Venkata Ravi Kumar Kotaru

www.nus.edu.sg

Skills used: Java/ J2EE, ASP .Net, C#, Python, Docker, Splunk, Unix shell scripting, SOAP / Restful Web Services, EZproxy, Dspace, Qlik Sense, Oracle, MySQL, Fortify, JMeter, Windows, CentOS, IIS 7.5, Apache Tomcat, JBoss, project management, estimations, requirement analysis, system analysis

• Managed multiple projects from procurement to commission.
• Managed cloud migration projects.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
• Designed and implemented various applications, few of which are listed here.

- Federated search engine: tech stack includes Java, JavaScript, Python, REST API, Docker, JBoss and MSSQL
- Institutional Repository: tech stack includes Java, JavaScript, Tomcat and Oracle
- Online Payment Portal: tech stack includes Java, JavaScript, .NET, REST and SOAP API, IIS, Tomcat and MySQL
- AI based recommender system: tech stack includes Python, Flask and Docker

• Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
• Gathered requirements and performed gap analysis through design workshops with users.
• Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
• Educated stakeholders on data protection tactics to reduce breaches.
• Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
• Identified needed business improvements and determined appropriate systems (bespoke/COTS) required to implement solutions.
• Implemented security measures to reduce threats and damage related to cyber-attacks.
• Worked with other teams to enforce security of applications and systems.
• Prepared system design proposals and worked with various Infra and integration teams for implementing robust and secure solutions.

https://www.firstdata.com/en_sg/home

Skills used: Java/ J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, ASP .Net, C#, jQuery, Ajax, Jenkins, SVN, Maven, Unix shell scripting, SOAP / Restful Web Services, Oracle, MS SQL Server, Apache SSHD, Apache Camel, Apache Solr, Eclipse plugin Development, Windows, AIX, Apache Tomcat, IIS 7.5, WebSphere, project management, estimations, requirement analysis, system analysis.

• Performed project management, systems maintenance, and team management activities.
• Major contributor in design, development and implementation of credit card rewards redemption, credit card fraud monitoring and credit card loyalty management systems for DBS Bank.
• Designed application and systems architecture and worked with solution engineers, infra teams and application vendors in setting up the servers, load balancers and middleware in test, production, HA, and DR environments.
• Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
• Supervised work of programmers, designers, and technicians. Assigned tasks and assisted in resolving issues.
• Performed duties as a subject matter expert in credit card processing satellite systems.
• Provided detailed functional, non-functional, and technical design with effort estimates through consultation with IT and business teams.
• Involved in reviewing and approving of change requests to move the changes to production.
• Assisted in preparation of user stories and participate in daily Scrum meetings.
• Participated in Service Delivery Meetings with the clients and providing the SLA reports
• Major contributor in implementing and enforcing ID management, Source control, and change management processes in compliance with internal as well as client audits.
• Provided timely responses to audit RFIs with sufficient artifact evidence and justifications.
• Maintained Compliance Catalogues and reviewed security artifacts like ID inventory, system security access matrix etc.
• Managed integration of systems with enterprise software such as privileged access management tool CyberArk, IBM Tivoli Monitoring, Tivoli Storage Manager.
• Worked in product development team designing and developing customized SSH server based on Apache Mina, Remote development plugins for Eclipse, search engines based on Apache Solr and various other open-source tools and technologies.
• Involved in Research and Development activities developing various tools for proof of concepts.

• Analyzed and developed technical solutions to meet business requirements.
• Provided detailed functional, non-functional, and technical design with effort estimates through consultation with IT and business teams.
• Drove continual improvement in systems operations by building tools and automation.
• Reviewed existing programs to refine, reduce operating time and improve techniques.
• Performed unit and comprehensive testing to drive functional and technical deliverables.

www.integrosys.com

Skills used: Java/ J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, SOAP / Restful Web Services, SVN, Ant Oracle, Apache Tomcat, WebSphere, WebLogic, requirement analysis, system analysis

• Developed robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
• Worked on Corporate Banking Loan Origination/Collateral Management solutions for OCBC bank and Citibank
• Coordinated with and assisted the team members in diagnosing and resolving technical issues in project development
• Worked in close client interaction during UAT and implementation phases while promptly resolving any issues encountered
• Major contributor in Research and Development Division, working on enhancing the SmartLender product suite
• Evaluated various products like ILOG JRules, JBPM, and Aqualogic BPM for compatibility and capability to be integrated into components of SmartLender product suite
• Worked in Pre-Sales Division contributing in analysis of the RFPs, preparing Proof-of-Concepts of Loan Origination/Collateral Management solutions for ASEAN customers.

Skills used: Java/ J2EE, Lotus Domino, SOAP / Restful Web Services, Apache Tomcat, WebSphere, DB2

• Design, develop and maintain software projects for pharmaceutical and government customers
• Involved in the analysis/development/Implementation of the various applications in Lotus Domino, Java & J2EE platform and web services
• Experience in integrating Lotus Domino applications with J2EE applications
• Coordinate and assist the team members in diagnosing and resolving technical issues in project development.