SUMMARY

• 18 years of Professional IT/Software Leadership Experience (Chief Architect and Program Manager) in Architecting, Developing and Managing the entire SDLC of IT/Software Turnkey Software Solutions, eCommerce Websites, Data Integrations and Enterprise Websites (SaaS applications in the Cloud) across the organization
• Hands - on Technical Lead (Expert in Java / J2EE and .Net Development). Expert technical knowledge in developing code and resolving technical problems / performance issues
• Expert technical knowledge in monitoring application performance through detailed performance metrics and suggesting beneficial changes to improve performance / scalability
• Expert at problem solving and debugging. Avid problem solver (love challenges) and keen ability to research solutions quickly via extensive collaboration, deep technical knowledge and executive leadership experience
• Proficient in creating and maintaining Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans, policies for regular data backups, metrics to track operations performance
• Laser focused on efficiently/economically achieving organizational goals by actively collaborating cross-functionally across departments as well with outside contractors, vendors and other organizations
• Proficient in Confidential organizations into efficient business processes with relevant IT systems
• Expertise in Project Management.
• Expertise in developing and executing against Strategic Business Plans, Project Plans, Schedules, Budgets, Balanced Scorecards, Dashboards and Performance Metrics that are interactive, to truly measure organizational cross-functional growth.
• Expertise in creating Management Reports to communicate Financial and Operational Progress
• Skilled in Cloud WebSite Hosting with Security Monitoring
• Expert in oral communication as evidenced in delivered outstanding presentations to technical and non-technical audiences. This involved answering Partner and Client queries at major Company events and on-site at Client locations
• High Attention to detail in resolving various Application issues and Performance bottlenecks for Fortune 500 Clients
• Worked as an Enterprise Architect on various proposals and projects involving web enablement (e-commerce) (WebLogic, WebSphere), LDAP/Netegrity, RUP, Rational Tools, LoadRunner, Messaging (JMS, MQ). Proficient in Web Architecture, Web Application Development, Continuous Automation and Deployment, Web Analytics and Big Data
• Proven experience in developing Testing, Quality Control and Skills Assessment Matrices that provide data-based objective scientific insight into the Weak Areas of the Development Process/Team members and strengthening these areas to aid in continuous process improvement. This has helped us deliver bug-free software applications that meet enterprise architecture requirements quickly
• Highly adept in creating written policies and procedures for new application development as well as implementing change requests/business required modifications to existing systems
• Track Record of Exceeding Performance Metrics (quotas, conversions, ROI, IRR, cost-benefit, breakeven, NPV)
• Willing to work around the clock for critical Confidential -sensitive assignments and willing to travel nationally/internationally as needed to achieve the organization’s vision, mission and goals

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Vice President

Responsibilities:

• Initiated and led Conferences with Fortune 500 Clients to elicit Requirements and analyze project scope
• Created the MSAs, SOWs and Project Charters for the Project.
• Led the Architecture, UX Design, Integrations Development and Maintenance of the Flagship Software Applications and eCommerce Websites at Fortune 500 Client locations using Agile Scrum Methodology
• Led Product Management on the Technical aspects of the Key Features to be added to the Flagship Software Applications and eCommerce Websites
• Vetted technology product offerings from Vendors such as Referral Clix, Livefyre, etc for eCommerce plugins
• Oversaw A/B Tests and Analytics
• Analyzed the Visitor Traffic and strategized on technological improvements needed to aid users and enable a quicker process flow
• Analyzed performance bottlenecks and architected technical improvements
• Analyzed integrations and strategized new Integrations with payment systems
• Oversaw Scrum of Scrums
• Oversaw Sprint ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Reviews/Demos and Sprint Retrospectives
• Oversaw the Creation and Maintenance of Sprint Burndown Charts and User Stories /Issue Management in Jira
• Oversaw the DevOps for the eCommerce Website: Analyzed logs using Splunk, analyzed critical site issues
• Oversaw Continuous Integration using Jenkins
• Actively led requirements / software analysis, architecting the blueprint, design, functional specification writing, development, testing, code reviews and final deployment
• Collected, Reviewed Business Requirements and Architected the addition of new features to the WebSites
• Managed the entire development team including contractors, vendors and outsourced resources
• Created the Software and IT Technology Roadmap and ensured that it was aligned with the Vision, Mission and Goals of the Organization

