Supply Chain Software Engineering
Resume:
ANKUR ACHARYA
Centerton, Arkansas
************.****@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/ankuracharya
SUMMARY
An enterprising, results-driven, and change-oriented senior software engineering leader with extensive experience in supply chain management, digital transformation, process improvement and modernization, implementations, and systems management. Spearheads strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and foster client engagement. A business professional with success in working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams while adapting to complex challenges and maximizing efficiencies. A forward-thinking manager who empowers an organization to ensure top-tier business acumen and deliver innovative solutions.
Program and Project Leadership Cloud and Platform Modernization Operational Excellence Domain Expertise
Tech Expertise Inventory Management Software Engineering Supply Chain Solutions People Management
Distributed Systems Product Development Demand Promotion Agile Methodologies Replenishment Solutions
Technical Solution Delivery Supply Chain Technology Subject Matter Expertise
Client Engagement Project Management Team Leadership
EXPERIENCE
WALMART GLOBAL TECH, Bentonville, Arkansas
Senior Manager, Software Engineering, 2022-2025
Supervised Software Engineering teams in development and implementation of supply chain solutions.
Oversaw people management, leadership, and teamwork across distributed systems and product development. Managed demand promotion and supply chain and order management initiatives.
Utilized skills in Event Driven Architecture and microservices using QLIK, Kafka, Java, Spring boot, Casandra, Airflow, Google Cloud, Serverless architecture, CICD using Kubernetes, Agile methodologies, and product development to drive business outcomes.
Led legacy-to-cloud migration for Order Management, saving over $5M annually.
Supervised Engineering and Product teams in Data Analytics domain, driving significant process improvements and reducing inventory shortages by 23%.
Developed project roadmap for feature store and sales, achieving $175K annual labor savings, and executed project successfully.
Enhanced store visibility and set-on-time metrics from 65% to 95%, boosting operational efficiency.
Directed cross-functional teams in Master Data Management and Analytics, fostering a culture of collaboration and delivering significant process improvements, reducing downtime by 3.5%.
Mentored and elevated performance of 15 engineers and 20 contractors across diverse tech stacks, ensuring timely project delivery. Achieved YOY performance improvement of 40%.
WALMART GLOBAL TECH, Bentonville, Arkansas
Staff Software Engineer, 2019-2022
Developed and maintained distributed systems for supply chain operations.
Collaborated with stakeholders to align product roadmaps and plan infrastructure changes to handle high traffic and promotional events, reducing downtime by 3%.
Implemented Lean management, automating monitoring and reducing manual efforts significantly.
Introduced data-driven analytics that caught product loss of $67M annually across distribution centers due to incorrect inventory allocation and engaged multiple teams to solve within month.
Utilized skills in microservices based architecture using Java, Spring boot, Kafka, Airflow, SQL, Google and Azure Cloud, Serverless architecture, CICD using Kubernetes to spearhead SCPO and EDF suites implementation, driving product evolution from brick-and-mortar to omnichannel, optimizing team dynamics and operational efficiency. Improved on-time delivery by 6%.
Fostered stakeholder relationships across business and engineering pillars, streamlining escalation process for efficient problem solving and KPI reporting.
Mentored team members, creating career growth plans to enhance domain expertise.
HCL TECHNOLOGIES, Rochester, New York
Technology Specialist, 2017-2019
Led supply chain technology initiatives and provided subject matter expertise to clients.
Built strong customer relationships and facilitated successful client engagements.
Utilized skills in microservices based architecture using Java, Spring boot, PLSQL, SQL, Microsoft Servers, Google and Azure Cloud to spearheaded Performed JDA upgrade from version seven to nine for Demand, Fulfillment, IO, and Master Planning suites, collaborating with Engineering team, business stakeholders, and Product teams.
Identified multiple gaps, developed clear mitigation plans, and executed them to improve cost efficiency and enhance strategic operations.
Managed project risks and escalations, maintaining timelines through effective collaboration.
Designed and documented automation solutions, achieving tailored results with customer input.
Facilitated Scrum meetings, monitored changes, and ensured compliance with support standards.
COGNIZANT, Bentonville, Arkansas
Sr. Associate, Projects / Manager, Operations, 2006-2017
Functioned as SME and lead at Global Replenishment Solutions.
Managed supply chain replenishment projects using kills in IBM DataStage, Java, Mainframe, JDA SCPO, SQL, PLSQL.
Provided subject matter expertise in inventory management and replenishment.
Supervised team of 36 to provide 24x7 support for Walmart Replenishment systems, ensuring critical issues resolved within SLA with team size of six onsite and 30 offshore members.
Delivered zero-defect solutions, achieving $300M annual cost savings.
Managed risk and estimated resolutions, ensuring timely and effective problem solving.
Collaborated with customers to design and document automation solutions, enhancing operational efficiency.
Addressed technical and functional issues, influencing and educating business partners and IT peers.
EDUCATION
QUANTIC SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY, Washington, DC
M.B.A., Supply Chain
WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, Kolkata, India
B.Tech, Computer Science
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microservices, API, Kafka, Airflow, Distributed System Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Google AI Studio, SQL, JAVA, Spring boot, Python, Relational / NoSQL Database, Power BI
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, Bengali, and Hindi.
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