# Sujan Rao Chikkela > Software Engineer @ Walmart Search Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/sujan Welcome to my LinkedIn profile 👋, As a software engineer, I am excited to apply my technical skills and creativity to developing innovative audio solutions. I am also pursuing my master's degree in software engineering at San Jose State University, where I have gained a solid foundation in software design, testing, and quality assurance. In addition to my academic and professional endeavors, I am an active student leader and mentor on campus. I serve as the vice president of the Indian Students Organization, where I foster cultural awareness and community engagement. I also work as a teaching associate and an instructional student assistant for courses on Python, C++, and data structures, where I support the professors in delivering high-quality instruction and assessment, and help the students master complex concepts and skills. My previous work experience includes two years as a software engineer at Infosys Ltd, where I was involved in the design and development of e-learning web applications. I enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of the response object definition, fixed over 15 defects, and optimized the code for each build release. I also completed a software engineering internship at VSB IT Solutions, where I improved the performance and stability of the backend by 30%, introduced new functionalities, and leveraged Redis for caching and RESTful APIs for communication. I am passionate about making a difference in my work, and I am always eager to learn new technologies and methods. My key achievements include 30+ national merit awards in technical conferences from NITs, IITs, BITS Pilani, and other such reputed institutions across India. I also secured second place at World Robotics Championship- Innovation in 2018 at Technoxian in New Delhi, India, and I have obtained multiple certifications in cybersecurity from Cisco and Purdue. List of Technologies that I have worked on: C | C++ | Java | JavaScript | Python | CosmosDB | DBeaver | MongoDB | MySQL | Node.Js | Redis | Flask | Git | Jira | AWS (Beanstalk, ECS/2, RDS, S3) | Cloudinary | Azure | GCP | Docker | Kubernetes | Express.Js | Django | Protobuf | Rest APIs | Nginx | Kafka | JMeter | Junit | JWT | Mocha | Jenkins | Postman | Bootstrap | CSS | GraphQL | Html5 | React.Js | Passport.Js | Redux | Spring Boot | Agile | Scrum | Software Architecture | Frontend | Backend | Full-Stack | Microservices | User Experience | Cloud Computing. If you're looking for a highly motivated and results-driven software engineer with a passion for making an impact, look no further! ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer III @ Walmart Global Tech Jan 2024 – Present | Sunnyvale, California, United States Currently working in the Search Runtime team at Walmart, building large-scale backend systems that power search across Walmart’s digital platforms, handling billions of queries daily for millions of products worldwide. I design and build high-performance, low-latency services using Java, Spring Boot, and search technologies such as Apache Solr to deliver reliable and scalable search experiences. My role involves processing and mining structured and semi-structured data from product catalogs, transactions, query logs, and behavioral signals to improve search relevance, ranking, and personalization. I collaborate closely with product, data science, and platform teams to apply information retrieval that directly impact customer experience and business metrics. In addition to core development, I lead production troubleshooting, contribute to system reliability and performance optimization, and help maintain a high-availability search platform used across Walmart’s web and mobile applications. ### Software Engineer II @ Shure Incorporated Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Software Engineer Intern @ Shure Incorporated Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Greater Chicago Area ### Instructional Student Assistant @ San Jose State University Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | San Jose, California, United States •Currently working as an Instructional Student Assistant a course on Python programming for undergraduate students in the Technology and Aviation department, under the guidance of a Professor. •Responsible for grading assignments, discussion sections, projects, and exams for a class of 30 students. •Providing individual assistance to students on Python programming concepts and assignments. •Providing valuable feedback to students on their assignments and encouraging them to take an active role in their own learning. ### Teaching Associate @ San Jose State University Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Jose, California, United States ∙ Providing assistance to the professor by evaluating the progress and performance of 130 students. ∙ Teaching Python to a class of 30+ students in the computer lab every week. ∙ Assisting professor in checking & grading examinations and assignments. ∙ Assisting professor in the preparation of instructional and test materials. ∙ Assisting students in finding ways to succeed and adjust to the college education system. ∙ Training students in labs, coding sessions, and assisting in final projects. ### Instructional Student Assistant | CMPE-126 @ San Jose State University Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | San Jose, California, United States •Currently working as an ISA for CMPE 126, a course on Algorithms and Data Structure Design using C++, under the guidance of the professor. •Responsible for evaluating assignments for a class of 80 undergraduate students in the Computer Engineering department. •Providing individual assistance to students on complex algorithms and data structures.using C++. •Collaborating with the professor to improve course materials and enhance the quality of instruction. •Creating a supportive learning environment that encourages students to take an active role in their own learning. ### Vice President @ Indian Students Organization - SJSU Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Jose, California, United States • Managing team of 15+ Student Advisors and collaborating with different communities to guide and assist incoming and existing students related to coursework. • Organizing events that engage and benefit members and the general public. • Leading organization meetings, ensuring that meeting procedure is being followed and that all items are covered timely manner and developing connections with campus departments and administrators. • Scheduling events, coordinating with clients regarding permissions, policies and procedures and other reservation process. ### Software Engineer @ Infosys Ltd Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 •Led the development of user-specific microservice features, resulting in a significant reduction in response time and an increase in annual revenue. •Improved the accuracy of response object definition by restructuring new functionalities and implementing APIs. •Worked closely with stakeholders to ensure that the project was aligned with business objectives and requirements. •Provided regular progress updates to project managers and other stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication. •Provided training and support to end-users, ensuring that they could use the application effectively and efficiently. ### Campus Manager @ KrazyBee Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Hyderabad Area, India • Collaborated with Area Sales Manager and requested support from the KrazyBee team for various initiatives. • Performed due diligence checks on customers, ensuring the accuracy of the information and educating them on the importance of timely repayment to Krazybee. • Use company-approved tools to manage and track document processes. • Follow company policies and procedures, including privacy and data protection protocols. • Ensure that client's information is accurate and up-to-date. ### Application Developer @ Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Hyderabad, Telangana, India • Designing and implementing the user interface and functionality of the voting application. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and test the application. • Integrating the application with the Aadhar database and other systems. • Debugging and troubleshooting issues as they arise. • Maintaining and updating the application as needed. • Adhering to best practices and coding standards. • Participating in code reviews and other development processes as required. ## Education ### Master's degree in Software Engineering San José State University ### Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University ### Narayana Junior College - India ### SSC in Higher Education Sri Chaitanya Techno School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sujanchikkela - Portfolio: https://www.sujanchikkela.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/sujan JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/sujan/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-29