Experience

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  Covansys india

  Oct 1998 - Nov 2003

  Sr. software engineer

  • Designed and developed software applications for fortune 500 companies on Microsoft Technologies like ASP, Visual Basic, SQL Server etc.• As part of Center of Excellence (CoE for Microsoft-Covansys partnership), instrumental in implementing latest technologies like .Net, WAP and XML based solutions.• Analyze the requirements, prepare technical design, code and test the modules and deploy them• Prepare project estimates, schedules and taking corrective actions whenever required.• Prepare project proposals focusing on project profile, scope, deliverables, estimates and resource projection.• Prepare architectural model, design and implementation guidelines.• Deliver projects including requirement analysis, preparing design, coding and unit testing.• Develop supportive tools and common utility functions to be used in different phases of the project.• Onsite-Offshore coordination; communication of progress and issues through weekly status reports and conference calls with Customers & Onsite team.• SCM and SQA coordination; successfully handled internal (TQM Group) & external (KPMG) audits. Show less

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  Microsoft corporation

  Nov 2003 - Dec 2008

  • Managed development teams providing strategic solutions to Microsoft partners using Microsoft technologies including .NET, SQL Server, SSRS, VSTS.• Successfully driven the project that involved distributed engineering team – Hyderabad, Redmond and Beijing. Helped the teams in resolving the cross-boundary challenges and maintaining a collaborative environment.• Participated in technical strategy, architectural direction setting and products upgrade; Instrumental in migrating platforms to latest .Net and SQL Server platforms.• Managed quarterly releases for global development team; Set up new team for engineering operations and excellence; adopted VSTS and implemented product best practices.• Managed fiscal year project estimations, resource planning and budget allocation.• Hired and retained the best talent; drove hiring plan for the business group by working with recruitment team and participating in recruiting events.• Engaged with vendor partners in out-sourcing projects, managed vendor ramp-up/down as per the business requirements. Show less - Architected, designed and developed award winning high business critical applications those saved thousands of dollars annually for Microsoft and its partners.- Effective adopted and implemented PSP/TSP and SCRUM processes; Identified and implemented processes those improved quality of the deliverables and productivity of the team.- Partnered with Program Management team on improving the coverage of functional and non-functional requirements; Test team on System Integration and User Acceptance testing; and Support team on improving the environmental and configuration issues.- Technical exposure to Microsoft technologies including .NET, SQL Server, SSRS, VSTS; Processes used were Scrum, PSP/TSP Show less

  • Development Manager

    Oct 2005 - Dec 2008

  • Development Lead

    Nov 2003 - Sept 2005
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  Electronic arts (ea)

  Dec 2008 - now

  • Managing a team, geographically distributed across APAC and NA, for delivering Quality Engineering solutions to Game Development Studios.• Successfully led the strategic transformation of the business for achieving 20% efficiencies YoY by introducing Data Analytics and Machine Learning using Player, System, Game Telemetry and Quality data.• Created an effective organizational structure through internal talent development and hiring complementary skills with a focus on productivity, processes and business impact. • Part of India Governance Group, a consortium for creating location specific growth and operational strategies.• EA India Lead for Diversity & Inclusion, a WW initiative for promoting Diverse and Inclusive work environment at the location. Show less • Managed multi-disciplinary Engineering teams, with a mix of full-time employees and contract staff, providing a variety of technology solutions for measuring and improving the game quality. • Supervised engineering solutions delivery execution and their alignment to the business opportunities and organization goals.• Created development and growth opportunities for individuals. Built a strong layer of technical leaders and managers for effective business execution.• Maintained a high level of partner engagement and ensure a high level of partner satisfaction. Show less • Managed teams for providing Quality Engineering solutions and modern practices for games running on platforms like Consoles, PC and Mobile.• Identified new business areas, prepared proposals, set up the team and standardized technical solutions and delivery model.• Managed business forecast and actual budgeting; directly interacted with Finance partners in tracking and reporting financial data.• Created engagement & maturity models for measuring and improving partnership effectiveness.• Presented and participated in periodic business reviews with executives; identified business opportunities and created plans for converting them into revenue generating services.• Defined strategic goals and roadmap for teams; set objectives and tracked them periodically.• Managed vendors for staff augmentation; owned hiring forecast, rates negotiation and invoicing. • Technical exposure to Microsoft technologies (.NET, SQL Server, SSRS, MS BI Solutions), C++ and open source solutions like Selenium, Sikuli etc. Processes used were Scrum/Agile development Show less

  • Senior Director

    Jun 2018 - now

  • Engineering Director

    Jun 2013 - May 2018

  • Development Director

    Jul 2010 - May 2013

  • Development Manager

    Dec 2008 - Jun 2010