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Arun Ramesh

Seattle,WA

Summary

Software Engineering Technical Leader with over 15 years of experience in software development and team management. Proven track record in resolving complex challenges and delivering high-quality software solutions. Expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving project goals efficiently.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco Systems, Inc.
Seattle, Washington
04.2021 - Current

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  • Enhanced user authentication experience through login functionality redesign, incorporating modern access methods such as social login (Google, Facebook, Apple), and secure QR code-based login. Achieving a 25% increase in success rate.
  • Built customer satisfaction surveys (CSAT), Net Promoter Score (NPS), and feedback capture functionality, plus executive dashboards that consolidated satisfaction data into actionable reports for strategic decision-making and customer engagement optimization.
  • Led the development of a metrics-driven culture in product teams. Built telemetry to track user behavior and adoption patterns across critical product features. Collaborated cross-functionally to establish measurement frameworks supporting product strategy and business outcomes.
  • Worked on improving the pre- and post-meeting experience in the Webex application, including a UI revamp, improvements around scheduling, and generating AI-driven post-meeting content, like summaries, transcripts, and recordings.
  • Led the Task Management feature on the Webex client, which involved manual task creation, AI-generated tasks, assignment, AI assistant interaction, etc.
  • Collaborated with product management and UX to define project requirements and goals and drive technical discussions and architecture .
  • Mentored junior engineers on best practices and technical skills.

Senior Software Engineer

Avaya Inc
Seattle, Washington
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Developed new features and resolved bugs for Avaya's real-time group, emphasizing scalability and reliability.
  • Integrated Webphone, Session Border Controller, and Avaya ACD/CM/AES within projects.
  • Added call control features including warm transfer, alternate call swaps, and pause/resume call recording.
  • Created a Call Event Streaming service to connect Avaya voice with third-party applications.
  • Automated deployment processes for AWS resources to enhance efficiency.
  • Utilized various AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, Kinesis, SNS, and S3.
  • Configured and monitored calls on Session Border Controller to ensure optimal performance.

Senior Software Developer

Oracle Corporation
Bedford, USA
06.2016 - 08.2019
  • Developed innovative features for hardware and software-based Session Border Controller.
  • Designed and implemented transcoding codec support AMR-WB, EVRC, and EVS in hardware-based SBC.
  • Engineered RTCP generation functionality in software-based SBC.
  • Achieved RTP timestamp synchronization in high-availability setups.
  • Integrated Intel IPP/PV-SDK in software-based SBC, including codecs EVS, OPUS, AMR-WB, G722, G726, and iLBC.
  • Created ring-back tone generation feature to enhance user experience.
  • Applied Agile methodology throughout development process to increase efficiency.
  • Resolved numerous high-profile customer field issues to maintain satisfaction.

Technology Analyst/Lead

Infosys Ltd
San Jose, USA
04.2013 - 06.2016
  • Conducted analysis, design, and development for CTI, TSP, and JTAPI modules within CUCM.
  • Led implementation of new features utilizing C++ programming language, including Location Based Services.
  • Migrated Cisco TSP from MS Visual Studio 2005 to 2012, enhancing compatibility.
  • Developed remote device solutions for Cisco clients to improve functionality.
  • Performed triaging and bug fixing across three distinct components/modules.
  • Coordinated collaboration between US and India teams to facilitate project progress.
  • Mentored new team members to strengthen team capability and knowledge.
  • Executed unit testing and test bed setup to ensure quality assurance.

Senior Software Engineer

Aricent Group
Bangalore, India
06.2010 - 08.2012
  • Analyzed, designed, developed, and tested software throughout Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Enhanced feature 'Connection Validation of SIP Requests' for improved functionality.
  • Conducted bug fixing and triaging to address critical issues.
  • Performed unit testing and regression testing to ensure software quality.
  • Provided 24/7 support activities to maintain system reliability.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, India
05.2007

Skills

  • Programming languages: C, Java, Python
  • Operating systems: Windows, Linux
  • Version control: Git and GitHub
  • Development tools: Visual Studio, VSCode, IntelliJ, Eclipse
  • Database management: SQL and Redis
  • Technical architecture
  • Team leadership
  • Agile methodologies
  • VoIP protocols and TCP/IP
  • AWS services

Timeline

Software Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco Systems, Inc.
04.2021 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

Avaya Inc
08.2019 - 04.2021

Senior Software Developer

Oracle Corporation
06.2016 - 08.2019

Technology Analyst/Lead

Infosys Ltd
04.2013 - 06.2016

Senior Software Engineer

Aricent Group
06.2010 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Arun Ramesh