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Poonam Ghorpade

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Summary

Lead Programmer/Analyst with 13+ years hands-on experience in analysis, design, development and implementation of JAVA web based, middleware and standalone applications. Includes 2+ years experience in various AWS services. Effective at supporting team needs with quality code, subject matter expertise and collaboration skills. Problem-solver and experience in analyzing user needs and providing solutions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Programmer/ Analyst

Baylor College Of Medicine
07.2022 - Current
  • Worked closely with HGSC (Human Genome Sequencing center) lab users to get lab requirements and establish specifications for designing and implementing pipelines for new lab processes like PacBio, ONT, NovaSeqX, Sanger and more.
  • Troubleshooting to identify problems and production issues and provide support/instructions to team by drawing from knowledge and experience.
  • Cloud Migration: Carried out activities for migrating from on-prem infrastructure to AWS (Lift and shift). Working on conversion project to make it cloud-native.
  • Single Lims Migration: Responsible for migrating all the critical data from two Lims system into a Single Lims for cost-optimization.
  • Integrating LIMS with other systems using REST web services, webhooks.
  • Improved efficiency by implementing functionalities like SERV and DualLims.
  • Responsible for build and deployment of all production releases.
  • Involved during infrastructure, database changes and LIMS upgrade to ensure smooth transition and resolve issues and risks on a timely basis.
  • Mentored juniors and newcomers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity through knowledge sharing.
  • Technology Exposure : Java, REST, Tomcat, Github, Maven, AWS Services - Cognito, API-Gateway, SQS, CDK, Lambda, Docker, Oracle, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Rest, Spring JPA, Jmeter, Flight Recorder and Java Mission Control.

Sr. Systems Programmer

Baylor College Of Medicine
06.2017 - 06.2022
  • Development, Maintenance and support of ExemplarLIMS
  • Robotics Integration: Manual robots were converted to work in a semi-autonomous mode and communicate directly with the LIMS using the REST API web services.
  • Post-Sequencing Pipeline Integration: The post-sequencing pipeline interfaced with the LIMS using REST.
  • Implemented critical requirements for major high volume project All of Us. Implemented an automated pipeline for QC which reduced user efforts by 90%
  • Developing and maintaining support for Covid Protocol in ExemplarLIMS for Covid-19 testing.
  • Automated various user requests using scheduled plugins in Exemplar.
  • Troubleshooting production issues and resolving them in timely manner.
  • Developing and Maintaining customized Jasper Reports using SQL queries or Sapio libraries for various cases to meet user needs.
  • Involved in LIMS upgrades, identify problems and implement appropriate solutions.
  • Involved in LIMS API’s conversion project using message broker like RabbitMQ.
  • Technology Exposure: Java 8, REST web services, Hibernate, Spring, Tomcat, Team city, Maven, Jasper Studio/Server, DB Visualizer, Basecamp, Oracle DB, GitHub, RabbitMQ

Java Developer

Jcomponent Technologies
03.2016 - 06.2017
  • Worked at JPMorgan Chase Lewisville,TX on middleware conversion project BMW Mortgage-VLS to MSP.
  • Re-designed and rewrote web services which involved migrating the services to use MSP instead of VLS using in-house fusion framework. This involved creating interface for the new web services and web service implementation using Fusion Framework and consuming MSP web services, implementing business rules.
  • Communication with business analysts in understanding the client requirements.
  • Test Driven Development using Junit test cases ensuring minimum 80% code coverage.
  • SOAP-UI testing of web services across all environments.
  • Collaborated in team-based, Agile environment to accomplish objectives by deadlines. Coordinating with offshore team and QA for knowledge sharing, resolving their issues and creation and review of mapping documents.
  • Writing SQL queries for granting access to channels for specific web services using sql developer.
  • Troubleshooting and fixing defects raised by QA and clients in IST and UAT environment.
  • Preparing flowchart for complex web services using MS-Visio.
  • Technology Exposure: Java 7, SOAP UI, WSDL, Jira, XML, Fusion Framework, Spring, Junit, SQL Developer, Maven, Jenkins, XML, ActiveMQ

Associate - Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2010 - 11.2011
  • Worked on Konfigurator – PDT project. Implemented and developed editors to manage complex xml files which enables XML developers to provide an interactive environment and user-specific custom views using PDT service and SWT (Standard Widget Toolkit) API. Also, involved in Defect fixing and enhancements. Technology Exposure: Java, JSP, Servlets, Spring MVC, XML, SWT, Eclipse-RCP, Hibernate
  • Worked on Google Wave Innovation Project. Solely responsible for design/coding gadgets using jQuery, HTML, CSS, web service. Developed with team pairing Robot container and client. Technology Exposure: Core Java, JSP, Servlets, Jquery, Angular, CSS, HTML, WebServices

Senior Software Engineer

Cybage Software
07.2007 - 08.2010
  • Worked on project Provenir-LBC. Development and maintenance of LBC collection system using Java technologies like JDBC, Java Beans and XML, JAXB, Web Services using SOAP.
  • Worked on project Provenir-Nordea. Responsible for preparation of Process Flow Diagram and interactive Web pages for use by customers. Technology exposure: Core java, JSP, Servlets, JPA, XML, XPATH JDBC, Jquery, MVC Framework of Provenir, JIRA
  • Worked on project DREAM. This platform is for email marketing and was responsible for developing functionality like customizing email content according to subscribers, creating mailing lists, message targeting and writing custom scripts using perl for uploading bulk subscribers, events etc. Technology exposure: Java, JUNIT, JQuery, JAXB, Perl
  • Worked on project Performics. This application is for affiliate marketing and was responsible for bug fixing and small feature developments for functionalities like create advertiser, publisher, links and to track the sales, performance of specific links. Participated in Sprint planning, review and retrospective meetings.Technology exposure: JSP, Servlets, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, Oracle, Perl

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Savitribai Phule Pune University
06.2007

Skills

  • Development and operational experience with end-to-end software development lifecycle, maintenance and user support
  • Languages/Frameworks : Java, REST, SOAP, Spring, Hibernate, Angular, JavaScript, JQuery, Microservices
  • Docker
  • Messaging: RabbitMQ, SNS/SQS, ActiveMQ
  • Database: Oracle, Mysql
  • Packaging: Maven, GitHub
  • Web/Application Servers: Tomcat, Weblogic, JBoss
  • Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall
  • Source Control/Tools: Git, SVN
  • CI/CD : GitHub, Teamcity, Jenkins
  • IDE: IntelliJ, Eclipse
  • Reporting: JasperReports
  • Cloud-Native experience with introduction to AWS Services such as API-Gateway, Cognito, CDK, ECS-Fargate, SNS, SQS, S3
  • Self-motivated, quick learner and very well organized with demonstrated ability to prioritize work and meet stringent deadlines

Achievements & Awards

· Received ACE Award from Cognizant for client satisfaction and consistent performance in team.

· Received Kudos Award from Cognizant for quick learning and valuable contribution in challenging project.

· Received Employee of the Quarter Award twice at BCM-HGSC in recognition of dedication, passion and diligent work.

Timeline

Lead Programmer/ Analyst

Baylor College Of Medicine
07.2022 - Current

Sr. Systems Programmer

Baylor College Of Medicine
06.2017 - 06.2022

Java Developer

Jcomponent Technologies
03.2016 - 06.2017

Associate - Projects

Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2010 - 11.2011

Senior Software Engineer

Cybage Software
07.2007 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Savitribai Phule Pune University