Saradha Balakrishnan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Accomplished Senior UX Engineer at World Wide Express, adept in Angular and Java, with a proven track record of enhancing application performance and user experience. Demonstrated leadership in developing reusable component libraries and implementing micro front-end architecture, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior UX Engineer
World Wide Express
Dallas, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Developed UI pages utilizing Angular 8, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, NgRx, REDUX, and Angular Material.
- Redesigned client-facing application with NgRx libraries to enhance user experience and functionality.
- Styled web pages with SASS to create dynamic interfaces using variables and functions.
- Created reusable component libraries with Angular Material to streamline development.
- Upgraded Angular framework from version 17 to 19, enhancing application performance and user responsiveness.
- Converted components to adopt reactive programming principles utilizing signals.
Lead Consultant
Genpact
Dallas, USA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed UI pages utilizing Angular 8, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Angular Material.
- Styled web pages with SASS to improve responsiveness and maintainability.
- Developed reusable Angular 2 components and templates using custom directives to streamline application development.
- Engineered single-page applications using Angular 2 and managed state with ngrx.
- Constructed TypeScript components and services to integrate REST APIs via component-based architecture.
- Executed HTTP requests using RxJS Observable library to optimize data fetching and handling.
- Utilized advanced JavaScript features from ECMAScript 6 (ES6) to improve performance.
- Currently designing micro front-end architecture to modularize application into independent apps.
UI Developer
Mercury Insurance
Dallas, USA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Designed and developed web application utilizing HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and Angular.
- Implemented responsive design using Bootstrap for improved user experience.
- Created front-end screens with Angular, integrating NPM and RxJS components to enhance functionality.
- Utilized Bootstrap framework to streamline web development process with MySQL backend integration.
- Employed AJAX and JSON for server requests, enhancing data exchange between browsers and servers.
- Applied Agile Scrum methodology to organize project into manageable sprints, facilitating timely delivery.
Full Stack Developer
VDart
Dallas, USA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with project manager and designers to create reusable user interface components, enhancing user experience with object-oriented JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and JQuery.
- Created Single Page Application with AngularJS and user dashboard utilizing Angular Material.
- Implemented MVC architecture, facilitating real-time data sharing between model, view, and controller.
- Resolved responsive design and cross-browser compatibility issues, ensuring consistent performance across Safari, Firefox, Chrome, and IE8.
- Managed code repository using version control tools Git and SVN.
- Engaged in server-side RESTful APIs using Java Spring Boot for data retrieval.
Lead-Frontend-Engineer
ImagineTech
Utah, USA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed user interfaces with HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, and JSON to enhance user experience.
- Wrote application-level code for API and web service interactions using AJAX, JSON, and XML to streamline data communication.
- Created reusable templates and stylesheets that adhered to UI standards and guidelines, improving consistency across applications.
- Executed functional tasks based on project specifications and wireframes.
- Debugged JavaScript extensively using Chrome Developer Tools and Firebug.
- Coordinated with interface design architects to meet accessibility standards in code.
- Participated in agile development cycles, following Scrum methodology.
Developer
IAPPSTART LLC
LA, USA
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Delivered mobile application for iOS and Android platforms on schedule, enhancing user access.
- Engineered features including push notifications and swiping functionality.
- Partnered with management to refine UI design and functionality, improving user experience.
- Resolved challenges throughout development process, ensuring timely project delivery.
- Designed MySQL database based on application functionality.
- Implemented backend services using Java Spring for email functionality and push notifications.
Associate-ConsultantR&D
Polaris Software Labs
Mumbai, India
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Developed coding guidelines adopted by all teams, significantly reducing errors and maintenance costs.
- Recommended technologies and tools that enhanced product value and improved team productivity.
- Performance blockers were addressed by providing alternative methodologies or by suggesting third party tools.
- Resolved production errors efficiently.
- Led a three-member team to design an online community portal, fostering user engagement and collaboration.
- Conducted research and development regarding cutting-edge technologies such as SOA, web services and IBM tools.
- Assisted the development team by resolving complex errors in existing projects.
- Incorporated feedback from end-users and improved process plans.
- Built a strong test environment with maximum test coverage.
- Coordinated with architects and managers to ensure business and technology met client's expectations.
- Developed technological guidelines to help developers deliver clean solutions.
Senior-Software-Engineer
Wipro Technologies
Chennai, India
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Led diverse projects, overseeing task allocation, providing guidance, and mentoring team members.
- Instrumental in delivering projects to clients, on time.
- Heavily involved with the design of software components with standards.
- Ensured quality assurance and conducted ongoing monitoring for client projects, enhancing project outcomes.
- Was a solutions provider to clients based on their feedback and real-time issues.
- Lead a team to develop and manage several projects for Weyerhaeuser. The project dealt with scheduling the production process of paper and went from order processing through the shipment of finished goods.
- Created the AIS Project Tracking system for Weyerhaeuser in order to monitor allocations and resources.
- Developed the Invoice Tracking system using an MVC pattern, to track the status of invoices. Ultimately, reduced the time needed to run previously too lengthy informatics by 30% which increased customer satisfaction.
- Individually managed a system to provide sign boards for clients on the web. Used J2EE Web Components.
- Developed a real-time radar data simulator using VXWorks. The binary data obtained had to be converted to a user readable form and was carried out successfully.
- Earned client appreciation for delivering extensive support and addressing real-time issues effectively.
Project Intern
DRDO( Defense Research Development Organization)
Bangaluru, India
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Developed real-time radar data simulator using VXWorks, converting binary data to user-readable format for plotting in pilot radar.
Education
B.E. -
Computer Science and Engineering
Skills
- Angular
- Java
- Spring Boot
- REST Web Services
- Node Js
- Bootstrap
- ES6 JS
- SaSS
- CSS
- HTML5
- JIRA
- Firebase
- AWS
- Postgresql
- UML
- SDLC
- Agile
- SQL
- WebStorm
- Visual Code
Websites
Certification
Python Scripting Certification Training
Statistics Essentials for Analytics
WebML 102. Google AI for Javascript developers with TensorFlow.js
AWS certified cloud Practitioner
Certified Java Professional
Certified Angular Developer
Certified Professional Scrum Master
Statistics Essentials for Analytics
WebML 102. Google AI for Javascript developers with TensorFlow.js
AWS certified cloud Practitioner
Certified Java Professional
Certified Angular Developer
Certified Professional Scrum Master
Timeline
Senior UX Engineer
World Wide Express
01.2022 - Current
Lead Consultant
Genpact
01.2021 - 01.2022
UI Developer
Mercury Insurance
01.2020 - 01.2021
Full Stack Developer
VDart
01.2019 - 01.2020
Lead-Frontend-Engineer
ImagineTech
01.2018 - 01.2019
Developer
IAPPSTART LLC
01.2018 - 12.2018
Associate-ConsultantR&D
Polaris Software Labs
01.2011 - 01.2012
Senior-Software-Engineer
Wipro Technologies
01.2003 - 01.2007
Project Intern
DRDO( Defense Research Development Organization)
01.2003 - 12.2003
B.E. -
Computer Science and Engineering