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Rakesh Sugguna

Bothell,WA

Summary

Over 14 years of experience, adept at leading teams to drive impactful projects. Skilled in agile methodology and project management, with expertise in database administration, cloud migration, and application development. Committed to delivering results in dynamic environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Nordstrom
Seattle, WA
08.2017 - Current
  • Leading a 12-member team to design and deliver Nordstrom's transformative product data platform, boosting item setup efficiency by 50% and refining business processes for optimal management.
  • Lead product platform for JWN strategic initiatives, including the transition to cost method of accounting, integration with a leading online marketplace, and resolution of SKU identifier shortage.
  • Applying agile methodology expertise to enhance project delivery and maintain a robust continuous delivery pipeline.
  • Mentoring junior engineers, promoting technical skill enhancement and a collaborative culture of innovation and problem-solving.
  • Directing team strategy through effective sprint management, and empowering team members by delegating tasks that foster professional development and success.
  • Authored high-quality technical documentation tailored to various stakeholders, simplifying complex project details.
  • Developed and maintained high-quality scalable java applications in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Senior Database Administrator

Horizon Soft Solutions
Bellevue, WA
03.2010 - 08.2017
  • Orchestrated the migration of database infrastructure to AWS cloud services for multiple clients, ensuring seamless transition with minimal disruption to end users.
  • Established and managed comprehensive processes for database administration, covering business continuity, disaster recovery (BCDR), security, and performance optimization.
  • Developed and maintained database security policies to ensure data integrity, confidentiality and availability.
  • Automated database maintenance tasks, streamlining operations and reducing manual workload.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ
05-2008

Skills

  • Java
  • AWS
  • Kafka
  • Kubernetes
  • SQL
  • TDD
  • Object oriented programming
  • Agile Development Methodologies

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Nordstrom
08.2017 - Current

Senior Database Administrator

Horizon Soft Solutions
03.2010 - 08.2017

Master of Science - Computer Science

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Rakesh Sugguna