Benny Pranav Katikala

About Benny Pranav Katikala

I\'m a full-stack software developer with over 9+ years of experience designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native applications in C#.NET Core, and Azure Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). My specialty lies in real-time data processing using Azure Event Hub, Service Bus, and a suite of microservices orchestrated through Azure Functions—including the latest.NET 8 Isolated model.I have a solid understanding of Durable Functions and event-driven architecture, and I\'ve architected robust, event-driven systems that process high-velocity telemetry, automate intelligent call routing, and keep data pipelines flowing seamlessly across distributed services. Whether it\'s building resilient Event Hub consumers, managing message flows with Service Bus topics and queues, or implementing durable workflows with Azure Logic Apps and Durable Functions, I turn cloud infrastructure into business value.On the identity side, I’ve implemented secure Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions using SAML and Azure Active Directory, integrating enterprise-grade authentication into custom applications and third-party platforms like Salesforce. I understand the full lifecycle of SAML assertions, claims mapping, and certificate-based trust setups across federated systems.Beyond just writing code, I lead projects end-to-end—modernizing legacy platforms, designing microservices, and building DevOps pipelines with gated release controls, YAML-based workflows, and self-hosted agents. I\'ve integrated systems like Calabrio, Twilio, and custom SoftPhone APIs, all while keeping performance, security, and maintainability top of mind.Today, I\'m focused on building real-time systems that move fast, scale effortlessly, and handle failure gracefully. Whether it\'s processing streaming data, coordinating distributed workloads, implementing secure federated auth, or optimizing SQL queries at scale, I bring clarity and execution to complex challenges.Let’s connect if you want to talk.NET, Azure PaaS, Event Hub, or anything that turns good architecture into great software.

Experience

1. Software Developer

   Cooperative Response Center Crc

   Jan 2024 — Present · MN, US

   Served as technical lead for software development by guiding and aiding projects.• Reviewed software and database updates with others before release.• Created, developed, and lead implementation of new product offerings.• Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.• Implemented gated release permissions to ensure code is not deployed until approved.• Communicated system changes with vendors and coordinated the transition process.• Implemented several Azure Functions to handle background processes.• Built request-routing middleware to forward traffic to the new web app or legacy service.• Developed code to integrate the C1 call recording functionality into the web application.• Implemented call dial outs and incoming calls into Azure based web application.• Migrated Azure Functions to the.NET 8.0 isolated model for improved performance.• Created and improved queries for displaying and saving data for application.• Presented to stakeholders the performance of different projects.• Met with software development team regularly to discuss updates, problems.• Ensured programming projects are tested and working properly before release.

Education

• Malla Reddy Institute of Engineering and Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering

  2011 — 2015

• Malla Reddy Institute of Enginnering and Technology

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Electronics and communication Engineering.

  2011 — 2015

• Reformed Theological Seminary

  Master of Divinity - MDiv, Theology/Theological Studies

• Minnesota State University, Mankato

  Master’s Degree, Electrical Engineering

  2016 — 2018

Skills

• Sam D21
• Game Theory
• Microsoft Word
• Electronics
• Java
• Matlab
• Atmel Studio 7
• Object-Oriented Programming (Oop)
• Excellent Organization and Time Management Skills
• Custom Designer
• Public Speaking
• Synopsys Tools
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Software-Defined Radio
• C
• Programming
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• • Ability to Effectively Prioritize Multiple Tasks.
• Management
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
• Soldering
• Very-Large-Scale Integration (Vlsi)
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Dfield
• Altera Quartus
• • Ability to Work Effectively Individually and Within a Team Environment.
• Atmel Avr
• Ability to Work Under Pressure and Strict Timeliness.
• Embedded Systems
• Verilog
• Berkeley Madonna
• Modelsim