Technical Lead Software Development

Darshan Chipade

Phone: 832-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***

Summary

Accomplished AEM Architect and Technical Lead with over 14 years of experience in software development, specializing in Content Management Systems (CMS). Proven ability to lead technical architecture, system integrations, and large-scale migrations. Adept at managing multiple projects and driving success in fast-paced environments. Proven track record in leading full-cycle SDLC projects from requirement analysis and system design to development, testing, and deployment.

Key Highlights

CMS Expertise: Led the migration and optimization of major web platforms, including AEM upgrades, cloud transformations and implementation.

Leadership & Strategy: Managed cross-functional teams for multiple enterprise projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Optimization & Security: Enhanced security protocols and disaster recovery plans for CMS implementations.

Client Success: Delivered innovative solutions to clients like TDAmeritrade, PALL Corporation, Riverbed and Apple etc. improving system performance and scalability.

Skills

Content Management Systems: AEM Sites and Assets, Adaptive Forms, AEM Cloud Service, Franklin, Contentful, TeamSite

Programming Languages: Java, J2EE, SQL, Perl

Front-End Development: ReactJS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, XML

Frameworks and Libraries: Sling Models, OSGi Configurations, Sling Model Exporter, AEM Workflows, Sightly, Sling API, AEM Services, AEM Servlets.

DevOps: AEM Cloud Manager, Dispatcher Setup and Configuration, SSO Integration (SAML)

Version Control and CI/CD: GitHub, SVN, Jenkins, Artifactory

Testing Tools: JUnit, Mockito

IDEs: Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, CRXDE Lite

Other Tools: ACS-Commons, ToughDay Tool

Professional Experience

AEM Architect/Delivery Lead

GSPANN Technologies — January 2018 to Present

Architected and led the migration of AEM solutions to the cloud, ensuring smooth transitions and enhanced functionality.

Directed technical teams to optimize AEM infrastructure and deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Guided project scope, scheduling, and documentation, providing post-implementation support.

AEM Architect/Manager

Client: PALL Corporation — April 2024 to July 2024

Led the migration of the PALL website to AEM Cloud, setting up the cloud manager.

Reviewed code for migration projects to ensure quality and performance.

UAT and post-Go-live support.

AEM Technical Lead/Developer

Client: TDAmeritrade — February 2018 to March 2024

Defined CMS architecture, where AEM served as a content repository accessible via APIs.

Led digital transformation efforts, implemented reusable Experience Fragments, and orchestrated upgrades from AEM 6.3 to 6.5.

Integrated SSO with AEM using SAML and optimized dispatcher configurations.

Defining the infrastructure requirements for the various AEM environments

Structure content models in AEM to be flexible and reusable across different front-end applications and channels

Led the design and implementation of digital transformation of different opcos using AEM suite.

Orchestrated Experience Fragments feature for the re-use of the content across the multiple pages

Carried out the creation of the Content Fragment involving the creation of the custom content fragment model

Acquired proficiency in Sling Models, Servlets, OSGi Configurations and Sling model exporter

AEM Language copy was executed from creating and instrumenting multilingual content structure in Retail sites.

Design, develop, and implement custom Adaptive Forms solutions to meet business requirements.

Develop and customize OSGi components and services for AEM Forms to enhance functionality and system integration.

Integrate AEM Forms with external systems such as web services, and enterprise applications.

Configuring read, write, modify, and delete permissions based on roles Performing AEM maintenance activities including the heap dump analyses

Code reviews for every multiple projects and migration to ensure optimal code quality and appropriate design patterns are used activities.

Incorporated cybersecurity priorities into development projects to reduce potential liability and increase customer security via Dispacther

Tech Lead/Developer

Client: Riverbed — July 2016 to June 2017

Designed and implemented custom components and workflows, including MSM roll-out configurations and third-party REST API integration.

Proficiency in Sling Models, Servlets, OSGi Configurations and Sling model exporter.

Managed dispatcher configurations and contributed to post-Go-live maintenance.

Developed Forms for the Know Your Customer and Demo.

Develop and customize OSGi components and services for AEM Forms to enhance functionality and system integration.

Senior Developer

Client: Columbia Sports — November 2015 to May 2016

Facilitated AEM upgrades from 6.2 to 6.3 and 6.4, and developed components and page templates.

Managed Git repository setup and collaborated on system design and deployment.

Senior Developer

Client: Apple Inc. — April 2015 to September 2015

Implemented content replication using Live Copy, Language Copy, and Blueprints.

Developed custom REST services and handled content internationalization (I18N) for components.

Developer

Client: Macy's — January 2011 to January 2015

Developed dynamic email models using TeamSite, customized workflows, and enhanced page templates for content preview and publishing.

Education

Master of Computer Information Systems — University of Houston, Clear Lake (2009)

Bachelor of Electronics and Telecommunications — Pune University (2006)

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