Summary
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Work History
Education
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Key Technical Skills
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VinodKumar Nair

Tyngsboro,MA

Summary

Detail-Oriented software professional over fifteen year of engineering career, with many high value patents and technical publications. Proven technical , leadership and communication skills, participated and lead software development, design and automation of various product under Linux,Unix and Windows platform. Proven record of technical idea generator to patents and publisher about software engineering. Honored with many job related awards like Plateau, Bravo and many other during my career. Worked in key roles like performance analyst, senior automation architect and developer, programmer analyst and system programmer for various products throughout my career cycle. Results-driven Senior Development Manager recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, team leadership, and project management, ensuring successful project outcomes. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to navigate complex challenges and drive team success. Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in development practices to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Development Manager

IBM
Lowell, USA
07.2001 - Current
  • Company Overview: IBM WebSphere and Rational division
  • (http://www.ibm.com)
  • Serve as a key member of software development team as a senior engineer, on development projects for IBM WebSphere and Rational division
  • Developed automation code (Java) for Datapower devices to support JavaScript API management, Hypervisor and Virtual image automation and Continuous integration
  • Most of the codes that I developed for IBM are using Java, JavaScript, Jython and XSLT
  • Served in lead role as Performance analyst, architect, designed and developed automation using Java, Rational Functional Tester, Rational Performance Tester and Selenium
  • Served part of engineering team for projects RTC, Rational Functional Tester, Rational Quality Manager, Rational Build Forge etc
  • Designed and support 118N and 508 compliance
  • Received many awards, Plateau and many Bravo during my career at IBM
  • IBM WebSphere and Rational division
  • (http://www.ibm.com)
  • Monitored and reported on project progress, budget, and resource allocation to senior management.
  • Observed pricing and legal requirements for all products.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for the successful completion of multiple software projects.
  • Authored technical manuals for third-party stakeholders, translating complex terminology into easily understood communications.
  • Participated in drafting and negotiating development contracts, providing input on factors such as turnaround time and potential ROI (Return on Investment).
  • Oversaw the recruitment, training, and development of a high-performing development team.
  • Provided training on new technologies or tools used by the development team.
  • Identified areas for improvement in existing processes or systems design.
  • Implemented agile methodologies to improve team productivity and project delivery times.
  • Developed and managed budgets for development projects, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Evaluated employee skill levels and implemented new techniques to boost staff knowledge.
  • Led training classes and recorded instruction for later use.
  • Collaborated with other departments to identify opportunities for improving product features or customer experience.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve revenue targets and business growth.
  • Monitored project progress and provided regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Coordinated team leader motivational initiatives to incentivize professional growth and program improvements.
  • Conducted evaluations of training courses to uncover areas in need of improvement.
  • Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the development team.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to perform product testing and develop business plans.
  • Resolved complex technical issues related to software development activities.
  • Analyzed user feedback data collected from various sources such as surveys or focus groups.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in all development activities.
  • Managed a team of developers to ensure timely delivery of projects within budget.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided coaching and feedback to team members.
  • Developed plans for risk mitigation associated with software development initiatives.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and competitive landscapes.
  • Participated in customer meetings to discuss new feature requests or bug fixes.
  • Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
  • Hired specialized personnel on temporary bases for projects requiring additional talent or expertise unavailable among permanent staff.
  • Planned, coordinated, and supervised software development activities.
  • Led quality assurance efforts, ensuring products met customer expectations and technical requirements.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Automation Architect

IBM
Littleton, MA
02.2012 - 03.2012
  • Resolved customer issues by establishing workarounds and solutions to debug and create defect fixes.
  • Worked with stakeholders to define requirements and develop solutions that meet their needs.
  • Established clear system performance standards and wrote specifications.
  • Collaborated with other developers to ensure the accuracy of code base across multiple projects.
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained automated test suites for web applications using Selenium WebDriver.
  • Developed requirements for system modifications and new system installations.
  • Obtained and evaluated information on hardware configuration costs, reporting requirements and security needs.
  • Monitored performance metrics of automation jobs to identify potential issues or bottlenecks before they become serious problems.
  • Researched emerging technologies related to Automation Development in order to stay current with industry trends.
  • Set up automation frameworks, tools and methodology to assist future users and streamline automation.
  • Managed, troubleshot and improved automation programs.
  • Analyzed code and corrected errors to optimize output.
  • Programmed applications and tools using object-oriented languages with goals of code abstraction, stability and reuse.

