Srikanth Reddy Shoda

• Global Communication Websites:
  newsroom.cisco.com
  thenetwork.cisco.com
  blogs.cisco.com

Responsibilities & Achievements:

Strategic Planning & Leadership:

• Led collection, definition, and translation of user requirements into robust project designs and actionable implementation plans.
• Successfully managed multiple redesign projects for existing Cisco websites, significantly enhancing user navigation, visual appeal, and search engine rankings.

Cross-Department Collaboration:

• Worked closely with cross-functional design teams to develop software solutions that enhanced overall website functionality and performance.
• Excelled in multi-tasking environment, efficiently handling multiple roles and responsibilities to meet tight deadlines and organizational expectations.

Full Stack Development & API Integration:

• Designed and implemented robust web architectures, alternating between front-end and back-end development for multiple projects, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Developed scalable and maintainable Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), integrating third-party APIs for enhanced social platform functionalities on Newsroom.
• Utilized diverse technologies including NoSQL, Oracle, JCR, MySQL, and JavaScript to create responsive and efficient web applications.

DevOps & Continuous Improvement:

• Orchestrated migration and upgrade of Cisco's Newsroom dataset across various portal platforms, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
• Implemented continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Git/GitHub for code management, ensuring code consistency across team.
• Utilized JIRA for efficient issue tracking and agile project management, enhancing team productivity and project visibility.

UI/UX & Website Optimization:

• Executed comprehensive website redesigns, focusing on user experience, aesthetic appeal, and search engine optimization (SEO) to enhance online visibility and user engagement.
• Conducted in-depth analysis of user requirements and feedback to design user-centric web applications, adhering to legal and budgetary constraints.

Ameriprise Financial Solutions, USA

Columbia Management Portal: https://www.columbiamanagement.com

Responsibilities & Achievements:
Portal Development & Enhancement:

• Led development and maintenance of Columbia Management's financial portal, ensuring robust functionality and seamless user experience.
• Implemented advanced Portal/ Java-based solutions to enhance capabilities, focusing on scalability, security, and performance.

Full Lifecycle Development:

• Managed end-to-end development processes, from initial requirement analysis to deployment and post-launch support.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to understand business needs, translating these into technical requirements and actionable development plans.

System Integration & Optimization:

• Integrated various financial data sources and third-party services into portal, ensuring accurate and real-time data availability.
• Optimized portal performance through rigorous testing, tuning, and refactoring, significantly reducing page load times and improving user engagement.

Security & Compliance:

• Implemented stringent security protocols and practices to protect sensitive financial data, adhering to industry regulations and standards.
• Conducted regular security audits and updates to safeguard portal against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Team Collaboration & Leadership:

• Acted as technical lead, mentoring junior developers and fostering collaborative team environment.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including design, QA, and business analysts, to ensure cohesive project execution and delivery.

Innovative Solutions & Problem-Solving:

• Introduced innovative Java-based solutions to complex technical challenges, enhancing portal functionality and user satisfaction.
• Troubleshot and resolved critical issues promptly, minimizing downtime and maintaining high service standards

Portal Developer / Java Developer | Sage Group, Paris

OSP Portal (Our Sage Place) - https://www.oursageplace.com

Responsibilities & Achievements:

Portal Development & ERP Integration:

• Spearheaded development of OSP Portal, key interface for Sage's ERP tool, focusing on functionality and user experience.
• Employed Java and relevant technologies to build robust, responsive portal that seamlessly integrates with Sage ERP systems.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Worked closely with Sage Marketing team, ensuring portal aligns with marketing strategies and business objectives.
• Led technical team in delivering client-centric solutions, guiding project direction and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.

Server Management & Maintenance:

• Managed hosting and maintenance of physical servers for OSP Portal, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implemented regular updates and security measures to maintain optimal server operations and data integrity.

Client Focus & Solution Delivery:

• Focused on developing solutions tailored to client needs, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction with ERP tool.
• Ensured delivery of high-quality, reliable portal functionalities, streamlining business processes for Sage's clientele.