Chitharthan S PMP®
Chennai
Summary
With over 21 years of experience in the software development life cycle, I have gained expertise in object-oriented programming and a deep understanding of Microsoft technologies. As a certified project management professional (PMP®), I have successfully led teams and managed projects across the entire gamut of SDLC/SCRUM Agile, including operations, process management, project management, transition management, and quality assurance/compliance. My proven ability to motivate and build successful teams has resulted in continuous process improvements. I excel at providing effective technical and functional direction to drive a team of developers towards success. Additionally, I have a strong background in liaising between the business and technical teams, identifying future staffing needs and skills requirements, and leading technology initiatives to completion. With my expert-level knowledge of infrastructure services on the Microsoft Windows platform and experience managing both physical and virtual servers on the Windows Server platform, I am well-equipped to contribute to any organization's success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Project Manager
Ford Motor Private Limited
12.2022 - Current
- Driving Success in WOC Microsoft POCs: To achieve the organizational goal of migrating over 250+ Microsoft applications to GCP, the WOC solution is essential.
- I played a key role in identifying and engaging five applications to validate the Windows container solution, crucial for virtual machine operations.
- Despite facing real-time technical challenges, our team developed effective solutions under my technical guidance, successfully completing the POCs and demonstrating the viability of the Windows container solution.
- I worked closely with the PDO and ITO teams to complete the POC for legacy Microsoft applications in the Windows container environment on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Proactive Strategies for .NET Core Migration: I identified key use cases for adopting technical and DevSecOps tools, using proof of concepts to create a robust migration strategy for .NET Core applications to Google Cloud Run (GCP)
- This proactive approach facilitated seamless migrations, aligning with organizational objectives and successfully transitioning over thirty Microsoft applications from Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) on schedule
- Strategic Cloud Solutions for Microsoft Applications: I have significantly contributed to the cloud adoption of legacy Microsoft applications in line with the PLM 2025+ VM exit strategy
- By supporting the development of solutions for various app types, we are prepared for their transition to Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Using my extensive knowledge of Microsoft applications at Ford, I developed a strategic plan for over 150 apps, laying the groundwork for a smooth and efficient modernization process
- Automating for Security and Efficiency: Legacy applications often have thousands of vulnerabilities, making manual remediation time-consuming
- To address this, we developed an automated solution for SATS vulnerabilities, enhancing security and accelerating DevSecOps adoption
- I contributed significantly by designing the product's architecture, simplifying code maintenance, and ensuring the solution is resilient enough to accommodate future changes
- Driving GCP Adoption with Key Enablers: To simplify the GCP cloud adoption process, we are developing additional enablers based on our project experience
- Legacy applications pose challenges in migration, and I play a crucial role in two key initiatives: Legacy Application Modernization: Leading the rewrite of classic ASP applications to a GCP-optimized tech stack using Spring Boot and Angular
- Automated Testing Solutions: Focusing on automating the testing process by generating test scripts for various tools and categories
- These efforts aim to streamline migration and improve the efficiency of our cloud adoption strategy
Project Lead
Ford Motor Private Limited
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Driving Cloud Adoption Through Strategic Migration Solutions: In 2021, the tech refresh team aimed to eliminate VM servers by migrating to the cloud, but legacy Microsoft applications lacked suitable cloud solutions
- I quickly proposed a .NET Core solution, gaining team approval
- I facilitated rapid upskilling and completed proofs of concept for key use cases in three months, leading to the successful deployment of over 28 applications in .NET Core on Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF)
- This initiative enabled the elimination of 120+ VM servers by providing innovative solutions for challenging legacy applications
Technical Consultant
Thirdware Solutions Private Limited
06.2012 - 04.2020
- Overcoming Challenges in DCOF Migration for Legacy Microsoft Applications: During the DCOF planning for Microsoft applications on shared servers, we encountered a major challenge with the decommissioning of WSL authentication, replaced by ADFS
- Legacy Microsoft applications were incompatible with ADFS, creating a blocker for migration to the DCOF environment
- In response, we developed a strategic framework to implement ADFS for these legacy apps, successfully removing the migration barrier
- This effort enabled the transition of over 125 applications to DCOF, allowing them to access the latest features and align with organizational goals
- I played a key role in this strategy
- Additionally, I contributed to creating reusable components, such as file uploaders, Excel functionalities, and LDAP integrations, further enhancing system capabilities
- IIS Migration: A Comprehensive Technology Renewal Initiative: The IIS migration, part of our Technology Renewal Program, involves over 140 applications and various stakeholders
- This initiative addresses the need to modernize our application ecosystem to comply with updated FORD IT policies and align with the new technical environment
- This migration is crucial for enhancing system performance, security, and operational efficiency
- Our structured approach ensures a smooth transition with minimal disruption to business operations
Technology Lead
Infosys Technologies Limited
