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Ravi Madhavaram

Ypsilanti,MI
Ravi Madhavaram

Summary

Highly resourceful and innovative Solution Architect and Team Leader with 8 years' experience in designing and architecting existing applications and developing architecture blueprint of new applications from initiation phase to deployment phase which involved provisioning appropriate infrastructure, Application tech stacks, Database sizes and security protocols. Well experienced in people management, managing both offshore and on-site teams. Highly skilled in utilizing Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud architectures, implementing robust security measures and database performance and upgrades for ongoing efficiency and achievement of corporate objectives. Software specialist with progressive experience in software design, development, and deployment procedures Extensive software development experience with expertise in Spring Boot, Java, J2EE, C/C++, Rest API's, Unix/Linux, Web Sphere, Web Logic, JBoss, Tomcat, Oracle, MS Sql Server, Sybase, PL/SQL, Pro C, Power Builder 7.0, and Developer 2000 Versatile with New Relic for Performance monitoring and alerts management, also in code version and quality tools like Swagger, Postman, GitHub, Jenkins, and Sonar Used MS Sql Server, Oracle, Sybase, PostgreSQL, DB2 Databases extensively and strong in writing and executing SQL and PL/SQL scripts Excellent communication skills and work ethic, resourceful, self-initiator, innovative Versatile and proficient with the latest software tools and technologies Self-motivated and ready to tackle the most challenging software problems

Overview

26
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

U.S. Bank

Senior Solution Architect
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Create Current State Architecture and Target State architecture for applications to set up migration path for moving applications from On Prem to Microsoft Azure
  • Modernize Mainframe applications to Java applications to reduce Mainframe dependency and design microservices to be made available for other applications to easily integrate with new Java application and MS Sql Server database
  • Set up migration path to move data from UDB DB2 to MS Sql Server.
  • Set up migration path to move Vendor applications from WebSphere dependency to AKS on Azure to save large number of licenses and its related cost

Ford Motor Company

Solution Architect
03.2021 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Set up and installed software on both Microsoft Azure Cloud and Google cloud platforms and created comprehensive architecture to allow data flow between these two platforms till migration of all applications is completed to Google cloud platform
  • Designed Infrastructure, Application, Database and Security architecture for new applications in Microsoft Azure and provisioned new MS Dynamics CRM instances and MS Sql servers for existing applications
  • Improved Senior management reporting latency from more than 24 hours down to 3 hours by implementing effective ETL process to move data from MS Azure Sql Servers to On Prem using Informatica
  • Worked with multiple on-site and offshore technical team members in boarding them to technical stacks and mentoring them to be effective team members and guiding them through pit falls as each one is on boarded.
  • Conducted technical workshops and education sessions for customers and development teams on architecture solutions which will satisfy business use cases and ease implementation
  • Initiated consolidation of multiple services to reduce network traffic and increase functionality response times by 25%
  • Created strong relationships with key decision makers as trusted consultant to design whole retail fleet management system and set it up for optimum flexibility and future growth., Defined technical stack and developed integration plans for Integrated Fleet Management Application for Ford Commercial Solutions to manage Ford Dealer fleets
  • Defined technical integration strategy and developed integration plans for Lead and case Management Application for Ford Commercial Solutions to manage Ford fleets of various companies
  • Worked on MBS SAP team to implement SAP for entire Ford Mobility Division, primarily to define initial architecture and provision all SAP servers and technical tools for development team to start development
  • Defined integration strategy to integrate with various internal and external applications
  • Worked as consultant for AV LLC team in Ford Mobility division to implement CRM for Case management and defined integration strategy between CRM and other applications needed so that every customer who takes AV ride has best experience
  • Evaluated operational processes and recommended cost-effective solutions by doing Proof of Concepts of various tools
  • Customized and presented IT solutions to principles, controllers, and managers across multiple regions, explaining expected benefits and capabilities
  • Redesigned data flow for Executive dashboards and reduced time from more than 6 hours to 1 hour
  • Supported customer implementations and ensured success through identification and application of repeatable best practices

