Chandralekha Podili

About Chandralekha Podili

I am a passionate and technically driven Software Development Engineer with a strong…

Experience

1. Software Development Engineer

   Satech Solutions

   Aug 2024 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   At Satech Solutions, a cybersecurity-focused startup, I work as part of a small, hands-on team developing internal tools and client-facing platforms to assess and manage security risks.Built a customizable risk assessment web application that automates scoring based on responses to NIST and CIS v8-aligned questionnaires.Developed RESTful APIs using Java (Spring Boot) and Python (Flask) to serve questionnaire logic, scoring engines, and PDF report generation.Designed frontend components using React, Redux, and Material UI, enabling dynamic form rendering and chart-based dashboards.Implemented logic to convert risk assessment results into downloadable PDF reports using Node.js PDF libraries and backend rendering tools.Managed AWS infrastructure with EC2, S3, and Route 53 to ensure stable cloud deployment; set up monitoring and auto-recovery.Set up CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate testing and deployments, and containerized services using Docker for better portability.Participated in architecture discussions directly with the CTO, contributing ideas around data models, authentication, and modular design for HIPAA/SOC 2 compliance.Gained valuable experience working cross-functionally in a startup setting, often switching between backend, frontend, and DevOps work depending on project phase.