Ananth Sreepathi
Project Manager
Groton,Massachusetts
Summary
Results-driven software engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade Java and web applications throughout the entire product lifecycle. Expertise includes the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), utilizing Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies to achieve high-quality outcomes. Proven track record in architecting and deploying scalable, cloud-native applications on AWS, leveraging services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and CloudFormation while implementing CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment processes. Skilled in managing customer escalations and fostering collaboration across engineering, support, and product teams to deliver timely solutions that drive measurable business results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Black Duck Software
11.2024 - Current
- Led end-to-end delivery of enterprise-grade Java and web applications, overseeing design, development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.
- Managed cross-functional Agile teams, aligning product vision with customer needs and market trends.
- Directed the successful launch of a new enterprise product line, achieving strong market adoption and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Applied deep expertise in object-oriented and modular design to guide technical architecture and code quality.
- Championed continuous improvement through sprint retrospectives, process optimization, and team mentoring.
- Embedded security practices into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Blackduck-HUB, Coverity and snyk.
- Promoted a “shift-left” security culture by integrating automated vulnerability scans early in the development lifecycle.
- Led threat modeling and security risk assessments for new features and architectural changes.
Software Engineer Manager II
Synopsys Inc
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Managed cross-functional Agile teams, aligning product vision with customer needs and market trends.
- Championed continuous improvement through sprint retrospectives, process optimization, and team mentoring.
- Partnered with stakeholders to define project scope, prioritize features, and manage timelines and resources.
- Coordinated with DevOps and security teams to enforce secure coding standards and compliance requirements (e.g., OWASP Top 10, GDPR).
- Facilitated detailed task breakdowns and sprint planning to ensure clarity, accountability, and timely delivery.
- Oversaw implementation of unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) to maintain code reliability and reduce regression risks.
- Conducted and enforced peer code reviews to uphold coding standards, improve quality, and foster team learning.
- Implemented message-driven design patterns with Kafka, RabbitMQ, and JMS, enabling robust event-driven solutions for real-time data processing.
Principal Software Engineer
Synopsys Inc
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Designed and led implementation of scalable, high-performance systems using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
- Championed modernization initiatives, including cloud migration, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and API-first development.
- Mentored senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, peer reviews, and engineering excellence.
- Facilitated technical design reviews and architectural deep-dives to ensure alignment with long-term platform strategy.
- Led task breakdown and estimation sessions, improving sprint predictability and delivery velocity.
- Advocated for test-driven development (TDD) and implemented robust unit testing practices using JUnit and Mockito.
- Evaluated and introduced new technologies and frameworks to improve developer productivity and system performance.
- Played a key role in scaling engineering processes and infrastructure to support rapid product growth.
Consultant (Via First Tek)
Black Duck
02.2009 - 06.2018
- Contributed as a key member of the core development team for enterprise-grade application delivery.
- Led and managed a 10-member offshore development team, ensuring timely delivery and cross-team coordination.
- Designed and implemented a reusable framework to dynamically generate UI components based on configurable metadata.
- Integrated JBPM workflow engine to introduce flexible, rule-based process automation within the application.
- Embedded BIRT reporting framework to enable dynamic report generation and visualization across the system.
- Implemented secure LDAP-based authentication using Spring Security for centralized user management.
- Integrated Apache SOLR to enhance product search capabilities with scalable indexing and full-text search features.
Project Manager | Senior Software engineer
Fiserv
03.2003 - 02.2009
- Contributed to the development and delivery of multiple projects across finance and insurance domains.
- Led the successful migration of a legacy mainframe application to a modern web-based infrastructure.
- Progressed through diverse roles within the organization, gaining cross-functional experience and expanding leadership responsibilities.
Program developer
Acris Technologies Pvt., Ltd.
11.2001 - 02.2003
System Engineer
Annwest Technologies
11.1999 - 10.2001
- Led the design and implementation of network infrastructure, enhancing system reliability and performance across multiple projects.
- Developed and optimized automated deployment processes, significantly reducing the time required for system updates and maintenance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud solutions, improving scalability and operational efficiency for client applications.
- Conducted system audits and performance assessments, identifying critical areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communications
Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupati, India05.1999
Skills
Programming Languages and Frameworks: Java, Spring (Core, Boot, Security), Hibernate ORM, JPA Struts, JSF, JSP, JSTL, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6)
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Project Manager
Black Duck Software
11.2024 - Current
Software Engineer Manager II
Synopsys Inc
05.2022 - 10.2024
Principal Software Engineer
Synopsys Inc
06.2018 - 05.2022
Consultant (Via First Tek)
Black Duck
02.2009 - 06.2018
Project Manager | Senior Software engineer
Fiserv
03.2003 - 02.2009
Program developer
Acris Technologies Pvt., Ltd.
11.2001 - 02.2003
System Engineer
Annwest Technologies
11.1999 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communications
Sri Venkateswara University