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Ramesh Sirimalla

Ramesh Sirimalla

Argyle

Summary

Experienced professional with 17+ years in Java, Apache Kafka, known for overcoming obstacles. Strong problem-solving skills and proactive in facing new challenges. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and results-driven mindset, dedicated to achieving organizational objectives. Tech-savvy innovator proficient in emerging technologies, passionate about continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions, adept at leveraging new tools to boost productivity. Excels in fast-paced environments by driving technological advancements forward.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Lead Engineer

CVS Healthcare
06.2020 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex projects on time and within budget.
  • Improved overall project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative engineering solutions.
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough analyses and implementing corrective actions in design and manufacturing processes.
  • Design and developed various applications including Real Time IVR calls and Email campaign.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged professional growth and development.
  • Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
  • Analyzed data from completed projects to inform future decision-making strategies in design, planning, or process improvements efforts.
  • Designed custom tools and resources tailored to specific project needs, increasing productivity without sacrificing quality or safety standards.
  • Managed resource allocation efficiently to maximize output while minimizing costs across multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Delivered technical presentations to both internal and external audiences, showcasing project successes and promoting organizational achievements.
  • Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
  • Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
  • Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.

Senior Data Engineer

Early Warning
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define requirements and develop end-to-end solutions for complex data engineering projects.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies and tools to identify opportunities for enhancing existing systems or creating new ones.
  • Reengineered existing ETL workflows to improve performance by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing code accordingly.
  • Ensured data quality through rigorous testing, validation, and monitoring of all data assets, minimizing inaccuracies and inconsistencies.
  • Mentored junior team members in best practices for software development, code optimization, and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Spearheaded efforts to migrate legacy systems onto cloud-based platforms, resulting in improved scalability and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborated on ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tasks, maintaining data integrity and verifying pipeline stability.
  • Applied loss functions and variance explanation techniques to compare performance metrics.

Kafka Lead Devloper

CBRE
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Engineered software for desktop and mobile systems.
  • Conducted POC on Kafka applications, achieving effective client presentation.
  • Evaluated software products for optimal functionality.
  • Boosted application performance by optimizing code and implementing caching.
  • Transformed design team's ideas into development frameworks for Apache Kafka.
  • Produced quality software solutions through collaboration and Agile practices.
  • Gathered and assessed client needs to shape project proposals according to goals and budgets.

Big Data Developer

New York State
04.2015 - 05.2018
  • Acted as expert technical resource to programming staff in program development, testing and implementation process.
  • Partnered with infrastructure engineers and system administrators in designing big-data infrastructures.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements and develop tailored big data applications, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.
  • Evaluated and recommended big data tools, frameworks, and platforms to support business requirements, ensuring the highest return on investment.
  • Increased accuracy in data analysis by creating robust, reusable ETL pipelines to clean and transform raw data into usable formats.
  • Improved real-time analytics capabilities by integrating streaming technologies such as Kafka and Spark Streaming into existing infrastructure.
  • Enhanced data processing efficiency by designing and implementing big data solutions using Hadoop ecosystem tools.
  • Optimized data storage and retrieval by developing scalable, distributed systems for efficient handling of large datasets.

Senior Software Engineer

New York State Police
04.2013 - 03.2015
  • Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
  • Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative software solutions.
  • Delivered exceptional client support by promptly addressing concerns and implementing requested changes or enhancements to software solutions.
  • Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
  • Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures.

Senior Software Engineer

Pearson VUE
11.2011 - 03.2013
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Proactively identified areas for process improvement, implementing changes that led to significant time savings for the team.
  • Streamlined development workflows to increase team efficiency and reduce time spent on repetitive tasks.
  • Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
  • Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
  • Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Built databases and table structures for web applications.
  • Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
  • Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
  • Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.

Java Software Engineer

Wipro Technologies
06.2008 - 10.2011
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement scalable software solutions for diverse clients.
  • Elevated code quality by conducting thorough peer reviews prior to merging changes into the main branch.
  • Enhanced system performance by optimizing Java code and implementing efficient algorithms.
  • Developed high-quality APIs for seamless integration with third-party applications, enhancing overall functionality.
  • Streamlined codebase by refactoring legacy systems, resulting in improved maintainability and extensibility.
  • Spearheaded the adoption of modern software engineering practices such as Agile methodologies and continuous integration.
  • Showcased excellent communication skills when presenting project updates to stakeholders during sprint review meetings.
  • Delivered critical project milestones on time by effectively managing tasks using various project management tools such as JIRA or Trello.
  • Integrated database solutions with Java applications using JDBC or ORM frameworks like Hibernate for seamless data access operations.
  • Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

MVSR Engineering College
Hyderbad, India
04-2005

Skills

  • Confluent Kafka
  • Java
  • Python
  • Scala
  • Spring Integration
  • Spring Batch
  • Kafka Connectors
  • Data engineering
  • Microservices architecture
  • API development
  • Performance optimization
  • Software architecture
  • DevOps practices
  • Scalable solutions
  • Technical leadership
  • Architecture
  • Agile methodologies
  • Data analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Machine learning
  • System design
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Senior Lead Engineer

CVS Healthcare
06.2020 - Current

Senior Data Engineer

Early Warning
01.2019 - 12.2020

Kafka Lead Devloper

CBRE
06.2018 - 12.2018

Big Data Developer

New York State
04.2015 - 05.2018

Senior Software Engineer

New York State Police
04.2013 - 03.2015

Senior Software Engineer

Pearson VUE
11.2011 - 03.2013

Java Software Engineer

Wipro Technologies
06.2008 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

MVSR Engineering College