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Vishnu Varavoor

@vishnuvaravoor

21+ yrs in Java/J2EE, Mobile, AI/ML, Agile, Quality,Overseen managers & led large teams.

Experience: Technology Engg. leader with 21+ years leading high-performance, diverse, distributed teams (up to 80) across web, mobile, tablet & IoT. Oversaw Engineering managers and vendor teams while providing managerial and technical oversight, ensuring adherence to security, quality, and technical best practices. Experience in working in fast paced environment / start-ups (startups), engaging with executive leadership(CEO,CTO,CSO).

Passionate about scaling engineering teams, driving technical strategy, and fostering innovation in cloud-native and DevOps environments.

Product Development & Architecture: 10+ years building digital products with expertise in REST, event-driven architectures and microservices.
Agile & DevOps: Certified Scrum Master and Agile practitioner for over 10 years; skilled in CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS/GCP.
Efficiency Gains: Reduced defects in Enterprise GRC product by 65% and saved up to $150K via innovation and automation, leveraged DORA metrics to enhance deployment frequency, lead time, and system reliability, along with up to $7,000 in cloud cost optimizations.
AI/ML & Automation: Managed AI/ML projects, implemented test automation, and modernized legacy systems for efficiency gains.
Leadership & Strategy: Strong communicator, adept at stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, resource allocation, and vendor collaboration.
Global Collaboration: Traveled to the U.S. to work with Fortune firms on business engagements, stakeholder meetings, and team coordination.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Development Manager

Sabre

Jan 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Led 30+ team, migrating 22 SpringBoot/Node.js/React microservices to GCP (CI/CD, Kubernetes), cutting airline config time 90% ,optimising via DORA metrics. Saved $7K/yr in cloud. Pioneered AI/ML for automated seat upgrades, boosting efficiency. Drove 20% team morale rise via engagement & development.

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Senior Engineering Manager

Metricstream

Aug 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 4 months)

•Mentored a 30-member team (including vendors) in BackboneJs to Reactjs transformation, improving performance and scalability.
•Designed a Multi-Language Support system, using SpringBoot CLI, growing the Arabic user base by 110% & expanding market reach.
•Achieved a 65% decrease in product release defects by implementing stringent Quality Gate process thereby improving customer satisfaction.

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Senior Engineering Manager

Relevance Lab

Jan 2017 - Aug 2020 (3 years 7 months)

Led teams on AWS for B2C/B2B e-commerce projects (AEM, MEAN), including a $50M SaaS launch. Migrated terabytes to Google Storage, saving $150K. Automated URL validation, cutting publish time from 10 to 2 days. Contributed to $5M contract proposals. Enhanced ServiceNow workflows. Recruited 30 hires, boosting efficiency.

Technical Manager

CISCO (Via Above Solutions)

Mar 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 8 months)

●Led Cisco's Education product, using SpringBoot in AWS, with an extended engineering team of 20, in collaboration with vendor teams, to enhance product quality and accelerate delivery timelines
●Managed product & engineering, improving the architecture and performance of web and mobile/Tablet (iOS & Android), SaaS products like Ganjam.com, Weightless Project, Intent.com, Chopra-Online.com, usin

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Project Manager

Infosys

Mar 2010 - May 2013 (3 years 2 months)

Led $10M Java-JEE project (60 team, 9/10 CSAT). Managed 20 on SAP-MII-Java, streamlining ServiceNow requests (ITIL), automating reports (VBScript/LEAN), saving 300 days/$25K, earning awards. Developed Symbian mobile app, Flypp.

SQL Project Management Communication Skills Communication Java JavaScript Problem Solving Excel Linux Leadership Software Development

Technical team lead

Qwest Software Services

Apr 2006 - Mar 2010 (3 years 11 months)

●Executed an internal BSS product, using Java/JEE development project in Telecom, achieving 6 error-free releases, and receiving awards. Managed extended vendor teams and oversaw testing of Oracle Apps (Order to Cash) ERP applications.
●Spearheaded the Function Point Center of Excellence, improving project estimation accuracy and establishing a standardized approach for reliable planning,execution

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Senior Software Engineer

IBM

Jul 2004 - Mar 2006 (1 year 8 months)

● Implemented new features in telecom project using Java/JSP and efficiently allocated team workload, improving project delivery timelines.

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Senior Software Engineer

Patni Computers Systems Ltd

Oct 2003 - Jul 2004 (9 months)

•Developed an adapter to transport data from mainframe to web, using Java, reducing rework, and improving efficiency.
•Achieved zero defects in project enhancements by implementing rigorous testing and quality assurance processes, earning a spot award.

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Senior Software Engineer

Caritor India Pvt. Ltd.

Aug 2002 - Sep 2003 (1 year 1 month)

•Led the offshore-transition of HP-Peregrine asset management project, using ES Script, coordinating a 10-member team & ensuring seamless KT.
•Provided Java/JEE, JSP, Crystal Reports BI report implementation expertise for the Aviation project, enhancing data analysis capabilities and supporting strategic decision-making.

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Programmer

DSquare Software Services

Mar 2000 - Aug 2002 (2 years 5 months)

•Played key role in converting mainframe green screens to web UI using Jacada, enhancing user experience.
•Re-designed legacy product to Java/JEE, JSP web-based application for underwriting module, improving efficiency for a US insurance client.
•Developed Desktop/Web Lotus Notes applications for Singapore sports corporation, enhancing user experience and operational capabilities.