VINOD ROHRA
Application Development Manager
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Summary:
Proven track record as Technology Leader with 18+ years of IT experience in progressive roles
utilizing Microsoft and J2EE platforms and best practices to deliver mission critical systems in
various domains. Worked closely with Business teams to understand their challenges and
deliver IT assets. Consistently recognized by Leadership as a High Potential Leader in this
space.
Highly motivated and looking for opportunities to utilize my experience and ideas in delivering
business value through innovative strategies, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Technical Skills:
Programming Languages: MS.NET, JAVA/EJB, HTML, XML, XSL
Scripting: Java Script, NAnt
Server: MS Internet Information Server, BEA Weblogic Server
Version Control: MS Visual SourceSafe, PVCS, CVS, SVN
Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid
Database Platforms: IBM DB2, ORACLE, MS SQL Server
Operating Systems: UNIX, DOS, Windows
Work Experience:
Znode(a hibu Group Company) Jan 2012 – till date
Application Development Manager
Led geographically dispersed teams of developers and QA staff on high visibility fast-
paced projects to deliver a modern ecommerce platform.
Worked closely with CEO/CTO to rapidly implement a number of strategic usability
enhancements to eStores product.
Instrumental in designing a state-of-the-art geo-spatial Search function across multiple
ecommerce platforms.
Evaluate and select vendor products in alignment with product roadmap.
Build Proof-Of-Concept as needed (using C#, ASP.net)
Create task breakdown for development team.
Assign tasks to developers, track and report progress to executive management.
Establish status reporting process.
American Electric Power May 2008 – Dec 2011
Project Leader
Assist in managing Fuels application portfolio including Coal ($4billion/year), Gas Procurement
and Forecasting, Contract Management (Vendor Product) and Consumables Management
Systems.
Maintained product backlog, prioritize user stories.
Created task estimates.
Created Data Models and data flow design
Created technical design and reference documents for development and support groups.
Led a team of on-site and remote developers.
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Designed several data publisher and subscriber modules implemented using Java/EJB
technologies utilizing AEP’s Common Solutions Platform (CSP)
Created High level architecture for integrations using EAI patterns.
Review vendor software to ensure compliance with AEP standards and policies. Identify
risks and propose solution options to mitigate those risks.
Honda of America Mfg. Dec 1999 – April 2008
Consultant/Project Leader
Led a team to implement Workforce Optimization System. Even though it was architected
for single plant utilization, it was scaled and deployed at 5 sites globally with projected
savings of $25 MM/year.
Highly recognized and won Innovation award at Honda TechFest.
Designed, Developed and supported a modern, integrated Bumper Paint automation
system using Visual Basic and SQL Server. Collaborated with mul tiple external vendors
from inception to delivery.
Other initiatives include Seat Delivery, Engine Delivery, Electronic FIC system, New
Generation Line Control (NGLC) and, Lot Control Data Handler.
Enron Energy Services Mar 1999 – Nov 1999
Consultant
Developed Exception and Special Handling system using Visual Basic and Oracle.
Honda of America Mfg., Aug 1998 – Dec 1998
Consultant
Designed and Developed Claims Management System and United Way Pledge
Management System using Visual Basic and SQL Server.
SRA Systems, India May 1997 – Apr 1998
Team leader
Primary point of contact for Omron Corp, Japan. Responsible for software delivery and
training users on-site at Kyoto, Japan.
Systime Computer Systems (I) Ltd Sep 1995 – Apr 1997
Software Engineer
Designed and developed a job scheduling system to optimally utilize manufacturing
resources while delivering the right product and the right time.
Developed utilities using C Language to enhance bitmap files and print on Credit Cards
for CitiCorp.
Education:
Bachelor Of Engineering (1991-1995, Computer Science and Engineering)
Master Of Business Administration (2009-2010, Finance concentration)
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