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PAPPU VENKAT RAO

PAPPU VENKAT RAO

IT Solutions Architect
BENGALURU

Summary

A competent professional with 16+ years of industry experience in software design & development along with successful management and delivery of projects. Rich experience in solution design & implementation using Microsoft technologies, Script languages, Python. As a manager, executed complex business centric projects seamlessly attaining 100% customer satisfaction. My Prime responsibilities include designing, developing, and delivering client requirements ensuring quality along with managing the entire team.

Expertise in Data Analytics (Modeling, Transformation, and visualization), Web applications, Automation solutions. Innovatively created reusable components which were well adapted across the organization. Proficiency in Unit, Functional, Manual Levels of Testing Process. Actively worked in key software methodologies AGILE and Waterfall. Active team player with excellent oral and written communication skills. Conducting training on functional domain and latest technologies. Well versed in Requirements and change management, configuration management, software lifecycle and product quality, review process, process defect management, process improvement and implementing best practices.

Industry Expertise: Tax Technology solutions | Banking & Financial Services | Healthcare | Insurance | Supply Chain | Manufacturing

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Solutions Architect Enterprise

EY GDS INDIA LLP
10.2019 - Current
  • Architected and developed a cutting-edge Generative AI(GenAI) framework with robust scalability features to serve multiple industries and domains. The framework supports dynamic configuration and seamlessly connects to various data sources to deliver real-time, AI-driven insights.
  • Designed and implemented RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) patterns using Azure Search, enabling efficient and intelligent data retrieval for enriched AI-generated responses tailored to enterprise use cases.
  • Spearheaded the development of GenAI tools and technologies, transforming enterprise architecture by integrating AI-driven capabilities for advanced analytics, decision-making, and operational optimization.
  • Design, Develop, configured enterprise Azure based web applications using Microsoft Fullstack (.Net Core, Angular, NodeExpress, Kubernets, Docker, MSSQL) and Python Dganjo, Flask & FastAPI. with focusing on high availability, fault-tolerance and auto-scaling.
  • Created several Micro-Services using WebApi, NodeExpress, Flask & FastApi to support the enterprise applications.
  • Engineered highly available and fault-tolerant microservices using WebAPI, NodeExpress, Flask, and FastAPI, delivering reliable and scalable solutions in Azure environments.
  • Optimized AI model performance by leveraging advanced Python libraries (PyTorch, Transformers, etc.) and implementing best practices for deploying scalable AI models in production.
  • Directed technical teams across all phases of the technology lifecycle, defining and delivering architecture roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving innovation.
  • Automated CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes in Azure DevOps, streamlining the deployment of enterprise applications and improving system reliability.
  • Implemented enterprise-grade web applications using the Microsoft Fullstack (.Net Core, Angular, Node.js, Kubernetes, Docker, and MSSQL) while ensuring adherence to scalability and performance benchmarks.
  • Led the adoption of AI and cloud-native solutions across business units, enabling faster time-to-market and measurable ROI improvements for enterprise clients.

Principal Software Engineer

GGK Technologies
Hyderabad
04.2018 - 09.2019
  • Led the design and development of a comprehensive framework to migrate AngularJS applications to Angular 6, streamlining the modernization process and reducing development effort.
  • Architected and developed an enterprise-grade claims processing application for an insurance client, leveraging CQRS design patterns and AWS services to scale performance and handle high-volume requests with robustness and efficiency.
  • Spearheaded and executed a pilot project to create an RPA tool for capturing user activities via client-provided web APIs. Built the application using Angular Electron, Node.js (Express), SignalR, and Azure Functions, ensuring seamless integration and exceptional functionality.
  • Fostered collaboration across engineering and design teams by implementing effective code review processes, enhancing software quality and team alignment.
  • Identified and documented critical integration issues and system vulnerabilities, proposing actionable recommendations that enhanced system reliability and security.
  • Conducted continuous project reviews, proactively introducing changes that improved team efficiency and maintained project milestones.
  • Demonstrated strong technical expertise, driving application performance optimization, recommending improvements, and contributing to innovative product development.
  • Collaborated with development teams to establish comprehensive product development strategies and robust application support plans, ensuring seamless delivery and ongoing maintenance.

