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Raju Po

Sr. Software Development Manager
Seattle,WA

Summary

Multitalented entrepreneurial minded Software Development Manager with 15+ years of experience leading engineering and business teams in developing highly scalable Cloud and Data Science Applications. A Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills to handle diverse projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet Org goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Development Manager III

Amazon
Seattle, WA
Dec.2021 - Current
  • Led Tier-1 mission critical AWS S3 re-architecture program aimed at improving developer agility and API performance of world's most used S3 GET API.
  • Led team 12 member AWS Engineering team [L4-L6] and worked with 2 principal engineers [L7-L8] and reported to leadership team [L7-L10] in maintaining and managing S3 Object APIs. [GET, PUT, Delete, List]
  • Built inter-team collaboration guidelines to reduce dependence and redundancy and accelerate development efforts by integrating diverse developer voices.
  • Reviewed and revised technical design direction for Operational excellence projects, prioritizing Org and leadership's business goals.
  • Trialed and selected automation tools to improve automation across S3 Frontend APIs
  • Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
  • Served as technical liaison, supporting engineering, management, procurement, sales and marketing, quality assurance and supply base.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Successfully delivered AWS S3 kingpin goals on time in production.

Director of Data Science

JBS USA
Greeley, CO
Jun.2020 - Nov.2021
  • Led global teams co-originating 100+ full-time personnel [Tech and Non-Tech] and ~6 contractors in creating AI program roadmap for Pilgrims BU aimed to automating supply chain process with smart Tech.
  • Delivered a roadmap to leverage Data/AI/ML/IoT/ CV/VR/Cloud as part of proposed digital transformation program.
  • Built VR omni-experience systems for mass training and customer product demos.
  • Commissioned robotic arms with computer vision for safety automation within large plants.
  • Drove computer vision based Labeling project in efforts to improve and automate QA processes in manufacturing production plants.
  • Partnered with subject matter experts in continuous improvement process, upgraded data quality and recommended innovative information management strategies.
  • Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Used business objects, business intelligence and other reporting tools [PowerBI and Domo]
  • Analyzed large amounts of data to identify trends and find patterns, signals and hidden stories within data.
  • Prototyped machine learning applications and quickly determined application viability.
  • Created customized applications to make critical predictions, automate reasoning and decisions and calculate optimization algorithms.
  • Leveraged artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms for standalone products and enhanced existing product offerings.
  • Researched, designed and implemented machine learning applications to solve business problems affecting market pricing.
  • Developed advanced graphic visualization concepts to map and simplify analysis of heavily-numeric data and reports.

Principal Data Scientist

CSG International
Denver, CO
Apr.2018 - Jun.2020
  • Designed data pipelines for customer journey orchestration analytics to help industry-leading mobile and cable clients analyzing customer interactions across multiple touchpoints, execute the best communications and predict future customer interactions.
  • Built cloud and on-premises infrastructure for in-house and client projects to run the E2E ML modeling and led the team towards the fulfilments.
  • Designed and implemented APIs and integrated the data pipelines as part of end to end system integrations.
  • Authored short-term and long-term roadmaps for highly scalable AI systems.
  • Researching new technologies and methods across data science, data engineering, and data visualization to improve the technical capabilities of the group.
  • Created multiple PowerBI, Tableau, QuickSights, Domo dashboards for the programs.
  • Worked on IT solutions that support digital playback, subscription and mobile cable clients.
  • Execution Owner on multiple cross-functional features executed from the US, Australia, and India.Identified, measured and recommended improvement strategies for KPIs across business areas.

Project Manager

Capgemini
Denver, CO
Sep.2014 - Apr.2018
  • Teamed up with aviation tech partners to build AI-enabled business Intelligence systems.
  • Performed Data Science assessments and recommended multiple programs across multiple business LOBs.
  • Designed and Implemented Executive project dashboards in PowerBI/Tableau and real-time feeders to determine KPIs and KRIs.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.

Automation Lead

Infosys Ltd.
Englewood, CO
Nov.2007 - Sep.2014
  • Assessed software bugs and compiled findings along with suggested resolutions for development team members.
  • Completed automation of functional and regression testing.
  • Checked configuration files and logs to uncover root causes of problems.
  • Worked closely with different departments to develop innovative solutions to functionality issues.
  • Optimized test cases to maximize success of software testing.
  • Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.
  • Created Test Approach, Test Strategy, Test data management docs

Data Analysis Intern

APEPDCL
Visakhapatnam, AP
May.2003 - Nov.2007
  • Identified, analyzed, and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets by finding correlations and visualizing with charts.
  • Completed data cleaning and data validation of existing spreadsheets to promote robust data management platform, resulting in accurate data analysis and entry.
  • Performed routine tasks under direct supervision and within established procedures and guidelines.
  • Triaged and tracked internal and external data requests.
  • Assisted end-users with creating custom reports using software and database tools.

Education

Master of Science - Data Science

Regis University
Denver, CO
01.2016 - 03.2017

Skills

    Agile framework

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Timeline

Software Development Manager III

Amazon
Dec.2021 - Current

Director of Data Science

JBS USA
Jun.2020 - Nov.2021

Principal Data Scientist

CSG International
Apr.2018 - Jun.2020

Master of Science - Data Science

Regis University
01.2016 - 03.2017

Project Manager

Capgemini
Sep.2014 - Apr.2018

Automation Lead

Infosys Ltd.
Nov.2007 - Sep.2014

Data Analysis Intern

APEPDCL
May.2003 - Nov.2007
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