Environment: e-commerce platforms (Demandware), Java, J2EE, EJB, MDB, Selenium, JSP, Servlets, XML, XSLT, Microsoft ASP.Net, C#, ADO.Net, HTML, JavaScript, Ajax, jQuery, AngularJS, XML, XSLT, Perl, JSON, REST, SOAP, Webservices, Mahout, Unix, Windows, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Informix, Apache, IIS, JUnit, Ant, log4j, SVN, TortoiseSVN, MS Project Professional, Project Server, SharePoint, Silverlight, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Microsoft Office, Visual Source Safe, Rackspace, IBM Softlayer, Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner, Sophos Anti-virus, eLearning, MIT Scratch, Active Presenter, Logi Analytics, QlikView Analytics, Hadoop, LLBLGen, Telerik, Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio

Confidential

Vice President of Software Development

Responsibilities:

• Led the Architecture, Design, Development and Maintenance of the Flagship Software Websites using Agile Scrum Methodology and bug/issue management using Redmine and Jira
• Actively led requirements / software analysis, architecting the blueprint, design, functional specification writing, development, testing, code reviews and final deployment
• Architected an Application Tracking System (ATS) from the ground up
• Collected, Reviewed Business Requirements and Architected the addition of new features to the WebSites
• Managed the entire development team including contractors, vendors and outsourced resources;
• Created the Software and IT Technology Roadmap and ensured that it was aligned with the Vision, Mission and Goals of the Organization
• Led the Change Management to the SaaS applications as part of IT Governance and the Ticketing process for changes to the IT environment hosted in the Cloud at Rackspace and at IBM Softlayer
• Successfully reduced hosting costs by 50% ; Created Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans

Environment: e-commerce platforms (Demandware), Java, J2EE, EJB, MDB, Selenium, JSP, Servlets, XML, XSLT, Microsoft ASP.Net, C#, ADO.Net, HTML, JavaScript, Ajax, jQuery, AngularJS, XML, XSLT, Perl, JSON, REST, SOAP, Webservices, Mahout, Unix, Windows, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Informix, Apache, IIS, JUnit, Ant, log4j, SVN, TortoiseSVN, MS Project Professional, Project Server, SharePoint, Silverlight, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Microsoft Office, Visual Source Safe, Rackspace, IBM Softlayer, Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner, Sophos Anti-virus, eLearning, MIT Scratch, Active Presenter, Logi Analytics, QlikView Analytics, Hadoop, LLBLGen, Telerik, Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Led the Architecture, Strategic development and deployment of Client e-commerce Cloud Websites, helping increase the Sales Revenue multi-fold
• Successfully managed the complete P&L of the e-commerce Unit. Shouldered P&L responsibility and consistently increased profits
• Led the Change Management to the SaaS applications as part of IT Governance
• Authored organization wide data standards and data guidebooks
• Managed the Software development team and IT technology to develop SaaS Applications
• Managed the Applications through the entire SDLC with an Agile Scrum approach
• Created a Data Governance plan in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Created Design Specs for Data Integration using WebServices
• Created data collection procedures and prepared processes to ensure data validation was done in order to maintain data integrity. This helped ensure compliance.
• Created data dictionaries and E-R diagrams
• Created policies for regular data backups
• Managed Data Exports for Audits by Fortune 500 Companies
• Created Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
• Managed the Development of Test Plans and Automated Testing using Selenium
• Led the Customizations to the Client e-commerce deployments

