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Jassi Parmar

Chicago,IL

Summary

Results-driven Engineering Leader with over two decades of experience in establishing and leading globally distributed software engineering teams. Proven expertise in developing and executing strategic technology initiatives that drive business growth and operational excellence. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate engineering concepts into impactful projects and leveraging technology to achieve business objectives. Adept at building high-performing engineering teams, delivering quality software, and fostering strong relationships across the organization. Experienced in shaping product strategy, defining robust technical roadmaps, and pioneering the use of quantitative metrics for engineering initiatives. Committed to optimizing efficiency, productivity, and user experience through innovative solutions and industry best practices. Expert in Establishing Offshore Centers of Excellence, managing mergers and acquisitions, and growing and scaling products and teams.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Of ENGINEERING/VP of Engineering

Salient Systems
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - Current

Leading a global software engineering team for video surveillance systems across Windows, web, and mobile platforms, collaborating with executive leadership to shape engineering strategy and oversee global operations. Highlights include:

  • Executing software engineering strategy in collaboration with CTO and Product team.
  • Spearheading enhanced video analytics development, augmenting CompleteView capabilities.
  • Pioneering release of CompleteView 7.0, introducing predictive storage analytics and user-friendly features.
  • Fostering a performance-driven culture, driving efficiency and measurable improvements.
  • Utilizing data-driven decision-making to optimize team performance and streamline processes.
  • Establishing and monitoring goals and KPIs for continuous improvement and compliance.
  • Executing technology roadmap, leading to increased market share and revenue growth.
  • Managing diverse team of 50+ engineers, architects, and product managers.
  • Implementing agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks.
  • Cultivating strategic partnerships to stay ahead of industry trends and foster innovation.
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory and security requirements.
  • Providing technical guidance and thought leadership to executive leadership.
  • Fostering a culture of innovation and excellence, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Head Of Engineering (VP of Engineering)

Nuvve Holding Corporation
San Diego, CA
12.2020 - 07.2022
  • Led and scaled global engineering teams, developing a world-class Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology solution.
  • Collaborated closely with executive leadership to set engineering strategy and oversee global engineering activities.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable technology solutions meeting customer and partner needs.
  • Developed short-term Software Engineering operating plans and strategic technology roadmaps.
  • Established a self-managing engineering leadership team, covering technical management and various engineering functions.
  • Streamlined engineering operations, enhancing consistency and efficiency in development processes.
  • Aligned engineering goals with overall business roadmaps, ensuring strategic objectives were met.
  • Communicated progress and plans regularly to stakeholders, promoting transparency and alignment.
  • Defined and implemented architectural standards and engineering best practices, reducing technical debt.
  • Ensured compliance with GDPR and Security requirements, addressing evolving cybersecurity needs.
  • Managed budgets, timelines, and priorities in collaboration with cross-functional teams and executive management.
  • Developed Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) smart charging technology and an Energy/Fleet Management application.
  • Utilized AI/ML data analytics for predicting driver behavior and power forecasts through V2G Aggregation techniques.
  • Implemented new SDLC processes and secure coding practices, structuring teams for growth and scalability.
  • Led recruitment efforts for engineering, product management, QA, support, and operations across multiple locations.
  • Delivered a cloud-based Fleet Manager Portal and mobile application for battery and fleet monitoring.
  • Leveraged AEM for seamless scalability and provided multi-device, multi-platform experiences.
  • Restructured and scaled IT Operations, hiring and training IT Support Engineers.
  • Established a Cybersecurity and IT Operations Command Center for monitoring and tracking technology operations.

