Udaya Kiran Garikipati
Hyderabad
Summary
Solution oriented technology Leader with 18+ proven experience across different functions including Architecture, Database, Development and DevOps. Led multiple teams to build stable and scalable software with minimal operational costs using the latest technology stack.
Core strengths include crisis management, consensus building, strategic thinking, and customer-focus mindset. Strong believer of continuous learning and periodic evaluation approach. Certified IBM Cognos Architect and GCP Cloud Digital leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineering Senior Manager
Wells Fargo India Pvt. Ltd
HYDERABAD
01.2022 - Current
- Managing a team of skilled Java, UI and DB resources as part of the Automated Data Management framework project.
- Led the Collibra retirement project which resulted in a saving of $3.1M.
- Ensured that the audit requirements were successfully handled and helped the project complete the process
- Re-defined the software development culture within the team by adopting industry best practices which helped in delivering a robust product
- Created a culture of collaboration and co-ordination among the various L1 teams in ADMF by conducting sessions on effective communication, team building activities, ice breaker sessions, mini – hackathons, Learn & Grow sessions etc
- Responsible for the ADMF re-org in 2024 to deliver high priority features by creating a right balance of teams across locations, experience and skillset.
- As part of the core member for Engineering Excellence, trying to increase the software throughput through cutting edge tools and eventually reducing the costs
- Was part of the core member that led the Modern Engineering Practices across the LOB and successfully achieved the set targets
- Managed a DevOps team for a year and as part of that delivered one of the first projects to PCF (Private Cloud Foundry) within our sub-LOB
- Conducted Data Hackathons, DevOps forums, MEP Office hours etc to introduce a culture of innovation and learning.
Java Development and Big Data Engineering Manager
ADP India
HYDERABAD
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Designed and Developed Java based Analytics/ Predictive Analytics HCM applications
- Designed generic Java APIs for multiple team’s consumption
- Implemented sonar testing framework, TDD, solution design forums and service map strategy for effective software delivery.
- Created the micro-service strategy for a component and delivered it to Prod
- Designed and developed award winning and patented HCM products on Java, Oracle and AWS
- Responsible for API migration of Oracle datawarehouse to snowflake
- Led a team of Data engineers who build Analytics products using Big data and AWS stack
- Established one of the flagship products called benchmarking using Apache spark, hive and AWS stack
- Applied emerging new technologies in the field of analytics, Bigdata and made recommendations for technology adoption to senior management.
DevOps Manager
ADP India
Hyderabad
12.2012 - 09.2017
- Responsible for a team of DevOps and performance engineers who are instrumental in creating a robust and high responsive environment for the product
- Transformed the deployment process by introducing one of the very first CI Project within the company in 2013
- Enhanced the CI process to include latest technologies like Jenkins pipeline and ansible
- Created CD process for minor releases from Dev to Prod
- Conducted multiple DevOps sessions within the company and have proposed solutions for 4 other teams on a CI solution
- Involved in the DB performance improvement and product measurement
- Involved in multiple POCs to introduce latest stack and process improvements as well.
IBM Cognos Architect
GE
Cincinnati
08.2007 - 12.2012
- Instrumental in designing and architecting various BI solutions across the company
- Was responsible for Infrastructure design, upgrade, configuration management, Administration and Security, Report Design and score card development in IBM Cognos
- Installed the Mobile component on Ipad for the first time in the company
- Led the effort of moving the entire business of 15k+ users to use the latest IBM Cognos 10 solution
- Presented the IBM Cognos BI solution across multiple client locations and acted as a solution architect for a while helping teams move to Cognos
- Defined and implemented new standards in the report development and deployment process.
Team Member
Satyam Computer Services Ltd. (now Tech M)
Bhubaneswar
07.2005 - 07.2007
- Primary role was to support 15K GE clients with product enhancements and support tickets
- Used Informatica, Business Object and Cognos tools.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
01.2005
Skills
- Strategic Planning, Resource Allocation and Cross-Functional Communication
- People Management through Mentoring/ Coaching
- Agile, DevOps, and SDLC methodologies
- TDD, BDD and Test Life Cycle Management
- Project Management, Requirements gathering, Budgeting and timelines
- Well versed with opensource languages, Cloud, Data Engineering, scripting , DevOps tools and BI tools
Accomplishments
- Managed multiple teams across different functions and have been successful in delivering high quality products.
- Was part of multiple customer presentations, sales pitches, technology forums where the work was well appreciated.
- Was able to build a great culture of collaboration and camaraderie which helped in building effective software solutions.
- Drove multiple process improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing forums and cross team collaboration activities.
- Involved in introducing and working on latest technologies to the products.
- Designed self-service tools with high level of automation to bridge the gap between Dev and Ops
- Has an understanding of performance and product measurement/usage.
Additional Information - Patent Pending
Has a patent pending for an ADP feature developed for tax credits during the COVID pandemic.
Hobbies and Interests
Theatre, Travelling, Football and basketball
Certification
- GCP Cloud Digital Leader
- IBM Cognos 10 Certified Professional.
- ADP Tax credits storyboard - Patent Pending
Timeline
Software Engineering Senior Manager
Wells Fargo India Pvt. Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Java Development and Big Data Engineering Manager
ADP India
09.2017 - 01.2022
DevOps Manager
ADP India
12.2012 - 09.2017
IBM Cognos Architect
GE
08.2007 - 12.2012
Team Member
Satyam Computer Services Ltd. (now Tech M)
07.2005 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
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