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Pavani Akella

Nashville,USA

Summary

Experienced CRM Developer with over 11 years (2007-2018) of expertise in Siebel CRM development, integration, and automation, with a proven ability to streamline redundant tasks in support and maintenance projects. Recently certified Salesforce PD1 professional transitioning into Salesforce development, bringing a strong foundation in programming, a practical problem-solving approach, and an aptitude for learning diverse technologies. Adept at analyzing complex requirements, delivering tailored solutions. Committed to gaining hands-on experience in Salesforce to bridge the career gap and excel in delivering impactful solutions.

Overview

2018
2018
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Salesforce Trainee (Self-Learning)

  • Dedicated career break to acquire in-depth knowledge of Salesforce development and administration
  • Proficient in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), process automation, and integrations
  • Led the transition of legacy CRM processes to Salesforce, leveraging declarative and programmatic tools to optimize workflows and enhance user experience
  • Simulated real-world scenarios to develop solutions for sales, service, and marketing challenges

SKILLS:

  • Salesforce Platforms: Salesforce CRM, Salesforce1 Mobile, Visualforce, Apex, Lightning Experience.
  • Development & Scripting: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, RESTful Web Services, Java (Intermediate)
  • Data Management: SOQL, SOSL, MySQL, Oracle DB, Data Loader


CRM Consultant – Salesforce and Siebel Integration

Wipro, TCS and CTS
01.2007 - 01.2018
  • Extensive experience in Siebel7.8,8.1 (Open UI), including Finance, Call Center, Sales, and Automotive domains
  • Proficient in eBusiness Application Integration (EAI), Siebel EIM(Data Loads), and social CRM
  • Led end-to-end CRM development and integration projects for enterprise clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
  • Successfully led teams to deliver end-to-end CRM solutions, including system design, configuration, scripting (eScript), and workflow development
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating seamless communication during project lifecycles.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong planning and organizational skills
  • Automated redundant tasks, streamlining processes and saving an estimated25% of project time
  • Applied technical and analytical skills to troubleshoot integration challenges and ensure seamless system performance

Development & Integration:

  • Skilled in designing workflows, scripting (eScript, VB Script), runtime events, business services, and error-handling functionalities
  • Proficient in REST/SOAP APIs, XSL transformations, and integrating Siebel with external systems (e.g., Facebook, fulfillment systems)

Automation & Administration:

  • Automated critical tasks (e.g., fetching Facebook tokens, admin automation scripts) to improve productivity
  • Expertise in system administration, migration activities, and environment setup across development, QA, and production

Programming & Tools:

  • Programming: JavaScript, VB.NET, Perl, Shell scripting, SQL, PL/SQL, C, C++
  • Tools: Siebel Tools, Oracle SQL Developer, GitHub, UNIX/Linux commands

Database Management:

  • Oracle Database expertise in SQL tuning, EIM data loads, and troubleshooting Siebel-specific database issues

Leadership & Collaboration:

  • Experienced in leading teams of up to Ten members, distributing tasks, and guiding junior developers
  • Proficient in requirement gathering, stakeholder collaboration, and project documentation (functional and technical)

Education

Masters - Science

Bits Pilani
01.2011

Skills

    Salesforce CRM

    Visualforce

    Apex

    Lightning Experience

    JavaScript

    HTML5

    CSS3

    RESTful Web Services

    SOQL

    SOSL

    SQL

    Oracle DB

    eScript

    VB Script

    Shell Script

    Pearl Script

Certification

  • Salesforce Platform Developer I (2024)
  • Advanced Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills (Online Training)

Career Break

[2019-Till Date]

  • Dedicated time to personal development and family responsibilities while staying current with industry trends through certifications and freelancing.
  • Recently completed the Salesforce Platform Developer I certification, enhancing technical expertise in Salesforce.

Timeline

CRM Consultant – Salesforce and Siebel Integration

Wipro, TCS and CTS
01.2007 - 01.2018

Salesforce Trainee (Self-Learning)

Masters - Science

Bits Pilani
Pavani Akella