# Krishna Vamsi Tallapaneni

> Full Stack Cloud Engineer. Fintech. Data Science Graduate. University Innovation Fellow. continuous learner. Entrepreneur

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/krishnavamsitallapaneni

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at The College Board, my tenure was marked by leading the transition of a critical SAT exam proctoring application to a serverless architecture using AWS. This complex task involved not just technological proficiency, but also a keen collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain seamless system integration and minimal downtime.

With a Master's in Data Science and a solid background in Computer Science, I have honed my skills in AWS, microservices, and data storage solutions. Our team's efforts enabled automated testing and performance optimization, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable software solutions that cater to dynamic educational needs.

## Work Experience
### Senior Full Stack Engineer @ The College Board
Jan 2023 – Present | Virginia, United States
* Led the migration of Polaris, a critical application for SAT exam proctoring, from a monolithic architecture to a microservices-based serverless application using AWS Lambda and Step Functions.
* Engineered a scalable and fault-tolerant architecture using AWS services, ensuring high availability and reliability in a complex distributed system.
* Designed and implemented data storage solutions using Amazon DynamoDB, optimizing query capabilities and application performance.
* Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new components into existing systems, ensuring seamless functionality and minimal downtime.
* Developed and maintained automated testing tools using Python and Pytest, enabling thorough regression testing and early detection of issues.

### Software Engineer @ Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Seattle, Washington, United States
• Collaborated with the Amazon IoT team to design and implement a CI/CD pipeline for deploying FreeRTOS to
multiple platforms, including AWS IoT Core and embedded systems.
• Developed a custom testing framework in Python to validate FreeRTOS functionality on each platform, ensuring
thorough regression testing and early detection of issues.
• Implemented automated testing workflows that increased test coverage by 30% and reduced test execution time by
40%, supporting faster release cycles and improved IoT device quality.
• Engineered a metrics dashboard to track pipeline performance and identify bottlenecks, resulting in a 25%
reduction in MTTR and a 15% increase in deployment frequency.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless CI/CD pipeline integration, improving collaboration
and reducing conflicts between teams.
• Drove the adoption of the pipeline across business units, enhancing efficiency and reducing time-to-market for IoT
device deployments, impacting customer satisfaction and loyalty positively

### Software Architect @ Softworld Technologies LLC
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | New York, New York, United States
* Designed and implemented a cloud-native, event-driven architecture for a high-frequency trading platform using AWS Lambda, Amazon Kinesis, and Amazon DynamoDB, achieving sub-millisecond latency and scalability to handle increased trading volumes. This innovative solution resulted in a significant improvement in system performance and reliability.
* Collaborated with the DevOps team to automate testing and deployment processes using AWS CodePipeline and CodeBuild, resulting in a 25% reduction in testing time and a 20% increase in deployment frequency. This automation enabled faster time-to-market for new features and reduced the risk of errors and downtime.
* Developed and maintained multiple microservices using languages such as Java and Python, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and improving overall system architecture. My expertise in cloud computing and distributed systems allowed me to effectively troubleshoot and resolve complex issues that impacted system performance.

### Co-Founder @ KMDB Technologies
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Andhra Pradesh, India
* Co-founded KMDB Technologies, a blockchain-based company that developed innovative solutions for securing data integrity and transactions across industries.
* Led the development of stoneWall, a blockchain-based product adopted by the Government of India for pilot projects, resulting in significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.
* Successfully exited with a corporate entity acquisition valued at approximately $1 million USD.
* Built a high-performing team of engineers and developers, providing guidance and mentorship to drive the design and implementation of blockchain solutions.
* Fostered relationships with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and industry leaders, ensuring compliance and identifying opportunities for growth.
* Developed a marketing strategy to promote KMDB Technologies' products and services and establish the company as a thought leader in the blockchain industry.


## Education
### Master's degree in Computational and Applied Mathematics
University at Albany

### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
KKR&KSR Institute of Technology & Sciences, VINJANAMPADU Village (CC-JR)


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tkrvamsi

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Last updated: 2026-04-05