Technical Solution Architect
Dynamic leader of software application development teams offering more than 15 years of experience in managing and executing multimillion-dollar, mission-critical projects.
Skilled in all phases of the software development lifecycle; expertise in translating business requirements into technical solutions; and fanatical about quality, usability, security and scalability.
Hands on expertise in end-to-end execution of data management projects using Oracle technology both on UNIX and Windows environments.
Strong customer centric approach with excellent analytical, co-ordination, presentation and leadership skills.
Professional Experience
Mphasis unleash the next (2007 to Present) – Warren, OH / Pune, MH (India)
Mphasis is an IT service management company, was acquired by EDS in 2006 and operated the company as an independent HP/EDS unit and recently sold it’s major HPE stakes to Blackstone Group LP.
Delivery Project Lead, May 2011 to Present
Delivery Module Lead, May 2009 to April 2011
Sr. Software Engineer / Information Analyst (EDS), Jan 2007 to Apr 2009
Advanced through several promotions, culminating in present project lead role overseeing account’s software project development activities. Managed more than 15-member’s development team. Provide cradle-to-grave oversight of software project management, leading the research, design, development, documentation, testing and rollout of enterprise applications.
Accomplishments:
Worked as SME and successfully delivered end-to-end data management software solutions as a part of various divestiture / migration projects in Teamcenter Enterprise application on PLM domain for Delphi Automotive, US.
Mentored development teams in Agile SDLC and RAD best practices using Oracle PL/SQL and Forms. Ensured the release of premium-quality applications that provided intuitive and secure experiences for users.
Delivered groundbreaking developments such as Web-based customer data-entry applications; software that manages automotive harness data collection and processing functions; systems for securely handling various in-bound and out-bound data of legacy systems including ERP system like SAP.
Developed and implemented solutions in complex report generation of Tag builder, IBMS (Pilat Media) application on Broadcasting domain for Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), AU and participated workshops and business meetings at client location in Sydney, AU.
Supported data exchange services and developed ETL jobs and BI reports on HRO domain for Towers Perrin, US.
Drove process implementation initiatives viz. creation of project defined processes and tools best suited for the project for making it as success.
Participated in quality process audits and implemented high maturity standards in projects as part of organization’s CMMI assessments.
Was responsible for maintaining and publishing monthly project metrics and participated in review meetings with senior leadership.
Conducted innovation workshops and motivated account resources to think out of the box and bring value adds to customer by helping them to identify their problem areas, bringing ideas and make them into business solutions as a part of account innovation leader.
Engineering robust, customer-centric solutions driving breakthrough efficiency and bottom-line gains.
Expertise
Application Development
Data Science
Data Management (Migration, BI, Warehousing, Reporting)
PL/SQL
Perl, UNIX Shell Programming
QA & UAT Management
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Project Management
IT Services and Delivery Management
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Team Building & Leadership
Organizations Process Implementation Practices
Tech Mahindra (2004 to 2007) – Pune, MH (India)
TechM is an IT solutions provider in telecommunication industry, which renamed its earlier name MBT in 2005.
Technical Associate, Nov 2004 to Jan 2007
Worked on different kinds of projects on Telecommunication domain for British Telecom Plc, UK; support only, maintenance and support and end-to-end development using Agile software paradigm. Involved in projects transitioning and participated in workshops and client meetings at client location Ipswich, UK.
Accomplishments:
Designed and developed few modules in Oracle Web applications using PL/SQL web toolkit; migrated Oracle Forms into Web Forms and successfully delivered using Agile software paradigm.
Supported critical robotics applications initiated with less amount of knowledge transfer and later took over control within small span of time.
Was a single point of contact for the account in Oracle and mentored teams on various Oracle features and resolved numerous issues related to Oracle configuration and troubleshooting.
HLL Lifecare (2001 to 2004) – Belgaum, KN (India)
HLL, formerly Hindustan Latex Ltd., is an Indian health care products manufacturing company.
Computer Programmer, Aug 2001 to Nov 2004
Associated with Systems department and independently developed and maintained different sub-systems of customized, integrated management information system (IMIS) on Manufacturing domain for Hindustan Latex Ltd, IN.
Accomplishments:
Designed and developed end-to-end solutions to support the operations of production, sales, purchase, stores, engineering and finance departments.
Involved in various database management activities like, performance tuning, query optimization, database replication, backup and recovery mechanisms.
Handled budgeting, short listing of vendors supplying IT consumables by the systems and user departments.
Was authorized to evaluate the annual maintenance contract vendors for maintaining the IT infrastructure of the organization and involved in the process of identifying potential vendors and design for implementing local area network for Belgaum manufacturing unit.
Project Results
Served as project manager, technical solution architect, innovation leader, lead developer and/or team member on multiple application development and sustain projects, delivered technology solutions that…
Automated processes to monitor data transfer failure between SAP out-bound system to resolve business challenges and reduced high severity incidents which saved 588 manual effort hours annually.
Developed a re-usable solution pattern to migrate data from various legacy systems into Teamcenter Enterprise PLM application and reduced execution phase efforts and minimized delivery period for numerous divestiture projects.
Turned to encourage and drive the team to come up with business value additions to client and converting them to additional work generating revenue.
Implemented Agile software development paradigm for field engineer’s bonus calculation application and successfully delivered 80%of modules / features within first six months of time.
Realized the annual material valuation program which can generate huge reports used for material tracking and financial audit purposes.
Technology Summary
Languages: C, C++, Perl, Python, Java, MS Visual Basic, ASP, XML, Javascript, VBA and Macro Programming
Methodologies & Environments: Rapid Application Design (RAD), Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD), Waterfall Approach, Scrum Paradigm, Prototyping Approach, Integrated Software Development
Development Tools: Toad, PL/SQL Developer, SQL Developer, Oracle Developer Suite, Microsoft Visual Studio, Informatica, COGNOS, CA ERwin
Configuration Management Tools: Borland Star Team, MS TFS, Win CVS, MS VSS
Project Management Tools: MS Project, MS Visio, MS Excel
Systems: Unix (HP UX, Sun Solaris, SCO Open Server, Redhat Linux) – Shell Scripting, SED, AWK, Windows
Databases: Oracle (7.x thru 12c) – SQL, PL/SQL, Forms & Reports, Pro*C, PL/SQL Web Toolkit, MS SQL Server, MS Access
Other Areas of Interests: Big Data, NoSQL
Teaching Appointments
SSi Computer Education Ltd. (2000 to 2001) Manjeri, KL (India)
APTECH Computer Education Ltd. (1998 to 2000) Manjeri, KL (India)
Education
IGNOU New Delhi, India
Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management, 2009
IHRDE Thiruvananthapuram, India
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications, 1998
University of Calicut Thenhipalam, India
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, 1996
Certifications
OCA, 2006
Oracle Certified Associate DBA
OCA, 2006
Oracle Certified Associate Developer
Available for Relocation in US,
Currently in H1-B Visa status