Deepak Janapati
Senior Manager/ Architect - Digital
Hopkinton,MA
Summary
- Personable Technical Consultant working as Senior Manager/ Architect with 16 years helping individuals and companies better utilize technology to achieve goals. Adept at communicating complex concepts and technical roadmaps for various projects and Clients. Accomplished at applying statistical analysis to upgrade systems and operations, and transforming the legacy applications to Customer focused Digital applications and portals.
- Very strong Knowledge with more than 7 years experience as an Architect on various fields of Software development such as Servers, Infrastructure, Design, Architecture, Development, Testing, Automation , Continues Integration and deployment with Cloud centric design, Performance tuning and site availability followed by the production support APM tools integration to get the continues feedback from the software applications to make them bug free and high performing portals.
- Certified Agile Scrum Master.
- Masters in IT Project Management.
- Strong Management skills and handled delivery for various Projects. Good domain knowledge and work experience in Web Development, Telecommunications, Health care, Insurance and Financial services.
- Proficiency in designing, developing , deploying and maintaining the Web applications.
- Excellent Analytical skills to understand the business process and Functionality, Requirements and to translate them to system requirement specifications.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager/Technology Architect
Cognizant Technology Solutions, BCBSMA
Boston, MA
05.2017 - Current
- Solution Architecture, Application Design and delivery for the BCBSMA(Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusets) Member portal on their digital transformation journey updating their Web and Mobile applications using Advanced technology stack such as Angular, Ionic, APIGEE API Management, IIB ( IBM Integrated BUS) And Oracle as the data base that connects to various other sources of data and services.
- Project delivery and Client Manager for BCBSMA and was managing various teams that include different technology resources and Production support teams in both offshore and onsite with a team of around 30+ people. Increased the team by more than 200% each year and increased the client billing by 5% each year.
- Mobile Application design/Development and delivery for the BCBSMA Members using Ionic ( Hybrid Model Mobile Development)
- Architecture/Security design for Authentication and Authorizations into their member portal.
- Setting up the CI /CD and deployment process on Amazon cloud services using S3 and server less deployment technics and Integrations with tools like Gitlab,jenkins, JFrog etc.
- Helped to set up the post production APM tools such as APP Dynamics , Log Rocket and Sentry.
- Head the security for Web applications teams and resolve any security concerns on various web applications inside BCBSMA.
- Played the Scrum master role for BCBSMA and worked as Agile Couch for the teams as well.
- Code review and tuning for security and performance on web applications.
- End to end delivery responsibility from proposals, estimates to go live support.
- Performance optimization of the web portals.
- Business and Client architects interaction for various technology uplifts and POCs.
- Building development guidelines for better coding standards and code review to maintain the industry standards quality.
- End to end delivery responsibility from proposals, estimates to go live support.
- Developed proposals for clients outlining project scope and timeline.
- Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects.
Digital Architect /Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions,Toyota Motors
Torrance, CA
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Developed proposals for clients outlining project scope and timeline.
- Developed and tested models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
- Worked with Onsite and Offshore team members to accomplish technical aspects of projects.
- Participated in development meetings for high-value customers and business operations updates.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Provided technical direction on Various projects and initiatives to other engineers, designers and technicians.
- Designed, Architected and delivered the NAPO ( North America Parts Operation) Web portal using the advanced technologies such as Angular 1x and then updated to Angular 2x.
- Created a reusable component library for Toyota products that can be plugged into various other web applications.
Digital Architect/Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions, Meritain Health
Minneapolis, MN
10.2014 - 03.2016
- My Role in this project is to give end to end solution and owning the web development team which includes UX designer, visual designers and web developers and manage a team with 17 associates.
- Performed on-site field surveys and wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Meritain digital strategy project is a phase by phase modification and uplift of their existing systems to the cutting edge technology applications with more user experience.
- I had given the technology solutions and have used tech stacks such as Orchard.net web content management system where we created a custom template which is responsive in nature.
- And Meritian Member portal which was build on Knockout MVVM architecture.
- Other than the project work my day to day duties are defining the UI technology stack, Working on RFI’s and RFP’s and on their Digital Transformation based work estimates.
- In Addition to that I would be involved in general Management tasks and will lead the Proof of concepts for the other projects and Praposals
- Participated in development meetings for high-value customers and business operations updates.
- Reduced product rollout time by 10% through effective multitasking on design, engineering and manufacturing.
Digital Architect/Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions, Toyota Motors
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Role of the Project My role in this project is to do end to end front end architecture, Technology stack definition, Project Estimates & RFPs, and development of a two projects namely CPS Mobile Project and ASM Project.
