Timeline

Java Developer

USAA
06.2024 - Current

Java Developer

CITI
06.2022 - 01.2024

Full Stack Java Developer

Wipro
06.2020 - 08.2021

Master’s - Computer Science

Wichita State University

Bachelor’s - Computer Science

Koneru Lakshmaiah University
Viswanadh Kakani