Project Management Software

Roopa Mahishi

Cell: 416-***-****

email:abqbb7@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER GOAL

Manage and deliver projects/products on time with excellent quality.

SUMMARY

Impressive career credentials of over nine years of IT experience involving analysis of methods and procedures, design and prototype development and project management of projects in varied domain expertise for embedded systems and e-commerce. Recipient of several awards and letters of appreciation for innovative ideas that boosted project performance. Successfully managed integration of various subsystems that have proved effective.

Technical/methodology Specialist with proven proficiency across the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) with strengths in different software development methodologies and quality processes. Implementation of valuable management tools such as performance management, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and supply chain principles. Proactive identification of risks, issues, etc. and ensure appropriate mitigation and contingency plans and escalations. Good ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and software design.

Proficient in making cutting-edge presentations to clients and counterparts located across different geographical locations. Team leader motivating cross-functional teams towards customer-service-par-excellence. Multi-faceted, resourceful technical professional with excellent communication skills and proven ability to train, mentor and lead cross-functional onsite and international teams to manage software tools. Excellent analytical and detail-oriented in approach with excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Technical Expertise

Project Management Tools

Microsoft Office Professional, Crystal Ball, MS-Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Jira

Design Methodologies

Object Oriented Design, Structured Analysis and Structured Design, SCRUM, AGILE

Programming Languages

C, C++, Java, Ada, SQL

Operating systems

Windows 98/2000/XP /CE, UNIX, HP-UX, Solaris, VMS, Nucleus

RTOS

Linux, VAX-VMS, ERCOS, VxWorks, eCos.

IDE

Eclipse, Tornado, MULTICS, Netbeans, ASCET,

LabView/LabWindows, JForte

Scripting Languages

PERL, TCL/TK, Shell, AWK

Configuration Management Tools

Clearcase, Continuus, CVS, Perforce

Protocols

CAN, TCP/IP,J1939

Micro-processors

HC12, Tricore, ARM, X86, MIPS

Other tools

Green Hills Compiler, Ashling Debugger, Artist, PRQA, Logiscope, LDRA, LEX, YACC, UML, JTAG, Cadence, SPICE, Astro-rail, GNU tools, Cygwin, EDA Tools

Professional Certifications

Certificate in Project Management, Washington State University.

EDUCATION

Master of Science (MS), Software Systems, BITS-Pilani, India

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E), Computer Science Engineering, India.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LookSmart (2011- Present)

LookSmart is a San Francisco based company pioneering in online pay-per-click search advertising industry, processing over 3 billion queries per day.

Environment: PERL, C, SQL, UNIX

Summary: Working in Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) more specifically in the ad serving component which continuously queries the Oracle database for data and builds indexes that are used to serve ads.

Role: As a senior developer/analyst involved in different phases of software development life cycle analysis, design, development, estimation, validation and production support.

Highlights:Work in agile, rapid-release cycles that rely heavily on automated testing and quality-gating.Analysis of pricing and frequency pacing algorithms used for adservingGenerating reports and analytics providing functionality for data transformation (querying/pulling, aggregating, pivoting, slicing and dicing, formatting, etc.) as well as functionality for scheduling and delivering that data as reporting, in a variety of formats. It's useful for both automated reporting as well as for ad hoc analyticsOptimize the indices such that they are in a format for quick lookups and the steps that are required at ad serving time are minimized.Perform project management activities like estimation, scope and scheduling.

Amazon.com (2008-2009)

Amazon.com is a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, Washington and is the global leader in e-commerce.

Environment: PERL/Mason, XML, CSS, Java, C++,JAWS reader

Client: Target

Summary: This project involved enhancement for search engine optimization. It also involved development of front-end website of Target to be accessible with assistive technologies.

Role: Conceptualized the design and enhanced the code.

Highlights:Analyzed different methods for search engine optimization of target website. Enhanced code for the same.Did project management activities for the modules. Performed unit testing of the modules.Identifying risks, mitigation and resolution in technical areas, scope, schedule or quality

NXP Semiconductors (2003-2006)

Formerly known as Philips Semiconductors.

NXP creates semiconductors, system solutions and software that deliver better sensory experiences in TVs, set-top boxes, identification applications, mobile phones, cars and a wide range of other electronic devices. I was working for their R&D group.

Environment: C/C++, PERL, Makefiles, Shell, AWK

Summary: This project involved developing plug-ins (which was a proof -of-concept) that provides seamless integration of several tools used in the organization into a single cockpit. The project also involved development of common, generic, integrated, Philips Semiconductors software standards compliant build environment for production of re-usable software components (IPs) and sub systems.

Role: As a technical lead specialist, looked into the entire spectrum of research and proving the concept. Evaluated different methods, procedures and IDEs present in the software market like Eclipse, Netbeans, etc. so as to integrate the entire design flow into a single cockpit. Performed vital project management functions of estimation, planning, monitoring and risk management.

Highlights: Effective demonstration of integrated solution at Software Road Shows in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Europe.Was a single point of contact (SPOC) for any queries regarding eclipse and plug-in developed in the entire organization.Made extensive presentations on Eclipse and the integration of tool and promoted the use of the same within/across the groups.Performed regression and system testing.Carried out intensive configuration management.Mentored a core group of professionals to use and develop plug-ins.

Delphi-Delco Electronics (2002-2003)

Delphi is a world leader in mobile electronics, transportation components and systems technology.

KPIT Cummins (1999-2002)

KPIT Cummins partner with global automotive and semiconductor corporations in bringing products faster to their target markets.

Environment: C/C++, Java, PERL, LEX and YACC

Role: Performed the entire spectrum of software development, product management, presentation of techno-commercial proposals, sub-contract management besides training of professionals to use to tool.

Highlights:Project Planning, scheduling and tracking, Requirements Management, Cost budgetingInteracted and coordinated with different available COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) tool vendors directly and procured the evaluation licenses of their tools.Evaluation of different methods and procedures used in organization (both in-house and COTS) to automate desk check process.Developed the front end of application in Java.Performed user acceptance, regression, performance and stress testing of the tool.Gave a lot of presentations and conducted workshops to promote the tool.Lead the team and mentoring the professionals.Coordinated with both onsite and off-shore teams and vendorsCoordinated UAT team extensively. Delivered quality deliverables without any discrepancies and satisfied the customers.

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