Gautam Somappa
About Gautam Somappa
Gautam Somappa is a Senior Software Engineer currently employed at Built Technologies, where he has contributed to the development of loan management software. He has a diverse professional background, having worked at notable companies such as Rackspace, Walmart, and Twilio, and holds degrees in Computer Science and Engineering.
Work at Built Technologies
Gautam Somappa currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Built Technologies, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he has contributed to the development of budget and draw modules for the Loan Management software. His work focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and improving user experience within the company's software solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Gautam Somappa held various positions in software engineering. He worked at Walmart Global Tech as Software Engineer 2 from 2018 to 2021 and then as Software Engineer 3 from 2021 to 2022. He also gained experience at Twilio as a Software Engineer (L3) from 2022 to 2023. His professional background includes a tenure at Fractal Analytics as a Consultant from 2015 to 2016, where he contributed to operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Gautam Somappa has a strong educational background in computer science. He earned a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the University of Virginia from 2016 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science and Engineering from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, completed from 2011 to 2015. His foundational education includes studying Science at Maharishi Vidya Mandir and Lakshmi School, where he achieved the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education and the Central Board of Secondary Education.
Technical Skills and Technologies
Gautam Somappa has developed expertise in various technologies throughout his career. He has experience working with NestJS, GraphQL, React, and DynamoDB. His technical skills support his contributions to scalable solutions and innovative software development across different organizations.
Internship Experience at Rackspace
Gautam Somappa began his professional journey with an internship at Rackspace in 2017. During this three-month internship in Blacksburg, VA, he gained valuable experience in crafting scalable solutions and embracing cutting-edge technologies, laying the groundwork for his future roles in software engineering.