Vaijayanthi Mala Jayaprakash

As a Principal Engineer , my focus is on architecture, design of solutions to enable merch planners and buyers to use cutting edge technologies and tools to perform easy and effective Merch planning and Assortment planning. My expertise lies in influencing product strategy , driving technical strategies and roadmap , mentoring junior engineers, and fostering collaboration through tech forums, knowledge-sharing and brainstorming sessions. I assist senior leadership , partnering with product management to design, and deliver cross-functional solutions. I have successfully migrated projects from legacy systems to next-generation solutions using the latest technology choices and external vendor integrations.

Responsibilities:

• Architectural Leadership: Developing and maintaining robust architecture frameworks.
• Strategic Influence: Shaping product strategy and aligning it with technological advancements.
• Team Mentorship: Guiding and nurturing junior engineers.
• Collaborative Initiatives: Hosting tech forums, brainstorming sessions, and knowledge-sharing events.
• Cross-Functional Solutions: Working with product management and engineering teams to deliver cohesive and scalable solutions.
• Legacy to Next-Gen Migration: Transitioning projects to modern solutions with cutting-edge technologies.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert for architectural and design presentations.
• Participate in technical community initiatives and provide mentorship to team members. support both current and future objectives.

As a Principal Engineer and Product Architect for Video on Demand, IPTV Provisioning, and Solution Architect for Start-Over/Catchup services, I was responsible for overseeing the end-to-end architecture, design, and development of these systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with business goals.

Architectural Leadership: Led the design and development of Video on Demand, IPTV Provisioning Services, and Start-Over Catchup solutions, ensuring robust and scalable architecture.

Collaboration & Requirement Analysis: Worked closely with Product Managers to analyze and clarify requirements, translating business needs into technical solutions.

Product Backlog Management: Collaborated with Product Managers and engineering leads to prioritize and groom the product backlog, aligning development efforts with strategic goals.

Solution Design & Development: Defined solution architecture, component designs, and API specifications, while driving the development of critical modules and Proof of Concepts (POCs) to validate technical approaches.

Code & Test Plan Review: Ensured high-quality deliverables by reviewing detailed designs, overseeing code quality, and validating test plans.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnered with SRE/Ops teams to deploy solutions seamlessly, contributing to production stability and performance.

Agile & Scrum Participation: Actively engaged in scrum activities, ensuring alignment with agile development practices and continuous delivery.

Mentorship & Leadership: Provided guidance and mentorship to engineers and technical leaders, fostering innovation, technical growth, and leadership development within the teams.

As Technical Manager and Product Architect of E-Ticketing for access control systems (parking, people access, and ski access systems), I led requirement analysis and backlog grooming with Product Managers, ensuring detailed solution architecture, component design, and API specification. I also owned and contributed to the development of an Android application.

Technical Leadership & Team Building: As the first employee in Bangalore, I successfully built and managed a team of 12-15 engineers for an Austria-headquartered company, overseeing the complete execution (development and delivery) of E-Ticketing and business enablement services.

Product Architecture & Development: Wearing multiple hats as Technical Manager, Architect, and Product owner, I managed both development and test teams while working closely with leadership and enterprise architects to align solutions with business objectives.

Mobile Innovation & Access Solutions: As a subject matter expert, I integrated E-Ticketing with parking solutions and developed office access control solutions for employees using QR code-based access. Additionally, I enhanced the system by integrating beacon technology and adding NFC ticketing as a feature alongside QR codes.

Code & Test Plan Reviews: Conducted comprehensive reviews of code and test plans to ensure quality and functionality, while mentoring engineers and technical leaders to drive innovation and excellence.

Patent Achievement: Successfully developed and patented a solution for the protection of e-tickets, showcasing technical innovation and leadership in the domain.

• Tech Stack: Programming Languages: Java, SQL
• API: REST
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Technologies & Framework: Tomcat
• Tools: Gradle

As a Senior Technical Leader and Architect for new initiatives in Set-top box middleware services and Electronic Program Guide (EPG) development for satellite, cable, and IPTV set-top boxes, I spearheaded innovative projects that enhanced system capabilities and user experience.

Growth from Technical Lead to Senior Technical Lead: Progressed from a Technical Lead to a Team Manager and eventually to a Senior Technical Lead, contributing to and managing development across key components such as EPG applications, Application Engine development, and Middleware services.

Mentorship & Team Management: Managed and mentored research teams, driving the ideation of new product capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous innovation and learning.

Embedded Application Development: Led efforts in embedded application development for Set-top box platforms, ensuring performance optimization and integration with overall system architecture.

Research & New Initiatives: Led a team dedicated to researching and developing future projects, identifying emerging technologies and trends to inform strategic decision-making and product innovation.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with product management, system architects, and hardware engineers to align software development with the broader product strategy.

Technical Excellence: Committed to maintaining technical excellence, continuously exploring new technologies and methodologies to drive innovation and improve the performance of Set-top box platforms.

As a Technical Leader, was responsible for the design and development of video-on-demand service offerings for satellite boxes using the return path. Led the design and development of software modules for Network Management Systems, ensuring robust and scalable solutions that meet performance requirements.

xOD Server and SARA Client Development: Spearheaded the development of the xOD Server and SARA Client, focusing on enhancing system capabilities and integration for optimal network management.

MedicalLE Software Development: Oversaw the development of MedicalLE, a standalone software solution, ensuring it meets industry standards and user requirements for medical applications.

Early Career Development: Joined as a fresher and contributed as a developer for medical QA software used for quality checks of medical monitors. Developed a standalone application for service engineers that could be installed on laptops to facilitate their work.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and engineers, to align software solutions following medical standards such as DIN , AAPM and overall product objectives.

Mentorship & Team Development: Provided mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the development team.

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