# Lokesh Munagala > Senior Software Development Engineer @ Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Masters in Computer Science Location: United States, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/lokeshmunagala ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Development Engineer @ Amazon Web Services (AWS) Jan 2022 – Present | Seattle, Washington, United States Developed and implemented scalable API(s) for an integration testing framework used internally by Amazon developers, supporting approximately 200 million runs per year. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop services in Java and Ruby, ensuring end-to-end testing using JUnits, Mockito, and rspec. Automated the creation of infrastructure and alarming stacks for approximately 12 services using Ruby and internal frameworks. Designed and replaced the existing RDS SQL backend with high-performing DynamoDB, serving millions of users across Amazon internally without any customer impact. Designed and migrated internal test traffic from Amazon's deployment system, reducing operational maintenance of the stack. Implemented mechanisms to replace the customer onboarding mechanism through IAM roles, enhancing security posture by providing short-lived AWS credentials and automated credential refresh. Assisted in the launch of new regions, enabling internal dependent teams to launch their services in public AWS regions. Implemented security measures such as replacing Virtual IP Address from SSL to TCP to support TLS 1.2, supporting patching for Log4j CVE campaigns, securing customer data through SHA-384, message digest, and kms encrypt/decrypt. Demonstrated expertise in various AWS services, including CloudWatch, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, CloudFormation Templates, Lambda, and Fargate. Developed services in Java with end-to-end testing using JUnits and Mockito. Created Lambda prototypes with integration with Amazon Chime and Slack Channel. ### Section Leader (Computer System Organization) @ New York University Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | New York, United States • Conducted weekly instructional sessions for a group of 60 undergraduate students, delivering comprehensive lessons on various course topics such as data representation, C programming, Assembly language, caches, and digital logic. • Offered regular office hours to provide individualized assistance to students, explaining complex concepts and programming languages covered in the course, and addressing any inquiries related to the material. • Assessed student performance by grading semester exams that involved coding exercises in C and Assembly languages, as well as evaluating weekly homework assignments. ### HR Assistant (NYU Wasserman Center) @ New York University Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | New York, United States I provide assistance in facilitating human resources operations by performing the following tasks: • Scheduling appointments and coordinating logistics for meetings, and other HR-related events. • Conducting orientations to onboard new employees, ensuring they receive the necessary information and resources. • Maintaining accurate records and information pertaining to employees, such as personnel files. ### Research And Development Graduate Assistant (through NewYork University funded Research) @ TAG Cyber LLC Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | New York, United States Collecting data on reported hacking incidents from diverse sources, including cybersecurity reports, databases, news articles, and industry publications. Ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and currency of the gathered data. Performing data cleansing and preprocessing to eliminate duplicates, inconsistencies, and errors. Standardizing the data into a unified format suitable for analysis. Developed Business Intelligence Apps using Netezza, Pyspark, and Apache Drill, providing descriptive and prescriptive insights to enhance decision-making processes. Designed and implemented a near real-time data streaming architecture using Apache Drill and Oozie, enabling timely and accurate data analysis. Created custom algorithms in SQL and contributed to the development of a Data Warehouse in Netezza and Hadoop, optimizing data storage and retrieval processes. Generated custom queries in Elastic Search, facilitating data visualization and enhancing the user experience. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of developed solutions into existing systems. Maintained clear and concise documentation, enabling efficient knowledge transfer and ensuring the scalability and maintainability of developed applications. Actively participated in code reviews and provided valuable feedback to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Demonstrated a strong commitment to quality assurance by conducting rigorous testing and debugging, ensuring the reliability and performance of developed applications. ### Java Developer @ Rational Solutions Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India Engaged in full-stack software development, encompassing the entire project lifecycle, from requirement analysis and design to development, testing, and deployment. Developed and tested Wishlist and Subscription functionalities as part of Mars e-commerce using React UI library, Material UI, and Cypress, resulting in improved user experience and increased customer engagement. Collaborated with a team of 3 to design and test the Product Details web page using Bootstrap, backend development with NodeJS, unit testing with Junit, and CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins, ensuring the seamless integration of frontend and backend components. Streamlined data integration, loading processes, and report generation using Sybase TSQL and PERL, enhancing data management and reporting capabilities. Orchestrated the deployment of microservice applications in Python, incorporating Flask, SQLAlchemy, and Docker, resulting in improved scalability and performance. Utilized AWS S3 and RDS for hosting files and databases, enhancing accessibility and scalability of the application. Maintained clear and concise documentation throughout the development process, facilitating ease of understanding and seamless knowledge transfer between team members. Diligently proofread all code and documentation, ensuring they were free from errors and adhered to best practices in software development. ### Co-Founder @ FOOD RUSH Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India • Co-Developed and launched a food delivery app and website called Food Rush (Foodrush.in) through self-funding. The venture gained considerable traction in my city, attracting a substantial customer base. • Improved the efficiency of the application by implementing optimizations and performance enhancements. Addressed code issues and diligently worked on change requests to enhance the software's overall performance. • Formulated a comprehensive business model and strategy for our startup. Presented the concept and forecasted the growing demand for food delivery services to several restaurants, successfully securing a partnership with one establishment. • Recruited and trained a team of delivery partners to provide exceptional customer service and adeptly utilize our delivery application. Emphasized continuous improvement by actively seeking customer feedback to enhance the quality of our services. Acted as a liaison between our clients and partner restaurants, ensuring that their food preferences were consistently updated. • Developed a systematic billing mechanism using Microsoft Excel, automating profit calculations and creating visual forecasts to streamline financial operations. ### Business Development Associate @ Urban Company Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | New Delhi, Delhi, India • Identified and generated leads for potential customers in Hyderabad and Bangalore through various channels. Engaged with prospects to create new business opportunities. • Established and maintained strong relationships with both existing and potential clients. • Collaborated closely with the sales team to acquire new clients and convert leads into customers. Supported in negotiating and closing deals, ensuring a seamless transition to the operations team. • Conducted thorough market research and analysis to identify target markets, analyze competitors, and stay updated on industry trends in Hyderabad and Bangalore. Adapted Urban Company's services to meet customer preferences and market dynamics effectively. • Assisted in developing proposals and presentations tailored to potential clients in Hyderabad and Bangalore. Showcased Urban Company's service offerings, value proposition, and competitive advantages. • Collaborated with internal teams in Hyderabad and Bangalore, such as operations, marketing, and product development, to align business development strategies with overall company goals. Coordinated with the operations team to ensure smooth service delivery. • Tracked and analyzed key business development metrics, including lead generation, conversion rates, revenue growth, and customer acquisition costs. Prepared regular reports and dashboards to provide insights and recommendations to the management team. • Gathered customer feedback and market insights to contribute to product improvement and service enhancements. Served as the voice of the customer within the organization, advocating for continuous improvement. • Represented Urban Company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows in order to build a network of potential clients and industry contacts. Stayed up-to-date with the latest industry trends and developments. ## Education ### Master's degree in Computer Science New York University ### Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science GITAM Deemed University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lokeshmu --- Source: https://flows.cv/lokeshmunagala JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/lokeshmunagala/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-30