Meena Shastry

• Led cross-technology teams (Progress 4GL and Java) through the full SDLC, from planning to release, ensuring on-time and high-quality deliverables.
• Directed Agile ceremonies, sprint execution, and release cycles using Jira and Git, improving delivery velocity and predictability.
• Collaborated with stakeholders, product specialists, and QA teams to translate business needs into scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Established coding standards, documentation practices, and design best practices to ensure consistency and reusability across applications.
• Implemented process improvements and proactive risk management strategies, reducing delays and defects.
• Resolved complex technical challenges through research, analysis, and creative problem-solving.
• Mentored and developed team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture and driving continuous improvement.

• Led requirement estimation and collaborated with customers to clarify functional and technical needs.
• Designed and implemented scalable, maintainable solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Developed and tested features using Progress 4GL/OpenEdge, ensuring adherence to coding standards and quality guidelines.
• Managed database development and maintenance activities.
• Mentored junior developers through code reviews, onboarding support, and skill-building guidance.
• Delivered development tasks on time while driving continuous improvement in coding practices.

Mortgage Express (JP Morgan Chase - Mortgage Loan Servicing)

• Involved in Agile sprint grooming, research, and estimation of business requirements.
• Involved in design, development, unit testing, and code reviews; provided bug fixing and user support.
• Mentored peers on both functional and technical aspects.

Eaton Mfg/Pro Application (Eaton Fluid Power Ltd - Manufacturing)

• Led the eB2.1 Parameter Standardization project, ensuring compliance with Eaton’s coding and design standards across the application landscape.
• Conducted a comprehensive codebase scan to identify and catalog program files requiring standardization, enabling consistent application behavior and easier maintainability.
• Developed as per coding standards,Performed unit and sanity testing to validate functionality, ensure quality, and prevent regression issues before release.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement standardized solutions, reducing defects and aligning applications with enterprise-wide best practices.

IFAST Maintenance and Enhancements (International Financial Data Services - Mutual Fund)

• Production Support: Directed offshore production support, managing ticket resolution through root-cause analysis, solutioning (setup/bug fixes), and UAT validation to ensure minimal business disruption.
• 2009 GIF Select Enhancements (Onsite Module Lead): Managed risk-reduction and flexible product model initiatives by translating business requirements into system specifications, conducting design walkthroughs, and reviewing development and unit testing. Mentored junior developers to strengthen delivery quality.
• Guarantee Cleanup Project (Analyst/Developer): Investigated and resolved complex issues by performing root-cause analysis, preparing code/data scans, and implementing corrective data fixes. Conducted validation in UAT/ad-hoc environments and provided post-implementation support to clients.