VP of SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

ADP Celergo
Chicago, IL
07.2015 - 11.2020
  • Key member of executive leadership, spearheading the development and launch of a cutting-edge Global Payroll Platform on cloud-based technology.
  • Oversaw all project aspects, including Software Engineering, Product Design, Solution/Data Architecture, Integration, and technical operations for a seamless Multi-Country Payroll Solution.
  • Built and led a high-performing engineering organization, overseeing key focus areas such as Business Analysis, Software Engineering, Client Portal, User Experience Design, Integrations, Quality Assurance, Reporting, and Analytics.
  • Managed Web and Mobile teams, defining and executing technology strategy for Digital Web and Mobile platforms, ensuring peak performance and meeting tight schedules.
  • Successfully launched an industry-leading multi-country Payroll Platform (Web & Mobile), scaling the Application and Technology team while maintaining peak performance.
  • Held leaders and staff accountable for deliverables, maintaining high expectations, and ensuring successful product development from conception to delivery.
  • Developed a cloud-based scalable HR Platform featuring Payroll, Talent, Time, Benefits & New Hire Management, and a marketplace with easy API integration, reporting, onboarding, and recruiting automation.
  • Played a critical role as the technology head during the acquisition by the world's largest payroll company, achieving over a 25% reduction in operating and development costs, exceeding the expectations of Board members and equity stakeholders.
  • Successfully launched a B2B SaaS-based Global Payroll Platform, integrating 200+ global Payroll partners across 140 countries, and led B2B Integrations with leading HCM systems.
  • Managed the architecture, design, and development of complex, cloud-based systems critical to business operations.
  • Led the migration of IT infrastructures from 2 legacy data centers to AWS Cloud, adopting Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Microservices Architecture, and establishing a CICD Pipeline for faster delivery.
  • Reduced technical debt by 80% in one year, enhancing application reliability and data security.
  • Drove automation levels from 0% to ~30% in a year by increasing automated testing, setting up successful test suites to cover various testing types.
  • Cultivated a high-performance culture within the organization by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and recognizing achievement.

App Dev Manager

Oracle TEXTURA FTD
Chicago, IL
01.2013 - 06.2015
  • Managed a team involved in E-Commerce and order processing systems Implemented multi-tiered Web portal connecting over 30,000 floral shops in more than 125 countries globally
  • Responsible for end-to-end design, development, implementation, testing of reliable and scalable front-end software applications
  • Fully accountable for managing agile teams of Software Engineers, QA Testers, Project Managers, engaged in the development of Enterprise SaaS & E-Commerce systems for the construction industry
  • Provided Technology leadership on software applications, devised delivery Process, and Software Development Strategy, worked with stakeholders on technical roadmap alignment with the business
  • Led the transformation of the mobile platform and organization to deliver best-in-class commerce experiences for consumers and contractors
  • Oversaw engineering teams responsible for building e-commerce mobile apps for iOS and Android
  • Spearheaded Agile Program Management, defining project management processes, change control, and user acceptance testing
  • Guided teams in adopting Agile/SCRUM Methodology, Paired Programming, test-driven development, continuous integration, and delivery methodologies
  • Established an efficient CI/CD pipeline for release management in a 24/7 high-traffic E-commerce environment
  • Developed automation systems to improve team performance and quality
  • Successfully integrated the Order Processing Application with 3rd party and POS systems for real-time orders and inventory processing through a multi-tiered Web portal
  • Managed a team of 20+ senior developers and solution architects, providing architectural and technical leadership to development, analysis, and QA teams
  • Led the development of a multi-language, multi-currency web platform integrated with various Order fulfillment systems, collaborating with a cross-functional global IT team and globally dispersed business functions.

Director PMO / Program Manager Lead

Microsoft
Chicago, IL
01.2012 - 03.2013
  • Served as a single point of contact for planning; deployment of resources; budgeting, expense control; and implementation of HRIS programs and systems at the enterprise level
  • Lead the Program Management for Learning & Readiness and Staffing in Enterprise Human Resources areas
  • Delivered IT governance framework, policies, and procedures
  • Lead technology planning, implementation of best practices throughout HRIT organization
  • Effectively directed multiple teams of Program Managers & Software Developers engaged in web-based application development
  • Led multi-functional technology teams and managed the development of LMS and Staffing Solutions that engage, communicate, and track candidates in centralized locations to simplify the recruiting process
  • Automated job publishing to social networks, implemented robust searching, and reporting within a centralized database
  • Led key technology initiatives on Windows and Azure platforms, make hiring decisions easier.

