Sep 2016 – Sep 2018 · 2 yrs · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

• Responsibilities:
•  Managed the team during the whole software development life cycle for UK and US clients.
•  Created / reviewed functional requirements, test plans and other project process documents.
•  Simulatenously also managed support team for CMS based portals for global MNC companies.
•  Did estimation and costing.
•  Created high level design for new projects.
•  Conducted Scrum / Standup calls with stakeholders.
•  Identified risks and communicated it with all stake holders during the software development phases.
•  Helped in building positive and productive working relationships with customers for business growth by sharing and re-applying skills and knowledge. Brought in best practice across the organization.
•  I was involved in the hiring of technical professionals across different projects for different skill levels.
•  Brought in innovative ideas and helped the organization to make good strategic decisions that were beneficial in the long run.

Feb 2006 – Apr 2007 · 1 yr 2 mos · Houston, Texas, United States · On-site

• I was actively involved in the design and planning of the various modules. Development is mainly done in creating an add-in to export perforation data log to a LAS file format, extra details report, physical inventory and survey data applications. Worked on these modules using C# and VB.net and unit tested them. Data was upgraded from the gupta system to oracle. Data Mapping was done from DISWin to Wellview. Many of the user interface implementation used Infragistics as the third party tool. Drilling Information Systems and Wellview are a complete well information management system. It covers well planning, drilling, completion, production, testing and workovers. The batch of applications covering it are well bore, deviation surveys, geological evaluation, operations/jobs, casing, tubing, perforations, reservoir tests and other equipment and treatments.

Mar 2003 – Present · 23 yrs · Kochi, Kerala, India · Hybrid

• I was responsible for the management of the organization's research and development (R&D) and technological needs.
• I examined the short and long term needs of an organization, and utilized capital to make investments designed to help the organization reach its objectives.
• I assured the successful execution of the company’s business mission through IT solutions and custom projects development and deployment.
• I have helped identify various opportunities for companies to grow their business and run more efficiently.
• I ensured correct process and methodology are used on all projects including risk assessment.
• I assured that the projects met certain standards and the client is satisfied with a high quality product and the deliverables are on time within the cost.
• Assisted the HR team in hiring the best in the IT field and retaining the existing employees by managing interviews and periodic training.

Aug 2000 – Feb 2006 · 5 yrs 6 mos · Houston, Texas Area · On-site

• Development was mainly done in the Automated Data Download (Enterprise Data Distribution) section. XML and XSLT programming. Batch files were written to perform conversion of data and running of other dependent third party tools. Worked on writing agents in C#/C++ using the riposte libraries. He is involved with the customer on preparing requirements and proposal documents. Development is mainly done in the 508 section of EZ Access functionality using the Via-Voice text to speech engine. Tools to analyze troubled sites were developed. Actively involved in the unit and integrated systems testing of the software releases. I was a member of the Process Action Team comes up with processes for the project to achieve high standards of CMMI level. Also was involved in being a code Inspector and Moderator for any formal/informal, code/design changes.
• The Self Service Platform/Automated Postal Center (SSP/APC) is a next-generation self-service kiosk that enables customers to purchase postage and weigh/ rate letters, flats, and parcels. Major modules worked on include
• (I) Diagnostics:
• A combination receipt and forms printer, scale, bar-code scanner, cash drawer, flat-panel display, sound card, UPS and customer interface device are integrated into every postal window configuration. Each Post Office also has a laser printer and CD ROM reader. Developed a software application for these devices, which could be run individually or together also giving step vise trouble shooting help. The Self Service Platform/Automated Postal Center (SSP/APC) is a next-generation self-service kiosk that enables customers to purchase postage and weigh/ rate letters, flats, and parcels. The APC units include a 15-inch touch screen, a card reader for credit or debit transactions, a receipt printer, color camera, an encrypting PIN pad, EZ Access Keypad and software to assist visually impaired customers. The APC units run on the United States Postal Service point-of-sale (POS) network.

Aug 1999 – Aug 2000 · 1 yr · Kampala, Uganda

Jan 1998 – Jan 1999 · 1 yr · Chennai Area, India