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Shikha Dixit - Software Security Lead OR Full Stack Java Developer

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Location: Franklin, Tennessee, USA

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SHIKHA DIXIT Software Security Lead | Full Stack Java Developer [email protected] | +1 (973) 380-0417 | linkedin.com/in/shikha-s-95401120b PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Results-driven Java/Full Stack Developer with 15+ years of experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), specializing in enterprise-scale IAM solutions, cloud-native microservices, and secure web application development. Proven track record delivering high-availability systems at Fortune 100 companies using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and modern frontend frameworks. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, mentoring developers, and aligning technical execution with business objectives. CORE COMPETENCIES Identity & Access Management (IAM) Microservices Architecture & Design Spring Boot / Spring Framework Ecosystem AWS Cloud (EC2, S3, SQS, Lambda, DynamoDB) RESTful & SOAP Web Services Angular / React / Node.js Front-End Development CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) Agile / Scrum Methodologies Database Design (Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB) Application Security & Compliance (NIST, PCI-DSS) TECHNICAL SKILLS Languages Java, J2EE, Python, C, C++, SQL, PL/SQL Frameworks Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring IOC/AOP/Security/Batch, Hibernate, Struts, Drools Front-End HTML5, CSS3 (SASS/LESS), JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, React.js (Redux/Flux), AngularJS, jQuery, Bootstrap, AJAX Web Services RESTful, SOAP, WSDL, UDDI, JAX-RS, JAX-WS, JAX-RPC, Axis2, Micro Services Cloud & DevOps AWS (EC2, S3, SQS, Lambda, DynamoDB, ELB, Elastic Beanstalk), GCP, PCF, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins (CI/CD) Databases Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Cassandra, PostgreSQL Messaging Apache Kafka, JMS, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ Tools & IDEs Eclipse, IntelliJ, Spring Tool Suite, Maven, Gradle, ANT, Git, SVN, JIRA, Splunk, Postman, Swagger, SoapUI Testing JUnit, Mockito, Mock MVC, SoapUI, Veracode Security IBM Security Verify Access (ISVA), MFA, SSO, OAuth 2.0, LDAP, Ping Access, NIST, PCI-DSS Design Patterns MVC, Front Controller, Singleton, Business Delegate, DAO, SOA O/S & Environments Windows, UNIX, Linux PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AT&T (Contract) Nashville, TN Nov 2021 Present Software Security Lead Architected and led IAM implementation for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), federation, and Single Sign-On (SSO) serving 120,000+ users and 1.2 million+ identities at a Fortune 100 company, leveraging IBM Security Verify Access (ISVA). Owned end-to-end lifecycle of a secure global login platform built on Java 11/21 and Maven, integrating Mobile Key, RSA, Security Key, Pass Key, and SafeNet authentication mechanisms. Engineered high-performance IAM solutions deployed across AWS and Azure cloud platforms and hybrid environments, optimizing for scalability, compliance, and zero-trust security principles. Implemented Vendor IP Whitelisting to restrict system access to approved IP ranges, reducing unauthorized access risk. Managed proactive application security through regular Veracode scans and Bug Bounty programs, identifying and remediating critical vulnerabilities. Ensured compliance with industry standards including NIST and PCI-DSS; documented system requirements, architecture, and implementation plans. Mentored junior and mid-level developers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing sessions; estimated project effort and identified technical risks early. Collaborated with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and bridge gaps between technical teams and product owners. LexisNexis Brentwood, TN Jan 2020 Oct 2021 Full Stack Java Developer Designed and deployed scalable microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Eureka; exposed REST APIs hosted on Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF). Built responsive front-end interfaces with Angular, AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Bootstrap, and TypeScript. Leveraged AWS services (EC2, S3, DynamoDB, SQS, EMR) to deploy Dockerized applications focused on high availability, fault tolerance, and auto-scaling. Implemented event-driven communication between