Inkal Patel

• Dedicated and skilled Odoo Developer with strong background in both team-based and independent project environments. Proven track record in completing numerous projects, from development through maintenance and support. Experienced in integrating wide range of services with Odoo, enhancing operational efficiency and expanding functionality.

Technical Expertise:

Project Execution: Successfully managed and delivered multiple Odoo implementation projects across various industries. Skilled in both leading teams and operating as stand-alone developer, ensuring high-quality solutions regardless of project dynamics.

• Maintenance and Support: Regularly perform system maintenance and provide ongoing support, ensuring robust performance and longevity of Odoo installations. Expert in diagnosing and resolving complex issues swiftly to minimize downtime.
• Key Projects and Achievements:
• Custom Odoo Integration for E-Commerce: Spearheaded the integration of multiple payment gateways, streamlining transaction processes for a major online retailer, which boosted customer satisfaction by enhancing payment flexibility and security.

Logistics Automation: Developed custom module to integrate with Aftership , GoShippo and 3PL significantly reducing shipping errors and improving package tracking for a logistics company.

Data Management Optimization: Implemented a solution for syncing and managing large volumes of digital assets in AWS Spaces, improving data retrieval times and reducing local storage requirements.

Odoo Module Migration and Database Upgrade:

Led the migration of a substantial project from Odoo version 7 to version 8, involving comprehensive code refactoring and database upgrades to enhance system performance and functionality.

• Successfully upgraded the database from version 7 to version 8, ensuring data integrity and compatibility with the new module structure.
• Spearheaded the migration of custom modules from Odoo version 10 and 11 to later versions (v13, v14, v15, and v16).

This complex process involved:

• Code Adaptation: Refactored and optimized legacy code to comply with the updated Odoo API and architectural changes in subsequent versions.
• Feature Enhancement: Enhanced existing features and integrated new functionalities to leverage improvements in later versions, increasing operational efficiency and user satisfaction.
• Testing and Quality Assurance : Conducted rigorous testing to ensure that all migrated modules functioned seamlessly across versions without data loss or disruption in service.
• Training and Documentation: Developed comprehensive documentation and conducted training sessions for end-users to facilitate a smooth transition to the upgraded system.

Customization of Odoo Point of Sale Module:

• Extended the core functionalities of the Odoo POS module to meet specialized client requirements, enhancing user interaction and operational efficiency.
• Custom Flow Implementation: Modified the POS workflow to accommodate dynamic receipt printing based on live customer inputs regarding the number of people and selected categories.
• Integration with External Systems:
• Developed an interface to send data from the Odoo POS to a PHP-based system, facilitating complex operations not supported directly by Odoo.
• Implemented data retrieval mechanisms to fetch operation results from the PHP system back into Odoo, ensuring seamless data synchronization and integrity

Development of School Management System:

• Designed and implemented both the front-end and back-end components, ensuring a seamless, user-friendly experience.
• Developed and integrated website features that enabled student registration and login, enhancing the accessibility and functionality of the educational platform.
• User Portal Management:
• Created specialized portals for students, parents, and staff, allowing each user category secure access to relevant school data and functionalities.
• Ensured robust data privacy and user authentication measures to protect sensitive information and comply with educational standards.
• Payment Gateway Integration:
• Integrated PayPal and Stripe for fee payments, streamlining the financial transactions for tuition and other school services.
• Addressed and resolved bugs in existing QuickBooks integrations, improving financial data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Development of Garment Management System

Implemented a streamlined workflow where garments are automatically scheduled for laundry service once returned by customers, ensuring efficient operation and optimal garment care.

Developed and integrated a system to track each garment throughout its rental lifecycle—from booking, customer delivery, return, to laundry servicing, and back to the shop floor ready for the next customer.

• Enhanced inventory management capabilities to monitor garment conditions and availability, reducing downtime and increasing turnover.

Integrated customer feedback mechanisms to track satisfaction with garment quality post-laundry, contributing to continuous quality improvement.

Hotel Management System Development

• Project Deployment: Deployed on-site for two months to implement a comprehensive hotel management system tailored to the client's specific needs.
• System Features: Developed and integrated core functionalities including room reservation, booking management, and daily invoice management.
• Implemented an advance payment management system to streamline financial operations and enhance guest service efficiency.
• Customization and Integration: Customized the POS system to cater to the hotel's specific requirements, including tailored receipt formats that improved checkout processes.
• Enhanced reporting capabilities with customized Qweb reports, providing detailed insights into operational metrics and financial data.
• Integrated SMS alerts using Twilio, facilitating improved communication with guests regarding booking confirmations, promotions, and payment reminders.

