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Vijayaraj Shanmugam

Plainsboro,NJ

Summary

Methodical Product Owner with a meticulous and disciplined approach to gathering and understanding requirements, breaking down specifications and working alongside different departments to develop high-quality products. Tactical planner and complex problem-solver with experience in HealthCare and Educational products. Prepared to bring 15+ years' experience in the field to a challenging new role. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Director of Engineering

Atlas Systems Inc
East Brunswick, NJ
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed and directed a team of engineers to develop innovative software solutions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and customers to define product requirements and design specifications.
  • Reviewed progress reports on engineering projects to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Evaluated new technologies for potential use in engineering projects.
  • Ensured quality assurance of all products developed by the engineering team.
  • Created detailed project plans for each phase of the engineering process.
  • Analyzed industry trends, customer feedback, competitor data., to inform product roadmap decisions.
  • Defined metrics to track performance of the engineering team against established goals.
  • Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
  • Designed and implemented engineering projects that exceeded client expectations and bolstered revenue opportunities.

Software Engineer

Sidhi Infotech
Bangalore, India, Karnataka
01.2010 - 07.2024
  • Analyzed user requirements to develop software solutions and created technical specifications.
  • Developed, tested, debugged and documented software programs using Java, JavaScript and HTML and CSS.
  • Conducted unit tests on code modules to verify accuracy and functionality of program logic.
  • Created detailed design documents, test plans, user manuals, release notes and other related documentation.
  • Designed databases to store application data using SQL Server or MongoDB technologies.
  • Maintained existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects.
  • Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems as needed for enhanced functionalities.
  • Participated in regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss project progress, changes, challenges.
  • Utilized version control tools such Git or SVN for managing source codes across multiple projects.
  • Performed integration testing between different components of an application prior to release.
  • Analyzed solutions and coding fixes for software problems.

Director of Engineering

Atlas Systems Pvt .Ltd.
Bangalore, India, Karnataka
12.2011 - 12.2022
  • Represented the company at external meetings with customers and partners regarding engineering matters.
  • Worked closely with marketing teams to identify customer needs and develop solutions that meet those needs.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure employees met goals and objectives.
  • Maintained knowledge of current trends in engineering technology and design principles.
  • Gathered and prioritized product requirements from stakeholders.
  • Developed user stories, acceptance criteria, and mockups for new features.
  • Managed sprints and monitored progress against project timelines.
  • Provided guidance on best practices in Agile software development processes.
  • Communicated regularly with stakeholders to ensure alignment on product strategy and vision.
  • Conducted market research to understand competitive landscape and trends in the industry.
  • Coordinated release planning activities including feature sets, launch dates, marketing campaigns.
  • Performed QA testing of new features prior to their release into production environment.
  • Developed process documentation related to the product life cycle management.
  • Maintained knowledge base of current industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Gathered detailed use cases and requirements through regular on-site visits, virtual meetings and customer advisory board sessions.
  • Managed pre-production and production product deployments.
  • Partnered with software development team to design custom applications and trackers to meet client needs.
  • Worked closely with customers to determine appropriate marketing offerings and strategies for business needs.

Senior Software Engineer

Melstar Information Technologies
Bangalore, India, Karnataka
06.2010 - 08.2011
  • Developed, tested, and maintained software applications using Java technologies.
  • Designed and implemented user interfaces for web-based applications.
  • Provided technical assistance to junior developers in debugging code.
  • Created efficient algorithms to optimize existing systems.
  • Monitored system performance and identified areas of improvement.
  • Performed unit testing on application components prior to release.
  • Resolved complex issues related to software applications quickly and effectively.
  • Documented software development processes and procedures for future use.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure successful project completion within timeline constraints.
  • Optimized databases for improved query performance.
  • Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems.
  • Identified opportunities for automation of manual processes.
  • Investigated production issues reported by users and provided timely resolutions.
  • Participated in agile development of products within cross-functional frameworks.
  • Coordinated with project managers to meet development timelines and plan testing.
  • Performed root cause analysis of problems, documented faults in tracking system and generated daily reports.

Education

Master of Computer Applications - Computers

Bishop Heber College
Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India
05-2007

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

St. Josephs College of Arts And Science
Cuddalore, India
06-2004

Skills

  • Product Roadmaps
  • Improvement Metrics Measurement
  • Requirements Building
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • End to End Feature Delivery
  • Database Management Systems
  • Project Planning
  • Stakeholder Alignment
  • Agile Software Development
  • Responsive Design Approaches
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Jira, Atlassian, Rally
  • App Development
  • Prioritization and Execution
  • Wireframe Design
  • Timeline Management
  • Technical Support
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Project Management
  • Documentation Management
  • KPI Tracking
  • Roadmap Development
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Product Development
  • Software Development
  • Data Analytics

Languages

English
Professional
Tamil
Professional
Kannada
Limited

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert from Microsoft!

Affiliations

  • Computer Skills Instructor, Hope of the Hopeless (June 2005 - December 2011)
    Designed and delivered computer skills training curriculum tailored to the needs of orphanage residents, ages 10-18.
    Conducted individual and group training sessions covering basic computer literacy, Microsoft Office applications, internet usage, and online safety.
    Mentored and provided ongoing support to orphanage residents, helping them develop confidence and proficiency in using computer technology.
    Collaborated with orphanage staff to assess residents' progress and adjust training methods as needed.

Timeline

Senior Director of Engineering

Atlas Systems Inc
01.2023 - Current

Director of Engineering

Atlas Systems Pvt .Ltd.
12.2011 - 12.2022

Senior Software Engineer

Melstar Information Technologies
06.2010 - 08.2011

Software Engineer

Sidhi Infotech
01.2010 - 07.2024

Master of Computer Applications - Computers

Bishop Heber College

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

St. Josephs College of Arts And Science

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