Avishek Das

Experience

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  Cognizant Technology Solutions

  Sept 2004 - Mar 2011

  • I worked in different roles and engagement which includes working as an Onshore coordinator, developer, team lead.• As an onshore coordinator I worked out of US for two years to support the development and delivery of an end-to-end solution for a Life Insurance product.• As a team lead, I was responsible for managing the project from both technical and management aspects.• I was involved in requirement analysis, FRD preparation, coding, and guiding team members to develop the deliverables, review the same and deliver high quality code.• I was involved in the development activities. I utilized a wide range of technologies including Linux shell script, J2EE, Web service Application, Oracle 9I for Database.• I was responsible for maintaining quality checks and gathering different metrics from time to time as required and present to management team.• I was responsible for building quality gates and ensuring quality checks using Sonar.• Supported internal Audits. Show less

  • Associate

    Mar 2007 - Mar 2011

  • Programmer Analyst

    Sept 2004 - Feb 2007
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  Deloitte Consulting

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2012

  Senior Consultant

  Working in government sector projects as a Technology savy on Java, J2EE, Portal, Struts 2, Spring 3, Hibernate 2, EJB 3, MS SQL server 2000, DB2, MySQL.OpenDS (LDAP), CAS (Single sign-on).Basic understanding of PHP. Adobe Photoshop CS4, Dreamweaver. Amazon Cloud Computing.

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  HCL Technologies

  Feb 2012 - May 2014

  Technical Manager

  Here I worked as a Technical Manager and some of the mention able achievements include implementation of Single Sign-On portal for both internal and third Party vendor applications. We used Shibboleth as an Identity provider along with JASIG CAS for implementation of the same. Another mention able item involves building a listener for reading emails applying business rules and inserting data into DB for record purpose. We build this listener using spring core/integration module, AOP module, JDBC/DAO module O/R mapping. For Telepacific I extensively worked on a business process management (BPM) module namely Workpoint. Besides I gained experience on quite a few application used to support their BSS and OSS systems. Majority of this tools or servers fall under Oracle stack. Here I was also managing a team of 30+ resources and handling six projects for Telepacific at the same time, which includes Planning, Scheduling, Execution, Reporting, Customer communication, etc.Applies significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to our clients.Easily recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions.Suggests alternative technical solutions to meet client requirements more efficiently, and/or with greater re-usability, and / or longer life.Assists in sales efforts from a technical perspective while working on couple of RFP and EOI. Show less

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  CA Technologies

  May 2014 - Jul 2015

  Principal Software Engineer

  • I designed and led a team of 15 members to develop the cloud version of an on-premises product for CA.• Led a team to migrate the existing on-premises product to Cloud agnostic platform.• I managed the team to develop a cloud-based solution for delivery of products to CA’s customers. The platform used was AWS where various AWS services (EC2, S3, Cloud Formation, etc.) were factored in as required for the solution.• We followed Test Driven Development (TDD).• I was responsible for architecting the solution and develop the same following Test-Driven Development. Show less

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  IBM

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

  Application Architect

  • Designed and implemented innovative technology solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.• Led end-to-end architecture planning and execution for multiple complex projects, ensuring seamless integration of systems and applications.• Conducted thorough business requirements analysis and translated them into technical specifications, facilitating successful project delivery and client satisfaction.• Mentored and coached junior team members on best practices for solution architecture, fostering their professional growth and enhancing overall team performance. Migrated Applications from proprietary tools to open source.• Migrated application from on premise to IBM Cloud.• Implemented continuous integration and development pipelines. Show less

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  ABP eVentures Private Limited

  Jul 2018 - May 2021

  Head of Technology ABP eVentures

  • Spearheaded the implementation of innovative technology strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in overall operational efficiency and a 15% reduction in IT costs.• Oversaw the development and successful launch of multiple industry-leading software products, driving a 30% growth in market share within 12 months.• Led a cross-functional team of 50+ engineers, designers, and product managers, fostering a collaborative work environment and achieving a 25% improvement in team productivity.• Established and maintained strategic partnerships with key technology vendors, negotiating favorable contracts that led to a 40% reduction in software licensing expenses.• Drive team on AWS region migration, Liferay version upgrade and Apache Solr to Elasticsearch migration.• Drive for new call center setup implementing Hub-Spoke topology. Show less

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  RICE Smart

  May 2021 - Dec 2021

  Chief Technology Officer

  • Directed a team of 50+ IT professionals, overseeing the successful delivery of RICS Smart App within strict timelines and budgets.• Implemented efficient delivery processes and strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in overall project efficiency and customer satisfaction.• Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of project goals and objectives.• Led the implementation of innovative technology solutions, driving digital transformation initiatives and improving operational effectiveness for the organization.• I managed risk and devised risk mitigation strategies.• I planned the disaster recovery procedure and defined the parameters around the same. Show less

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  Cognizant

  Dec 2021 - now

  Enterprise Architect (Associate Director)

  • Leading a team of application architects and product owners in developing and implementing cutting-edge features, fully serverless, building a fully digital bank in small and medium bank segment in North America.• I have thorough experience in compiling and implementing application development plans for new or existing applications, describing the Solution Context and Solution Intent, analyze technical trade-offs and defining Non-functional Requirements (NFRs).• Designed and implemented scalable software architectures to support the company's rapid growth, enabling seamless integration of new features and functionalities.• Initiated and managed the development of a real-time monitoring system, reducing system downtime by 25% and improving overall reliability and availability.• I work on Request for Proposal and involved in development of various proof of concept to evaluate the solution proposed.• Mentored and coached junior engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering an environment of continuous learning, resulting in a 20% improvement in team productivity. Show less