Senior AEM Developer with 10+ Years Experience

Hrushi Varma Dhanishetti

Sr. AEM Developer E-mail: ************@*****.***

Phone: +1-314-***-**** linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrushivarma-d/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

●Senior AEM Developer with 10+ years of IT experience, including 7+ years in Adobe Experience Manager (CQ5–AEMaaCS).

●Expertise in AEMaaCS, AEM 6.5, 6.4, 6.3, 6.2, with multiple upgrades and migrations.

●Proficient in Editable Templates, Core Components, Granite UI, Coral UI, Touch UI, and Template Policies.

●Skilled in Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, MSM, i18n, and Context-Aware Configurations for multi-site rollouts.

●Hands-on with AEM Forms, adaptive forms, client-side validations, and backend integrations.

●Strong background in AEM DAM, metadata schemas, rendition workflows, auto-tagging, and asset governance.

●Developed custom AEM components with HTL (Sightly), JSP, Sling Models, OSGi services, and Servlets.

●Implemented automation via Schedulers, Event Listeners, Event Handlers, and Workflow Launchers.

●Delivered headless CMS solutions using AEM Content Services, JSON Export via Sling Model Exporters, and GraphQL APIs.

●Built single-page applications with AEM SPA Editor integrated with ReactJS, Angular, and Next.js.

●Experienced in refactoring JSP components to HTL with Sling Models for maintainability.

●Integrated AEM with Adobe Target, Adobe Campaign, Adobe Audience Manager, and Adobe Analytics.

●Extensive knowledge of Java/J2EE including Servlets, JSP, JDBC, EJB, Struts, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Hibernate.

●Developed RESTful APIs and SOAP services using JAX-RS, JAX-WS, JAXB, JAXP, and Jersey.

●Skilled in frontend frameworks: ReactJS, Next.js, AngularJS, ExtJS, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX.

●Experience with Webpack, Node.js, and NPM for client library optimization and asset bundling.

●Proficient in Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, with expertise in SQL/PLSQL procedures, triggers, and optimization.

●Integrated messaging queues such as RabbitMQ for asynchronous processing.

●Deployed and managed apps on WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss, and Tomcat servers.

●Experienced in cloud deployments on AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFront), Azure, and GCP, including hybrid AEM setups.

●Automated builds and deployments using Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, and Adobe Cloud Manager.

●Worked with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments and orchestration.

●Strong in version control tools: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, SVN, ClearCase.

●Applied unit testing frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, and AEM Mocks for quality assurance.

●Performed static code analysis and performance profiling to maintain enterprise standards.

●Experienced in monitoring and debugging with Splunk, Log4j, New Relic, CRXDE Lite, Apache Felix Console, and AEM Health Checks.

●Ensured SEO optimization and WCAG accessibility compliance for customer-facing applications.

●Collaborated with UX teams to implement Figma and Sketch designs into AEM components.

●Strong exposure to Agile/Scrum, Rally, JIRA, Confluence, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.

TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY:

● J2EE Technology

Java Beans, Servlets, JSP, JDBC, EJB, JNDI, JMS, Graphql, Apache Sling, JCR and JSR-170/JSR-283, JSR-168 and JSR-286, and Apache Felix.

● Architecture & Framework

Client-Server, MVC, J2EE, Servlets, Spring, Hibernate

● Database

Oracle (9i, 10g, 11g), SQL Server 2008, MySQL

● IDE

Eclipse, Net Beans, IBM RAD, Builder

● Enterprise Web Products

AEMaaCS, AEM 6.5, 6.4, 6.3, 6.2, 6.1, 5.6.1, CQ5

●Cloud Platforms & Services:

AWS (OpsWorks, EC2, S3, RDS), Azure

●Cloud Development Tools:

Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes

● Operating Systems

Windows 9x/NT/XP/2003/VISTA/7/8, Linux, Unix

● Design & Control

UML, Rational Rose, CVS, Clear Case

● Tools

BEA Web Logic 8.1, JBOSS V7, IBM WebSphere Application

Server6.1, Tomcat 8.0, JUnit 4.0, Log4j, Mercury Quality Centre,

Rational Clear Quest, ANT, Maven, Jenkins, SVN, Toad

● Programming Language

C, Java

● Query Languages

SQL, PL/SQL

● GUI

HTML, Angular JS, XML, XSLT, JSF, AJAX, JavaScript, Next.js,

CSS, Sightly, jQuery, Bootstrap, Node JS, Ext JS, React JS.

● Conceptual knowledge

Web Services

EDUCATION:

●Bachelors in computer science & engineering from JNTUH July 2012.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Client: County of Sacramento, Sacramento, CA. Nov 2023 to till now.

Role: Sr. AEM Developer

Responsibilities

●Delivered AEM 6.5/AEMaaCS solutions for public-facing portals supporting online permits, tax payments, voter registrations, and county services.

●Developed editable templates, custom components, Touch UI dialogs, and Granite/Coral UI configurations for author-friendly content management.

●Modeled and managed Content Fragments and Experience Fragments for structured, reusable content across departments.

●Integrated RESTful services, JSON APIs, and Next.js front-end applications with AEM for real-time data delivery (GIS maps, tax records, voter databases).

