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Ojal Dev

Ojal Dev

Lead Engineer
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Highly accomplished Lead Engineer with 14+ years of experience specializing in the design, development, optimization, and global implementation of mission-critical Logistics Systems, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as Walmart's proprietary GLS, JCPenney's DMS(Blue Yonder WMS)/Infios (Korber High Jump), and Symphony GOLD. Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into clear, short-term and long-term technical product roadmaps that enhance operational efficiency and system resilience. Adept at leading platform migrations, system integration (Tibco to Tadka), and modernizing CI/CD pipelines to support continuous improvement and 24x7 supply chain operations. Seeking to leverage this expertise to lead and optimize Texas Instruments' global logistics systems.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Engineer

Catalyst Brands India
05.2018 - Current

Product: DMS(Blue Yonder) is a critical Warehouse Management System (WMS) application supporting and optimizing distribution center management for JCPenney.

  • Spearheading the strategic implementation of Infios WMS (Korber High Jump) to modernize distribution center operations, delivering a best-in-market offering, and setting the technical product roadmap for future logistics scalability.
  • Played a key role in a large-scale system integration by successfully executing the Tibco to Tadka migration, ensuring seamless data flow and integration across JCPenney’s supply chain ecosystem.
  • Contributed to a major business-aligned logistics project by providing systems and integration support for the successful launch of JCPenney’s proprietary beauty range of products.
  • Led a major WMS platform migration and optimization project to enhance system resilience and stability, moving the DMS core application from unsupported platforms (HP-UX and Oracle 9i) to the supported stack (RHEL7 and Oracle 12c).
  • Drove process improvement and system quality by introducing and deploying Coverity static analysis for DMS development, which proactively detected defects and ensured the application was compliant with security standards.
  • Ensured 24/7 operational monitoring by deploying Splunk for continuous monitoring of the DMS application and the underlying system health, supporting high availability and providing data-driven insights.
  • Served as a key technical resource involved in the complete Product Enhancement Lifecycle, from initial Business Case understanding to final implementation.

Senior Software Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
02.2016 - 05.2018

Product: HP's InterChange Healthcare platform, a solution for states and providers to manage costs and information access (DXC Interchange).

  • Contributed to a major platform modernization initiative aimed at transforming the proprietary InterChange product into a modular system to align with the MITA 3.0 standard.
  • Played a key role in the initial design and strategy phase by being involved in requirement gathering for the new, modular architecture.
  • Developed a core component of the new platform by being part of the team that created the rule engine responsible for processing Medicaid claims.
  • Executed critical system integration by performing the integration of the Claims module with Oracle EBS.

Senior Software Engineer

Alshaya Group
10.2015 - 02.2016

Product: Symphony GOLD, an industry-leading product focused on inventory management and retail optimization.


  • Bridged the gap between business strategy and technical execution by working closely with stakeholders to understand complex business needs, and transform them into functional and technical specifications.
  • Responsible for the end-to-end implementation of new features within the Symphony GOLD product to meet evolving inventory management requirements.
  • Designed and developed solutions that directly addressed business needs, leading to process improvements and optimized inventory flow.

Associate

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
02.2011 - 10.2015

GLS is Walmart's self-built Warehouse Management System (WMS), a critical logistics platform developed to replace various legacy WMS systems with a single, standardized solution across all Walmart and SAM'S Distribution Centers (DCs) globally.


  • Contributed to the strategic, global rollout and maintenance of the GLS 2.0 WMS, a system vital for managing and optimizing logistics operations across a vast network of distribution centers.
  • Executed the end-to-end lifecycle for major WMS enhancements, including Design, Impact analysis, Development, Testing, and Deployment for key projects like the Store Number Expansion (SNE).
  • Served as a core member of a 26-person, multi-functional team covering all aspects of the product, including design, development, integration guidance, maintenance, and support for the high-volume GLS product.
  • Involved in critical bug fixes and performance optimization, ensuring the stability and resilience of the system.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication

Ideal Institute of Technology
Ghaziabad, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Warehouse Management Systems

Timeline

Lead Engineer

Catalyst Brands India
05.2018 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
02.2016 - 05.2018

Senior Software Engineer

Alshaya Group
10.2015 - 02.2016

Associate

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
02.2011 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication

Ideal Institute of Technology
04.2001 -
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