PRAFUL SHAH
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prafulhshah/
Tel: 630-***-**** Email: *************@*****.***
IT SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER / ANALYST
Experienced IT professional with strong technical skills and a broad background in software design, development, and Test automation. Dedicated analytical problem solver who is known for expending the extra effort to deliver projects on time and with high quality. Proficient in Oracle PL/SQL. MS in Mechanical Engineering.
Recent training in Internet of Things (IoT) and SAP Fiori on Hana Cloud Platform.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Programming Languages: Visual Basic, ASP, VBScript, HTML, XML, TCL, C++, and Java.
Operating Systems: Windows 10, NT4.0, and Unix.
Database: Oracle, SQL Server, Exposure to SAP S4/HANA and HCP (Hana Cloud Platform).
Proven experience: SAP CAMS ERP/ECC system - SAP MII, IBM WebSphere MQ.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SAP NORTH AMERICA INC, (2005 to 2017)
System/Application Developer (2013- 2017)
Implementation Engineer (2005- 2013)
Extensive experience implementing ERP/MES solutions
Participated in implementation of BOM, CAPP, SHOP and NCM modules at several major aerospace and defense manufacturers including Boeing, Spirit Aero, and General Electric; Gained expertise in several areas of custom development.
Strong understanding of techniques such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development.
GE customization to SAP CAMS software, 4 years.
Identified the advantages and disadvantages of specification changes, created a demo of the
applications, and created the final plan for the software patches. Presented demos and answered
technical questions from GE IT staff. Estimated number of hours/steps to process and deliver a patch.
Programmed TCL software changes for patches, tested the final patches for quality assurance, and
debugged as necessary. Accommodated 22 change requests and patches were achieved on time and
on par with budget.
Boeing Implementation and Test automation Projects, 8 years.
Part of 5 person virtual team for manufacturing software supporting CAPP process planning, Shop Floor, and Non Conformance applications. Resolved bugs in existing programs within one day of assignment while handling 10+ issues per week. Investigated root causes, programmed changes accordingly, wrote test scripts for patches, debugged and released final patches.
Development focusing on design, coding, testing automation, and quality assurance of specific product features in a development team. Ability to analyze and solve issues in existing and new code.
Provided Oracle database designs and scripts that provided the necessary relational constraints to protect customer data
Collaborated with team members to ensure the various software module modifications worked together seamlessly and interacted as necessary.
Created and implemented test scripts for general and functional testing.
Held regular status meetings with project manager. Kept manager well informed of project changes and issues
Possess detailed understanding in application programming, database and system design areas.
Achievements:
Delivered high quality solutions on time without exceeding budgets.
Continued our history of excellence with no escalations.
Achieved high customer satisfaction in our interactions and activities with the customer.
EDUCATION:
MBA in Finance, Illinois Institute of Technology.
MS in Mechanical Engineering, (CAD), Illinois Institute of Technology.
70% Course work completed towards MS in Computer Science at Northeastern University.
Attended SAP Fiori classroom training at Carlsbad, CA.
Successfully completed 6 week Open SAP course “Imagine IOT”.
Associate in Computer Information System, College of Dupage.
MOBILITY: USA passport expires December 3rd, 2026 Willing to travel as required.
Education & Certifications:
B. E., Mechanical Engineering
Bombay University, India
MMAE-Master of Mechanical Aerospace Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA.
MBA-Master of Business Administration (Finance).
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA.
Certificate of Accomplishment for a course work towards Quality Engineering,
Methodology and Application based on the work of Dr. Genichi Taguchi.
Certificate of Outstanding Academic Achievement
College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA.
Associates in Computer Information System.
College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA.
Member of Grade Appeal committee
Northeastern University, Chicago, IL USA.
Customer Care Certifications, Wireless Certifications
Radio Shack, Texas, USA.
Certificate - SCM380 SAP MII
SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence.
IT Project Management Essentials
Skill Soft Ltd.