●Configured Dispatcher caching, replication agents, and environment-specific run modes to ensure secure, high-performing authoring and publishing.

●Built Sling Servlets, OSGi services, schedulers, and event listeners for automation (permit approvals, workflow triggers, public record requests).

●Enhanced digital asset operations in AEM DAM by creating metadata schemas, rendition workflows, and governance rules for county-wide content.

●Applied AEM workflows and custom launchers for automated publishing, approvals, and compliance-driven content releases.

●Implemented headless delivery using AEM Content Services, Sling Model Exporters, and GraphQL APIs for mobile and React/Next.js applications.

●Built responsive and WCAG-compliant front-end experiences using ReactJS, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and JavaScript.

●Refactored legacy components for AEMaaCS compatibility, removing deprecated APIs and aligning with cloud-native practices.

●Integrated AEM with Adobe Analytics and Adobe Campaign for personalization, marketing automation, and data-driven content insights.

●Utilized Webpack, Node.js, and NPM to manage client libraries, optimize bundle sizes, and improve page load times.

●Monitored performance and resolved incidents using Splunk dashboards, Log4j, and AEM Health Checks, improving stability.

●Managed pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub, and Adobe Cloud Manager, streamlining deployments and package promotions.

●Collaborated in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release demos, ensuring on-time delivery.

●Authored documentation for workflows, dispatcher configurations, tagging taxonomies, and authoring best practices.

Environment:

AEM 6.5, AEMaaCS, HTL (Sightly), Sling Models, OSGi, Sling Servlets, Granite UI, Coral UI, Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, DAM, Workflows, Workflow Launchers, Dispatcher, JCR, CRXDE Lite, CRX, REST APIs, JSON, GraphQL, ReactJS, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Webpack, Node.js, NPM, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Campaign, Jenkins, GitHub, Adobe Cloud Manager, Splunk, Log4j, Agile Scrum

Client: Mercedes Benz, Detroit, MI. July 2020 to Sept 2023.

Role: Sr. AEM Developer

Responsibilities

●Delivered AEM 6.5/AEMaaCS solutions for Mercedes Benz customer portals and dealer applications, ensuring secure, cloud-ready architecture.

●Developed editable templates, Touch UI components, and Granite/Coral UI dialogs using HTL (Sightly), Sling Models, and OSGi services, supporting marketing and sales workflows.

●Refactored legacy JSP-based components into HTL with Sling Models, improving maintainability and aligning with AEMaaCS standards.

●Built content fragment models and experience fragments to enable structured content reuse across vehicle configurators, brochures, and campaigns.

●Configured Dispatcher caching rules, replication agents, and run modes for secure, optimized content delivery across multiple environments.

●Implemented Sling Servlets, schedulers, and event listeners to automate backend data syncs with inventory, pricing, and lead management systems.

●Developed adaptive AEM Forms for finance applications, loan requests, and customer onboarding with client-side validation and backend integration.

●Modeled headless APIs with GraphQL and JSON Export via Sling Model Exporters, integrating AEM with React/Next.js dealer-facing apps.

●Enhanced AEM DAM with metadata schemas, custom renditions, folder rules, and governance workflows for brand-compliant asset management.

●Designed and deployed workflows and workflow launchers to streamline campaign approvals, publishing cycles, and compliance checks.

●Integrated AEM with Adobe Target and Adobe Analytics, enabling real-time personalization and performance reporting for marketing campaigns.

●Collaborated with UX/UI teams to convert Figma and Sketch designs into responsive, accessible AEM components.

●Built client libraries (clientlibs) with Webpack, Node.js, and NPM, optimizing asset bundling and page performance.

●Monitored and troubleshot production issues using Splunk, Log4j, CRXDE Lite, and Apache Felix Console, reducing downtime and improving stability.

●Established CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub, Maven, and Adobe Cloud Manager, ensuring smooth deployments and package promotions.

●Applied MSM (Multi-Site Manager) for multi-region rollouts, supporting localized content delivery across markets.

●Collaborated in Agile Scrum teams, participating in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release demos to ensure iterative delivery.

●Authored documentation for dispatcher configurations, component libraries, and migration best practices, improving knowledge sharing across teams.

Environment:

AEM 6.5, AEMaaCS, HTL (Sightly), Sling Models, OSGi, Sling Servlets, Sling Schedulers, Event Listeners, Granite UI, Coral UI, Editable Templates, Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, Adaptive Forms, Dispatcher, MSM, DAM, CRX, CRXDE Lite, REST APIs, JSON, GraphQL, React, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Webpack, Node.js, NPM, Adobe Target, Adobe Analytics, Figma, Sketch, Jenkins, Maven, GitHub, Adobe Cloud Manager, Splunk, Log4j, Agile Scrum

Client: Target, Minneapolis, MN. Oct 2018 to July 2020

Role: AEM Developer

Responsibilities:

●Delivered AEM 6.5 solutions to support Target’s e-commerce and content platforms, enabling scalable, high-traffic retail experiences.

●Built editable templates, Touch UI components, and Granite/Coral UI dialogs using HTL (Sightly), Sling Models, and OSGi services, improving reusability and author efficiency.

