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Vinaya Chandupatla

@vinayachandupatla

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Experienced IT professional with a focus on project transformation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and allows for strategic problem-solving in IT.

I am an experienced IT professional with over 20 years of expertise in leading end-to-end development and implementation of IT projects. My proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency through innovative solutions has allowed me to drive process improvements and maximize growth by leveraging insights and analytics. I have a strong background in biopharma, focusing on strategic problem-solving and transformation.

In my current role as a Principal Engineer/Sr Manager at UnitedHealthGroup/Optum, I have developed and implemented a consistent transformation methodology, guiding functional teams on project milestone planning and execution. My leadership in complex IT projects has led to significant achievements, including a $2M+ annual savings through the modernization of cloud infrastructure and the establishment of robust data management practices. I am passionate about mentoring global technical teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Principal Engineer/Sr Manager (Technical)

Current

UnitedHealthGroup/Optum

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Led the development and implementation of a transformation methodology, focusing on project milestone planning, impact analysis, and risk mitigation. Collaborated with stakeholders to optimize application improvements and established Azure Cloud Infrastructure, achieving significant cost savings. Mentored teams and ensured SLA compliance while addressing data challenges.

Project Management Cloud Infrastructure Kafka Risk Mitigation Cross Functional Collaboration Power BI Application Development Mentoring

Current

Principal Engineer/Sr Manager

Current

UnitedHealthGroup/Optum

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Led the development and implementation of a transformation methodology, guiding teams on project planning and execution. Collaborated with stakeholders to establish metrics for measuring transformation effectiveness. Directed complex IT projects, optimizing data repositories and migrating to Azure Cloud Infrastructure, achieving significant cost savings.

Project Management Cloud Infrastructure Data Migration Metrics Optimization Mentoring Agile Methodologies

IT Database Consultant/Application DBA-Architect

UnitedHealthGroup/Optum

Feb 2010 - Jan 2018 (7 years 11 months)

Provided expertise in database transformation and implementation, coaching teams on change management. Facilitated workshops and oversaw application stability while enhancing database performance through tuning and automation.

Database Administration Change Management Performance Tuning Facilitation Automation Disaster Recovery Capacity Planning Security Management

IT Database Consultant/Application DBA-Architect

UnitedHealthGroup/Optum

Jan 2010 - Jan 2018 (8 years)

Provided expertise in database transformation and implementation, mentoring teams on change management and facilitating workshops. Oversaw application stability and performance tuning while coordinating disaster recovery exercises and supporting automation efforts.

Database Administration Change Management Performance Tuning Facilitation Disaster Recovery Automation Mentoring Capacity Planning Security Management

Database Administrator/Programmer Analyst III

Spectra MDP LLC

Sep 2009 - Mar 2010 (6 months)

Managed database administration and UNIX-LINUX systems, ensuring optimal performance and stability. Supported application development and provided analytical insights for data management.

Database Administration Performance Monitoring Data Analysis Systems Administration Security Management Scripting Troubleshooting Technical Support

Level I Programmer

MCDECOM Ltd.

Oct 1998 - Jan 2000 (1 year 3 months)

Engaged in programming tasks and system engineering, contributing to software development and system optimization.

Programming Systems Engineering Software Development Troubleshooting Technical Support Documentation Team Collaboration Problem Solving Quality Assurance

Database Administrator/Programmer Analyst III

Spectra MDP LLC

Sep 2009 - Dec 2009 (3 months)

Managed database administration tasks and UNIX-LINUX administration, ensuring optimal performance and stability of database systems. Supported application development and maintenance activities.

Database Administration Unix Performance Monitoring System Administration Data Management Troubleshooting Security Management Automation Scripting

Database Administrator/System Administrator

Medical Data Processing, Inc.

Apr 2002 - Aug 2009 (7 years 4 months)

Oversaw database and system administration, ensuring data integrity and security. Provided support for application development and database performance optimization.

Database Administration System Administration Data Integrity Security Management Performance Optimization Troubleshooting Technical Support

Database Administrator/System Administrator

Medical Data Processing, Inc.

Apr 2002 - Aug 2009 (7 years 4 months)

Handled database and system administration tasks, ensuring data integrity and system performance. Supported application development and provided technical assistance to users.

Database Administration System Administration Data Integrity Technical Support Application Development Performance Tuning Troubleshooting Security Management Scripting

Level I Programmer

MCDECOM Ltd.

Oct 1998 - Jan 2000 (1 year 3 months)

Engaged in programming tasks, contributing to software development and system enhancements. Collaborated with team members to deliver quality solutions.

Programming Software Development Team Collaboration System Enhancements Troubleshooting Documentation Code Review Quality Assurance Technical Support Scripting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Western Michigan University

Master of Science, Computer Science

1999 - 2001

Pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science, focusing on advanced topics in computing, software development, and systems design.

Bapatla Engineering College

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science & Engineering

1994 - 1998

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in programming, algorithms, and system architecture.