Mounika Lakka is a seasoned software developer with over 11 years of comprehensive experience in the full software development life cycle. Currently serving as a Java/J2EE Developer at UnitedHealth Group in Basking Ridge, NJ since August 2019, she has established herself as a skilled technologist specializing in enterprise-grade application development and modern cloud architectures.
With a Master's degree in Computer Science from Silicon Valley University and a Bachelor of Technology from Osmania University, Mounika combines strong academic foundations with extensive hands-on experience across diverse industry sectors. Her career journey spans from her early days at Anantha IT Consulting in India to prominent roles at Tennessee Valley Authority and Ideal Source Inc., before joining UnitedHealth Group.
At UnitedHealth Group, Mounika develops and maintains enterprise applications using technologies including Java 8, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. She has participated in migrating legacy applications from OpenShift Container Platform to Kubernetes, improving deployment automation and scalability. Her expertise extends to implementing Kafka-based messaging systems for real-time data processing and building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Docker.
Mounika's technical proficiency encompasses the full spectrum of modern software development, from frontend technologies like React and Angular to backend services using Spring Framework and NoSQL databases like MongoDB. She has experience in cloud computing with AWS, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and DevOps practices.
Throughout her career, Mounika has been an active participant in Agile methodologies, contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, and cross-functional collaboration. She has documented and resolved production issues and has supervised teams. Her accomplishments include collaborating with a team of 12 in development projects and supervising 8 staff members.
Mounika's experience spans various technologies and methodologies, from traditional J2EE development to modern microservices architecture and cloud platforms. Her technical skill set includes proficiency in Java, Spring frameworks, database management, and both traditional and modern development practices. She has worked across different industries and environments, from her early career in India to her current position in the United States healthcare sector.