Chethana Bhat
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven engineer with a robust background in project management and team leadership, skilled at guiding cross-functional initiatives from inception to successful delivery. Proven ability to implement innovative solutions, streamline processes, and drive collaboration across diverse teams. Seeking to transition into a Program Manager role to leverage my technical expertise and strategic vision in enhancing organizational performance and achieving key objectives. Passionate about fostering team development and committed to delivering exceptional results that align with company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Engineer/Program Coordinator
Veritas Technologies Corp LLC
Santa Clara, CA
10.2015 - 06.2024
- Veritas Alta Platform(SaaS)(2022-24) - This SaaS solution involved developing a comprehensive and resilient cloud data management platform that enabled customers to subscribe to NetBackup as a service, thereby reducing significant management costs associated with maintaining on-premise NetBackup environments
- I was involved in end-to-end workflows including customer onboarding, entitlement enablement and provisioning of NetBackup across AWS and Azure regions
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, contribute insights in design reviews and develop documentation on technical architecture, while providing support and troubleshooting for system functionality
- As a Program Coordinator, I effectively managed and led the Platform Integration team to ensure timely deployment of consistent, high-quality builds across Staging, Pre-Production and Production environments
- I streamlined a complex and lengthy process by introducing detailed guidelines that significantly simplified operations, facilitating smooth release cycles
- I also successfully orchestrated FedRAMP and SOC 2 Type II compliance initiatives, streamlining evidence collection for overall compliance readiness
- My role involved driving process improvements, fostering cross-functional team communication, proactively managing risks and ensuring strict adherence to security protocols and standards
Senior Software Engineer/ Scrum Master
Veritas Technologies Corp LLC
Santa Clara, CA
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Kubernetes Workload support(2020-22) - In this capacity, I assumed the role of Scrum Master while also serving as an engineer, guiding cross-functional teams to successfully deliver high-quality solutions within set timelines
- I facilitated sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to foster team collaboration and improve efficiency
- Additionally, I collaborated closely with stakeholders to define project requirements and prioritize feature development
- This initiative entailed leading the implementation of Kubernetes backup and recovery support to safeguard Kubernetes assets, while also gaining expertise in Kubernetes and cloud technologies
- It involved redesigning core components of NetBackup and developing interfaces to establish a secure end-to-end backup and recovery framework for Kubernetes workloads
Senior Software Engineer
Veritas Technologies Corp LLC
Santa Clara, CA
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Modern NetBackup WebUI(2016-20) - Following the demerger of Symantec and Veritas, I actively contributed to enhancing the NetBackup product to meet evolving market demands
- Developed robust web services and engineered REST APIs to support comprehensive end-to-end backup and recovery processes for VMWare workload
- As a key member of the team, I contributed to developing a WebSocket channel for secure execution of diverse NetBackup operations
- Designed and implemented an Eventlog Notification service within NetBackup to promptly alert administrators of critical events, ensuring swift response and action
- This project initiative involved leveraging Java, REST APIs and pertinent web technologies
Software Engineer
Symantec Corporation
Mountain View, CA
12.2011 - 10.2015
- Contributed extensively to NetBackup, an enterprise-level backup and recovery software solution
- Improved the product installation process with our C++-based application, leveraging insights from Telemetry data
- Designed and implemented intelligent backup policies tailored for Hyper-V VMs to ensure comprehensive and continuous protection of newly introduced virtual machines
- Created a System Center plugin for NetBackup, enabling VM administrators to centrally manage and safeguard their virtual environments with regular backups through the Microsoft System Center management suite
Technical Lead
Infosys Technologies Limited
Bangalore, India
06.2010 - 05.2011
- I led the evaluation of custom-built and vendor-based applications using ACT and AppDNA tool sets on the Windows 7 operating system
- Developed and maintained comprehensive test plans and automated test scripts to ensure rigorous evaluation of application compatibility
- Additionally, provided mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative environment focused on achieving excellence in compatibility analysis
Associate Consultant
Infosys Technologies Limited
Hong Kong and Melbourne, Australia
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Developed solution architecture and detailed designs to meet new end-user computing requirements for a client in Hong Kong, adhering to the SDLC cycle from Requirement Elicitation through to Testing
- Designed configuration management around Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and a disaster recovery solution using Acronis Backup and Recovery
- Created standardized and secure Windows 7 images and automated deployment processes using Perl scripting
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Process Control Checklist to streamline the upgrade process and enhance operational efficiency
- Championed the proposal and deployment plan for Vista rollout for a client in Australia, orchestrating the installation and configuration of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), MDT, ACT, and Softgrid
- Conducted strategic architectural design sessions and hands-on training, empowering the team on Microsoft's latest deployment technologies
- Developed a strategic approach for ensuring application compatibility with Vista by pioneering application virtualization on the Softgrid server
Software Engineer
Infosys Technologies Limited
Bangalore, India
02.2006 - 03.2008
- Designed and developed a migration solution for transitioning from VB to VB.Net, assessing the effort needed based on controls, COM components, lines of code (LOC), and other factors
- Engineered the Infosys Migration Engine (InMigE) using C#, a comprehensive framework for orchestrating diverse tasks essential for VB migration
- Conducted testing of migration tools using the QTP toolset to ensure robust performance and reliability
- Developed the Vista Migration Accelerated solution, recognized by Microsoft as a leading deployment solution
- Implemented User State Migration using the USMT toolkit to ensure seamless transition for end users
- Enhanced the Infosys Office Scan tool using C++ and Microsoft SQL 2005, enabling assessment of migration risks from earlier Office versions to Office 2007
- Configured tools to facilitate Windows Vista deployment and automated both LTI and ZTI deployments using SMS 2003 (formerly SCCM), BDD and WDS
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunications Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Belgaum, India06.2005
Skills
- Programming Languages(C, C, Java, VB, VBNet, Perl, C#, ASPNet, ADONet)
- Cloud Technologies(Azure, AWS)
- Container Technologies(Kubernetes,Docker)
- Webservices(Tomcat, Websocket, Java web services, REST APIs, JSON)
- Database(MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
- Backup and Recovery(NetBackup, Acronis)
- Configuration Management(SCCM, SCOM)
- Version Control(CVS, Git)
- Virtualization Technologies(Hyper-V server, Virtual Server 2005,VMWare, Softgrid)
- Development Methodologies(SDLC, Agile)
- Performance Improvements
- Project Leadership
- Project Management
- Project Documentation
- Project Tracking(Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office & Google Suite)
Certification
- Google Project Management Certificate - March 2024
- Microsoft Certificate Professional in System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Configuring - 2010
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer/ Scrum Master
Veritas Technologies Corp LLC
01.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Software Engineer
Veritas Technologies Corp LLC
01.2016 - 12.2020
Senior Software Engineer/Program Coordinator
Veritas Technologies Corp LLC
10.2015 - 06.2024
Software Engineer
Symantec Corporation
12.2011 - 10.2015
Technical Lead
Infosys Technologies Limited
06.2010 - 05.2011
Associate Consultant
Infosys Technologies Limited
04.2008 - 05.2010
Software Engineer
Infosys Technologies Limited
02.2006 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Telecommunications Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
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