Ramu Vurimi
Miami,FL
Summary
Results-oriented IT and Business leader with more than 20 years of experience in day-to-day business operations management and IT Systems. Effective liaison to key clients, accounts and internal/ external business stakeholders. Leverage trends across industries and markets to derive solutions and approaches focused on creating value for customers and profitability for company. Streamlines and automate processes for efficiency and productivity. Merger and acquisitions specialist adept in creating seamless integration of new operations and businesses.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Subscriber & Payment Services
Verizon/TracFone Wireless Inc
Miami , FL
06.2008 - Current
- TracFone Wireless is America's largest “No-Contract” cellular service provider in United States with over 18 million subscribers. TracFone Wireless is part of Verizon Wireless Consumer Group, the largest wireless provider in United States with more than 150 million subscribers.
- 20+ years of consistent achievements in driving vision, innovation, strategic planning, and execution of IT/ Business development, continuous process improvements and business enhancements
- Extensive experience in Billing Application processing more than $5 Billion revenue - Experience in all phases of Software Development Life Cycle
- Responsible for Operational support of payment and billing systems within TracFone Wireless and for developing proper tools and processes that ensure acceptance and processing of all credit cards, debit cards, checking accounts, savings accounts and other forms of payments related to Direct Sales activity at all times effective, efficient, and timely
- Responsible for all payment related transactions that are flowing through payment gateways like Cybersource and Paymentech
- Responsible for Alternate Payments and Digital Wallets like PayPal, Venmo, MoneyGram for Integration, Implementation, Reporting and over all Business Operations
- Managing and controlling all operational aspects of Payment Services: Billing Platform, Alternative payment plans, Pay as you go and all direct revenue generating channels of prepaid telecom
- Oversee and manage decisions that affect operation efficiency of these processes
- Recommend solutions, processes and procedures that will enhance and strengthen operations
- Develop and test new changes, required to support operational well being of billing systems
- Manage the implementation cycle of said changes and coordinate acceptance into the production systems
- Managing day to day operations, Monthly Billing and Benefits delivery of Safelink Wireless brand which is running the “Federal Lifeline program” and offering FREE Cell phone services for low-income subscribers
- This program is approved by Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Designing/ implementing/ managing Auto Refill for all TracFone Wireless Inc., brands like TracFone, Net10, Straight Talk and Simple Mobile
- Managing all the B2B related clients and customers with their payment solutions for wireless cellular provisioning
- Designed and developed all the Direct/ Indirect/ and Retailer commissions across all brands
- Worked on mission critical integrations, acquisitions and projects
- Extensive experience in writing database sub programs (i.e., stored Procedures, Functions), Packages and database Triggers
- Involved in Partner Interaction and Requirements gathering and have Strong Problem Solving, Logical Implementation, Trouble Shooting, Installation Skills and positive attitude with team skills.
Team Lead
Real Soft Inc
Cranbury , NJ
06.2003 - 06.2008
- Collaborated with engineers, system analysts, and programmers regarding project capabilities and limitations to deliver optimal functionality.
- Provided code maintenance and system upgrades to maximize performance.
- Resolved system test and validation problems to provide normal program functioning.
- Participated in design and planning exercises for future software rollouts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to layout, design, and unfold new technology features.
- Played major role in layout modifications to improve functionality.
- Communicated technical risks and benefits to management and key stakeholders.
- Formulated strategies for application development framework creation and developmental processes.
Developer
PB Systems
04.2002 - 05.2003
- Tested programs and databases to identify issues and make necessary modifications
- Performed integration testing before launching applications
- Wrote quality codes to program complete applications
- Designed, developed and implemented software applications for website based on analyzed requirements and understanding of industry technical standards.
Education
Master of Computer Applications -
MK University
IndiaBachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
SDC College
IndiaSkills
- Business Development and Administration
- Product Owner and Product Manager
- Operations management
- Project management
- Strategies and goals
- Business analysis and planning
- Data collection, reporting and analysis
- Compliance Rules and regulations
- Organizational Development
Timeline
Director, Subscriber & Payment Services
Verizon/TracFone Wireless Inc
06.2008 - Current
Team Lead
Real Soft Inc
06.2003 - 06.2008
Developer
PB Systems
04.2002 - 05.2003
Master of Computer Applications -
MK University
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
SDC College
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