- CPS Mobile project is a RWD( Responsive web development) project used by dealers though out the North America which has a tech stack mainly Bootstrap -3 for UI framework and Grunt for automation.
- ASM Project is a Single page web application project build using front end MVC and build for internal Toyota users which is a hybrid application exclusively designed for tablets which is being build on the technology stack Angular JS, Grunt JS, Bootstrap-3, Phone Gap Wrapping to make a hybrid app.
- Coaching the team towards the new technologies like Angular JS, Bootstrap, Phone gap e.t.c.
- Developed proposals for clients outlining project scope and timeline.
- Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects.
Technology Architect
Infosys Ltd, Apple Online Stores
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Role of the Project Leading offshore team and design/development of Mobile optimization websites(MOW) for Apple Online stores web portal.
- Designing and Building the Responsive portal for Apple store that can even work even if the Javascript is disabled on various form Factors.
- Writing Media Queries based CSS and JS for Mobile version of the website.
- Working on Cross browser compatibility Issues mostly between android native browser and IOS Safari browsers.
- Using Object Oriented CSS concepts for effective usage of css.
- Wrote clean HTML and CSS code, integrating design, extensions and third-party apps according to web development plans.
- Assembled and addressed technical and design requirements, integrating user-facing and front-end elements to maintain web presence effectiveness.
- Tested site compatibility across multiple browsers and devices, uncovering and debugging issues and addressing inconsistencies.
- Conceptualized digital creative campaigns and initiatives in close collaboration with marketing team.
- Adhered to internal risk control and liability mitigation guidelines.
Technology Architect
Infosys Ltd, Toyota Financials
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Role of the Project My role in this project is to do end to end front end architecture , Design and development of two web based portals called as Dealer Management Portal and Document Management portal for Toyota Financial Services.
- Managing the team of more than 10 people and responsible for the delivery of the software to the client.
- Which includes requirement gathering, story boarding, wireframing, suggesting front end technologies based on the requirement and developing the pages with the 6 members team I lead.
- Mock up and Story boarding.
- Wireframes development with usability and accessibility descriptions.
- Working on static html page design and development which Includes writing Html5 , CSS3, and Jquery and customization of jquery plugins like jq table as per the project requirement.
- Drafted design timeline specifications to create accurate project deadlines and set budgetary metrics.
- Developed designs to meet specific requirements such as quick-loading sites with particular layouts.
- Worked in Agile-driven environment to effectively maintain project timelines and utilize available resources.
UI Expert /Interactive Designer
Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
03.2011 - 07.2013
- Hosted OSS-BSS Platform “Hosted OSS-BSS” is a TCS cloud based solution where TCS will own, host and manage your OSS-BSS (COTS) applications and deliver specific instances from TCS’ data centres while your organization can concentrate on enhancing customer value.
- Role of the Project My role in this project is to do front end architecture for HOB platform, and to design and develop the front end UI for all the applications related to HOB platform and for its clients using technologies like HTML.HTML5, CSS3, Jquery, Jquery Mobile, Phone gap, Pencil Project, Bootstrap and Rich faces JSF components.
- List of assignments done under HOB Platform are Ø Created the Selfcare Portal for Tesco Broadband services.( Client of HOB Platform) Ø Created , designed and developed the Enterprise Portal Ø Architecture design for the Dealer Management Portal and development of the Portal using tweeter Bootstrap.
- Modified and improvised the existing HOB Platform look and feel and functionality Ø Designed the 360 digress view web portal for HOB Platform Ø Created the Selfcare Portal for HOB Platform which supports multiple accounts and multiple subscriptions like Voice, Data and Cable TV in one single web portal and can be used for clients for developing their respective selfcare portals with minimal code changes and maximum reusability Ø Created a Mobile Application Of HOB selfcare which supports all mobile Phones and Tablets.
- Responsibilities:.
- Having workshops with clients and Understanding their requirements.
- Creation of Design specifications for the requirements and opting for new tools and technologies for faster development and web consistency across all the mobile/tablet and desktop web applications.
- Creation of Wireframes and Mock ups for all the applications.
- Designing the website and its flow and navigation systems.
- Development of Static Pages from the designs which can be further configured with the back end.
- Integrating static pages with JavaScript libraries’ such as Jquery / Dojo /Jquery mobile for multiple scenarios like front end validation, Slideshows, carrousels for Marketing, accordions and toggles for Data display and Mega menus for Website Navigation.
- Documentations such as Style guide documentation and Design documentation.
- Unit testing the websites and portals.
- Enhancing and maintainability of the projects after going live.
