Madhulika Honnahalli

Software Engineer with 7.5 years of software development experience, including 6+ years focused on Python, Django and Flask. Experienced in backend/API development, network automation, data processing, test automation and Agile delivery. Strong hands-on exposure to MySQL/PostgreSQL, Pandas, Selenium, Pytest, Jenkins, Git/Bitbucket and automation for network/load-balancer environments.

Returning to the workforce after a planned career break and ready to contribute to a collaborative software engineering team.

Software Engineer II - VMware - Bangalore

(2021-06 - 2023-06)

• Designed and developed Python-based automation and backend solutions using Django and Flask.
• Built automation scripts for network devices and load-balancer environments, including F5 and AVI.
• Analyzed and processed large datasets using Pandas and created JSON outputs for internal applications and data visualizations.
• Developed scripts and data-visualization workflows capable of handling millions of records efficiently.
• Created Python-Selenium automation to validate Adobe analytics data across web interfaces and compare results against database records.
• Developed and reviewed unit test cases using Pytest, monitored test coverage, and improved script reliability.
• Investigated Jenkins/XLR automation failures, identified root causes, fixed issues, and pushed stable changes to Git repositories.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, design features, develop solutions, and deploy stable releases.
• Developed a Nornir-based solution to execute automation across multiple network switches and built an end-to-end Slackbot.
• Worked in Agile environments with requirement analysis, implementation, testing, code review and deployment activities.

Software Development - American Express India - Bangalore

• Worked on understanding requirements and design documents and translating them into software solutions.
• Developed automation scripts and supported analysis and troubleshooting of application/network automation workflows.
• Worked with Agile methodology and contributed as an active member of cross-functional development teams.

Planned Career Break for Maternity & Family Responsibilities - Career Break

(2023-06)

Took a planned career break following last professional role to focus on maternity and family responsibilities. Now ready to return to full-time software engineering and apply Python, backend development and automation experience.

Bachelor of Engineering - B.E. - SDMCET, Dharwad (VTU)