●Modeled content fragments and experience fragments to deliver omnichannel campaigns across web, mobile, and personalized shopping experiences.

●Refactored older JSP components into HTL with Sling Models, ensuring maintainability and compliance with Adobe’s best practices.

●Configured Dispatcher caching rules, URL filters, and replication agents to optimize performance, security, and SEO.

●Developed Sling Servlets, schedulers, and event listeners for automated content publishing, product data sync, and campaign triggers.

●Designed custom workflows and workflow launchers for content approvals, merchandising campaigns, and compliance-driven publishing.

●Integrated AEM with Target’s commerce and inventory systems via REST APIs for real-time pricing, catalog updates, and product availability.

●Built responsive and WCAG-compliant UIs with ReactJS, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, supporting accessibility standards.

●Enhanced AEM DAM by creating metadata schemas, structured folder hierarchies, renditions, and auto-tagging rules for digital assets.

●Implemented MSM (Multi-Site Manager) to manage shared and localized content for multiple Target sub-brands.

●Applied AEM Content Services and JSON Export via Sling Model Exporters to provide headless content for React/Angular applications.

●Integrated AEM with Adobe Analytics, Adobe Campaign, and Adobe Target, driving personalization, campaign automation, and customer insights.

●Established CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub, and Maven, ensuring efficient deployments and package promotions.

●Collaborated with UX/UI and SEO teams to translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect components with optimized accessibility.

●Monitored and debugged AEM instances using Splunk, CRXDE Lite, Log4j, and Apache Felix Console, ensuring stability in production environments.

●Documented workflows, dispatcher configurations, and reusable component libraries in Confluence for cross-team adoption.

●Participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and demos, ensuring timely delivery.

Environment:

AEM 6.5, HTL (Sightly), Sling Models, OSGi, Sling Servlets, Sling Schedulers, Event Listeners, Granite UI, Coral UI, Editable Templates, Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, Dispatcher, MSM, DAM, CRX, CRXDE Lite, REST APIs, JSON, AEM Content Services, ReactJS, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, Adobe Campaign, Figma, Jenkins, Maven, GitHub, Confluence, Splunk, Log4j, Agile Scrum

Client: Anthem, Indianapolis. June 2017 to Oct 2018

Role: AEM Developer

Responsibilities:

●Migrated AEM 6.2 6.4, modernizing components, workflows, and DAM structures for member and provider portals.

●Developed editable templates, Touch UI components, and Granite/Coral UI dialogs using HTL, Sling Models, and OSGi services.

●Refactored legacy JSP components into HTL with Sling Models, ensuring upgrade-safe, maintainable solutions.

●Modeled content fragments and experience fragments to deliver reusable, omnichannel content across Anthem portals and apps.

●Implemented Sling Servlets, OSGi bundles, schedulers, and event listeners for claims data integration, directory sync, and automation.

●Configured Dispatcher caching, filters, and URL rules to improve performance and enforce HIPAA-compliant security.

●Designed AEM Forms with REST API integrations for claims submission, benefit eligibility, and patient self-service.

●Enhanced DAM metadata schemas, folder rules, renditions, and governance workflows for compliance-driven asset management.

●Applied MSM (Multi-Site Manager) for multi-region rollouts, enabling localized yet consistent content delivery.

●Integrated with Adobe Analytics and Adobe Campaign, enabling personalization, tracking, and automated healthcare communication.

Environment:

AEM 6.2, AEM 6.4, HTL (Sightly), Sling Models, OSGi, Sling Servlets, Sling Schedulers, Event Listeners, Granite UI, Coral UI, Editable Templates, Content Fragments, Experience Fragments, AEM Forms, Dispatcher, DAM, MSM, CRX, CRXDE Lite, REST APIs, JSON, JSP, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Campaign, Jenkins, Maven, Git, Splunk, Log4j, Agile Scrum

Client: Ananya Tech, Bangalore, India. Aug 2012 to Oct 2014

Role: J2EE/ Web Developer

Responsibilities:

●Designed and developed J2EE applications using Java, Servlets, JSP, Struts, Spring MVC, and Hibernate, ensuring scalability and maintainability.

●Built and consumed RESTful and SOAP services with JAX-WS, JAXB, Jersey, and JAX-RS, enabling integrations with external systems.

●Created web UIs with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, Bootstrap, and AJAX, improving responsiveness and user experience.

●Designed and optimized SQL queries, PL/SQL procedures, triggers, and JDBC connections for Oracle and MySQL databases.

●Developed and deployed applications on WebLogic, Tomcat, and JBoss servers, automating builds with Maven and Jenkins.

●Integrated Spring Security and LDAP authentication for secure role-based access.

●Participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and code reviews while documenting workflows and technical designs.

Environment:

Java, J2EE, Servlets, JSP, Struts, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate, JDBC, RESTful Web Services, SOAP, JAX-WS, JAXB, JAX-RS, Jersey, Oracle, MySQL, PL/SQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, Bootstrap, AJAX, Maven, Jenkins, WebLogic, Tomcat, JBoss, Agile Scrum.

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