Hi, I'm Shivani Katukota - Senior Software Engineer at Block
I thrive on building resilient distributed systems and enhancing developer infrastructure. My passion lies in tackling complex technical challenges and continuously learning, making me a valuable contributor to innovative teams seeking robust software solutions.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led the design and implementation of advanced distributed systems and developer infrastructure over a decade.
Currently a Senior Software Engineer at Block, focused on architecting scalable, robust cloud-native solutions.
Can help architect scalable distributed systems and optimize developer workflows and infrastructure.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering at Nagarro
Began as a Software Engineer Trainee, progressing to Associate and Associate Lead roles, gaining core software development skills.
✦ Java
✦ C#
✦ SQL
Senior Engineer at Block
Currently applying extensive experience to design and implement advanced distributed systems and developer infrastructure.
✦ Kotlin
✦ AWS
✦ Kubernetes
✦ Distributed Systems
💪🏻 Superpowers
Distributed Systems Architect
Building scalable and reliable backend systems
✦ Expertise in designing complex distributed systems.
✦ Proficient with Kafka and DynamoDB for high-throughput data.
✦ Leverages AWS and GCP for cloud-native solutions.
Developer Infrastructure Innovator
Enhancing developer productivity and tooling
✦ Experience building and maintaining developer infrastructure.
✦ Skilled in tools like Git, Jira, and Misk for efficient workflows.
✦ Utilizes Armeria and Kafka for microservice communication.
Cross-Platform Technology Enthusiast
Bridging diverse tech stacks with ease
✦ Adept in multiple programming languages including Kotlin, Java, and C#.
✦ Comfortable with container orchestration using Kubernetes.
✦ Continuously explores new tools like Cursor and Goose.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring advanced cloud-native architectures.
✦ Collaborating on innovative developer tooling.
✦ Seeking challenging roles in high-growth tech environments.
I can help with
✦ Architecting scalable distributed systems.
✦ Optimizing developer workflows and infrastructure.
✦ Mentoring junior engineers on best practices.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into emerging AI development tools.
✦ Connections with leaders in distributed systems.
✦ Opportunities to contribute to open-source projects.