Onsite/ Offshore Front end Lead
IBM India,Norwegian Cruise Line
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
12.2009 - 02.2011
- Role of the Project My Role in the Project is development of web pages from the given .psd files.
- Using Tools like Photoshop and fireworks for UI Design
- And Technologies such as Sass, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery for development
- Drupal templating and integration of HTML templates into Drupal.
- Cropping of images from the given .psd files using Photoshop.
- Writing standards-compliant SASS and compiling Compass to generate the respective css files.
- Development of HTML pages.
- Writing Jquery for Dynamic Maps, accordions, simple modal pop-ups, and thick box concepts.
- Theme the HTML pages using Drupal.
- Unit testing the websites.
- Fixing the defects related to the front end and working on the maintenance of the Project.
Offshore Front end Developer
IBM India, Coke Rewards
Atlanta, GA
04.2009 - 12.2009
- Transformation of Adobe Flash Based websites into the HTML 5, Jquery Based web applications.
- Developing the Front end for the website using FTL ( Free Marker Tool)
- Employed coding practices based on commonly accepted standards to establish site layout and user interface.
- Collaborated with in-house web designers to create sleek and innovative UI design.
- Researched new technologies, software packages and hardware products for use in website projects.
- Designed, developed and implemented software applications for website based on analyzed requirements and understanding of industry technical standards.
- Oversaw web platform testing, troubleshooting and user sampling prior to live deployment.
- Conducted unit testing to deliver optimal browser functionality.
- Development/Maintenance of Flash pages using Action script till those pages are converted into html pages and handling the navigation seamlessly between the HTML and Flash pages
Web Master
SM Resources Corporation, CDC
Atlanta, GA
12.2007 - 04.2009
- Centre for Disease Control) is a US government Non-Profit Federal Organization which has many departments as Occupational Health and Safety, Clinics, Employee Assistance Program and many more.
- Role of the Project The role of the project is to create an Intranet and Internet websites for Occupational Health and Safety department in CDC Responsibilities:.
- Performed Stakeholder Analysis to identify the key players for project success.
- Participated in Stakeholder Management to communicate effectively with the right stakeholders.
- Identified and involved all key stakeholders, contributors, business, operations and technical resources that must participate in a project and ensure that contributors are motivated to complete assigned tasks within the parameters of the project plan.
- Analysing human factor engineering concepts.
- Created Templates using Dreamweaver CS3 for the Stakeholders.
- Created Cascading style sheets for the Development of the website.
- Facilitated JAD sessions for communicating and managing expectations with Stakeholders whose customers were going to be the final users of the product.
- Scheduled meeting with developers, System Analyst and testers to collaborate resource allocation and project completion using MS Project.
- Worked on JavaScript patterns and common front end frameworks and development tools.
- Creating Designs for web design in Photoshop CS3.
- Used JSON as the data exchange format between the AJAX client and JSP.
- Developing websites with interface and information design.
- Design creative user interfaces that address business and end-user needs while adhering to technical constraints.
- Developing Cascading Style sheets (css).
- Designed XML/RSS feeds.
- Worked on Jquery 1.3.2 version which helps in simplifying Java script.
- Worked on developing project documentation associated with the content development cycle of Web development process.
- Writing standards-compliant CSS, XHTML, DHTML,and Java Server Pages/JSTL.
- Testing the Developed websites for the consistency, Navigation Control and Cross Browser Utility.
- Deploying the Website from Intradev (Development Server) to Intralink (Production Server).
- Conduct design walkthroughs and communicate design rationale to people in other disciplines.
- Documentation of the Whole Project.
Web and System Admin
Benzat Holdings
Sydney, NSW
01.2005 - 11.2007
- Benzat holding has Consumer Business such as shopping Markets, Travel and Transport Organisation Role of the Project Designing and maintaining the websites and working as a system Administrator.
- Responsibilities:.
- Interacted with Business Owners to identify business system needs, evaluated solutions for business problems and proposed alternate methods to increase efficiency.
- Worked as a team with other Business Analysts to make an object oriented model of the application and create Use Cases, Use Case Diagram using MS Visio.
- Created and updated project status, requirements, and diagrams using RUP methodology.
- Facilitated JAD sessions for requirement gathering, analysis, and design.
- Participated in gathering user requirements, developing functional and non-functional requirements and technical specifications.
- Developed Use Cases/diagrams, conceptual model, behaviour diagrams (sequence, collaboration, state chart, Activity), using MS Visio.
- Responsible for the delivery of Business Requirements Documents (BRD) within project timelines.
- Designing of templates in Photoshop CS3.