Project Lead

Valuemomentum Software Services Pvt Ltd
HYDERABAD
08.2012 - 03.2018
  • Designed and built Several Enterprise based Applications using Microsoft .Net Full Stack.
  • Developed several services using for one of the leading Insurance Client using WebApi & WCF to meet the core logic while rewriting application from Cobol to .Net
  • Good understanding knowledge of COBOL Code to rewrite existing System.
  • Implemented Service-Oriented Component (SOA) Layer using C#,Net and WCF to decouple the UI with.
  • Experienced in the application Testing and bug fixing in very possible response time.
  • Developed application databases and data access layer using the SQL and creating the Stored Procedures for the access the data with Entity objects.
  • Worked extensively with AutoMapper to have a decoupled mechanism in the entire application.
  • Assisting the development and testing teams in understanding specifications and user requirements.
  • Led multiple teams simultaneously in taking the product through Requirements-Development-Testing-Delivery phases.
  • Defined enterprise cloud strategy, standards and leading practices associated with all aspects of cloud capabilities. Managed and improved the build infrastructure for global software development engineering teams including implementation of build scripts, continuous integration infrastructure, and deployment tool
  • Planned and released schedules with Agile methodology and coordinated releases with engineering & SQA for timely delivery. Worked in Agile/scrum Environment and used Jenkins, GitHub for Continuous Integration and Deployment
  • Created GIT repositories and specified branching strategies, Implemented & Maintained the Branching and Build/Release strategies utilizing GIT source code management. Created Post Commit and pre-push hooks using Python in SVN and GIT repos.
  • Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates, and processes.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
  • Met with manager weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.
  • Led team of engineers in providing design and engineering solutions to various clients and market sectors.

Senior Software Engineer

IIC India Service Pvt Ltd
02.2011 - 07.2012
  • As a Senior Developer, worked on designing, developing and implementing the web application using the latest and N-1 versions of the .NET framework like C#.NET, ASP.NET3.5, 4.0, 4.5. ADO.NET.
  • Worked on application development and implementation with business analysts and users.
  • Worked with the team to understand the requirements of the users and analysts and then doing analysis, design, development, management change and post-production verification of the project.
  • Developed applications using the best practices with test-driven development and implementing new technologies.
  • Developed applications using the MVC (Model-View-Controller) framework, which allows a clear separation of presentation, business logic, and data access tires.
  • Worked in Agile/Scrum development environment and daily participated in meetings and discussions with the department heads, project managers and architects and with my co-developers.
  • Developed the application using the ASP.NET, CSS3, HTML, JavaScript, Bootstrap, AJAX tools kit, Server Controls, and Web Controls.
  • Developing the application using the AJAX service call and Jquery AJAX API’s for the faster postback of the Data.
  • Developing application using the Web services (.Asmx), HTTP, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), REST APIs
  • Using SQL server database as back-end along with the Entity Framework and LINQ to access the databases.
  • Worked in Team Foundation Server (TFS)
  • Expert in using the Crystal Reports
  • Having Experience in Client Tools like DHS Switch and integrating the same into existing Windows Wipro Tool and newly developing HIS Web-based application.

Software Engineer

Aagama Computer Consultancy
11.2009 - 02.2011

Software Engineer

HBL Power Systems Pvt Ltd
08.2008 - 02.2009

Software Engineer

EDI Systems Pvt Ltd
12.2006 - 07.2008

Education

Post Graduate Programme - Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning

BITS Pilani
Hyderabad
10.2020 - 10.2021

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications

Osmania University
Hyderabad
06.2004 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Science - Electornics And Computer Science

Osmania University
Hyderabad
06.2001 - 05.2004

Skills

Product development

Technical Analysis

NET development

Azure development

Python

Python Django

Software

C#, Python, Microsoft Full Stack

Timeline

Post Graduate Programme - Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning

BITS Pilani
10.2020 - 10.2021

Solutions Architect Enterprise

EY GDS INDIA LLP
10.2019 - Current

Principal Software Engineer

GGK Technologies
04.2018 - 09.2019

Project Lead

Valuemomentum Software Services Pvt Ltd
08.2012 - 03.2018

Senior Software Engineer

IIC India Service Pvt Ltd
02.2011 - 07.2012

Software Engineer

Aagama Computer Consultancy
11.2009 - 02.2011

Software Engineer

HBL Power Systems Pvt Ltd
08.2008 - 02.2009

Software Engineer

EDI Systems Pvt Ltd
12.2006 - 07.2008

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Applications

Osmania University
06.2004 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Science - Electornics And Computer Science

Osmania University
06.2001 - 05.2004
PAPPU VENKAT RAOIT Solutions Architect