Yuvakumar Doddipalli
Summary
Accomplished IT professional with over 18 years of experience in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions, with a focus on Auto and Home insurance applications. Adept at driving complex software projects using Agile methodologies, specializing in backend data validation, rate calculations, and integration testing. Strong expertise in mainframe technologies, SQL, and defect tracking, with a track record of delivering high-quality solutions and improving system performance. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful project completion.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
[Company Name]
12.2007 - Current
- Led design, development, and implementation of validation systems to ensure accuracy in rate calculations for new and renewing insurance policies, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency
- Designed and implemented Rates Compare Validation (RCV), Change Compare Validation (CCV), and New Business Validation (NBV) systems for validating premium calculations across different policy types
- Developed custom reporting tools and data migration processes to facilitate smooth transitions for large-scale projects, enhancing data integrity and migration speed
- Improved database performance through the creation and optimization of SQL stored procedures, reducing query execution time by up to 30%
- Validated rate discrepancies in production and release states, documenting and collaborating with developers to identify and resolve defects prior to deployment
- Worked closely with business analysts and product managers to refine project requirements, prioritize tasks, and ensure alignment with business goals
- Delivered in-depth test cases covering complex pricing models, underwriting rules, and discount structures to ensure comprehensive validation of rate-related scenarios
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to manage software deployment, defect tracking, and status reporting for ongoing projects
- Key Achievements:
- Spearheaded the successful implementation of RCV, CCV, and NBV systems, ensuring a seamless transition of premium validation from development to production environments
- Played a key role in enhancing system performance by optimizing SQL queries and improving data validation processes, leading to a 15% improvement in overall system efficiency
- Recognized for effective communication with product management teams, resulting in on-time delivery of key milestones
- Technologies Used: COBOL, DB2, JCL, Easytrieve, SPUFI, File-Aid, CICS, TSO/ISPF, SQL, QMF, Changeman
Configuration Management Specialist
[Company Name]
03.2007 - 11.2007
- Managed and controlled the release of software changes, ensuring consistency and stability across multiple environments using Endeavor
- Facilitated coordination meetings between development, QA, and project management teams to ensure smooth deployment and change control processes
- Developed scripts and workflows to manage software element movement between different stages (development, testing, production)
- Ensured proper version control for application changes, minimizing risks of errors and ensuring that updates were applied correctly across environments
- Key Achievements:
- Streamlined change management processes, reducing deployment errors by 25% and improving overall team productivity
- Successfully introduced process improvements, accelerating release cycles and reducing the time to market
- Technologies Used: Endeavor, Shell Scripting, SQL
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering
Skills
- COBOL
- JCL
- Easytrieve
- REXX
- Java
- VB Script
- DB2
- MS Access
- SQL
- QMF
- File-Aid
- TSO/ISPF
- CICS
- Endeavor
- Changeman
- Expeditor
- Sync Sort
- QTP
- Soup UI
- Quality Center
- Selenium
- Agile
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Waterfall
- SDLC
- Git
- SVN
- Data Migration
- SQL Stored Procedures
- Defect Tracking
- Test Case Design
- Requirements Analysis
- Risk Mitigation
Certification
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), [Certification Body]
Accomplishments
- Successfully designed and implemented RCV, CCV, and NBV systems, significantly improving the accuracy and efficiency of insurance rate validation processes.
- Played a pivotal role in performance optimization efforts that resulted in substantial reductions in processing time and increased system scalability.
- Developed strong relationships with cross-functional teams, contributing to seamless project delivery and maintaining high-quality standards across software releases.
Projects
Premium Calculation Optimization, Led a project to optimize premium rate calculations, which reduced execution time by 50% for high-volume transaction processing. Utilized advanced SQL queries and stored procedures to reduce database overhead during rate validation. Defect Resolution and Root Cause Analysis, Spearheaded a project to investigate and resolve recurring application defects related to rate miscalculations. Implemented enhanced logging and monitoring systems to improve defect identification, reducing issue resolution time by 35%.
Core Competencies
COBOL, JCL, Easytrieve, REXX, Java, VB Script, DB2, MS Access, SQL, QMF, File-Aid, TSO/ISPF, CICS, Endeavor, Changeman, Expeditor, Sync Sort, QTP, Soup UI, Quality Center, Selenium, Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Waterfall, SDLC, Git, SVN, Endeavor, Data Migration, SQL Stored Procedures, Defect Tracking, Test Case Design, Requirements Analysis, Risk Mitigation
Personal Information
Citizenship: US Citizen
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
[Company Name]
12.2007 - Current
Configuration Management Specialist
[Company Name]
03.2007 - 11.2007
Bachelor’s Degree - Engineering
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