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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Earlier Career
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Venki Venkatraman

Clarendon Hill,IL

Summary

Dynamic technology leader with a proven track record at Benefit Management Group, Inc., architecting cloud-based solutions and optimizing performance through AWS and Azure. Expert in C# and Agile methodologies, driving a 30% reduction in production issues while mentoring teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver high-quality results.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Solutions Architect/Senior Software Engineer

Benefit Management Group, Inc.
Oak Brook, IL
10.2009 - Current
  • Architected and enhanced the Benefit Report application, a cloud-based benefits and pension processing system for local unions, leveraging AWS and Azure platforms
  • Designed and deployed high-availability, auto-scaling solutions using AWS (EC2, VPC, S3, RDS) and Azure, reducing costs and improving data security
  • Led hands-on development using C#, .NET, SQL Server 2014, and T-SQL, implementing performance tuning and HIPAA-compliant security measures.
  • Spearheaded migration of development servers to AWS and Azure, optimizing infrastructure and simplifying maintenance
  • Introduced Agile methodologies, reducing production issues by 30% and accelerating feature delivery
  • Developed ETL processes, pension systems, and eligibility modules, improving operational efficiency for multiple clients

Senior Specialist (Lead Architect)

Accenture Ltd.
Illinois
07.2006 - 09.2009
  • Served as Lead Architect for Accenture.com and HR reporting solutions, adhering to enterprise data warehousing standards
  • Designed and implemented Microsoft Patterns & Practices for scalable web portals, using .NET, SQL Server, and SSIS
  • Authored architectural blueprints and technical documentation, guiding offshore teams in Manila
  • Optimized performance by integrating tools like NUnit and FxCop, and proposed Akamai redirect solutions to replace custom modules
  • Developed reporting solutions with Microsoft Reporting Services and contributed to .NET validation guidelines

Technical Senior Manager

Intellisys Technology LLC
Oakbrook, Illinois
08.2004 - 07.2006
  • Architected the Work Order Dispatch System for Chicago Transit Authority, a mobile-enabled solution using ASP.NET, VB.NET, and Oracle
  • Designed SOA-based web services and mobile applications, enabling seamless field service operations
  • Led technical design, troubleshooting, and mentoring for a distributed team, ensuring high-quality delivery within a fixed-budget project
  • Implemented Microsoft Best Practices and custom methodologies, enhancing system reliability and performance

Development Manager

Silvon Software Inc.
Westmont, Illinois
11.1997 - 08.2004
  • Engineered a web-enabled Business Intelligence platform using .NET, SQL Server 2000, ASP.NET, and MS Analysis Server
  • Developed features like forecasting, inventory optimization, and enterprise reporting, serving 20+ clients
  • Optimized ultra-thin data warehousing solutions with MDX, XML, and JavaScript, improving analytical performance
  • Mentored a 20-member team, fostering technical and functional expertise through cross-training

Analyst / Programmer

Solo Cup
Urbana, Illinois
12.1993 - 01.1997
  • Designed and maintained the Customer Promotions System using PowerBuilder and Oracle, managing customer, deals, and territory modules
  • Converted legacy code across PowerBuilder versions (3, 4, 5), enhancing system functionality and user experience
  • Mentored junior developers and resolved complex technical issues, ensuring system stability

Team Leader / Analyst / Programmer

IFAD
Rome, Italy
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Built Loans and Grants system with PowerBuilder and Sybase

Programmer

, India
01.1987 - 01.1992
  • Developed applications for banking, finance, and manufacturing using VB, COBOL, and INGRES

Education

Google AI For Anyone - AI

Google
Google
09-2023

Bachelor’s Degree - Mathematics

Berkeley Online University

Certified in Project Management -

Berkeley Online University

Google Cloud Professional Architect - Expired -

Google
Goolge

AWS Solution Architect - Expired -

AWS
AWS

Skills

  • C#
  • T-SQL
  • VBNET
  • ASPNET
  • JavaScript
  • XML/XSL
  • HTML
  • NET
  • Microsoft Azure
  • AWS
  • SharePoint
  • CloudFlare
  • AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, ELB, CloudWatch, Route53)
  • High-Availability & Auto-Scaling Architectures
  • SQL Server (2014)
  • Visual Studio
  • SSIS
  • Performance tuning
  • PAST TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • MDX
  • Oracle
  • Sybase
  • MS Analysis Server
  • NUnit
  • FxCop
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data warehousing
  • PowerBuilder
  • FoxPro
  • DBase
  • QBasic
  • RM COBOL

Awards

Silvon President’s Club Award (2x) – Recognized for outstanding contributions to company targets.

Earlier Career

  • Team Leader / Analyst / Programmer, IFAD, Rome, Italy, 01/01/92, 12/31/93, Built Loans and Grants system with PowerBuilder and Sybase.
  • Programmer, Various Corporations, India, 01/01/87, 12/31/92, Developed applications for banking, finance, and manufacturing using VB, COBOL, and INGRES.

Timeline

Solutions Architect/Senior Software Engineer

Benefit Management Group, Inc.
10.2009 - Current

Senior Specialist (Lead Architect)

Accenture Ltd.
07.2006 - 09.2009

Technical Senior Manager

Intellisys Technology LLC
08.2004 - 07.2006

Development Manager

Silvon Software Inc.
11.1997 - 08.2004

Analyst / Programmer

Solo Cup
12.1993 - 01.1997

Team Leader / Analyst / Programmer

IFAD
01.1992 - 01.1993

Programmer

01.1987 - 01.1992

Google AI For Anyone - AI

Google

Bachelor’s Degree - Mathematics

Berkeley Online University

Certified in Project Management -

Berkeley Online University

Google Cloud Professional Architect - Expired -

Google

AWS Solution Architect - Expired -

AWS

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