MALVIKA SOURAN
Cell – 213-***-**** /Email -*************@*****.***
SUMMARY • Master’s and Bachelor’s in Computer Science.
• Strong in object oriented concepts with expertise in Microsoft SharePoint products.
EDUCATION • University of Houston, Main Campus Jan 2010-Dec 2011 (Expected)
Master of Science (Computer Science) GPA 3.4
• Pune University, INDIA August 2008
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science GPA 3.5
TECHNICAL SKILLS • Platforms: Windows 2000/XP/Vista, UNIX
• Framework: MS .NET, ASP.NET
• Languages: C/C++, C#, JAVA, MATLAB, SQL
• Database: MySQL
• Web Technologies: XML, JavaScript, PHP, HTML
• Application Server: Apache Tomcat and IIS
• Developing Environments: Eclipse SDK, Visual Studio
• Other: SharePoint2007/2010, SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, MS Office, PeopleSoft
PROJECTS • Developed CRM web application using Servlets, JSP and MySQL.
Uncovered Model-View-Controller concepts and performed JUnit testing.
• Developed a proxy server in Java for resilient data transfer.
Uncovered concepts of multithreading and socket programming.
PROJECT TRAINEE, BMC SOFTWARE, INDIA
SEP 2007 – MAY 2008
• Developed user interface in Java Swing for asset information retrieval from remote
systems by parsing backend XML files .Responsible for understanding requirements,
designing GUI, writing test cases and conducting functional testing.
WORK EXPERIENCE RESEARCH ASSISTANT (SHAREPOINT DEV), UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, USA
APRIL 2010 – PRESENT
• Created SharePoint sites, document libraries, custom lists, hidden folders and views.
• Developed custom web parts using .NET and Visual Studio.
• Implemented inventory tracking system using InfoPath to manage and
track inventory in a time efficient manner.
• Implemented centralized request log to assign work tasks to team members and
monitoring task status. Reduced email communication and speeded up department audits.
• Responsible for user training, documentation, administration and maintenance of site.
• Constructed SQL queries for retrieving and updating information in PeopleSoft.
INTERN, CALPINE CORPORATION, USA
JUNE 2011 – AUG 2011
• Designed and developed SharePoint site using SharePoint 2010, SharePoint Designer
and InfoPath.
• Automated content approval process by creating content approval workflow.
• Integrated SharePoint list and InfoPath form to track and maintain contents of the list.
• Created and modified existing look and feel of SharePoint site using SharePoint Designer.
• Improved site usability by using web content management and content management
techniques.
• Understood basics of Business Continuity Planning, assisted in organizing offsite
BCP Exercise and monitoring of Calpine security tools.
TECH ANALYST, HUTCHINSON 3 GLOBAL SERVICES, INDIA
SEP 2008 – OCT 2009
• Researched, diagnosed and resolved procedural and system problems associated with
software applications, operating systems and hardware.
• Provided technical support to give immediate assistance to internal support personnel.
• Developed presentations and documentations to facilitate training and knowledge
transfer initiatives.
• Responsible for notifying information needs and project risks to management.
REFERRALS • Available upon request.