Magento to Odoo Integration:

• Spearheaded the integration project from Magento to Odoo, enabling streamlined e-commerce operations and centralized management of customer data, product inventory, and financial transactions.
• Customized Odoo modules to ensure full compatibility with Magento's e-commerce framework, enhancing functionality such as order processing, inventory synchronization, and customer relationship management.

Industry-Specific Solutions Development:

• Finance : Developed and customized Odoo modules for financial management, improving accuracy in financial reporting and enabling automated transaction processing for a financial services provider.
• Human Resources: Implemented a comprehensive HR management system, including payroll, attendance, and employee evaluation modules, which streamlined HR operations for a mid-sized corporate client.
• Trading: Customized Odoo's trading modules to handle complex commodity trading operations, including integration with real-time market data feeds and risk management tools.
• Retail: Deployed a fully integrated retail management solution that supports POS systems, inventory management, and e-commerce operations, enhancing operational efficiency for multiple retail clients.
• Manufacturing: Configured and customized MRP and Quality Control modules to optimize production processes for manufacturing firms, improving production scheduling and waste management.
• Property Insurance: Developed custom modules for managing insurance policies, claims processing, and customer relationship management for a property insurance company.
• E-commerce: Integrated Odoo with several e-commerce platforms, enabling synchronized inventory and sales operations, which significantly reduced the overhead and increased the sales channels for e-commerce operators

Requirements Gathering and Analysis:

• Comprehensive Client Interaction: Conducted in-depth discussions with end users and business analysts across multiple sectors to understand core operational needs and system requirements. This included industries such as e-commerce, healthcare, jewelry, fleet management, chemical manufacturing, education, hospitality, and telecommunications.
• Gap Analysis and Specification Development:
• Performed detailed gap analyses for each project, identifying discrepancies between existing functionalities and client needs, ensuring a clear roadmap for system enhancements and custom module development.
• Prepared functional specifications that served as foundational documents guiding the development phase, ensuring all client requirements were meticulously documented and understood.
• Diverse Industry Projects:
• Facilitated requirement gathering sessions for an e-commerce platform, focusing on customer experience enhancements and backend operations integration.
• Engaged with a therapist management business to define requirements for a booked appointment scheduling and client management system.
• Collaborated with a diamond seller to develop a unique inventory and valuation system tailored to the specifics of gemstone trading.
• Worked with a fleet service provider to overhaul their vehicle tracking and maintenance scheduling system.
• Designed a specialized solution for a chemical company's point of sale system, addressing unique safety and compliance tracking requirements.
• Developed requirement documents for an education management system and a hotel management system, focusing on user engagement and operational efficiency.
• Gathered and analyzed requirements for a TV cabling service provider, focusing on customer subscription management and service deployment.

Familiar with following modules

Sales, Purchase, Stock, Warehouse, Project, Account, HR, Web, Website sale, POS, MRP, Fleet, Manufacturing, Marketing and Discuss.

HRMS Implementation and Customization:

In this project I am handling a team of 7 Developers.

• Led the implementation of comprehensive Human Resource Management System (HRMS) for one of largest companies based in Saudi Arabia, tailored to meet extensive HR operational needs.
• Developed and customized modules for managing Payroll, Accounting, Leave, Recruitment, Appraisal, Surveys, and more, ensuring alignment with local labor laws and corporate policies.

Custom Workflow Development:

• Engineered specialized workflows for Child Loan Requests, Travel and Expense Management, Overtime, Carry Forward and Encase of Leave, Gratuity, Advance Salary, and Manpower Requests.
• Designed and implemented end-to-end processes for Employee Resignation, Termination, and End of Service calculations, including detailed gratuity computations and housing loan management systems.

Portal User Integration:

• Extended system functionalities to user-friendly portal, enabling employees to submit requests and manage their HR-related queries independently, enhancing user engagement and operational efficiency.
• Integrated NAFIS system requirements, facilitating seamless compliance with national employment standards and regulations in Saudi Arabia.

System Integration and Automation:

• Automated complex HR workflows, significantly reducing manual processing time and enhancing accuracy across HR department.
• Integrated HRMS with existing IT infrastructure, ensuring robust data security and seamless interdepartmental data flows.

• Internship Project: Sales Commission Management System, Property Management System , Time Table Management System , Education Management System , Placement Management System