Ajith Shenoy Urva
@ajithshenoyurva
Experienced Build and Release Engineer with Agile and DevOps expertise.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Build and Release Engineer and Program Manager with extensive experience in leading tech organizations, specializing in DevOps, Agile methodologies, and Program Management. My journey began in 2000, and over the years, I have honed my skills in release management, software configuration management, and technical program management.
At VMware, I have successfully managed build and release processes for vSphere products, driving initiatives to migrate SCM tools and implementing CI/CD practices that significantly enhance efficiency. My role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and optimal resource utilization. I take pride in mentoring junior team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Previously, I contributed to major projects at Yahoo! and Cadence Design Systems, where I led SCM initiatives and optimized build cycles. My educational background includes an EMBA in IT Management and various certifications, including ICAgile Coaching and Certified Scrum Professional, which equip me with the knowledge to lead Agile transformations effectively.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
R&D Engineer Software 5
VMware Software India Pvt Ltd by Broadcom
Jul 2013 - Present (11 years 11 months)
Responsible for build and release management of VMware Sustaining releases for vSphere products, including branching in Perforce and GitHub. Drove Agile/DevOps initiatives through Continuous Integration using Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes, and automated builds, deployment, and tests to create efficient build and test pipelines.
Principal Engineer
Yahoo! Software Development India Pvt Ltd
Dec 2009 - Jun 2013 (3 years 6 months)
Managed build/release activities for Hadoop and cloud platform teams, driving CI/CD and SCM initiatives using SVN across various projects. Achieved a significant reduction in build cycle times (around 50%) through incremental builds in Jenkins.
Member of Consulting Staff
Cadence Design Systems India Pvt Ltd
Mar 2006 - Dec 2009 (3 years 9 months)
Managed SCM and build/release activities using CVS and ClearCase, and ported the CIC software to Solaris OS for increased stability. Worked extensively on Makefiles and managed release timelines across teams.
Staff Software Engineer
IBM Global Services India Pvt Ltd
Jun 2004 - Mar 2005 (9 months)
Set up multisite ClearCase and provided outstanding ClearCase support to the Rational Rose team, earning the Best of IBM Award. Responsible for release engineering for ClearQuest, SoDA, and Rational Rose.
Systems Specialist
GE Healthcare India Pvt Ltd
Jan 2000 - Jan 2004 (4 years)
Managed Unix/Windows administration, SCM, and Rational ClearCase administration, including ClearCase multisite. Led cost-saving initiatives for MRI Engineering Software, achieving Green Belt Certification from GE.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IGNOU
EMBA, IT Management
Completed an Executive Master of Business Administration with a focus on IT Management. This program provided advanced knowledge in managing information technology within a business context.
Bangalore University
B.Sc, Computer Science
Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. This curriculum covered foundational concepts and practical skills in computer science.
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Location
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