Raja Ranjith

VP of Engineering

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India24 yrs 8 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Over 25 years of experience in technical innovation.
  • Expertise in Cloud, AI/ML, and Embedded Systems.
  • Proven track record in project management and team leadership.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud and Embedded Systems Architect with a focus on Semiconductor and IoT industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data AnalysisCloud ComputingEmbedded SystemsIotDriver DevelopmentTelecommunications

Other Skills

PythonMicrosoft Power BISnowflake CloudMicrosoft ExcelSnowflakeSnowparkSnowpark MLCloudAI/MLData analysis toolLog AnalyticsPredictive analyticsMigrationLinux driver developmentDebug support

About

As a seasoned Technocrat with over 25 years of experience, I have honed my expertise in Platform & System Engineering, Embedded Software Development, Product Development, and Project and Team Management. My journey has been marked by a passion for resolving complex problems and driving business success through technical innovation. I have spent the last 7+ (from Oct 2017) years immersing myself in the latest technologies, including AWS, Azure, GCP, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and IoT. My hands-on experience includes developing Proof of Concepts for predictive analytics in production printers, process control and yield management systems for the semiconductor industry equipment and log analytics. As an Embedded Systems Engineer, I have designed and developed network communication equipment, networking applications, and micro-controller-based process instruments. My role as a Solution Architect has allowed me to leverage my strong expertise in firmware, systems, and applications software, particularly in server applications related to the platform layer and backend. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my dedication, result-driven approach, and energetic leadership. I have consistently delivered exceptional performance and contributed significantly to project success. My skills in collaboration, team building, and communication have enabled me to grasp new technical concepts quickly and apply them productively. My educational background and certifications reflect my commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. I hold multiple certifications, including: Azure: AZ-900, AI-900, DP-900, AI-100, DP-100 GCP: Cloud Digital Leader, Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer, Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional Cloud Database Engineer AWS: CLF-P01, SAA-P02, SAA-01 Alibaba Cloud: ACA-Cloud Computing, ACA-Developer Associate, ACA-System Operator I am passionate about leveraging my extensive experience and knowledge to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions. Let’s connect and explore how we can collaborate to achieve remarkable results.

Experience

24 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
6 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
13 yrs 10 mos
Current Experience

Hcltech

6 roles

Group Technical Architect (System Architect)

Promoted

Oct 2021Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Currently working for a client KLA- Global Service Support (Group/Division): GSS team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The GSS organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.
  • The GSS organization's Engineering group develops data systems for improved diagnostics and predictive maintenance. These monitor the performance of fleets of KLA equipment in semiconductor fabrication plant environments. They collect, transform, and store data. They provide visualizations, recommendations based on analytics, and alerts. This position offers outstanding opportunities to interact with a wide variety of engineers and KLA system health data and shape the future of KLA data analytics.
  • Google Cloud Certifications in 2023:
  • Cloud Digital Leader – Active Date:2023-03-22 – Expire Date:2026-04-22
  • Professional Cloud Architect - Active Date:2023-07-03 - Expire Date:2025-08-03
  • Professional Data Engineer - Active Date:2023-07-29 - Expire Date:2025-08-29
  • Associate Cloud Engineer - Active Date:2023-08-09 - Expire Date:2026-09-09
  • Professional Cloud Database Engineer - Active Date:2023-09-24 - Expire Date:2025-10-24
PythonMicrosoft Power BIData AnalysisSnowflake CloudMicrosoft ExcelSnowflake+3

Senior Technical Manager (System Engineer/Platform Engineer/Capability Manager)

Jan 2017Sep 2021 · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Currently working as Solution Architect & System Engineer for new initiavites in digital transformations which includes Cloud, AI/ML & Data driven projects.
  • DashView – Data analysis tool for data logs collected from Semi equipment tool.
  • IoT - Tracking & analysis of shock, environment data collected on Semi equipment shipment.
  • ASYST robot EOL replacement with Milara Robot.
  • Log Analytics framework for analysing the logs generated by the Semi equipment.
  • PoC on Predictive analytics for a use case on paper feed roller worn-out condition in paper path of production printer.
  • PoC on connecting the production printers to EFI enterprise bus (eFlow message bus) for data collection & Predictive analytics on printers.
  • Design & Developed driver for NEW CDI-HSS protocol with NEW interface card to support Fuji Xerox production printers for 1200x1200x8 dpi and development/tuning of backend modules to support the NEW resolution.
  • Development of CDI & VDI spec updates to support NEW Fuji & Xerox production printers to communicate with FFPS application.
  • Development of FFPS to support different feeders/finishers for Fuji Xerox production printers via CDI.
  • Involved in Development of NEW FFPS features for different Xerox Production Printers via multiple programs.
  • Worked on Migration/Development of FFPS application running on Solaris 10 to Solaris 11 for Xerox Production Printers as part of EOL for FFPS Server platform.
  • Worked on 6 platform rolls for different FFPS products for supporting EOL Dell servers. Involved in processor selection & performance tuning of application.
  • Skilled & good experience in heading activates pertaining to performance related problems with FFPS application running on Solaris OS.
  • Skilled in heading activates pertaining to Solaris OS customization for NEW Server platform. (Work with Oracle for OS related problems)
  • Skilled in heading activates pertaining to BIOS customization for Server platform. (Work with DELL for different platforms)
CloudAI/MLData analysis toolIoTLog AnalyticsPredictive analytics+4

Technical Manager (System Engineer/Platform Engineer)

Oct 2014Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Worked as System Engineer for upcoming Xerox Production Printers.

