Neethu Krishnan

13+ years of experience in Software Development. Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across projects.Have proven ability to quickly understand complex system requirements and produce high-quality, dependable code. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise for improving business performance. Dedicated to customer satisfaction with focused delivery of technical solutions.

Nielsen ONE Ads Reporting

2022-Present

Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, AWS,  PostgreSQL, Apache Druid, Gitlab, Gradle,MyBatis,Junit,Redis
Responsibilities:

• Worked in the backend team to coordinate and implement API requirements using Java and Spring Boot.
  Led the onsite backend team in the successful delivery of the product in a short span of time.
  Developed and deployed all major business features with zero defects.
• Implemented caching strategies using Redis, reducing database load by 25% and speeding up data retrieval by 30%.
• Conducted code reviews, providing feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best
  practices.
• Working with developers in other component teams to ensure consistent integration of services across teams
• Mentored junior developers, guiding them in development, debugging, and problem-solving.
• Break down high-level tasks into detailed sub-tasks and assign them to team members in the JIRA
  board.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure user stories align with business
  needs.
• Prioritize user stories based on business value and team capacity.
• Estimate the time and resources required for tasks using techniques like story points or planning poker.
• Identify potential risks and dependencies that could impact the sprint and work with the team to
  mitigate them.

Nielsen Watch TAM Panel Automation & Ad Intel 

2018-2022

Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, AWS, PostgreSQL, Unix,  Bitbucket, Maven

Responsibilities:

• Leveraged back-end expertise and collaborated on API development using Spring Boot, integrating
  with PostgreSQL database, and utilizing build tools such as Gradle and Maven.
• Taken care all major functionalities as needed, based on user requirements, to ensure alignment with
  client needs.
• Took full ownership of the module, implemented feature upgrades, and successfully deployed all
  features with zero defects.
• Automated repetitive tasks with scripting, freeing up 10 hours per week for the development team
  Foster collaboration within the team and with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Monitor progress during the sprint, ensuring tasks are completed on time and any blockers are
  addressed.
• Escalated issues promptly to prevent impacts on project timelines. Coded, tested, debugged,
  documented, and implemented software applications.
• Trained new joiners on both the technologies and business processes.

Nielsen Watch Scarborough

2015-2018

Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, AWS, PostgreSQL, Unix,  Bitbucket, Maven

Responsibilities:

• Engineered a microservices architecture that decreased system downtime and improved service scalability.
• Migrated an application from an on prem setup to User friendly accessible architecture.
• Integrated continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines.
• Monitor progress during the sprint, ensuring tasks are completed on time and any blockers are addressed. Escalated issues promptly to prevent impacts on project timelines.
• Coded, tested, debugged, documented, and implemented software applications.
• Conducted code reviews and mentorship, which resulted in increase in team code quality and reduced deployment errors.
• Introduced unit testing protocols using JUnit, increasing code coverage.

MyGofer and Kmart

2013-2015

Technologies: Java, Spring, OracleSQL,  Bitbucket, Maven

Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed application components using agile methodologies.
• Teamed up with the testing group to identify and fix defects ensuring effective issue
  resolution.
• Ensured comprehensive coverage of application functionalities. Additionally, wrote JUnit test cases and maintained 100%
  code coverage to uphold high standards of code quality and reliability.
• Mentored junior team members to understand the project business flow and technology.

 Finacle

2011-2013

Technologies: Core Java, OracleSQL,  Bitbucket, Maven

Responsibilities:

• Designed and developed application components using agile methodologies and used Core Java
• Worked with developers in other component teams to ensure consistent integration of services across teams.
• Execute design and code reviews of software components developed by other team members
  Mentored junior team members to understand the project business flow and technology.