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India

India

- Orchestrated digital transformation initiatives that established data-driven decision-making culture and operational excellence- Developed predictive analytics capabilities using ARIMA models, enabling accurate forecasting- Pioneered Machine Learning Center of Excellence, including comprehensive starter kit and training program that accelerated ML projects- Led strategic initiative to modernize legacy monolithic architecture, creating comprehensive microservices transformation roadmap- Implemented executive dashboards enabling real-time visibility into key performance indicators, leading to 70% faster strategic decision-making- Designed scalable reporting infrastructure providing real-time visibility into project health, team velocity, and delivery predictability- Spearheaded Agile transformation, implementing standardized processes, metrics and reporting frameworks that improved project visibility by 90% across multiple business units- Achieved 76% reduction in incident resolution time through implementation of proactive monitoring processes and New Relic dashboard

Mumbai Area, India

- Established Innovation Lab, leading 16 groundbreaking projects and achieving at savings of appox. quarter of a million dollars.- Pioneered AI and ML initiatives, including prototyping Intelligent Search and developing recommendation systems driving significant business value.- Architected and implemented cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS, resulting in $600K in cost savings in Q1 2027 and improved scalability.- Established architecture review board and governance framework ensuring alignment with business objectives- Spearheaded DevOps transformation - Introduced CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments, reducing deployment time and improving time-to-market by 60%.- Optimized resource allocation through strategic workforce planning and up-skilling, saving $500K - Modernized technology stack by standardizing frameworks and tools, enhancing development efficiency and code quality.- Implemented robust software engineering practices, including TDD, code reviews, and automation, improving software reliability and reducing defects.- Established a data-driven culture by setting up data analytics pipelines and automating reporting systems.- Streamlined project delivery by optimizing project management methodologies and improving team collaboration.- Ensured security and compliance by leading ISO audits and implementing stringent security measures.- Delivered high-quality projects on time and within budget, exceeding customer expectations.- Identified and addressed potential risks proactively, mitigating project failures and ensuring business continuity.- Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.- Successfully completing 6 ISO audits with zero critical findings

Mumbai Area, India

- Architected and developed a comprehensive proactive monitoring solution using C and Shell Scripts to resolved performance bottlenecks, significantly reducing mean time to repair (MTTR) and improving overall system reliability.- Led a Six Sigma initiative resulting in 45+ web major enhancements, 17% increase in resource productivity through process optimization and non-value-add activity (NVA) reduction.- Shared technical expertise by conducting training sessions in Unix and shell scripting, empowering team members.- Successfully managed and delivered complex Web and Data Warehouse projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines, meeting stringent quality customer standards.- Effectively mentored and guided team members through goal setting, performance reviews, and career development.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

- Implemented a custom C and N-Curses powered application for hand-held barcode scanners- Designed and implemented enterprise-grade kernel encryption module for RedHat Linux- Hardened Red Hat Linux to reduce vulnerabilities by 23% leading to zero security breaches- Created fail-safe recovery mechanism with 99.99% reliability- Reduced system boot time by 15% through optimized initialization sequence

Mumbai Area, India

- Developed custom shipping labels in C for largest automotive client

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Operations Management

Bachelor Of Engineering, Computer Science

Computer Engg