Akshaya Sunkari

akshayasunkari9@gmail.com

Hello! With up to 2 years of experience, I am a skilled software engineer proficient in Java, Spring, React, SQL, and Python, and I am currently seeking new opportunities. Leveraging expertise in agile development methodologies, problem-solving, and collaborative teamwork, I am poised to drive impactful software engineering initiatives.

Experience

Software Trainee Engineer

OQ Point

Execute efficient cloud migration strategies, transitioning from Oracle Exadata to Azure infrastructure, accomplishing early project milestones, and significantly enhancing system reliability within the initial month. Engage with product owners to expedite the deployment of tailored solutions, achieving a 15% reduction in initial coding iterations by diligently applying best software engineering practices. Revamp Oracle Exadata system management and Azure transition protocols, driving a 10% increase in project delivery efficiency.

March 2024 - Present

Teaching Assistant

Arizona State University

Teaching assistant and Grader for CSE 575: Statistical Machine Learning under Prof Yoo Jung Choi and Prof Mohammed Reza, managing assignments, quizzes, and projects, explaining doubts during office hours, and grading exams for a class of 170 students.

January 2023 - October 2023

System Software Engineer

Oracle Cerner

Led the development of Cerner Millennium, optimizing Java microservices, implementing Carbon for JavaScript visualizations, and managing an 8-member development team. Introduced Docker for streamlined containerization. Engineered the Feature Tracker application with React, Spring, and MySQL, resulting in a 25% improvement in front-to-back functionality. Upgraded Java application dependencies using Apache Maven, enhancing system security and reliability, reducing vulnerabilities by 30%. Automated Jenkins CI/CD pipeline with Groovy, boosting development efficiency by 20%. Managed Maven Parent Pom for 20+ microservices, improving consistency and maintainability, leading to a 15% reduction in deployment issues. Additionally, maintained Python applications for GitHub API integration, ensuring smooth functioning and system integration with a 98% accuracy rate.

May 2021 - December 2021

System Software Intern

Oracle Cerner

Revamped PowerShell scripts to optimize system performance, resulting in a significant 25% reduction in execution time. Improved the JMeter/Postman test automation framework, enhancing overall system quality by 20%. Orchestrated collaborative efforts among teams to expedite the troubleshooting and resolution of production issues, achieving a 15% faster resolution time.

January 2021 - May 2021

Education

Arizona State University

Masters in Computer Science
Relevant Coursework: Foundations Of Algorithms, Software Requirements, Software Verification and Validation, Software Security, Distributed Database Systems, Statistical Machine Learning

GPA: 3.8/4

January 2022 - December 2023

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Bachelors in Computer Science
Relevant Coursework: OOPs, DSA, Operating Systems, DBMS, Networks, Software Engineering, Data Science.

GPA: 3.5/4

July 2017 - May 2021

Projects

Effort Logger Application

Java, JavaFX, MySQL, Selenium, Software Principles, User Stories, Documentation
Led the development of EffortLogger V2 application with stakeholders, utilizing JavaFX, Java, and MySQL to streamline Effort Logging, Defect Management, and User Stories with Planning Poker functionality, which resulted in a 30% reduction in estimation time and boosted team productivity by 20%.
August 2023

Student Management App

Java, Spring Boot, React, React hooks, Material UI, RESTful API, MySQL, AWS RDS, AWS EC2, Postman, XAMPP
Crafted as a user-friendly web application, the Student Management App seamlessly integrates a Spring Boot backend with a React and Material UI frontend. Leveraging AWS EC2 and Amazon RDS for MySQL, the design focuses on efficient student data management, offering RESTful API endpoints for integration and employing Postman for reliable API testing. This project reflects a commitment to blending advanced technologies with thoughtful design for seamless educational data management.
August 2023

Secure Hospital System

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and the Django framework, Blockchain, AWS
Secure Hospital System is Cloud-based hospital management with role-based features (appointments, records, diagnostics, payments) using Django, blockchain, Keras/NLTK chatbot, and JavaScript UI.
April 2022

Speech Emotion Recognition

Machine Learning Algorithms, Python, Data Science
Executed three emotion classification algorithms (KNN, Decision Tree, and CNN) from audio datasets. Assembled a custom CNN model with 4 convolutional layers, 2 pooling layers, and 2 dense layers. Optimized model accuracy by developing advanced Data Augmentation techniques, resulting in a 15% improvement in model accuracy.
April 2021

Sudoku Solver

C++, OOPs
Developed a C++ Sudoku Solver with an efficient backtracking algorithm for solving 9x9 Sudoku puzzles, showcasing strong problem-solving skills. Implemented validation checks for rows, columns, and 3x3 boxes to ensure the correctness of the solved Sudoku, demonstrating attention to detail and algorithmic design.
Novemeber 2020

Meraki

Flask, Web sockets, HTML, CSS, Postgres, Docker container
Developed a web-based Collaborative Teamwork Tool with Flask, Web sockets, HTML, CSS, and Postgres. Includes teams, tasks, chat, and user account management. Deployed in a Docker container.
June 2020

Awards & Certifications