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Asha Kiran Buddhe

AEM Technical Architect

Summary

AEM Architect with 5.5 years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions using AEM Sites, Assets, and AEM as a Cloud Service, with expertise in Adobe Experience Cloud integrations, component architecture, and performance optimization.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Senior Technical Product Consultant-AEM

Adobe India Pvt. Ltd
10.2023 - Current
  • Lead architectural design and governance for AEM Sites, Assets, and Headless CMS solutions, ensuring scalable, high-availability enterprise deployments.
  • Drive technical strategy and roadmap for Adobe Experience Manager implementations, including migration from on-premise to AEM as a Cloud Service.
  • Architect and guide the implementation of dispatcher configurations, content models, workflows, and caching strategies, aligning with best practices.
  • Collaborate with Adobe engineering, SREs, and customer success teams to ensure resolution of critical product issues and implementation of performance tuning strategies.
  • Analyze JVM thread dumps, GC logs, and error stacks to proactively mitigate risks and improve platform stability.
  • Establish DevOps pipelines and automation for build and deployment processes using Jenkins, Maven, and Git.
  • Provide technical leadership during AEM upgrades and integrations, supporting Adobe Brand Portal, Dynamic Media, and EDS.
  • Mentor cross-functional teams on component design, integration best practices, and client-specific architectural blueprints.
  • Define governance models, documentation standards, and onboarding plans for internal and external stakeholders.

Associate Consultant (AEM Developer)

Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt Ltd
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Developed custom AEM components, templates, dialogs, and workflows using HTL (Sightly), Sling Models, and JCR APIs.
  • Built and maintained content structures using editable templates, content fragments, experience fragments, and content policies.
  • Integrated third-party APIs and external systems with AEM for seamless data flow and content personalization.
  • Customized AEM DAM structure and metadata schemas for efficient asset management and delivery.
  • Handled AEM client-side development using HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, JavaScript, and clientlibs for responsive web experiences.
  • Performed AEM package management, deployments, and troubleshooting across multiple environments using CRX/CRXDE and Maven.
  • Collaborated with QA and DevOps teams to automate builds, perform code reviews, and ensure successful CI/CD integration.
  • Resolved issues related to dispatcher caching, reverse proxy configurations, and user permissions.
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives to ensure timely delivery.
  • Optimized page performance and ensured adherence to Adobe best practices, security guidelines, and WCAG accessibility standards.

Engineer (AEM Developer)

Mindtree Ltd.
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to gather content requirements and translate them into functional AEM components and templates.
  • Designed and developed custom components, dialogs, and templates using HTL, Sling Models, and JCR APIs.
  • Hands-on authoring of pages using AEM Sites with editable templates, experience fragments, and content fragments.
  • Managed AEM DAM assets including metadata tagging, folder structuring, and asset renditions for different channels.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to publish multilingual content, set up live copies, and manage workflows.
  • Performed content population, versioning, publishing, and QA for web and mobile pages using AEM author instance.
  • Supported rollout of landing pages, campaign microsites, and digital experience pages, ensuring brand consistency.
  • Provided training and documentation to business users and content authors on AEM tools and features.
  • Participated in regular sprint ceremonies, supporting both development and content operations tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering

Siddharth Institute of Engineering And Technology
Andhra Pradesh, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Adobe Experience Manager: AEM as a Cloud Service, AEM 65, Sites, Assets, Editable Templates, Sling Models, HTL, Workflows, MSM

Certification

Adobe Certified Expert - Adobe Experience Manager Sites Developer

Accomplishments

  • Best Engineer Award
  • Awarded with Team-A & Spot-On Badge for displaying exemplary team spirit, taking initiative & delivery high value to customer.
  • Received couple of appreciation awards for suggesting solutions, gaining customer trust and satisfaction.

Timeline

Senior Technical Product Consultant-AEM

Adobe India Pvt. Ltd
10.2023 - Current

Associate Consultant (AEM Developer)

Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt Ltd
06.2022 - 10.2023

Engineer (AEM Developer)

Mindtree Ltd.
01.2020 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Engineering

Siddharth Institute of Engineering And Technology
04.2001 -
Asha Kiran BuddheAEM Technical Architect