Nikhil Channa

About Nikhil Channa

Lead Software Engineer with 9+ years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions using Java and Spring Boot. I specialize in building scalable backend systems, modernizing legacy platforms, and delivering secure, cloud-ready microservices that meet high standards of reliability, performance, and maintainability.I have strong experience in software design and redesign, including monolith-to-microservices migration, defining service standards, and implementing engineering best practices through structured code reviews and governance. I enjoy solving complex system challenges and working closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into practical technical solutions and long-term roadmaps.My background includes extensive work in the cybersecurity domain, contributing to SIEM and MSSP SaaS platforms and helping build next-generation microservices aligned with security, compliance, and operational excellence. I have worked on high-scale services including authentication and access management, configuration management, data masking/unmasking, and reporting systems capable of handling multi-million record processing. I am also experienced in improving system stability by debugging production issues, reducing downtime, and strengthening overall engineering discipline.In addition to hands-on engineering, I have 2+ years of experience leading teams of 5–6 engineers, mentoring developers, conducting technical training, supporting demos, and driving consistent delivery using Agile/Scrum methodologies. I actively promote shift-left practices to improve quality early in the lifecycle and reduce support and operational overhead.Recently, I worked on BAS solutions and high-speed data pipelines at Databahn, contributing to scalable and efficient processing systems. Currently at BMC, I support Product Security initiatives by leveraging automation, secure engineering practices, and cross-team collaboration to improve security posture and delivery outcomes.My core technical stack includes Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, JPA/Hibernate, Kafka, Solr, relational databases, CI/CD with Jenkins and Git, k8s, and a strong working understanding of AWS cloud environments.

Experience

1. Senior Product Developer

   BMC Software

   Oct 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   Led the development and management of product security orchestration at BMC Software. • Built and maintained product security pipelines to enhance overall security measures. • Oversaw the implementation of a product security approval system to streamline processes.

Education

• Pune Institute of Computer Technology

  Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology

  2012 — 2016