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SHANKAR KRISHNA MOORTHY

Sugar Land,TX

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Highly skilled professional in Configuration Management, Change Management, Defect Management, Release Management and Development and Operations. Around 16 years of experience in Automotive (Driver Assistance System, Integrated Braking Circuit, Infotainment, Connected Services), IT, Tools Integration and process Improvements. Strong knowledge in wide range of tools (ALM and PLM tools PTC Integrity, PTC Windchill, GES, SWIT, Polarion, Plastic, Doors, Jenkins, Team Center, HW (BOM, CSD) and other SW Lifecycle tools. Ability to handle a complex project with Managed multiple project and support to various tools. Proven experience toto improvise the process and train the team for the change. Interface with Cross functional teams (Software, System, Mechanical, Hardware, IT&V, VT&V and Manufacturing) in multiple time zones (Germany, Polarion, China, Mexico, United States, and India) to ensure the change and release on time. Good experience on agile, scrum and ASPICE process.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Team Manager

Aptiv
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Manage resource assignments to project teams to execute development programs
  • Ensure that the team meets project targets in terms of content, quality, timing and cost
  • Monitor project execution targets together with Project Lead and Competency Lead, adjusting if needed to changed situation within projects
  • Support customer communication if required
  • Attract, recruit and retain new talents
  • Create Agile Work environment
  • Ensure, training, coaching and mentoring of teams in Auto Scrum Agile / Lean and supporting tools
  • Responsible to develop, guide, mentor, evaluate, train, manage and recognize employees
  • Responsible for implementation according to development processes, development standards, development tools and building blocks
  • Active participation in the further development and optimization of development processes and tools
  • Drive and support enterprise continuous improvement (cost, quality, performance, efficiency)
  • Comply with applicable policies and procedures, including compliance to Competency design and methodology direction for Platform specific designs
  • Management of external service providers, in particular the specification of the task, the selection of service providers as well as the monitoring of adherence to schedules, quality and costs
  • Manage Budget & Capital Planning
  • Drive the configuration/change control board.

Software Configuration Manager

Aptiv
11.2019 - 12.2021
  • Identify the existing environment and configure the tools and define a configuration management strategy
  • Identify the list of configuration item and ensure all configuration items are controlled and tracked effectively
  • Conduct a training to train the engineer, designer, developer, project manager, chief engineer, directors for any change in process
  • Regularly monitor the configuration items and report the status to the management
  • If there is any process violation, escalate to the respective leads
  • Work with all competencies to update the release checklist to ensure the consistency and integration of each CI
  • Conduct a Release Audit for each milestone or customer release to ensure all configuration items are baselined and verify naming convention, tools and location
  • If there any non-conformance, report and raise a ticket to track until closure
  • Identify the gaps and improvise the process in change request and release
  • Interface between Project Management, Software Engineer, System Engineer, Mechanical, Electrical, IT&V and Manufacturing to ensure the change has been implemented and released on time
  • Continuous process improvements for CMII release process and ability to handle the slippage and escalations
  • Identify the Configuration Items and establish the Configuration Management, Change Management to create a plan for release
  • Setup and maintain the Version Control, Naming Convention, Baseline, Build, Deployment and Release
  • Implemented automated build and deployment process for applications and re-engineering set up for better user experience and leading up to building a continuous integration system
  • Maintain a project schedule and ensure the product deliverables on time with good quality
  • Participate the CCB (Change Control Board) meetings for any change
  • Mentor the juniors for any release or any change in process.

Configuration Manager

ESG Automotive
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • Create a configuration management plan to establish a standard tools and process
  • Monthly/Milestone Audit to ensure all configuration Item and baseline are defined as per the defined process
  • And report the status to the higher management
  • Identify the gaps and improvise the process in change request and release
  • Interface between Project Management, Software Engineer, System Engineer, Mechanical, Electrical, IT&V and Manufacturing to ensure the change has been implemented and released on time
  • Continuous process improvements for CMII release process and ability to handle the slippage and escalations
  • Identify the Configuration Items and establish the Configuration Management, Change Management to create a plan for release
  • Setup and maintain the Version Control, Naming Convention, Baseline, Build, Deployment and Release
  • Implemented automated build and deployment process for applications and re-engineering set up for better user experience and leading up to building a continuous integration system
  • Maintain a project schedule and ensure the product deliverables on time with good quality
  • Participate the CCB (Change Control Board) meetings for any change
  • Mentor the juniors for any release or any change in process.
  • Implemented efficient configuration management processes, resulting in improved system stability and reduced downtime.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for configuration procedures, streamlining the onboarding process for new team members.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software integration, improving overall system performance.
  • Managed complex configuration projects, consistently meeting deadlines and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
  • Conducted thorough audits of system configurations to identify areas for improvement and implemented necessary changes.
  • Established robust version control systems to track and manage software changes effectively, reducing errors during deployment.
  • Mentored junior Configuration Managers, providing guidance and support for their professional development.
  • Served as a subject matter expert in configuration management during stakeholder meetings, providing valuable insights for decision-making processes.
  • Standardized naming conventions across all system components to streamline configuration management activities.
  • Analyzed data from configuration audits to develop actionable recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Identified discrepancies between intended and actual configurations through regular monitoring and reporting activities.
  • Managed relationships with vendors involved in configuring hardware or software components, ensuring timely delivery of required products or services.
  • Assisted in developing training materials related to configuration management tools and processes for internal use.
  • Improved engineering processes by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient project management techniques.
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
  • Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development.