Environment: e-commerce platforms (Demandware), Microsoft ASP.Net, ADO.Net Java, J2EE, EJB, MDB, Selenium, JSP, Servlets, XML, XSLT, HTML, JavaScript, Ajax, jQuery, Perl, JSON, REST, SOAP, Webservices, Mahout, C#, C++, PHP, Python, Perl, Swing, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Unix, Windows, Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Informix, Navicat, SQLyog, MONyog, SQL, MongoDB, Eclipse, Git, Maven, Apache, Tomcat, WebSphere, Weblogic, Heroku, IIS, JUnit, Ant, log4j, CVS, SVN, TortoiseSVN, Objective C, Apple iOS, Adobe PhoneGap, Android, Amazon Web Services, MS Project Professional, Project Server, SharePoint, Silverlight, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Microsoft Office, Visual Source Safe, Install Shield

Confidential

US Director of Software Development

Responsibilities:

• Led Customizations to Client deployments
• Successfully Managed complete P&L of the customization unit
• Actively Led Program, Project Management and Client Engagements
• Managed on-site and remote consultants
• Worked directly with Clients to gather business process requirements
• Directed on-site and offshore team members in the development and support of client-requested extensions to the company’s elite software products: New Product Development, Strategic Asset Optimization, Program Management and IT Management
• Worked around the clock to integrate off-shore and on-shore resources in the meeting of critical client-requested deadlines
• Actively supported client implementations of software products
• Gathered Requirements from Fortune 500 Clients on-site and helped the co-ordination of various groups at the client site
• Facilitated requisite conference calls and online meetings
• Evaluated existing client implementations and recommended integration strategies
• Implemented processes, policies and procedures for Development, Testing, Customer Support and Professional Services
• Developed and tracked Project Plans for the entire SDLC for Development and Testing
• Assigned Tasks to Development Teams and Testing Teams and tracked progress

Environment: Java, J2EE, EJB, MDB, Java, JSP, Servlets, XML, XSLT, Perl, HTML, JavaScript, Ajax, jQuery, JSON, REST, SOAP, Webservices, C#, C++, PHP, Python, Perl, Swing, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Microsoft ASP.net, C#, ADO.Net, WCF, WPF, Unix, Windows, Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Informix, Eclipse, NetBeans, Apache, Tomcat, JBoss, WebSphere, Weblogic, IIS, JUnit, Ant, log4j, CVS, SVN, Microsoft Project Professional, Project Server, SharePoint, Silverlight, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, Visual Source Safe, Install Shield

Confidential

Application Development Manager

Responsibilities:

• Directed the Development, Testing and Release of the flagship Confidential and Attendance software product of the company
• Led Customizations to Client deployments. Led Client Engagements, Program and Project Management
• Managed on-shore and off-shore consultants and remote consultants
• Architected new features and enhancements to existing features such as Payroll, Scheduling, Schedule Forecasting, Confidential Import Process, Punching, Confidential Event Process, Employee Self Services, TimeCard Management, Confidential Sheet Management, Archiving, Group Scheduling, and Group Processing
• Architected the Data Warehouse wherein Historical Confidential Records can be analyzed
• Managed the integration with major ERP applications such as SAP and PeopleSoft. Evaluated existing client’s ERP implementations and recommended integration strategies
• Implemented processes, policies and procedures for Development, Testing, Customer Support and Professional Services
• Developed and tracked Project Plans for the entire SDLC for Development and Testing

Environment: Java, J2EE, EJB, MDB, Java, JSP, Servlets, XML, XSLT, HTML, JavaScript, Ajax, jQuery, Perl, JSON, REST, SOAP, Webservices, C#, C++, PHP, Python, Perl, Swing, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Microsoft ASP.net, Unix, Windows, Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Informix, Eclipse, NetBeans, Apache, Tomcat, JBoss, WebSphere, Weblogic, IIS, JUnit, Ant, log4j, CVS, SVN, Microsoft Project Professional, Project Server, SharePoint, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Microsoft Office, Visual Source Safe, Install Shield