TEKsystems Inc, Ford Motor Company

Consultant
09.2018 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Defined Technical stack and developed integration plans for Integrated Fleet Management Application for Ford Commercial Solutions to manage Ford Dealer fleets.
  • Defined technical integration strategy and developed integration plans for Lead and case Management Application for Ford Commercial Solutions to manage Ford fleets of various companies
  • Worked on MBS SAP team to implement SAP for entire Ford Mobility Division, primarily to define initial architecture and provision all SAP servers and technical tools for development team to start development. Also defined integration strategy to integrate with various internal and external applications.
  • Worked as consultant for AV LLC team in Ford Mobility division to implement CRM for Case management and defined integration strategy between CRM and other applications needed so that every customer who takes AV ride has best possible experience.
  • Evaluated operational processes and recommended cost-effective solutions by doing Proof of Concepts of various tools
  • Customized and presented IT solutions to principles, controllers and managers across multiple regions, explaining expected benefits and capabilities
  • Redesigned data flow for Executive dashboards and reduced time from more than 6 hours to 1 hour
  • Supported customer implementations and ensured success through identification and application of repeatable best practices. Defined Technical stack and developed integration plans for Integrated Fleet Management Application for Ford Commercial Solutions to manage Ford Dealer fleets. Defined technical integration strategy and developed integration plans for Lead and case Management Application for Ford Commercial Solutions to manage Ford fleets of various companies Worked on MBS SAP team to implement SAP for entire Ford Mobility Division, primarily to define initial architecture and provision all SAP servers and technical tools for development team to start development. Also defined integration strategy to integrate with various internal and external applications. Worked as consultant for AV LLC team in Ford Mobility division to implement CRM for Case management and defined integration strategy between CRM and other applications needed so that every customer who takes AV ride has best possible experience. Evaluated operational processes and recommended cost-effective solutions by doing Proof of Concepts of various tools Customized and presented IT solutions to principles, controllers and managers across multiple regions, explaining expected benefits and capabilities Redesigned data flow for Executive dashboards and reduced time from more than 6 hours to 1 hour Supported customer implementations and ensured success through identification and application of repeatable best practices
  • Skills: Microsoft SQL Server · Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) · ETL Tools · Microsoft Azure · Java · Integration

Element Fleet Management, Van Buren

Solution Architect
09.2015 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Worked on designing and developing new Web application to replace existing legacy application to make it more flexible and loaded with more functionalities to make business work easier and to accomplish all work in one application
  • Designed brand new Web Application which is working efficiently in Production for more than 3 years, lead effectively from initial design to deployment phase to integrate best practices of two companies and create very flexible and highly scalable application
  • Worked with Business Team and 10 members IT team who are spread across multiple time zones who span across from User Interface, Service layer, data layer and Legacy Mainframe teams to implement and design from initial requirement days to final deployment phase
  • Worked on designing overly complex Data Migration of Millions of GE data, into Element Fleet existing database with completely different structures
  • Worked with various stakeholders in IT, Business, Infrastructure, Data teams at various stages to bring new Web application to deployment phase

GE Capital, Van

IT Tech Lead/ Solutions Architect
09.2011 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Worked on maintaining and enhancing 6 Java based Web Applications which enable about 10,000 drivers and 1000 Fleet Managers manage their fleets and drivers efficiently
  • Worked as Solution Architect on these applications to design technical approach for major enhancements to these applications
  • As Team Leader worked with technical team of 6 to 8 offshore and onshore senior and mid-level developers to support and enhance all 6 Java based web applications
  • Involved in recruiting and mentoring team members when needed so that each member is effective in completing the tasks on hand
  • Implemented multiple Automation processes to reduce manual process by more than 3000-man hours per year as these are critical public facing applications
  • Implemented many Cyber Security Enhancements to make these applications safe for users on continuous basis
  • Involved in migrating important applications from WebLogic to IBM WebSphere for utilizing improved efficiencies, easy scalability, and significant cost savings for team

