Deepak Chikkanna
About Deepak Chikkanna
Deepak Chikkanna is a Senior Software Engineer at TomTom with extensive experience in software development and consultancy roles across various companies.
Company
Deepak Chikkanna is currently working at TomTom as a Senior Software Engineer, a position he has held since 2014. TomTom is based in the Berlin Area, Germany, and is known for its real-time traffic and travel services. He has developed platforms that serve over 12 million connected navigation devices globally.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Deepak Chikkanna has an extensive background working with several reputable companies. From 2013 to 2014, he served as a Consultant at HERE in Berlin, Germany. From 2010 to 2012, he worked as a Consultant for Nokia at their Berlin location. Between 2007 and 2010, he was employed by Wipro Technologies as a Senior Software Engineer in Hyderabad, India, and also served as a Consultant for Nokia Siemens Networks in Chengdu, China.
Education and Expertise
Deepak Chikkanna studied Computer Science & Engineering at The National Institute of Engineering, Mysore, achieving his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree from 2001 to 2005. He possesses expertise in designing scalable enterprise-grade systems, Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), and Domain-Driven Design (DDD). Deepak is also experienced in Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment processes.
Technical Skills
Deepak Chikkanna is proficient in multiple programming languages, including Java, C++, and Python. His broad skill set enables him to develop and maintain complex software systems. His contributions include the development of a real-time platform for traffic and travel services, serving over 12 million connected navigation devices globally.
Professional Timeline
Deepak Chikkanna's professional journey began as a Software Engineer at Wipro Technologies from 2005 to 2006 in Hyderabad, India. He then took on the role of Senior Software Engineer at the same company from 2006 to 2007. He was a Consultant at Nokia Siemens Networks between 2007 and 2008 in Chengdu, China. From 2009 to 2010, and once again from 2010 to 2012, he served as a Senior Software Engineer and Consultant at Wipro Technologies and Nokia, respectively. He held a Consultant position at HERE from 2013 to 2014 before joining TomTom in 2014.