Narasimha Raju Kotnala

• Applied expert problem-solving skills to tackle complex software challenges, maintaining high standards of quality and innovation.
• Coded software updates to add new features, close security holes and resolve defects.
• Refined and upgraded existing software to continuously improve performance.
• Utilised advanced knowledge of Java, PostgreSQL, docker and Kubernetes to develop high-quality, scalable code for various projects.

Working on e-commerce project for a retail business. It involves the front-end and back-end logic to process a purchase, right from ordering to the delivery of the product to the customer. Working on a Java microservices architecture to deliver the various modules.

• Designed RESTful APIs for Java applications, enabling seamless integration with front-end technologies and third-party services.
• Applied Agile methodologies to manage Java development projects, improving team productivity and project delivery timelines.
• Contributed to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring project success.
• Designed, developed and tested Java-based solutions using common standards and frameworks for ease of maintenance.
• Coded software updates to add new features, close security holes and resolve defects.

• Worked on the FPS(Faster Payment System) within the EPH-IL (Electronic Payment Hub Integration Layer) system for Nationwide to migrate the current On-Prem System to a 24/7 completely cloud-based application.
• The data flow involves handing requests from Form 3 into EPHIL layer which is the main processing hub which processes payments and sends acknowledgment back to form 3 and also generates various forms of reports and also archives the data for a specified period.
• Transfer of data happens through raw Json or Envelope messages which are posted to input Kafka topics.
• As the data flows from one microservice to the other the message envelope is enhanced with more specific data until the entire payments are processed.
• Used Java, Kafka, MongoDB in a dockerised environment.

• Tracking the movement of passengers and goods into and out of UK.
• Cerberus envisages a unified, analytical system powered by the best data and intelligence available, enabling threat-agnostic and cross-modal targeting.
• This allows better deployment of resources to risk while facilitating the legitimate flow of border traffic.

• Worked on an application called CACS-R for calculating the carers allowance which included online and batch processing.
• Implemented solutions to calculate CA (Carers Allowance), CDP (Child Disability Payment), ADP(Adult Disability Payment), UC (Universal Credit) etc.
• Utilised Spring Framework for the development of scalable enterprise applications, enhancing business operations.
• Automated repetitive tasks using Java, saving the team over 100 hours of manual work per month.

• Worked in the capacity of an Associate Director on the ACNE application leading a team of 10 Software Engineers.
• The application was targeted to generate a recommendation based on the customer-provided info for ACNE consultation.
• Worked on the APIGEE gateway to configure it to act as a bridge between the React front end and the Node Js middle tier.
• Implemented the solution using the Spring Boot Microservices Architecture.

• Worked on fraud management software to generate automated templates to capture information related to a fraud case.
• Implemented customized, targeted templates to capture the case details.

• Worked alongside technical architect to implement the solution to book an appointment for a patient via the NHS 111 service.
• The application was containerised in docker and deployed on AWS.

• Was involved in development and enhancement of the Dunelm Online Portal as per the requirements using TDD & BDD approach.
• Implemented business solutions using the Microservices Architecture.
• Implemented solutions in Java, MongoDB and docker

• Global Sortation System: Development and enhancement of the GSS Application which is Sortation system to sort packages at the port of arrival before delivery.
• Involved in commissioning (testing) of upgraded software at various FedEx locations (Milan, Cologne).

• ECLPS - Real Time Bridging. Development and enhancement of the ECLPS Application.
• The ECLPS application in essence helps agents selling commercial insurance based on a rating system for the customer based on his/her credit score.

• Supported the Northern Ireland Electricity project for various Electricity suppliers both in North and South of Ireland.
• The application essentially handled the delivery of market messages from the HUB(NIE, ESB) to the respective supplier and vice versa.

• Was involved in the requirements gathering, analysis, design, and development of the Electronic Bill Presentation System.
• It involved receiving the billing file from the mainframe billing system and enriching the bill with all the details necessary from various systems and generating a bill in PDF format and delivering it to the customer via email.

• Worked as an Associate Project Manager on OHCDM HBUS project which involved migration of customer data.
• Worked on Safe Box Accounting System which allowed online rental and maintenance of HSBC Safe Deposit Boxes.
• Also worked on the Statement & advices system which was responsible for providing up to 12 months period of transaction data for HSBC Bank USA customers.

• Worked on developing various insurance modules like enrolling, gathering provider information, capturing customer demographics etc, leading up to the Claims Processing System.

• Worked on the dividend System which maintained the customer transaction records and calculated the dividend at the year-end based on the customer portfolio.

• Developed an application to generate the bills of customers for a restaurant based on the KOT(Kitchen Order Token) system.
• Developed an application for an online competitive exam that evaluates a student's performance by providing a score and various reports section-wise to analyze the performance.