Borders Group Inc

Lead Application Developer/ Technical Lead
10.2006 - 09.2011

Job overview

  • Involved in E-commerce project as Technical and programming Lead for Borders retail Web Site for last 4 and half years on Sterling Distributed Order Management System
  • Involved in customizing Order management system using Java, J2EE and Web Sphere for Borders retail Web Site so that orders flow from website through Order management system to Fulfillment partners and back
  • Project included maintenance of Inventory management, User configuration and management, Order fulfillment, Order Cancels, Order returns and related refunds, Email communication to customers of significant milestones of Order status
  • Interfaced with Business Analysts, E-commerce Business teams and financial teams in finalizing technical specifications of ongoing projects
  • Led and trained new team members to make them well versed with system so that every team member can be of immense value to company and manage Web Site efficiently

MBNA/Bank of America

Lead Developer
08.2001 - 09.2006

Job overview

  • Involved developing software programs for various projects as per credit card industry requirements
  • Led a group of 5 consultants in coding and testing of multiple projects
  • Performed training to ensure that developers strictly adhered to software quality guidelines and work was done as per highest quality possible

Meganet Solutions LLC

Software Programmer/System Analyst
11.1998 - 08.2001

Job overview

  • Worked for AT&T as consultant in Integrated Order Taker project (1 year)
  • Worked for MBNA as consultant in Customer Lead Management System team (1.5 years)

VBC FERRO ALLOYS LTD

Software Programmer
04.1997 - 11.1998

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented Financial Accounting Package in Oracle 7.3 platform and Windows 95 Operating System and Windows NT as Network System This Involved developing Total Integrated system for Purchases, Sales and Marketing, Stores & Inventory, Finance, and Accounting

Education

Synergy Inc
India

Certification: Oracle Financial
1996

Nagarjuna University
India

MBA from Finance
1996

Andhra University
India

Diploma from Information and Systems Management: Information Technology
1995

APTECH
India

Bachelor's of Technology from Mechanical Engineering
1993

Skills

  • SKILLS/TOOLS:
  • Cloud Architecture: Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud
  • Languages: JAVA, J2EE, MVC, Spring 3x, Spring Boot, Struts & Hibernate, C, C, Pro
  • C, PL/SQL, Visual Basic, JUnit
  • RDBMS: MS Sql Server, PostgreSQL, ORACLE 10gi, Sybase, Informix, DB2
  • Agile Development Methodologies
  • Operating Systems: UNIX (Sun Solaris and HP UX, AIX), Linux, Windows 10, 7, XP, Vista, 7, OS X Mavericks, and OS X Yosemite
  • Front End Tools: Forms 45, Reports 25, Graphics 25, PB 9 and Visual Basic 50
  • Software Tools: SQL Loader, SQL Pro, Visio, UML, Miro, Blue prism
  • Messaging Systems: Kafka, Rabbit MQ
  • Oracle Applications: Oracle Financial 106sc (GL, OR, OP, OA)
  • Code Repositories:
  • GitHub, Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, Sonar
  • Expertise in Informatica for ETL, data masking, data quality, data replica, data virtualization, master data management
  • Cloud Hosting
  • Best Practices and Methodologies
  • Systems Integration
  • Architectural Standards
  • Infrastructure Solutions
  • Solution Testing and Implementation
  • Scrum Methodology
  • Business Requirements Documents (BRDs)
  • Distributed Computing
  • Product Life Cycle Management
  • ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Design

Certification

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ900 Certification


Timeline

Senior Solution Architect

U.S. Bank
09.2022 - Current

Solution Architect

Ford Motor Company
03.2021 - 08.2022

Consultant

TEKsystems Inc, Ford Motor Company
09.2018 - 03.2021

Solution Architect

Element Fleet Management, Van Buren
09.2015 - 09.2018

IT Tech Lead/ Solutions Architect

GE Capital, Van
09.2011 - 09.2015

Lead Application Developer/ Technical Lead

Borders Group Inc
10.2006 - 09.2011

Lead Developer

MBNA/Bank of America
08.2001 - 09.2006

Software Programmer/System Analyst

Meganet Solutions LLC
11.1998 - 08.2001

Software Programmer

VBC FERRO ALLOYS LTD
04.1997 - 11.1998

Synergy Inc

Certification: Oracle Financial

Nagarjuna University

MBA from Finance

Andhra University

Diploma from Information and Systems Management: Information Technology

APTECH

Bachelor's of Technology from Mechanical Engineering

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