Sai Kumar Nekkanti
About Sai Kumar Nekkanti
Sai Kumar Nekkanti is a Graduate Student Assistant at The George Washington University, focusing on distributed computing in his Master's program. He previously worked as an Associate Software Engineer at Rakuten India, where he contributed to the development of their Observability product and improved project scalability.
Work at The George Washington University
Currently, Sai Kumar Nekkanti serves as a Graduate Student Assistant at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he focuses on his studies in Computer Science while contributing to various academic projects. His Master's program emphasizes distributed computing, and he is preparing for research in this area. Nekkanti is actively seeking summer 2024 internships in Software Engineering, particularly in full-stack development.
Previous Experience at Rakuten India
Sai Kumar Nekkanti worked at Rakuten India from 2020 to 2023, where he held multiple positions including Associate Software Engineer and Software Engineer 2. During his tenure, he built a pipeline for module federation in a large-scale React.js and Vue.js project, which improved scalability and maintainability by 30%. He also led small teams to deliver new features for Rakuten's Observability product, 'Rakuten Sixthsense', contributing significantly as a core team member.
Education and Expertise
Nekkanti earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Bangalore University, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at The George Washington University, with an expected graduation in 2025. His academic focus includes distributed computing, and he engages in discussions related to distributed systems, preparing for future research opportunities.
Technical Skills and Projects
Throughout his career, Sai Kumar Nekkanti has developed strong technical skills in software engineering and full-stack development. His experience includes working on large-scale projects with React.js and Vue.js, where he implemented solutions that enhanced project scalability. He has a proven track record of leading teams and contributing to significant product developments, particularly in observability tools.
Personal Interests
In his leisure time, Sai Kumar Nekkanti enjoys playing video games, with 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' being a recent favorite. This interest reflects his engagement with interactive media and technology beyond his professional and academic pursuits.