Venkata Saaketh Gummalla
About Venkata Saaketh Gummalla
Venkata Saaketh Gummalla is a Software Engineering Manager at Apex Fintech Solutions, where he has worked since 2024. He has a strong background in software engineering, having held various roles at Apex Fintech Solutions and Capital One, and possesses extensive experience in Agile methodologies and multiple programming languages.
Work at Apex Fintech Solutions
Venkata Saaketh Gummalla has been employed at Apex Fintech Solutions since 2021. He initially served as a Senior Software Engineer for nine months before transitioning to a Staff Software Engineer role, where he worked for three years until 2024. In 2024, he was promoted to Software Engineering Manager, a position he has held for eight months. Throughout his tenure at Apex, he has contributed to various software engineering projects and has utilized his expertise in Agile methodologies and CI/CD tools.
Education and Expertise
Venkata Saaketh Gummalla earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science and Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Background
Before joining Apex Fintech Solutions, Venkata Saaketh Gummalla worked at Capital One as a Software Engineer from 2015 to 2018. He also held a position as a .Net Developer at Strategic Staffing Solutions for five months in 2014. His early career included roles as a Software Engineer Graduate Assistant and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, as well as an internship at Symbiosys Technologies in India.
Technical Skills and Tools
Venkata Saaketh Gummalla possesses extensive technical skills in various programming languages, including C#, Java, C++, JavaScript, HTML, XML, and JSON. He is proficient in using Agile tools such as VersionOne and Jira for project management and bug tracking. His experience includes working with CI/CD tools like Maven, Jenkins, and TeamCity, as well as integrating monitoring tools like Grafana and Prometheus with PagerDuty for alert management. He also has expertise in API testing using tools such as SoapUI and Postman.
Systems Architecture Knowledge
Venkata Saaketh Gummalla has a deep understanding of systems architecture, including Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and microservices. He is knowledgeable in Java Rule-based technology, specifically Drools, and has experience with various Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, and IntelliJ. His familiarity with development tools like Resharper and dotPeek further enhances his software engineering capabilities.