Software Data

Software Architecture ** Product Engineering**Supply Chain Retail Planning &

Optimization

Viji Varadavishnu M.Sc., B.E

*****, **** ***** **, ******, TX 469-***-**** ****.************@*****.*** Professional Summary

· 13+ years IT industry experience in Manufacturing, retail and supply chain planning, transactional and analytical software applications.

· Successfully led, designed and developed multiple enterprise scale ERP applications.

· Strong techno-functional skills working as part of product engineering and services teams for reputed product companies using Agile SCRUM Methodology.

Skills & Abilities

· Development Framework: Spring Boot, Spring, Microservices, Agile/SCRUM methodology, ABPP,

· BI & Optimization: CPLEX, Liner Programming based Optimization, MAP (Material and asset planner), ETL, ODI,

· Domain Expertise: Sterling order management system (OMS), JDA (i2) supply chain planning, factory Planning, Next generation planning, Oracle RETEK Merchandising system, Oracle Retail data warehouse, Manhattan transportation management system, Oracle Retail analytics.

· Programming Languages: Java, C++, python, Perl, PL/SQL.

· Enterprise Middleware: WebSphere, WebLogic, Elastic Search, Redis, Kafka,

· Miscellaneous: JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, Visio

Experience

SALLY BEAUTY NOVEMBER 2018 – PRESENT

Role: Solutions Architect\Sr. Product Manager

· Lead supply chain Transformation for OMNI Channel order fulfillment portfolio bringing in $3 million of additional revenue objective in 1 year and ROI of 413% in 5 years.

· Drive functional design and technical oversight for the OMS application’s delivery supporting Ship from Store, BOPIS and Same Day Delivery for both B2B and B2C channels. In-depth understanding of the application’s capability are a key component to solid design strategy for the overall OMNI channel space in Sally Beauty.

· Evaluated vendors to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency for the Omni channel order management implementation for digital platform and brick mortar.

· Chartered roadmaps to Implement industry leading practices related to, warehousing and distribution, logistics and transportation, order management, distribution network evaluation and outbound transportation management optimization,

· Lead the implementation sterling OMS for Sally E-commerce platform and stores (ship from DC, same day delivery and ship from store capabilities), resulting in better inventory and order visibility and improved overall customer satisfaction.

· Business case creation and approval for executive leadership, liaison between the business community and IT. User story creations and planning and prioritizing release plans. Page 2

HOME DEPOT NOVEMBER 2013 – SEPTEMBER 2017

Role: Project Lead/Product Analyst

· Worked closely with other departmental peers to develop high availability solutions for order Management (E- commerce and Store Orders) and fulfillment system.

· Defining user Stories and prioritizing team backlog and conducting retrospective every sprint to go over the velocity and other agile metrics.

· Worked on oracle Database using SQL queries to pull the data required for analyzing the transactional behavior of the product.

· Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions around customer communication and marketing.

· Led the solution definition, design and development of the end to end customer service communication platform for all customer orders across all channels of Home Depot.

· Project planning and reviews with executive leadership and PMO teams

· Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Agile/SCRUM methodology.

· Suggested improvements to team and project workflow.

· Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions and integration solutions.

· Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new functional designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical objects.

· Collaborated with clients from concept through final delivery of product or service.

· Managed creative projects from concept to completion while managing outside vendors. MANAHATTAN ASSOCIATES MAY 2011 – MARCH 2012

Role: Project Lead, Senior Functional Analyst.

· Implementation of Transportation Management System.

· To troubleshoot and resolve more complex issues that arise post implementation (Support Services) using PL/SQL queries for analysis and performance and checking the available logs.

· To define client needs and developed plan for delivery of solutions.

· To perform detailed design for customer specific enhancements.

· To guide client through system implementation of additional functionality.

· Lead the testing team starting from planning for test activities, write, review and execute test scripts, support UAT needs.

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COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS APRIL 2010 – JUNE 2011 Roles: Senior Business Intelligence Analyst of retail Data Warehouse and retail analytics

· Conduct Workshops with Business Community to understand the requirements.

· Analyze system capabilities to identify gaps with business requirements

· Design and development.

· Defined data requirements and MicroStrategy report layouts for the business to review.

· Applied technical skills using SQL in data collection, data analysis and MicroStrategy reporting to procure data from database structures to report and provide solutions to client requests in a timely manner.

· Planning and executing functional system test suites against requirements to validate features, business process and user workflows.

· Participate in Systems Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing.

· Documentation of Business Process and technology solutions.

· Implemented user acceptance testing with a focus on documenting defects and executing test cases. Page 3

ORACLE CORP MARCH 2009 – NOVEMBER 2009

Roles: QA analyst for retail analytics and Retail data warehouse product

· Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans and test reports for quality assurance purposes.

· Continually improved methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and work flow techniques.

· Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.

· Reviewed test plans and procedures to ensure adequate coverage of system requirements.

· Documented Rules of Engagement (ROE) and defined technical procedures needed for execution of operational tests.

· Developed and ensured adherence to testing standards and best practices.

· Collaborated with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems and system malfunctions.

JDA SOFTWARE JUNE 2006 – MARCH 2009

Roles: Software engineer for i2 SCP/i2 FP/ ABPP/Next Gen planning products

· software development using java/J2ee and PL/SQL technologies for i2 SCP, FP and other planning products.

· software release process to build deployable components.

· developing and executing unit testing Involved in creating test cases and automating test using Python and Perl scripts

· software development using C++.

· Regression Testing of the application to get an in-depth functional understanding of the FP solution.

· Manual Testing of FP and SCP.

· Developed automated scripts using Winrunner to test the FP and SCP webui application (client).

· user interface testing and functionality testing of the FP solution.

· Developed workflows using ABPP and XML.

· Release process of building the deployable software. INTERN JDA SOFTWARE (I2) JAN 2006 – JUNE 2006

Project: Automation of Quality Assurance Process for supply chain planner

· Designed and developed an automated in-house application using Winrunner to test the SCP Web Application. INTERN GLOBEOP AUGUST 2005 – DECEMBER 2005

Project: Operations Preparedness for New Launches

· Reconciliation of balance sheets and profit and loss statements of the Hedge funds.

· NAV (Net Asset Value) calculation and Analysis for Hedge Funds based on the investments in Stock Markets in India, U.K. and U.S.

Education

MASTERS JUNE 2006 BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, PILANI

· Major: Economics

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BACHELORS JUNE 2006 BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, PILANI

· Major: Mechanical Engineering

KeyWords

· Java, C++, XML, Json, Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices, agile methodology, Sterling order management system

( OMS), JDA (i2) supply chain planning, factory Planning, ABPP, Next generation planning, Oracle RETEK Merchandising system, Oracle Retail data warehouse, MicroStrategy, JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, pivotal, Cassandra, elastic search, Redis, Kafka, Manhattan transportation management system, Web sphere, Quality Center, QTP, Clear case, software development, Customer support, Design review, Requirements gathering, software applications, Programming Languages, Troubleshooting, Quality assurance, Solutions deployment, advanced understanding of supply chain operations, Analytical, Dependable, Dedicated team player, Logistics management, Advanced problem solving.

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