Kaustubh Vaidya
Solution Architect
Pune
Summary
Solution Architect with 17+ years of experience in Enterprise Product & Service Delivery
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Principal Software Engineer
Veritas Technologies
Pune
03.2020 - Current
- Documented integration issues and vulnerabilities and outlined improvement recommendations.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet product requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
- Reviewed product specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using Microservices based architecture solutions.
- Provided guidance and mentored less-experienced staff members.
- Represented software applications engineering team during large and complex development projects.
Delivery Head / Solutions Architect
Valueadd Softtech & Systems Pvt Ltd
Pune
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Coordinated delivery of contracted solutions at program level and in full accordance with outlined cost, scheduling and quality terms.
- Monitored customer quality metrics and took proactive steps to implement resolutions and restore acceptable levels.
- Tracked initiatives, engaged with operational teams and database administrators to deliver on business requirements.
- Managed large, transformative initiatives impacting multiple delivery channels.
- Identified and managed path and milestones of delivery schedules.
- Engaged customers to discuss business needs and explore opportunities to increase sales.
Solution Architect
Tech Mahindra Ltd
Pune
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Guided and influenced existing teams on recommended upgrades and enhancements to integrated solutions.
- Collaborated with clients to determine project specifications and scope.
- Worked with customers or prospective customers to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
Technical Lead
Mindtree Ltd
Pune
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.
- Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.
- Built product feature lists with stakeholders.
- Provided educational expertise and mentoring to junior team members.
- Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
Integration Specialist
IBM Australia
Melbourne
03.2010 - 02.2013
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
- Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
- Used interpersonal and communication skills in interactions, enriching team collaboration, customer relationships on project.
- Analyzed work to generate logic for new systems, procedures and tests.
- Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
- Supervised work of programmers, designers and technicians, assigned tasks and monitored performance against targets.
Senior Systems Engineer
BM India
Pune
04.2009 - 10.2013
- Performed root cause analysis to provide resolutions for production issues.
- Collaborated with clients to determine need and devise appropriate software and hardware solutions.
- Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
- Worked with stakeholders to determine implementation and integration of system-oriented projects.
Senior Software Engineer
JBA Infotech India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
02.2008 - 03.2009
- Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Trained and mentored junior developers and engineers, teaching skills in Java development and working to improve overall team performance.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
Senior Software Engineer
Ness Technologies
Bangalore
10.2006 - 02.2008
- Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
- Provided technical support using knowledge of complex technology to solve problems and support new projects.
- Demonstrated experience and good hands-on programming experience on Java
Associate Consultant
Capco IT Services India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
09.2004 - 10.2006
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Collaborated with fellow engineers to evaluate software and hardware interfaces.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
Education
B.E - Electronics
Pune University
Pune, India 08.1998 - 11.2003
Skills
Proficient with multiple cloud integrations (Azure, AWS, Rackspace, Centurylinkcloud & vCentreCloud)Proficient in people management with experience of managing team size of 30 members comprising of Solution Architect, Technical Leads, Business Analysts, QA and DevelopersWell versed in Financial Services with expertise in Reconciliation and Data Adoption Projects; Agile Software DevelopmentPossess knowledge in Energy & Utilities with expertise in Third Party integrations with Customer Care Billing suiteHands on with technologies mentioned in the tech stack Always keen to explore, evaluate and expertise on new and emerging technologies without compromising on current tech stackWell acquainted with current frameworks / technologies – CMS (Joomla) / Phonegap (Android/IOS) / JS MVC (AngularJS) – HTML5 / Mobile (Android OS), React NativeAbility to communicate at all levels & functions effectively whether individually or as a teamKnowledge of international work cultures owing to overseas exposure in the US & AustraliaTechnical SkillsOperating System: Windows2000, Windows XP, AIX OS, MAC OS, Linux (basics)Languages/TechnologiesJava, HTML, Perl, XML, JavaScript, PL /SQL, PHP, AngularJS, NodeJS, ExpressJS, ReactJS, Angular 2x, GOLANG, Python, C#NETBuild & Deployment Tools: ANT, MAVEN, Hudson/Jenkins, UNIX Shell Scripts, PythonScheduler Engine: QUARTZ (Clusterised Container based Scheduling Service)Database: Oracle 9i/10G, Sybase), Mysql, MongoDB, PostgreSQLStorage/Caching Engines : Redis, Elastic SearchWeb Server : Websphere 6, WebLogic 92, Tomcat 6/7Cloud Platforms : AwS, Azure, Centurylink, IBMManaged Cloud Services : AWS – EC2, S3, RDS, SQS, SNS, SES, Canary, DynamoDB, Sagemaker, IAMTools : IBM Rational Rose, JBuilder, WinRunner, IBM RAD (Eclipse), Hibernate, WebSphere Integration Developer, WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus & WebSphere Process Server, Netbeans, RabbitMQFramework : Chordiant Foundation Server 60, Struts, CodeIgniter (MVC for PHP), Web Services (REST/SOAP), Meteor, Feathersjs, Loopback, Spring Boot, NetFlix OSSMobile Platforms: Phonegap, Cordova, Ionic, Bootstrap, Jquery Mobile, AngularJS, ReactNativeREST API Modelling languages: RAML & SwaggerNative Language: Android OSVersion Control System: GIT, SVN, CVS, ClearCase, BitBucketContainer Solutions: LXC, DockerOrchestration: Kubernetes, Ansible, SaltStackPersonal ParticularsDate of Birth: 22nd December 1980
Timeline
Senior Principal Software Engineer
Veritas Technologies
03.2020 - Current
Delivery Head / Solutions Architect
Valueadd Softtech & Systems Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 03.2020
Solution Architect
Tech Mahindra Ltd
04.2014 - 03.2015
Technical Lead
Mindtree Ltd
11.2013 - 03.2014
Integration Specialist
IBM Australia
03.2010 - 02.2013
Senior Systems Engineer
BM India
04.2009 - 10.2013
Senior Software Engineer
JBA Infotech India Pvt. Ltd
02.2008 - 03.2009
Senior Software Engineer
Ness Technologies
10.2006 - 02.2008
Associate Consultant
Capco IT Services India Pvt. Ltd
09.2004 - 10.2006
B.E - Electronics
Pune University
08.1998 - 11.2003