Manoj Gadamsetty

location_on Hyderabad, India email manojgadamsetty@zohomail.in phone +91 7799211755 link LinkedIn

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Role: Principal Software Engineer delivering enterprise identity and endpoint security platforms. Scope: iOS, iPadOS, and macOS app engineering with MCP orchestration, RAG systems, ESSO/PSSO strategy, and secure delivery workflows. Impact: 150+ RCAs, 99.99% reliability, and faster design-to-production cycles with measurable quality improvements.

Systems thinking applied: MCP ecosystems for design-engineering collaboration • Skills Builder and multi-agent orchestration • Figma→code component generation • AI-assisted refactoring & debugging paired with observability. Every system emphasizes repeatability, auditability, and predictable delivery at scale.

AI-ACCELERATED ENGINEERING WORKFLOWS

Framework for scalable, secure adoption of AI-assisted engineering workflows across product development and delivery.

EXPERIENCE

Palo Alto Networks
Hyderabad
Principal Software Engineer
February 2026 - Present
  • Architected MCP orchestration for identity platform: integrated Figma export MCPs, code-gen MCPs, and Skills Builder / multi-agent test-gen MCPs to produce fully scaffolded auth modules; CI/CD-native, traceable generation; reduced auth feature lead time 30%.
  • Engineered RAG+agentic RCA assistant: ingests crash analytics, structured logs, codebase context, and historical incident resolutions to rank-order fixes; connected to observability pipeline; reduced P1 incident MTTR by 45%.
  • Built Figma↔Component↔Test ecosystem: automated design-token extraction, component generation, Storybook sync, and mutation-aware test scaffolding; enabled async product-design-eng workflows; eliminated design-code async lag.
  • Consolidated auth platform: unified OAuth 2.0 / OIDC / SAML / ESSO / PSSO / FIDO2 / WebAuthn behind platform abstraction; standardized token handling, revocation, and MFA primitives; reduced auth-related bugs 35% across all platforms.
CyberArk Software India Pvt Ltd.
Hyderabad
Staff Software Engineer
June 2025 - January 2026
  • Designed LLM-driven refactor+test pipeline: generated code-mods for deprecated APIs, auto-tested mutations against unit+integration suites, and pushed validated PRs; maintained full audit trail and rollback capability; reduced security review cycle 40%.
  • Built prompt-governed agent for build triage: orchestrates test replay, failure analysis, and patch proposal generation with human-in-the-loop guardrails; connected to git/CI infrastructure; improved patch-to-production velocity 35%.
  • Implemented Skills Builder and multi-agent MCP orchestration for cross-platform E2E: auto-generates and maintains test suites from UI diffs; detects flaky patterns and auto-quarantines; cut flaky test overhead by 50%; strengthened CI signal.
Senior Software Engineer
June 2021 - May 2025
  • Built RAG system indexing 1000+ RCAs, design patterns, and security guidelines: supports semantic search for incident triage and code-review context; integrated into internal docs and LLM workflows; reduced onboarding ramp 40%.
  • Deployed AI-assisted test generation: auto-generates mutation-aware unit tests from code diffs; enforces mutation-score thresholds in CI; raised baseline coverage from 62% to 81%; reduced regression defects 28%.
  • Led platform consolidation strategy: evaluated KMM, React Native, Flutter against security/perf criteria via automated POC pipeline; paired each with codegen and test-gen for rapid iteration; informed org platform selection.
  • Architected scalable auth backend: request-level caching, adaptive rate-limiting, and structured metrics collection; supported 100k+ concurrent users; integrated observability hooks for context-aware incident diagnosis and RAG-backed triage suggestions.
Frost Interactive (Currently ACE Online)
Bangalore
Senior iOS Developer
May 2020 - May 2021
  • Built custom AVPlayer architecture for adaptive HLS streaming: implemented gesture-driven playback control, adaptive bitrate selection, chapter navigation, and PiP support; reduced buffering events 40%; served millions of students daily.
  • Engineered FairPlay DRM end-to-end: integrated key server, license server, and encrypted stream delivery; designed offline download + playback flow; maintained full compliance with FPS licensing; enabled premium content monetization.
  • Architected media cache layer: request-level caching with LRU eviction, intelligent prefetching, and bandwidth awareness; reduced network requests 60%; improved user experience on low-bandwidth networks.
  • Evaluated KMM for cross-platform strategy: prototyped shared network and caching layers across iOS/Android; measured code-sharing efficiency and performance trade-offs; informed platform roadmap decisions.
HAKATE Technologies (Product Name - EDWISELY)
Hyderabad
Senior iOS Application Developer
January 2019 - May 2020
  • Shipped 8 iOS applications at scale: coordinated App Store submissions across large feature portfolios; maintained 98% approval rate; averaged 4.5+ star ratings; collectively served 1M+ users.
  • Engineered hybrid LaTeX/KaTeX rendering pipeline: integrated server-side LaTeX parsing with native iOS rendering; eliminated full web-view overhead; delivered exam-ready mathematical content inline; improved engagement for 100k+ student users.
  • Built adaptive ML-driven personalization system: engineered feature ingestion, model deployment, and A/B testing infrastructure; increased user retention 30% over 6 months via content recommendations.
  • Evaluated Flutter for cross-platform consolidation: benchmarked widget performance on low-end Android; measured native integration capabilities; assessed time-to-migration against business ROI.
Proxim Quest IT Solutions
Hyderabad
iOS Application Developer
May 2018 - January 2019
  • Led cross-functional product initiative as technical SME: coordinated eng/design/product requirements; established agile sprint cadence; shipped 15+ iOS applications collectively reaching 500k+ downloads.
  • Established development best practices: standardized code review workflows, introduced unit testing, and automated build pipelines; improved team velocity 25%.
  • Engineered payment platform integration: implemented Apple Pay, Stripe, and Razorpay APIs with secure tokenization and PCI compliance; enabled diverse monetization models.
  • Architected high-availability backend: designed redundant systems for mission-critical apps; achieved 99.9% uptime SLA across portfolio.
BRN Infotech
Hyderabad
iOS Application Developer
September 2016 - May 2018
  • Developed Full iOS App Frameworks from Initial Design Concepts
    Transformed basic design plans into comprehensive iOS app frameworks, strategically delegating tasks to team members for efficient project progression.
  • Applied Agile Methodology to Enhance Product Quality and Development Efficiency
    Employed Agile development practices to improve product outcomes and optimize development workflows, ensuring timely and quality-driven deliverables.
  • Integrated Third-Party APIs to Accelerate Development and Enhance User Experience
    Incorporated third-party APIs to expedite development timelines and add interactive features, enhancing the functionality and engagement of mobile applications.
  • Maintained and Updated Existing Mobile Applications
    Designed and implemented patches for existing apps, enabling seamless iOS automatic updates and sustaining app stability.
  • Integrated Mobile Payment Solutions for Enhanced User Convenience
    Added support for mobile payment platforms, including Apple Pay, Stripe, and Razorpay, to offer users secure and flexible payment options within the app.
  • Adhered to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines
    Developed applications in line with Apple's Human Interface Guidelines to ensure consistent, user-friendly experiences that align with iOS UI standards.
Trainee
April 2016 - September 2016
  • Built a Strong Foundation in Programming and Mobile Application Development
    Gained in-depth knowledge in programming from the basics, covering design, development, and testing of mobile applications.
  • Developed Proficiency in Objective-C and Swift
    Achieved strong command of Objective-C and Swift, applying these languages across various app components.
  • Executed Full Development Cycle
    Managed all phases of the development process, from UI configuration to coding and testing, ensuring cohesive and functional application design.
  • Learned Software Engineering Best Practices
    Acquired knowledge of software engineering process improvements and industry best practices, incorporating these into development tasks.
  • Conducted Project Reviews for Quality and Compliance
    Reviewed projects to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards, delivering applications that met established criteria.

