09/06/2022 updated


Freelancer roles in Software/Application Development, Java, J2EE, Spring, Python, Full Stack
- Offering 17 years of experience
- Capabilities in leading-edge technical skills including Java, Web Technologies, Client-Server Architecture and Service Oriented Design; developed complex NMS / OSS / Automation Solutions and Systems using software & hardware platforms deploying object oriented techniques using Application Servers, Python, Django, Spring, JMS, REST, Open Source Tools
- Notable success in leading design, development and delivery of complex project and high complex solutions
- Participated in various phases of SDLC right from requirement analysis, effort estimation, coding & testing (preparation of test cases along with implementation) for maintaining the quality of proposed applications
- Technical expertise entails Cloud, Java/J2EE, Spring boot, Python, Ruby, AngularJS, ReactJS, Automation Platforms, Networking, REST, Dockers, Kubernates, and Microservices.
- An ambassador of change with the distinction of successful business process re-structuring, implementation of business solutions in organizations through thought leadership and technical expertise
- Incisive acumen in using networking & system technologies and developing & deploying web solutions / applications in Java & J2EE
- Rich experience in delivering Network Management Solutions and establishing Operations Support Systems
- Attended training on AWS and Solution Architecture using AWS
- Rendered technical leadership to 9+ CISCO NMS Projects; led technical and consultative engagements involving implementation & integration of the Net Provision, an OSS Product across 7 world-wide telecom customers Worked on ITNCM, a Configuration Management Tool from IBM to provide support for BNT Switches
- Front-led multiple distributed development teams (3-9 members) to develop and test 6 major products, APIs and so on; managing a team of 11 people, gained exposure of managing a team of 25 people
- Highly skilled in Network Automation solutions on Lenovo Switches using Ansible, Puppet and Chef
- EExcellent communication, leadership, analytical, planning, coordination and relationship management skills with capabilities in managing cross-functional team that evolves solutions collaboratively
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Products and Solutions:
- Support Lenovo Switches in Ansible, Puppet and Chef,
- System Networking Switch Center, NMS, Java/J2EE product
Technologies:
Linux 10, Java 1.7, Python, Ruby, Eclipse, Angular JS, DWR, SNMP4J, Open JPA, ANT, Derby, IBM WebSphere Liberty, Git
Role:
- A hand on programmer who still spends 60% of his time in designing, coding and testing.
- Developing high level and low level designs, meeting the prescribed functional & non-functional requirements; ensuring the design is as per company standards and best practices
- Providing post-implementation, application maintenance and enhancement support to the client with regard to the product / software application and documenting white papers and articles
- Preparing proposals, business presentations to clients and handling resource planning, technical direction, effort estimation, tracking, risk management & mentoring
- Implemented and Delivered 3 solutions that facilitates the selling of Lenovo Switches and branding. (Refer to Projects below)
- Responsible for leading the team technically in the design, specification & integration of software products to meet deadlines.
- Leading complete portfolio of projects including planning and execution of programs in Agile using Jira.
- Defining and execution of quality standards and guidelines as per respective products best-practices for software delivery life cycle (SDLC) and documentation that serve as benchmarks for excellent service delivery
Highlights:
- Primary focal point in handling customer issues involving Ansible, Puppet and Chef.
- Good Expertise in Open source and collaborative software development like involving multiple stake holders.
- Consultant on Network Automation solutions for Customers involving Lenovo servers and Switches
- Instituted lab right from scratch and drove infrastructure operations to identify a solution
- Quality and Security evangelist where in software products of Lenovo is involved.
- Appreciated by the management for resolving security issues in applications post running AppScan
- Facilitated quality improvements like static analysis using BEAM
- Pivotal in delivering plugin development ideas that boosted sales of network elements
- Enhanced productivity of client by 60% by developing core applications like Network Automation using Ansible & Python
- Steered efforts in implementing 11 major changes in NMS application named System Networking Switch Center / User Requirements by assessing & modifying existing codes and writing new codes as & when required
Products:
IBM System Networking Switch Centeris Java/J2EE product which is an SNMP Based NMS product and has the capabilities to seamlessly integrate to third party vendor solutions.IBM Net cool Configuration Manageris a Java/J2EE product which is CLI based NMS solution for multi-vendor enterprise network devices.
Technologies:
Linux 10, AIX 7.1, Windows 2008, Java 1.7, Eclipse, EXT JS, DWR, SNMP4J, Open JPA, ANT, Derby, DB2, XML, IBM Websphere, Wink, Radius, TACACS, LDAP
Role:
- Accountable for Road Map, System Designs and Implementation of SNSC
- Handled the challenge of deploying in 3 various Operating Systems (Windows, Linux and AIX)
- Enhanced the Product for new device support, IPV6 Support, REST, Persistence
- Realization of RESTful services for SNSC in conjunction with various Northbound applications
- Development of Drivers for ITNCM for Network Elements of BNT
- Handled Release Engineering and Licensing aspects of the product.
- Played the Scrum Master Role, managed Effort Estimations, Analysis and Design for Change Requests,
- Leading Integration, Build and Quality of features / components delivered in timely manner.
- Taking Bugs raised by QA/System Testing and get it resolved
- Coding, Fixing and Reviewing of the Code / Bug Resolutions
Highlights:
- Appreciated by management on excellent quality & ensuring timeliness in delivery
- Delivered excellence in developing mock-ups & POCs in fast turnaround time for verification with PLM
- Played a key role in decreasing Legacy Bug Count from 700 to 200 within 3 months
CISCO Prime Foundation, (IFM) is brand new venture of Network Management Solutions Group to converge both Wireless and Wired Devices of CISCO to be managed from a single platform. The CISCO Prime for Enterprise strategy is built on a service-centric foundation and a set of common operational attributes. It delivers an intuitive workflow-oriented user experience across CISCO® architectures, technologies, and networks. The CISCO Prime for Enterprise portfolio of products simplify network management, improve operations efficiency, reduce errors, and make the delivery of services on the network more predictable.
Key Deliverables:
- Accountable for System Designs of CISCO Prime Foundation Suite for Converged networks
- Projects handled XMP (Reusable NMS Components) for CISCO Prime
- Designed & Developed, User Mgmt, RBAC, Persistence and Logging XMP Components
- End to End realization of Admin functionality of IFM
- Handled 3 functional verticals in the project
- Managed Effort Estimations, Analysis and Design for Change Requests
- Scrum Master Role in facilitating Agile development process in the project
- Leading Integration, Build and Quality of features / components delivered
- Taking Bugs raised by clients and get it resolved
- Reviewing and quality checks of the Code / Bug Resolutions
- Technical Mentoring and training for developers
Technologies:
Linux 10, Java 1.6, Eclipse, DOJO, spring, Struts, Hibernate, Maven, Oracle, XML, Tomcat, Tigerstripe
Attainments:
- Received high accolades from the Management on Quality& Timeliness in delivery.
- Developed Mock Ups and POCs in fast turnaround time, to for verification with PLM
- Reduced Bug Count (< 10) and closure across every iterations
- Ideas for product improvements are accepted in Product Road Map.