Padmanabha Rao Chillara
About Padmanabha Rao Chillara
Padmanabha Rao Chillara is a Senior Software Engineer at The New York Times, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in mainframe technologies and project management, with a career spanning over 16 years in the industry.
Work at The New York Times
Padmanabha Rao Chillara has worked at The New York Times since 2021. Initially employed as a Software Engineer, he contributed for three years before advancing to the role of Senior Software Engineer in 2023. His current position involves hybrid work arrangements in New York, where he applies his technical expertise to various projects.
Previous Experience at Cognizant Technology Solutions
Prior to joining The New York Times, Padmanabha Rao Chillara worked at Cognizant Technology Solutions for 14 years, from 2007 to 2021. He held the position of Senior Associate during his tenure, gaining extensive experience in software development and project management within a corporate environment.
Education and Expertise
Padmanabha Rao Chillara earned a Master's degree in Construction Engineering and Management from the University College of Engineering, Osmania University, from 2005 to 2007. He possesses expertise in mainframe technologies, particularly in COBOL, JCL, CICS, and DB2. Additionally, he has hands-on experience with ControlM Scheduler and is skilled in backend APIs and Core Java development.
Project Management and Team Leadership
Chillara has been involved in all phases of the project life cycle, showcasing strong project management skills. He has also led a medium-sized team at an offshore location, demonstrating his capability in team leadership and coordination in software development projects.