Udit Kulkarni Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Mh, In

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

I assume two roles at SapientRazorfish,I am a Software Developer for Citroen project and I also work as a project manager for a Disney+ Hotstar project. 1)Software DeveloperI am working as a Drupal & PHP developer and spearheading the CMS backend andquality assurance efforts for the project Citroen Automobile Company) https://www.citroen.in/Played a pivotal role in enhancing the Citroën Core module by developing a robust Dealer Locator API. This RESTful API integrates seamlessly with PSA dealers and internal network points, providing users with accurate and comprehensive dealer information based on their location. Key highlights of this project include:Data Integration: Merged PSA dealer data with internal network points to offer a unified dealer search experience.Geolocation Capabilities: Implemented advanced geolocation features to calculate distances and sort results by proximity.Custom Logging: Enhanced error handling and debugging by implementing detailed logging for network points, PSA dealers, and merged data.Performance Optimization: Ensured high performance and reliability, supporting up to 1000 dealer locations with customizable search criteria.JSON Transformation: Utilized Drupal's JSON serialization to format and log data, making it easy to monitor and debug.• Worked in a team of 3 and successfully delivered the limited edition Team DhoniMicrosite for Citroen and recieved appreciation from the project manager.• I developed RESTful APIs, implemented caching, and optimised media to enhance the microsite's page loading speed by 25%.• I am handling 70+ dealers through CMS• Co-ordinated with devops team and conducted smoke testing to ensure stabilityof the build after deployment.• Extensively tested Rest APIs using POSTMAN and performed Database testing.2)PM -Disney+ Hotstar- clientTrack project progress across teams, ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and quality standards, and continuously improve the development process.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

I led a team of talented interns (including backend , frontend , devops and qualityteams) for a POC E-commerce project.Provided development support for both frontend and backend as a project manager.I was responsible for ensuring the overall quality of the eccomerce website and Icollaborated with QA Engineers to develop testing strategies, test plans andauthored test cases ensuring coverage for functional and non-functionalrequirements.Identified and reported bugs, defects, errors and glitches to development teamsand created logs to document testing phases and defects.I created Gantt charts, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and user stories tofacilitate project planning and execution.Additionally co-ordinated with the UI/UX designer to document the Adobe XD tofacilitate faster development process.1. BrainstormingContribute ideas related to development of the Project and suggest ideas to increase the velocity of the project with various stakeholders (eccomerce architect, managers, team leaders and web designer) involved in the project. 2. Planning the projectPreparing Gantt Charts and detailed module planning to calculate ETA for the project and each module.Designing Logic documents, RMMM plans and architecture diagrams.3. Scheduling and designation of project tasks to team membersCreating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) diagrams along with the team-leaders. Assigning project tasks with the help of my managers to different stakeholders involved in the project.4. Execution of each phase of the projectThe project involves different phases, I co-ordinate with the team members to manage the completion of each phase according to the Gantt-Chart. 5. Communicating with all stakeholdersConducting daily SCRUM calls with the frontend and backend team to identify any critical issues and blockers to the project and provide solutions.Report the progress to the CTO and different department heads to achieve a common goal.

Masters, Computer Programming, Specific Applications

Activities and Societies: 1)Participated in Mumbai Avishkar Research Convention 2021. Worked in a team of 3 and managed the event.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science