02.2011 - 06.2012
- Enhancing Oil Field Operations with the BP Well Adviser Program: The BP Well Adviser (BPWA) program manages modules for drilling completion activities, focusing on downstream and midstream operations. A key feature is the development of smart agents that use advanced algorithms to predict critical processes, significantly reducing Non-Productive Time (NPT) and enhancing operational efficiency
- I oversaw this project offshore, ensuring it consistently achieved Capability Maturity Model (CMM) Level 5 standards, which is vital to prevent contract termination with the client
- By employing effective project management techniques, I kept the project on track and met all performance metrics, playing a crucial role in its success and maintaining our commitment to excellence
Senior Software Engineer
HTC Global Services
02.2007 - 08.2011
- Digitizing Congressional Records: NAPC-CR Image Digitization Initiative: The NAPC-CR Image Digitization project aims to provide comprehensive digital imaging and data conversion services for Congressional Records, transforming paper documents, microfilms, and digital images into electronic data. This digitization utilizes scanning, optical character recognition (OCR), and manual data entry to ensure accuracy. Converted data is available in various formats, including TIFF, searchable TIFF, and XML, meeting diverse user needs
- I played a key role in designing the modules, overseeing development and testing, and training end users to ensure effective utilization of the new digital solutions
Team Lead
VBizAp Soft Solution Pvt. Ltd
07.2003 - 01.2007
- Comprehensive Automation Solution for TV Channel Operations: The Ad Sales Module efficiently manages client, agent, and commercial information, featuring a user-friendly interface for generating release orders, monitoring telecasts, and producing invoices. It also supports commercial log creation and reconciles exceptions in release orders due to last-minute changes. The Export/Import Module allows administrators to transfer data between cost centers, generating consolidated reports in the Accounts Module, with export options in MS Access and text file formats
- Additionally, the Security Module enables users to create groups and accounts, assigning specific rights to various modules and reports, ensuring robust security integration across the product
- In this project, I oversee both development and customer management, ensuring the product aligns with client needs while upholding high-quality standards
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Computer Science
Bharathidasan University
04.2002
Skills
Cloud: GCP, Azure, PCF and OpenShift
Technologies: C#NET, VBNET, SQL, PL/SQL , NET8,NET core, Framework 48, Angular, Spring boot, MVC50, REST API, ASPNET, ADONET, LINQ, Entity Framework
DBMS: PostgreSQL, Cloud SQL, SQL Server 2016, ORACLE 12C,
DevOps Tools: Tekton pipeline, Jenkins, uBuild & uDeploy, Checkmarx, Fossa, SonarQube, xUnit
Test automation: Palywright, Jasmine Framework
Development Tools: Visual Studio 2022, intellij, VScode, Methodologies: Agile Scrum, Waterfall
Version Controllers: Git,Team Foundation Server, GIT, Accurev, PVCS
Web Servers: Internet Information Server (IIS) 100
- Team management
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Technical troubleshooting
- System architecture
- Stakeholder communication
Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JQUERY, Java Script
Accomplishments
Innovative Automation for Enhanced Security and Efficiency:
We developed an automated solution to address SATS vulnerabilities in the source code, significantly accelerating the adoption of DevSecOps practices across applications while enhancing overall security. Given that legacy applications often contain thousands of vulnerabilities, the manual remediation process can be incredibly time-consuming. By automating these fixes, the tool reduces manual effort, allowing the PDOs to focus on other critical tasks and ultimately saving the organization both time and money. Additionally, I played a key role in designing the products architecture to simplify code maintenance and create a more resilient solution capable of accommodating future changes.
Proactive Development of .NET Core Migration Solutions for PCF to GCP:
I contributed to identify key use cases for the adoption of technical and DevSecOps tools, leveraging solutions through proof of concepts to formulate a robust migration strategy for .NET Core applications to Google Cloud Run (GCP). This proactive approach ensured seamless migrations and aligned with the organizations objectives, successfully transitioning over thirty Microsoft applications operating in the Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) on schedule.
Empowering Cloud Adoption: A Strategic Approach to Microsoft Apps:
In my role, I have made significant contributions to the cloud adoption of legacy Microsoft-based applications, aligning with the PLM 2025+ VM exit strategy. By proactively supporting the development of solutions for various Microsoft app flavors, I have ensured we are well-prepared for their transition to the Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Leveraging my extensive knowledge of Microsoft-based applications within the Ford landscape, I have formulated a strategic plan that outlines a future state for over 150 apps. This initial assessment serves as a foundation for guiding our modernization efforts and ensuring a smooth and efficient migration process
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), 1729914, 07/15/14
Personal Information
Gender: Male
Professional recognition
- HFTA Top8 innovation, 12/19/24
- Technovate for Automation tool, 10/11/23
- Recognition for PCF Migration, 10/21/21
Timeline
Technical Project Manager
Ford Motor Private Limited
12.2022 - Current
Project Lead
Ford Motor Private Limited
05.2020 - 11.2022
Technical Consultant
Thirdware Solutions Private Limited
06.2012 - 04.2020
Technology Lead
Infosys Technologies Limited
02.2011 - 06.2012
Senior Software Engineer
HTC Global Services
02.2007 - 08.2011
Team Lead
VBizAp Soft Solution Pvt. Ltd
07.2003 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Computer Science
Bharathidasan University
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