Kunjal Patel

• Responsible for leading a team and a suite of 9 varied applications.
• Responsible for managing life cycles of various applications and projects.
• Responsible for detailed planning, documentation and facilitating smooth migration of the database to cloud from Oracle 12g to Exadata for 2 major applications.
• Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members by organizing regular technical workshops and training sessions, promoting continuous learning.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new NextGen application (which is a replacement to an existing app) into other existing applications, ensuring the data integrity is maintained and the financial data sent to the downstream systems are not compromised.
• Managed project timelines effectively by setting priorities and allocating resources efficiently, ensuring timely completion of deliverables as per the expectations.
• Improved team productivity by introducing agile methodologies into daily workflows, streamlining project management processes for greater efficiency.
• Responsible for planning the approach to move 4 application off of mainframe and integrating them on Linux and Oracle.
• Led code reviews ensuring adherence to best practices, ultimately reducing bugs before deployment.

Led continuous improvement initiatives within the applications, identifying areas for process optimization and implementing effective changes accordingly.

• Evaluated emerging technologies for potential incorporation into future projects or products, staying abreast of advancements within the field.
• Resolved complex issues by applying critical thinking skills and leveraging extensive domain knowledge gained from years of experience in the industry.
• Enhanced software performance by optimizing code and implementing innovative algorithms.
• Mentored co-workers through guidance on best practices, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth.

• Responsible for implementing the various critical projects enhancing the processes of the application.
• Developed reusable code libraries to expedite future development efforts, reducing time-to-implement new features.
• Responsible for gathering the requirements and translating them to processes that helped fulfill the company's motto to provide the customer with the best services.
• Implemented monitoring tools providing visibility into system health and aiding in troubleshooting efforts.
• Enhanced software performance by optimizing code and implementing innovative algorithms
• Improved system stability through rigorous debugging processes that identified root causes of issues quickly and efficiently addressed them before deployment deadlines were met.
• Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
• Reduced technical debt by refactoring legacy code for improved maintainability and reduced error rates.

• Responsible for end-to-end and regression testing for various change requests.
• Documented and developed new procedures and processes.
• Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to the oncoming issues.
• Maintained existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects.
• Implemented new processes to automate various monitoring tasks that in turn improved the efficiency of applications and a faster turnover to resolving the issues.
• Resolved critical software issues, ensuring smooth functionality and minimizing downtime for users.
• Conducted thorough code reviews to identify errors, maintain consistency, and uphold coding standards across the team.

• Responsible for creating events into TPM (a SAP Portal).

As part of the college internship:

• Developed windows service to monitor access and error log files in VB.NET
• Used Event Logger to run the service and monitoring it.
• Used VSS to control the versions of the service.

As part of the college internship:

• Collaborated requirements gathering for building a Hospital Management System for a small clinic.
• Created technical and functional documentations and test plans for the new application.
• Implemented the requirements to create the actual application's front end and back end procedures.
• Proactively sought opportunities to expand skillset through self-learning initiatives and attending relevant conferences or workshops.
• Implemented version control systems to streamline collaboration among developers and enhance overall productivity.