Navodaya Bandi

Navodaya has around 18+ years of experience in IT industry of which software in System Study, Analysis, Design, Prototype development and Testing using RDBMS & Internet Technologies. He has rich expertise with Design, Development and Performance tuning of PL/SQL Procedures, functions, Database Triggers and Packages. Extensive experience in Design, development, testing, Implementation and documentation phases of various Business Applications. He has good knowledge of Inventory/Logistics Product Information management (Oracle PIM) and Retail Applications. He has good knowledge on Oracle Fusion HCM Modules. He has good application integration experience using Mule ESB with connectors, transformation and routing. Expertise in using Mule Soft Studio in creating various flows to integrate API and Databases and SAAS applications. Worked as Onsite Lead for Client Cisco Systems from March 2015 to July 2020. Worked as Onsite Lead for Client Ford Motor Company from October 2020 to July 2021. Currently working as Offshore Lead for Client Ford Motor Company from August 2021 to till date. Obtained PMP certification in April 2023, showcasing expertise in project management methodologies, including project planning, execution, and risk management. Looking to leverage this knowledge to drive project success and deliver superior value to clients Skilled Technical Lead successful at marrying technology and business needs in order to meet changing demands and solve diverse problems. Prepared to leverage 18 years of Software Development and Support experience to take on new role with long-term potential and room for professional growth.

FORD - Oracle HCM Data Conversion, FORD Motor Company, Oracle Fusion HCM Applications, Implementation and Support, October-2020 to Present, Ford Motor Company, headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, is a leading American multinational automaker that sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand. As part of its digital transformation strategy, the company has migrated its legacy HR applications that maintain data for both hourly and salaried employees to Oracle Fusion HCM. This move has streamlined Ford's HR processes and improved the efficiency of its workforce management system, better equipping the company to address the changing needs of its employees and provide them with a more seamless HR experience., Prepared a high-level design document based on data conversion requirements, Coordinated with the Business team to identify and clarify requirements, and address any gaps in understanding, Developed and coded data conversion scripts (HDL Scripts) in accordance with best practices and industry standards, Conducted code reviews of the work done by team members to ensure quality and adherence to standards, Created and executed test plans, as well as fixed any bugs that were identified, Identified and addressed the root cause of any issues that arose during UAT and production phases, Tuned the performance of SQL queries used for data extraction and BIP reports, Utilized HDL to import data into cloud HCM, Generated data reconciliation reports using HCM Extracts and BIP Reports Cisco Item Foundation (Implementation and Operations), Cisco Systems, Oracle Applications, Oracle SQL, PLSQL, Mongo DB, Implementation and Support, October-2009 to August-2020, The Item Foundation initiative aimed to create an end-to-end solution that would provide a Single Source of Truth (SSOT) for all commerce items used by Cisco. As a member of the Item Foundation Operations team, my responsibility was to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations in Production and resolve any issues raised by Production Users. With my contributions, the team was able to provide high-quality operational support for the Item Foundation system and help Cisco achieve its business objectives., Analyzed and resolved incidents using data fixes., Used problem creation and resolution to address long-term issues., Provided root cause analysis for production issues and validated required fixes., Collaborated with the team to review code fixes and enhancements as part of quarterly releases., Participated in new release scope and functionality., Used the Remedy tool to update incident and problem records., Monitored the system, fine-tuning the application as necessary., Developed procedures and packages for handling data migration activities from Cisco's legacy database to the new Item Foundation database., Developed reports for business users to perform data analysis., Involved in the development of a data publishing module to publish items from Cisco's legacy database to the new R12 instance. ANF RMS Implementation, Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Oracle SQL, PLSQL, Pro C, Forms 10g, Reports 10g, Oracle Retail Suite(RMS), Implementation and Support, October-2008 to September-2009, Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) is a popular American clothing retailer that has been around since 1892. Over time, the company has expanded its offerings and now includes five distinct brands marketed as a lifestyle brand. With a growing international presence, A&F has decided to implement the Oracle Retail Suite to support its business needs. This software solution will enable A&F to streamline its retail operations and better serve its customers across various world markets., As an Offshore Module Lead, coordinated with the Onshore team for technical specifications and functional requirements understanding and ensured timely delivery of the custom module in Oracle Retail suite., Developed and designed the custom module - Merchandise Type - as a Module Lead., Prepared and executed unit test plans for the Merchandise Type module, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices., Conducted thorough code review, identifying areas for performance tuning and optimization for the module., Implemented version control tools like SVN for maintaining code quality and ensuring seamless collaboration with the team. Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Gati Limited, Oracle SQL, PLSQL, Pro C, Forms 6i, Reports 6i, Implementation and Support, July-2004 to September-2008, I was involved in the development and maintenance of an HR application for Gati Limited, which handles various employee operations such as organization details, pay structure, payroll, recruitment, and training. The application was integrated with Oracle Financials for seamless data exchange between systems, Designed and developed coding solutions for the HR application at Gati Limited., Prepared test plans and effectively resolved bugs to enhance application functionality., Conducted performance tuning to improve application speed and efficiency, Fine-tuned monthly payroll reports to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations. Gati Enterprise Management System, Gati Limited, Oracle SQL, PLSQL, Pro C, Forms 6i, Reports 6i, Implementation and Support, July-2001 to September-2008, GATI is a cargo management company with a wide network of branches and service locations across the country and overseas. To streamline their operations and support their range of services and products, they acquired a custom-made enterprise solution called GATI Enterprise Management System (GEMS). The system integrates all organizational processes, resulting in more efficient customer service, Customized Oracle Forms and Reports to meet specific business requirements., Prepared comprehensive testing plans to ensure changes were working as expected., Fine-tuned existing database packages, procedures, and SQL queries for better performance., Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.