Senior Technical Lead

Feb 2014Sep 2014 · 7 mos

  • Worked as System Engineer for upcoming Xerox Production Printers.

Senior Technical Lead

Oct 2013Jan 2014 · 3 mos

  • Client Location: Xerox Corporation (www.xerox.com)

Senior Technical Lead

Feb 2012Sep 2013 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Project Management
  • Understanding business’s requirements and mapping them to system requirements specifications.
  • Incorporating changes/ modifications in the projects as and when required.
  • Handling project status tracking, resource allocation and management, test case designing and preparation of check lists as well as conducting tests on software’s/ applications.
  • Conducting process and system studies and coordinating with team members for system design & integration, application maintenance, etc.
  • Software Development
  • Handling various technical aspects like embedded software design, coding of modules, monitoring critical paths & taking appropriate actions.
  • Creating test plans, test cases and test scripts/ procedures for carrying out tests of the software at various stages in the SDLC.
  • Verifying change requests and defects; documenting, tracking and communicating test plans, test results and unresolved problems; preparing test reports.
  • Overseeing smooth implementation and providing post-implementation, enhancement and maintenance support.
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Performing requirement gathering at clients’ site. Defining use cases, sequence diagrams for the business.
  • Identifying common functionality and defining classes, their methods and properties as per client specification.
  • Defining the dat•a fields and creating database tables and entity relationships.
  • Team Management
  • Developing, motivating and guiding teams and individuals towards successful outcomes and attainment of all set business objectives.
  • Providing training to junior team members and new recruits to take up responsibilities and inculcating strong focus on compliance of policies & regulations and internal controls.

Cmc limited - r&d (a tata enterprise)

Senior Engineer

Aug 2008Jan 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • Exposure to diffrent Client's and work experience
  • 1.Ricoh Japan (www.ricoh.com)
  • 2.TRW Automotive (www.trw.com)
  • 3.Xerox Corporation (www.xerox.com)
  • Linux driver development for Video Interface card for Xerox Production Printers. Involved in Driver design document for Linux and Solaris version. Find the appropriate API’s related to DMA, PCI-E initialization, interrupt handling, Synchronization Mechanisms, Timers, Dynamic memory allocation, Device register access
  • Debug support for Legacy Video Interface boards supported by FFPS for Xerox Production Printers by analysing driver logs to narrow down the problem and fix if any issues are found.
  • Worked on POC for Reverse Engineering of Xerox Office Group Copy Controller.
  • Re-factoring, Re-Structuring and Porting of GW GPS to COSMOS GPS (Status Notifying Module) for RICHO Printer Application Software.
  • Distinction of being a member of Print COE (Centre Of Excellence) in CMC to work on POCs for different printer clients.
  • Maintenance and development of Fault Management module in Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) for TRW automotive.

Nomus comm-systems private limited

Development Team Lead

Mar 2005Jul 2008 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Was involved in development of network products.
  • Understanding MLPPP protocol by studying the RFC to implement in Router. Designing & developing buffer handling for multiple channels for fragmentation and re-assembly of the packets.
  • Understanding Power PC Architecture and network stack in LINUX and to bringing up MPC850 board with Linux OS in it.
  • Designing & developing the state-of-the-art machine for facilitating channel switching and SNMP agent. Understanding Async PPP driver for the WAN by studying the RFC. Developing NAT/NAPT, Async PPP driver for two channels.
  • Development of Ethernet driver for LAN9115 SMSC Ethernet controller.
  • Developing IP Router with implementation of different protocols like ARP, TCP/IP, ICMP, RIP, and IGMP by studying RFC’s.
  • Understanding Sync PPP driver for the WAN by studying the RFC.
  • Developing Ethernet driver for Am79c961 Ethernet controller.
Linux driver developmentDebug supportPOC for Reverse EngineeringFault Management moduleEmbedded SystemsDriver Development

Polmon instruments pvt ltd

Team Member and Team Lead

Feb 2001Mar 2005 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Greater Hyderabad Area

  • Involved in Design, Development & Commissioning of Micro-Controller based Process instruments.
  • Designing & developing embedded software and hardware for different industrial products for lab and process industry.
  • Design & development of Distributed Data Acquisition for electronic batch process record generation (EBPR) and Ensuring CFR-21 Part 11 compliance.
  • Developing firmware/driver for different embedded components like ADC, DAC, RTC, Flash, and EEPROM with different protocols like SPI, I2C, RS232 and RS485 and interfacing other peripherals to MCU and Cygnal mixed signal Microcontrollers.
MLPPP protocolPower PC ArchitectureEthernet driver developmentEmbedded SystemsTelecommunications

Education

Sri Krishnadevaraya University

Master of Science — Instrumentation (Gold Medal)

Aug 1998Oct 2000

Sri Krishnadevaraya University

Bachelor of Science — Instrumentation

Apr 1995Mar 1998

APTECH Computer Education

Higher Diploma in Software Engineering — Computer Science

Mar 1996Jan 1998

Sri Laxmi Junior Collage

Board of Intermediate Education

Apr 1993Mar 1995

Sri Laxmi High School

Borad of Secondary Education

Apr 1992Mar 1993

Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education

MBA — MBA-HR

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