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RUPA AMMANA

Youngsville,LA

Summary

Accomplished professional with 11 years of experience in oil and gas logistics software and Agile methodologies as a Scrum Master. Proven track record in delivering high-quality applications such as SAMM and VoyagePro efficiently. Expertise in project management, strategic planning, and execution, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Strong leadership skills foster collaboration and drive team success across diverse environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager/Certified SCRUM Master

ADVANCED LOGISTICS, LAFAYETTE, LA
Lafayette, LA
01.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated 250+ daily standups annually, consistently resolving blockers within 15 minutes, contributing to improved team responsiveness and reduced delays.
  • Planned and managed sprints across 2 Agile teams (SAMM/Preventer and SAMM Premier/Manifesting/VoyagePro), achieving a 95% sprint goal completion rate.
  • Decomposed complex features like VoyagePro’s charter management into testable user stories, improving estimation accuracy and reducing QA turnaround time by 30%.
  • Maintained and optimized JIRA boards to ensure accurate ticket tracking and visibility, which led to a 20% increase in on-time task completion.
  • Led monthly Bug Bashes, identifying and resolving 15+ cross-application integration issues per session, enhancing system stability pre-release.
  • Coordinated multi-system releases to ensure synchronization of SAMM’s vessel tracking data with VoyagePro’s shore-based logistics records.
  • Mentored 10+ new developers, guiding them through onboarding, coding standards, and their first contributions to Preventer and Manifesting.
  • Collaborated with CTO and stakeholders to align Agile deliverables with business goals, resulting in a 25% improvement in roadmap execution.
  • Improved project handovers by implementing standardized documentation practices and detailed transition protocols across development teams.
  • Instilled a culture of continuous improvement, facilitating quarterly retrospectives and post-mortems to gather insights and implement actionable enhancements.
  • Delivered projects on or before deadlines by prioritizing tasks and optimizing team workflows, contributing to a 20% increase in stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Led cross-functional teams of developers, QA, and business analysts, improving inter-team collaboration and boosting overall team velocity by 35%

SDET

ADVANCED LOGISTICS, LAFAYETTE, LA
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Developed a robust Selenium automation framework adopted by both QA teams, reducing manual test effort by 70% and improving regression coverage.
  • Authored and executed over 200 SQL scripts to validate data integrity and ensure seamless integration across five mission-critical logistics applications.
  • Achieved a 60% reduction in overall testing time by implementing strategic test case prioritization and risk-based testing approaches.
  • Generated realistic test data sets for vessel manifests and voyage plans, increasing test accuracy and reducing defects by 20% in production.
  • Standardized test documentation practices across all QA projects, enhancing consistency and reducing onboarding time for new team members by 30%.
  • Collaborated closely with developers during sprint planning to improve the testability of new features, resulting in earlier defect detection.
  • Maintained and enhanced SSRS reports used daily by accounting and operations teams, ensuring timely and accurate business insights.
  • Identified and resolved performance bottlenecks in VoyagePro's charter module, improving system response time by 25%.
  • Executed comprehensive test suites including functional, integration, and regression tests, significantly enhancing product stability across releases.
  • Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, accelerating release cycles by 35% while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Streamlined QA processes by organizing a central repository of test cases, automation scripts, and documentation, improving team efficiency.
  • Acted as liaison between QA, development, and product teams, enhancing cross-functional communication and reducing misalignment during the SDLC.

Software Developer

ADVANCED LOGISTICS, LAFAYETTE, LA
Lafayette, LA
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Developed SAMM’s real-time vessel tracking system, enabling 24/7 monitoring for over 200 vessels, which improved maritime data accuracy and decision-making.
  • Created and maintained 30+ SSRS reports used daily by accounting teams, reducing manual reporting effort by 40% and increasing financial data transparency.
  • Optimized 50+ SQL queries, accelerating report generation speed by up to 60%, resulting in faster operational insights for stakeholders.
  • Engineered Preventer’s maintenance scheduling engine, streamlining workflows and reducing unplanned downtime by 25% across field operations.
  • Authored API specifications for Manifesting system, enabling seamless integration with 3+ internal logistics applications and third-party systems.
  • Resolved recurring GPS data synchronization issues in SAMM, boosting vessel location accuracy by 99% and enhancing real-time tracking reliability.
  • Implemented WinForms enhancements to SAMM’s desktop interface, increasing user satisfaction and reducing navigation time by 35%.
  • Contributed to Agile transformation from Waterfall, increasing project delivery adaptability and reducing development cycle times by 20% through iterative workflows.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Louisiana
Lafayette, LA
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

M.J.C.E.T
India
05.2006

Skills

  • C# and Java
  • SQL Server and SSRS
  • Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • JIRA and Tortoise SVN
  • Selenium and TestNG
  • Jenkins integration
  • Project management and planning
  • Team collaboration and bonding
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Client relations and engagement
  • Strategic planning and analysis
  • Document management systems
  • Performance evaluation and improvements
  • Requirements gathering and analysis

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist - .Net 2.0 Web Applications (MCTS)
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Timeline

Project Manager/Certified SCRUM Master

ADVANCED LOGISTICS, LAFAYETTE, LA
01.2021 - Current

SDET

ADVANCED LOGISTICS, LAFAYETTE, LA
01.2017 - 01.2021

Software Developer

ADVANCED LOGISTICS, LAFAYETTE, LA
01.2013 - 01.2017

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Louisiana

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

M.J.C.E.T

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