microservices using Apache Kafka and Spring Integration. Applied Spring AOP for cross-cutting concerns including customer logging and transaction auditing; used Spring Batch for large-scale data processing. Managed MySQL and MongoDB databases across UNIX, Linux, and Windows environments. Supported DevOps CI/CD pipelines, improving deployment frequency and reducing time-to-production. Maintained Splunk infrastructure in highly available configuration for centralized log management. Caterpillar Deerfield, IL Oct 2018 Dec 2019 Full Stack Java Developer Led UI development using Angular with custom components; migrated authentication from LDAP to Ping Access SSO. Implemented Reactive Forms, client-side validations, and session management for enterprise UI applications. Built Node.js authentication/authorization layer with LDAP integration; later migrated to Ping Access SSO. Integrated Apache Kafka for distributed log aggregation and activity tracking across system components. Developed and configured Spring MVC, Spring IOC, Spring AOP, and Spring Security modules; implemented transaction management with Spring AOP. Integrated JMS with Spring Boot using embedded ActiveMQ; implemented Elasticsearch for keyword-based analytics. Configured and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and OpenShift (OSE); managed Docker containers across hybrid cloud. Deployed AWS stack (EC2, S3) with focus on high availability, fault tolerance, and auto-scaling; verified data integrity on Apache Cassandra clusters. Best Buy Richfield, MN Jan 2017 Sep 2018 Java Full Stack Developer Developed Single Page Applications (SPA) using AngularJS and REST APIs with JAX-RS (Jersey); designed front-end using HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and Bootstrap. Implemented microservices strategy using Spring Boot and MQ to replace core monolithic application incrementally. Integrated Oracle DB using Hibernate ORM, Spring transactions, and PL/SQL stored procedures; managed IBM WebSphere data sources. Designed SOA solutions using Oracle Middleware (BPEL, OSB) and implemented Spring Security for authentication/authorization. Adopted Test-Driven Development (TDD); wrote comprehensive JUnit test cases for all functionality prior to implementation. Managed version control with SVN/Tortoise SVN and automated builds with Maven on Apache Tomcat. Participated in daily Scrum meetings; conducted technical and code reviews; coordinated with BA and QA teams. Prudential Financial Newark, NJ Feb 2016 Nov 2016 Java Full Stack Developer Developed single-page applications using React.js (Redux) with HTML5 and CSS3; implemented custom directives and filters. Migrated monolithic application to microservices on Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) using Spring Boot. Built crypto REST services with Node.js integrated with HSM (Hardware Security Module) for security-critical operations. Implemented SOAP and RESTful web services using Apache CXF, JAX-WS, and JAX-RS; parsed XML with DOM/SAX parsers. Managed Hibernate ORM mapping files, JPA configuration, and transaction management with Spring Data ORM for Oracle. Used Spring JMS for queue lookups; leveraged Jenkins for CI and GitHub for version control. Oodles Technologies Pvt. Ltd. India Jan 2011 Dec 2013 Software Developer Developed enterprise applications using Spring MVC, Java/J2EE APIs (JDBC, Servlets, JSP), and MySQL database. Designed web pages using Servlets, JSPs, and XML/XSL/XSLT; migrated monolithic components to AWS-hosted microservices. Mentored team members on Agile Unified Process (AUP) best practices from project management and architecture perspectives. Used Git/GitHub for version control and JIRA for defect tracking and sprint management. Vista IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. India Jul 2008 Dec 2010 Junior Software Developer Developed UI using JSF, Rich Faces, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and JSON; used Apache POI to generate CSV reports. Integrated Alfresco document management via API; leveraged Maven, Log4j, and Apache Tomcat for build and deployment. Contributed to end-to-end JUnit testing and participated in all phases of SDLC. EDUCATION Master of Science in Biotechnology Barkatullah University, Bhopal | 2006 Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Barkatullah University, Bhopal | 2004 Keywords: cprogramm cplusplus continuous integration continuous deployment quality analyst business analyst user interface message queue javascript sthree database information technology trade national procedural language Illinois Minnesota New Jersey Tennessee