PLATFORM EXPLORATIONS & SYSTEMS

PROJECTS

CyberArk Mobile • CyberArk Software
apps.apple.com/us/app/cyberark-mobile/id1470242558
CyberArk Identity • CyberArk Software
apps.apple.com/us/app/cyberark-identity/id499910663
ACE Online(formerly known as Deeplearn) • Frost Interactive
apps.apple.com/in/app/ace-online-by-ace-academy/id1512960642
Celebkonect • Proxim Quest IT
itunes.apple.com/in/app/celebkonect/id1328807931

EDUCATION

Master's Degree in Software Systems
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani • Jul 2025 - Jul 2027
B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
QIS College of Engineering and Technology • 2013 - 2016
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
St. Ann's College of Engineering and Technology • 2010 - 2013

CERTIFICATIONS

Introduction to Generative AI
Introduction to Large Language Models
Introduction to Responsible AI
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Prep: 3
Cryptography Design And Implementation
OWASP Top 10: #3 Sensitive Data Exposure And #4
Cisco iOS Security Specialist

SKILLS

AI-Accelerated Engineering Workflows

MCP orchestration • LLMOps & prompt engineering • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) • Agentic automation • AI-assisted refactoring & test generation • Figma→code acceleration • Skills Builder and multi-agent orchestration • Observability+RAG integration • Governance & auditability

Systems & Architecture

Microservices design • Distributed systems • Scalable APIs • Event-driven architecture • Caching strategies (request-level, distributed) • Database optimization • CI/CD pipeline design • Observability & structured metrics • Performance profiling

Identity & Authentication Technologies

OAuth 2.0 • OpenID Connect (OIDC) • SAML 2.0 • FIDO2 / U2F • WebAuthn/CTAP2 • Single Sign-On (SSO) • Enterprise SSO (Entra ID, Active Directory) • Platform SSO • Identity Federation • Mobile Device Management (MDM) • IAM/PAM • Zero-Trust Architecture

Hard Skills

MCP orchestration • LLMOps & prompt engineering • RAG systems • AI-assisted refactoring & debugging • Figma→code / design-to-code • Skills Builder and multi-agent orchestration • Test generation & maintenance • CI/CD automation • DevSecOps • iOS (Swift) • Android (Kotlin) • Backend (Python, Golang, .NET) • Mobile security (FIDO2, OIDC, SAML) • Observability & automated RCA

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES

Engineering Execution

Agile & PI planning • Code review & architectural reviews • Test automation strategy & mutation testing • CI/CD design & observability • Technical debt prioritization & modernization • Cross-platform evaluation & POC frameworks

Incident Management & RCA

Severity classification & triage automation • Root cause analysis & incident synthesis • MTTR optimization & observability design • Structured incident runbooks & playbooks • Preventive measures & postmortem-driven improvements

Security & Compliance

Threat modeling & attack surface analysis • Secure code review & vulnerability triage • SAST/DAST integration & automated scanning • Compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA) • Security-as-code & policy enforcement

Systems Architecture & Enablement

Platform design & API contracts • Scalability & performance optimization • Observability architecture & structured metrics • Cross-team workflows & developer experience • Engineering enablement & tool standardization