Senior Associate

Cognizant
02.2016 - 10.2017
  • Interface between customer and suppliers and ensure the product delivery as per the release schedule
  • Create and update the requirements as per the needs
  • Manage and assist, Design team, Development team, QRE team, and EE Validation team for any blockage
  • Perform a unit test (DRE Testing) with high level test cases to verify the product stability
  • Analyze and triage the defect until the closure
  • Diagnose and report the problem to the internal team and supplier
  • Identify all CI’s and create a process document for Configuration Management and Change Management
  • Conduct monthly audit to ensure the standard naming convention are followed in each stage
  • And send the status to the management
  • Setup an automation process for release process and deliverables
  • Doors administration (Manger user permission, create attributes, customize views and audit traceability)
  • Participate the CCB (Change Control Board) meetings
  • Continuous process improvements as needed.

Senior Consultant

ZF TRW
12.2013 - 02.2016
  • Identify the Configuration Items and establish the Configuration Management, Change Management, Build and Release management strategy
  • Conduct regular audit to ensure the quality of the build and release
  • Responsible for Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) process implementation using Jenkins along with Shell scripts to automate routine jobs
  • Ensure the CM strategy meets ASPICE compliance for external assessment
  • Automated the deployments using Jenkins and its respective dependency plugins
  • Created a process for Branching, Label, baseline in a complex environment
  • Developed a shell script to automate the build process using Jenkins
  • Create utility to customize the existing tools for automation, tool integration and report generation
  • Administration for User Management, Group Creation, Project Creation, Workflow Creation, Baseline, Branching, Tools Customization in PTC Integrity
  • Send monthly issue/Change status report to all key stake holders (Project Manager’s and Chief Engineer’s)
  • PTC Integrity and Doors administration, views creation
  • Audit the build and delivery before the release
  • Configure and support the Agile methodology
  • Create polices to ensure the security and access levels to the Configuration Management System
  • Trained 175 users in PTC Integrity for Configuration, Change Management and Problem Resolution.

Consultant

HCL Tech
07.2010 - 12.2013
  • Identify the existing environment and setup a configuration management, Change Management, Build and Deployment
  • Migrate the ALM tool from Windows to VM Ware
  • Configure the tools for security, License, Bandwidth and performance
  • Create an addon or utility to meet the customer needs in PTC Integrity
  • Installed, Configured and Administered Hudson/Jenkins Continuous Integration Tool
  • Create a Xml & Xslt template for Import and Export (Requirement management, Test management & Design documents)
  • Create and track defect in JIRA
  • Participate weekly CCB (Change Control Board), Review meeting, Gate Approval meeting
  • Customize the workflow and create a script to update the test results
  • Provided timely support as needed to the production releases
  • Created a dashboard which helps the top-level management to identify the risk in advance
  • Configured, performed troubleshooting and tuning for all servers
  • Working with the project managers to ensure the build and delivery on time
  • Client /Server Installation and Patch installation.

Senior Software Engineer

Olive Soft
09.2008 - 06.2010
  • Development a web application for Job Portal, Medical domain survey
  • Developed Business Object components using C#.Net
  • Developed Database Layer using ADO.net to access database
  • Created Store Procedures, Views and Triggers in SQL Server 2005
  • Integrate with LDAP server
  • Perform smoke test before the deliverables
  • Created a framework in PHP for Configuration Management.

Product Analyst

Temenos
01.2008 - 08.2008
  • Support the customer call/Issues for the product support (T24)
  • Analyze the defect reported by the customer
  • Develop a code in Jbase to fix the defect.

Education

Master of Computer Application -

Anna University
Chennai, India
01.2008

Bachelor of Computer science -

Madras University
Chennai, India
01.2005

Skills

  • MySQL, ORACLE, PLSQL
  • Windows, Linux
  • PTC (MKS) Integrity (2009 to 105), Sub Version, VSS, Serena Dimensions, SharePoint, Plastic
  • MSI build package
  • Jenkins, MS Build, CMTaSS, Maven
  • VM Ware
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Cross-functional Teamwork
  • Quality Assurance
  • Change Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Problem Solving
  • Goal Setting

Accomplishments


  • Achieved ASPICE Level 3 in Configuration Management, Problem Resolution.
  • Established a process for Configuration Management, Change Management, Problem and Resolution.
  • Strong knowledge in Staging Server environment and VM conversion
  • Good knowledge in creating utility using JAVA, PHP, Shell scripting.
  • Expertise in Problem solving and Tracking Bug Reports using various Bug tracking Tools.
  • Quick learner, effective individual and team player, excellent communication and presentation skills.

Timeline

Engineering Team Manager

Aptiv
01.2022 - 12.2023

Software Configuration Manager

Aptiv
11.2019 - 12.2021

Configuration Manager

ESG Automotive
10.2017 - 11.2019

Senior Associate

Cognizant
02.2016 - 10.2017

Senior Consultant

ZF TRW
12.2013 - 02.2016

Consultant

HCL Tech
07.2010 - 12.2013

Senior Software Engineer

Olive Soft
09.2008 - 06.2010

Product Analyst

Temenos
01.2008 - 08.2008

Master of Computer Application -

Anna University

Bachelor of Computer science -

Madras University

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