Nivedita Umasankar (Nivi)

Phone number: +1-385-***-****

Email address: ad0wf4@r.postjobfree.com

Motivated and results-oriented senior software engineer/ manager with 15 years of IT experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful software projects.

Proven track record of maximising efficiency and quality, and delivering projects within budget and time. Seeking a challenging role to utilize my expertise in software development, team building and process improvement. Technical Proficiency

Analytical thinking, Architecture Design across multiple programming languages, Cloud platforms, Presentation and documentation Management

Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Quality Assurance, Recruitment, Team leadership, Mentoring, Conflict Management

Programming

Java, Hibernate, Spring framework, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, Scrum, J2EE, Webservices, Microsoft Azure, Maven, Jenkins, Team City, JUnit, Mockito, Power Mock

Head of Enterprise Applications

Scottish Government

Developed,designed and maintained multiple case-management systems Managed a highly skilled team of 13 developers / solution architects working across 3-5 agile teams

Spearheaded the design, development, and maintenance of 15 of cloud- based/native case management applications - utilizing diverse languages and technologies like Java, .NET, iOS, VB6, Azure, Oracle Successfully implemented static code analysis in application development, resulting in a 50-70% reduction in security bugs

Championed software compliance by driving vulnerability management and application upgrades and burning down technical debt by 10% every monthamidst priorities

Successfully doubled team size in a year, by conducting recruitment drives, chairing interview boards, and attracting top talent Leveraged the potential of low-code development platforms by developing a decision-making framework.

Established development standards and processes, policy documents and enforcing adherence.

Influenced organizational priorities in various governance boards, including Senior Leadership Team, Strategic Business Delivery Board, Architecture, Cybersecurity, and Portfolio Boards, by presenting high-level 09/2017 – 07/2023 UNITED KINGDOM

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design documents and artefacts, solution options for integrating applications, and development frameworks.

Collaborated with cross-government agencies, external software vendors, and internal stakeholders to understand high-level requirements, propose architecture, and identify options for system integration for the Scottish criminal justice sector. Provided technical guidance and support to team members, promoting their professional growth and skill enhancement.

Acted as a point of escalation for critical issues, resolving conflicts and mitigating risks to minimize project delays.

System Designer / Principal Developer

CGI UK Ltd

Led a 7-member agile team as a technical lead, onboarding both senior and junior developers to ensure successful project outcomes. Spearheaded the design of solution components across presentation, business, and data tiers of the solution architecture. Delivered system demos that reassured the Senior Leadership Team and Product Owners.

Experienced in ensuring the highest level of quality code and consistently establishing design patterns.

Produced comprehensive low-level design documents and conducted design walkthroughs with the development team.

Acquired new open-source skills rapidly, including JBoss Fuse and BRMS, while mentoring developers and application designers. Collaborated with stakeholders, solutions architects, and developers for Futures Component, tasked with paying agricultural grants to farmers. Earned additional £60k for my company, by delivering ahead of pace, during the festive period, being sole developer

2011 – 2017

Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Technical Lead / developer for various projects and clients including Metlife Insurance, Travelers Insurance and Loblaw supermarkets. Performed requirement analysis, design, defect fixing, testing and mentoring junior developers.

2007 – 2011

Computer Science and Engineering

Anna University

First class with Distinction

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