Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Projects
Core Architecture And Leadership Highlights
Timeline
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Deva Steffina Profun

Deva Steffina Profun

Chennai

Summary

Senior Engineering Manager with over 14 years of expertise in software development, automation, and technical leadership, specializing in Microsoft Power Platform, UiPath, and Microsoft .Net. Proven track record in delivering impactful automation solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce processing times by up to 70%, and improve stakeholder engagement by 30%. Skilled in cross-functional team leadership, solution architecture, and platform governance.

Additionally driving AI innovation initiatives by conceptualizing and validating a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Proof of Concept to enable intelligent, context-aware enterprise search, focusing on scalable architecture design and strategic evaluation of AI capabilities for enterprise adoption.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering Manager (Microsoft Power Apps)

Wells Fargo
Chennai
08.2023 - Current
  • Designed and delivered multiple Power Apps solutions (Canvas & Model-Driven) to streamline operations in HR, Finance, and Sales departments.
  • Architected workflow-driven business applications using Model-Driven Apps, Canvas Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.
  • Enhanced complex Power Automate workflows to automate document processing, email notifications, and data updates in SharePoint and Dataverse.
  • Integrated business apps with Microsoft 365 and third-party APIs for seamless user experiences.
  • Defined integration patterns with custom connectors, REST APIs, and Microsoft 365 connectors to enhance application interoperability.
  • Developed high-level design (HLD), architecture diagrams, data models, and solution security layers to ensure robust application framework.
  • Conducted design walkthroughs, obtained stakeholder approvals, and ensured adherence to enterprise governance.
  • Established reusable UX components, connectors, and data models to standardize development.
  • Led environment strategy, ALM pipelines, and solution segmentation to establish effective deployment governance.
  • Conducted end-user training, maintained documentation, and provided post-deployment support.
  • Guided developers by reviewing architecture compliance, technical risks, and scalability considerations.

Senior Associate (UiPath)

Cognizant
Chennai
12.2016 - 08.2023
  • Designed and implemented REFramework-based automation solutions to enhance process efficiency.
  • Automated high-volume, rule-based processes using UiPath Studio and Orchestrator, reducing processing time by up to 70%.
  • Managed UiPath queues, scheduling, and exception handling to optimize automation performance.
  • Collaborated with business stakeholders to gather automation requirements and prioritize impactful use cases.
  • Provided IT services and consulting for global clients.

Software Engineer (Microsoft.Net)

Tech Mahindra
Chennai
08.2011 - 12.2016
  • Developed enterprise-level web applications using ASP.NET, C#, MVC, and Web APIs, delivering scalable solutions that meet business requirements.
  • Collaborated with frontend teams and database developers to create integrated full-stack solutions, improving user experience and system usability.
  • Developed unit tests, ensured code quality, and implemented CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to streamline deployment processes.
  • Contributed to system architecture design and database modeling using SQL Server, ensuring robust application performance and reliability.
  • A multinational technology company providing IT services

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) -

Karunya University
Coimbatore
05-2011

Skills

  • Power Apps
  • Canvas App
  • Model-Driven App
  • Dataverse
  • UI Path
  • Agentic AI
  • RAG
  • ASPNET
  • NET
  • C#
  • SQL
  • Entity Framework
  • MVC
  • Azure
  • GitHub
  • Microsoft 365
  • SharePoint
  • Agile
  • SDLC

Certification

  • UiPath Certified RPA Developer, a certification indicating proficiency in RPA development using UiPath.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), a certification demonstrating foundational knowledge in Azure cloud technologies.

Accomplishments

  • Stakeholder Engagement Enhancement: Enhanced collaboration with three departments, delivering five Power Apps solutions, and improving stakeholder engagement by 30%.
  • Technical Leadership Impact: Delivered automation solutions that processed 400 daily requests, improving workflow efficiency and reducing error rates by 50%.
  • Technical Innovation Success: Led a team that optimized system response times by 70%, significantly improving stakeholder satisfaction through effective technology adoption.

Projects

  • Lockbox Digital logs,Led the development of a semi-automated Lockbox platform to centralize and digitize daily mailroom operations under dual-control procedures., Designed a role-based Power Apps solution involving four key personas: Database Admin, Super User, User, and Manager., Built Microsoft 365 Group connectors to dynamically identify user roles and site information; implemented performance optimizations to improve page load times., Developed attestation lock features across 13 digital logs; created automated workflows using Power Automate for SLA breaches and exception handling., Delivered high-impact modules such as Drawer and Cabinet logs and Camera log; recognized by business stakeholders for quality and usability., Engineered reusable Power Apps component libraries to boost developer productivity, ensure centralized maintenance, and maintain UX consistency.
  • Depth Charts - Strategic Workforce Planning, 01/23, 01/24, Developed a workforce planning tool to assist leadership with risk management, capacity planning, and talent development strategies., Designed and implemented 15 Power Platform data flows to ingest and transform data from Excel into hierarchical tables., Ensured seamless data refresh and transformation logic to support real-time insights.
  • Automated Universal Document, Designed and Improved automation for customer request handling using Docuware, VCars, and web tools, processing 400 cases/day., Managed AUD form extraction and validation; reduced manual efforts., Contributed to Vulcan migration, deployment, and post-deployment hypercare.
  • Continuous Improvement Real-Time Process, Improved productivity tracking through developing hybrid automation using UiPath and Power Automate on Avaya CMS., Agent performance was upgraded by automating Microsoft Teams notifications for feedback.
  • Credit Card Agreement (CCA) Review Automation, Improved data accuracy by automating PDF parsing and data validation for CCA document review., Enhanced rule validations (Test 50 to 60) and structured discrepancy evidence tracking.
  • PACER Bankruptcy Case Automation, Automated PACER data extraction and integrated with BPMS via REST API., Built Kibana dashboards and reduced latency from 1 week to under 8 hours., Managed high-volume automation (1,700 cases/day).
  • Order Build Automation - Telstra, Automated order processing with MAXIM, Flexcab, Axis, and CTI Toolbar., Enhanced code efficiency through effective exception handling and creating reusable components.
  • Equifax Claim Validation Automation, Improved claim validation efficiency by automating UI interactions for accurate value matching., Increased process efficiency by managing parallel bot execution and orchestrator credential handling.

Core Architecture And Leadership Highlights

  • Power Platform Architecture: Designed workflow-based enterprise applications using Model-Driven Apps, Dataverse tables, custom connectors, and Power Automate.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Led design reviews, stakeholder approvals, and requirement-to-deployment architecture processes.
  • Solution Design & Blueprints: Delivered architecture documents, ERD diagrams, security roles, and solution governance frameworks.
  • Reusable Components: Built shared component libraries and connectors improving development consistency and reducing technical debt.
  • Platform Governance: Implemented ALM standards, environment strategy, and best-practice guidelines across teams.

Timeline

Engineering Manager (Microsoft Power Apps)

Wells Fargo
08.2023 - Current

Senior Associate (UiPath)

Cognizant
12.2016 - 08.2023

Software Engineer (Microsoft.Net)

Tech Mahindra
08.2011 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) -

Karunya University
Deva Steffina Profun