Sr Software Engineer

IBM
Lexington, MA
06.2001 - 02.2012
  • Developed, tested, and maintained software applications using Java technologies.
  • Modified existing software to correct errors, adapt to newly implemented hardware or upgrade interfaces.
  • Analyzed user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility.
  • Implemented robust code in multiple programming languages including Java, C++, and Python.
  • Updated software upon release of vendor patches to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  • Researched new technologies and methodologies to propose innovative software solutions.
  • Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems.
  • Optimized databases to improve query performance.
  • Assessed code during testing stage to determine potential glitches and bugs.
  • Implemented new features into existing software solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and define requirements for new software features.
  • Led small development teams, overseeing project progress and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Helped junior developers with debugging code and technical support.
  • Monitored software performance metrics to identify and resolve efficiency issues.
  • Developed and maintained scalable software applications for various platforms.

Education

Masters diploma - Software Engineering and Computer Science

Bombay, India
01.1994

Bachelors degree - Physics, Electronics and Mathematics

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India
01.1991

Skills

  • J2EE
  • Java
  • C
  • C
  • XML
  • JSON
  • JavaScript
  • Hibernate
  • Struts2
  • Jython
  • HTML
  • Linux/Unix
  • Windows
  • Mac OS X
  • DB2
  • Oracle
  • RTC
  • Clear Case
  • Perforce
  • Rational Functional Tester
  • Rational Performance Tester
  • Selenium
  • Agile
  • SDLC methods and principles
  • Object oriented concepts and design
  • Application development
  • API development
  • Cybersecurity management
  • Release management
  • Microservices architecture
  • Machine learning
  • Software testing
  • DevOps practices
  • Business analysis
  • Customer success management
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Continuous integration

Accomplishments

Defect And Source Change Tracker for easy Regression testing, http://ip.com/IPCOM/000125091, Application Design for Defect Tracker Agent, http://ip.com/IPCOM/000127651, 8258947, 09/04/12, Auto-translation of source strings in global verification testing in a functional testing tool, http://www.patentbuddy.com/Patent/8258947, 8479164, 07/02/13, Automated test execution plan generation, http://www.patentbuddy.com/Patent/20120151448, 8423962, 04/16/13, Test Management Domain Asset Discovery and Analysis, http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20120159422, 8527950, 09/03/13, Verification of software applications, http://www.patentbuddy.com/Patent/8527950

Key Technical Skills

J2EE, Java, C, C++, XML, JSON, JavaScript, Hibernate, Struts2, Jython, HTML, Linux/Unix, Windows, Mac OS X, DB2, Oracle, RTC, Clear Case, Perforce, Rational Functional Tester (automation), Rational Performance tester (performance analysis), Selenium, Agile and SDLC methods and principles, Object oriented concepts and design

Accomplishments

  • Analyzing Software Test Failures Using Natural Language Processing And Machine Learning ,17 January 2022 — United States of America
  • Feedback Loop For Security Audit Logs ,7 November 2022 — United States of America
  • System And Method For Determining Quality Metrics For A Question Set 6 January 2020 — United States of America
  • Automatically Correcting Gui Automation Using Machine Learning 24 December 2018 — United States of America
  • Test Management Domain Asset Discovery And Analysis, 19 October 2015 — United States of America
  • Automated Test Execution Plan Generation 15 April 2013 — United States of America, 4 September 2014 — Japan, 10 December 2014 — China
  • Auto-translation Of Source Strings In Global Verification Testing In A Functional Testing Tool 4 September 2012 — United States of America
  • Verification Of Software Applications 2 September 2013 — United States of America

Publications

  • https://priorart.ip.com/IPCOM/000127651
  • https://priorart.ip.com/IPCOM/000125091

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Automation Architect

IBM
02.2012 - 03.2012

Sr. Development Manager

IBM
07.2001 - Current

Sr Software Engineer

IBM
06.2001 - 02.2012

Masters diploma - Software Engineering and Computer Science

Bachelors degree - Physics, Electronics and Mathematics

Mahatma Gandhi University

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