Sunita Upadrasta
Somerset
Summary
Accomplished Global Technology leader at Verizon, adept in cultivating high-performance teams and spearheading digital transformation. Leveraged strategic planning and interpersonal relationship management to enhance productivity and streamline operations for organizational growth. Expert in wireless technologies and cross-functional team leadership, significantly boosting market positioning and project delivery efficiency.
Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assoc. Director - Software Development
Verizon
12.2023 - Current
- Cultivated high-performing teams by implementing leadership development programs.
- Implemented performance metrics for consistent evaluation and improvement.
- Engaged teams in change processes to minimize resistance and promote acceptance.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Implemented strategic initiatives for enhanced market positioning.
- Streamlined workflows to boost productivity across multiple functions.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Senior Engineering Manager
Verizon
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Analyzed market trends to inform engineering solutions that meet customer needs.
- Streamlined communication channels to ensure alignment across departments.
- Participated in development meetings for high-value customers and business operations updates.
- Oversaw 20+ members strong team of engineering personnel.
- Fostered strong relationships with other departments such as marketing, finance, and operations to ensure seamless collaboration on joint initiatives or shared goals.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing across the organization through regular training sessions and workshops on relevant engineering topics or emerging trends in the industry.
- Implemented process improvements that resulted in reduced production costs and increased profit margins.
Software Engineer Team Lead
Verizon
04.2013 - 10.2020
- Reduced development time by streamlining workflows and optimizing project management methodologies.
- Improved software quality by implementing rigorous code review processes and automated testing strategies.
- Provided comprehensive technical documentation for both internal use as well as customer-facing material which led to better understanding among team members.
- Coordinated with stakeholders such as product managers, designers, clients, or other engineering teams to gather requirements for new projects or enhancements of existing systems.
- Established coding standards and guidelines, ensuring consistency across the entire software development lifecycle.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies, enabling the adoption of innovative approaches for software development.
- Contributed to architectural decisions that resulted in scalable, maintainable, and secure systems for long-term success.
- Developed high-performance applications by utilizing cutting-edge technologies and best programming practices.
- Ensured timely resolution of critical issues during production deployments which reduced downtime significantly.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering growth in technical skills and overall career development.
- Launched successful beta programs that facilitated user feedback resulting in valuable insights into system improvements before full-scale rollout.
- Enhanced team collaboration through effective communication channels and regular progress meetings.
- Championed adherence to agile methodologies, resulting in increased team productivity and improved project outcomes.
- Delivered end-to-end software solutions from initial concept to final implementation, meeting client requirements while adhering to established timelines.
- Led a team of engineers to deliver complex projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing systems, proposing innovative solutions to increase efficiency and performance.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures.
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
- Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
Senior Java Consultant
Pace Computer Solutions
10.2006 - 04.2013
- Streamlined software development processes for increased efficiency through Agile methodologies.
- Integrated third-party APIs into existing applications to enhance functionality without compromising stability or performance.
- Led the adoption of new tools or technologies within the team that resulted in more streamlined workflows or improved product quality.
- Refactored legacy codebases for better maintainability, significantly reducing time spent on bug fixing.
- Delivered reliable database solutions by creating efficient data models, SQL queries, and stored procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in Java development by attending conferences, webinars, and participating in online forums.
- Managed project timelines effectively, ensuring timely completion of milestones while maintaining a high standard of work quality from all team members involved in a project''s lifecycle.
- Contributed to open-source Java libraries or frameworks, showcasing expertise within the broader community of developers.
- Reviewed code and debugged errors to improve performance.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
- Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
- Tested functional compliance of company products.
Software Developer
Virtusa
06.2003 - 12.2004
- Translated customer requirements into written use cases.
- Developed software for desktop and mobile operating systems.
- .Consistently met project milestones while maintaining rigorous quality control standards throughout all stages of the development life cycle.
- .Created comprehensive documentation detailing software functionality for future reference or maintenance purposes.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay ahead of emerging technologies, ensuring team's solutions remained cutting edge.
- Played key role in mentoring developers, elevating team competencies and fostering supportive work environment.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system bottlenecks, ensuring smoother operations.
- Led development of scalable web application, accommodating growing user demands without compromising on speed.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Ball State University
Muncie05-2006
Bachelors of Technology - Computer Science
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, India04-2003
Skills
- Interpersonal Relationship Management
- Tactical Strategy Formulation
- Effective Communication
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Wireless Technologies
- High Performance Teams
- Product Delivery
- Change Management
- Digital Transformation
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Business Insights
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Global Team Management
Timeline
Assoc. Director - Software Development
Verizon
12.2023 - Current
Senior Engineering Manager
Verizon
10.2020 - 12.2023
Software Engineer Team Lead
Verizon
04.2013 - 10.2020
Senior Java Consultant
Pace Computer Solutions
10.2006 - 04.2013
Software Developer
Virtusa
06.2003 - 12.2004
Master of Science - Computer Science
Ball State University
Bachelors of Technology - Computer Science
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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