Swapna Makineni
About Swapna Makineni
Swapna Makineni is a Senior Technical Program Manager with extensive experience in software engineering and cloud technologies. She has worked for notable companies such as Huntington National Bank, Visa, and Medallia, and holds a Master's degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Current Role at Medallia
Swapna Makineni serves as a Senior Technical Program Manager at Medallia, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing technical projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and managing cross-functional teams. Her position involves leveraging her extensive experience in software engineering and program management to drive successful project outcomes.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to her current role, Swapna Makineni held several positions in software engineering. She worked at Huntington National Bank as a Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020 for 10 months. Following this, she joined Visa as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021 for one year. She also gained experience as a Java/AWS Developer at Nielsen in 2018 and as a Java Developer at Principal Financial Group from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Swapna Makineni earned her Master's degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from the University of Houston, studying from 2013 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from CMR Engineering College, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in a variety of cloud technologies and programming languages.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Swapna Makineni is a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), demonstrating her knowledge of agile methodologies. She possesses expertise in cloud technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and various services such as S3, EC2, and DynamoDB. Additionally, she is proficient in web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, and has advanced skills in programming languages such as Java/J2EE and .NET.
Early Career and Development
Swapna began her career as an Application Developer at the Kansas Department of Corrections, where she worked from 2015 to 2017. This role provided her with foundational experience in software development. She continued to build her skills in various technical roles across different organizations, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of software engineering and project management.