Software Development Manager

Multiplan Viant
Chicago, IL
01.2008 - 03.2012
  • Led a cross-functional team involved in the development, delivery, and support of highly critical healthcare insurance claim processing solutions
  • Full accountability for Software development and support of web-based healthcare applications
  • Proving 24/7 support for payers, providers, Insurance Claims, reimbursement, and reporting
  • Successfully designed & deployed a Clinical Healthcare System) for Hospitals & Doctors to submit & Search high-volume Medical Insurance claims & Approvals
  • Design and develop related applications, for example, dashboard reports, console applications, and FTP interfaces, Provided Level 2 End-User Technical Support
  • Managed integration of Web-Based Claims processing Solution with Clinical Systems to collect, store, manage and transmit a patient's electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Reduced maintenance time, increased security, and significantly reduced support time by developing a Claim Search Portal that allowed Operations and end-users to search claims for better performance.

Application Development Manager/Solutions Architect

United Airlines
Elk Grove Village, IL
07.1999 - 08.2008
  • Held Multiple Positions; joined as a programmer, got promoted to Solutions Architect and Application Development Manager
  • Responsible for Design, Development, and 24/7 Technical Support for business-critical applications deployed at more than 200 Airports around the world
  • Designed and developed tools for managing passenger, crew, Ramp resource management, baggage tracking, real-time alerting, content management, and airport display technology that saved $5 million annually by improving operating performance for the Division
  • Deployed tool for managing passenger misconnect, crew scheduling, Ramp resource management, baggage tracking, real-time alerting, content management, and airport display technology that saved $5 million annually by reducing costs and improving operating performance for the Airline
  • Managed the migration of applications from Mainframe, led the design and development of Resource Management Tool, Baggage Self Service Kiosks, Baggage Alerting and Reporting Tool, Automated Aircraft Health Monitoring Tool.

Education

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Computer Engineering

University Of Pune, India

Skills

  • Scalability strategies
  • Security Protocols
  • System Architecture
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Software Development

Accomplishments

    Led Global Engineering Teams : Over two decades of experience establishing and leading globally distributed Software Engineering teams, driving the development of innovative products and technologies.

    Strategic Technology Initiatives : Developed and executed strategic technology roadmaps, aligning technical projects with business goals to drive growth and operational excellence.

    Innovative Product Launches : Successfully launched CompleteView 7.0, a cutting-edge Video Management System (VMS), introducing predictive storage analytics and advanced camera support, significantly enhancing productivity and performance.

    Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology : Led the development of V2G smart charging technology and an Energy/Fleet Management application, utilizing AI/ML data analytics to predict driver behavior and power forecasts.

    Cloud-Based Solutions : Directed the development and deployment of cloud-based SaaS products, including a global payroll platform and fleet manager portal, enabling seamless access for millions of users.

    Performance-Driven Culture : Implemented a performance-driven culture within engineering teams, driving measurable improvements in key metrics through data-driven decision-making and continuous monitoring of KPIs.

    Agile and DevOps Practices : Instituted agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks, significantly enhancing software development quality, velocity, and scalability.

    Cross-Functional Collaboration : Fostered strong relationships across organizations, collaborating with Product Management, Sales, Operations, and Partnership teams to deliver scalable technology solutions.

    Regulatory and Security Compliance : Ensured compliance with regulatory and security requirements (SOC 2, GDPR) by implementing robust policies, procedures, and controls.

    Thought Leadership and Innovation : Provided technical guidance and thought leadership to executive leadership, board members, and investors, driving innovation and promoting a culture of excellence, mentorship, and diversity within engineering teams.

Timeline

Head Of ENGINEERING/VP of Engineering

Salient Systems
07.2022 - Current

Head Of Engineering (VP of Engineering)

Nuvve Holding Corporation
12.2020 - 07.2022

VP of SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

ADP Celergo
07.2015 - 11.2020

App Dev Manager

Oracle TEXTURA FTD
01.2013 - 06.2015

Director PMO / Program Manager Lead

Microsoft
01.2012 - 03.2013

Software Development Manager

Multiplan Viant
01.2008 - 03.2012

Application Development Manager/Solutions Architect

United Airlines
07.1999 - 08.2008

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Computer Engineering

University Of Pune, India
Jassi Parmar