- Worked on tools like DOJO and JSON.
- Development of the site with navigation and sitemaps from the Designs Designed in Photoshop CS3 and creation of templates in CSS.
- Defining Site Navigation, Site Scope, user orientation strategies, and specific site content recommendations.
- Responsible for User Interface in front end using DHTML and CSS.
- Interface and Information designing.
- Action scripting in Flash.
- Documentation of the project.
- Maintaining the Health of the systems in the Organization.
- Working as a Network Coordinator for the Wireless LAN setting.
Education
Master of Business and Information systems - Management Information Systems
University Of Ballarat Sydney
Sydney, Australia 12.2004 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Madras University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu , India 08.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
Materialize, Angular Material, Bootstrap 3, Foundation, Kendo UI,Custom CSS using Media queriesHybrid web technologiesIonic 2, 3 and 4, Capacitor, Cordova and Phone gapDatabasesMongoDB,Oracle 9I, 10G, MS AccessCloud TechnologiesAmazon web services with S3, Cloud front, Route 53, Elastic and Server less deployments
Web Security
Web availability and performance testing
CI/CD
Integration Testing, regression and System Testing using tools like Jasmine and KarmaAutomation testing
Rational Unified Process (RUP), Waterfall Method, Agile and ScrumMicro Services /Micro Front end
Rational Suite (Rational Rose, Rational Requisite Pro), Microsoft Visio, MS Project, and UMLAPM tools (App Dynamics,Log Rocket)
AgileREAT Api
Application DesignSolution Architect
Delivery management
DesigningObject Oriented JavaScript
Product Owner
MVCServer Configurations
Process ManagementProject Management
Requirement Gathering
Docker
User InterfaceWeb designWeb /Mobile Development
Accomplishments
- Strong Architecture Knowledge on REST API design and its performance Optimization based on the needs for the web and mobile application.
- Knowledge on Oauth and Oauth 2 and various encryption decryption concepts and used tools like Crypto.
- Strong skills on Architecture for Web and Mobile applications and Hybrid applications.
- Knowledge on CICD and Jenkins.
- Strong knowledge on Amazon web services including S3, Cloud front, route 53 etc.
- Strong knowledge on APM tools such as App Dynamics, Nurelic, and Sentry.
- Specialist in google web tools and google analytics and Adobe analytics.
- Knowledge on Ui Performance and tools like Y slow ( Yahoo) and google page speed.
- Good Knowledge on performance optimization techniques.
- Solutioned and Architecture more than 25 web applications and mobile applications Using Advanced Front end technologies such as Angular, Angular JS, Knockout, Ionic and Node.
- Strong Knowledge on External tools and plugins such as Send grid, Swrve and Twilio.
- Worked on UI Automation process using grunt.js, Gulp and Webpack.
- Strong Knowledge on Accessibility and W3 standards and Building web portals for various colour blinded people.
- Specialist in google web tools and google webmaster guidelines.
- Knowledge on Ui Performance and tools like Y slow ( Yahoo), google page speed and google closure E.t.c.
- Good Knowledge on performance optimization techniques.
- Worked on various front end frameworks such as Angular Material, Bootstrap, Foundation and Materialize.
- Knowledge on Ionic 4, Stencil, Capacitor based Hybrid development and knowledge on other Hybrid app development tools such as Phone gap and Cordova.
- Good Knowledge on Yahoo User Interface (YUI).
Certification
Microsoft Certified Applications Developer
Timeline
Certified Agile Scrum Master
03-2018
Senior Manager/Technology Architect
Cognizant Technology Solutions, BCBSMA
05.2017 - Current
Digital Architect /Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions,Toyota Motors
03.2016 - 05.2017
Digital Architect/Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions, Meritain Health
10.2014 - 03.2016
Digital Architect/Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions, Toyota Motors
02.2014 - 10.2014
Technology Architect
Infosys Ltd, Apple Online Stores
09.2013 - 01.2014
Technology Architect
Infosys Ltd, Toyota Financials
07.2013 - 09.2013
UI Expert /Interactive Designer
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2011 - 07.2013
Microsoft Certified Applications Developer
02-2010
Onsite/ Offshore Front end Lead
IBM India,Norwegian Cruise Line
12.2009 - 02.2011
Offshore Front end Developer
IBM India, Coke Rewards
04.2009 - 12.2009
Web Master
SM Resources Corporation, CDC
12.2007 - 04.2009
Web and System Admin
Benzat Holdings
01.2005 - 11.2007
Master of Business and Information systems - Management Information Systems
University Of Ballarat Sydney
12.2004 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Madras University
08.2000 - 05.2004