Rahul Perna
Technical Architect
Hyderabad
Summary
Driven Technical Architect with success in conceptualizing technical solutions and system development environments. Focused on working closely with clients to determine technical project objectives, specifications and solutions. Detail-oriented in coding and testing the functionality of deliverables.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Additional Information
- Worked extensively on VisionPLUS and CardLink modules on different functionalities.
- Involved in projects like mobile installments, loans processing, balance transfer loans processing, customized general ledger accounting.
- I was also part of the data migration projects to accommodate smooth transition between banks during acquisitions.
- Involved in CardLink acquiring projects to support QR merchant acquiring, installation of China Union Pay acquiring system for the bank.
Work History
Technical Architect
Synechron Technologies
Hyderabad, Telangana
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to determine project specifications and scope.
- Developed network and system architecture according to business needs.
- Engineered architecture and infrastructure for business users.
- Provided current best practices and third-party solution alternatives when necessary for functional design documentation.
Senior Consultant
LNT Infotech
Hyderabad
2019.10 - 2022.07
- Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
- Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions.
- Providing solution and architectural design based on client's market needs.
- Ownership of project execution and delivery end to end and also to provide warranty support.
- To provide functional and technical documents as per standards defined by organization.
- To follow agile methodology and best quality practices as implemented by organization.
Technical Lead
NTT Data (Thailand) Ltd
Bangkok
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Mentored junior team members, providing educational expertise on technical concepts and CardLink functional areas.
- Integrated automation into monitoring and security measures to reduce required employee attention.
- Investigated and addressed system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.
Senior Software Engineer
HSBC Software Development (India) Ltd
Hyderabad
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Worked closely with other business analysts, development teams and infrastructure specialists to deliver high availability solutions for mission-critical applications.
- Created procedures for system monitoring, recovery, backup and optimization.
- Designed software for installation onto legacy systems, tailoring software characteristics for existing hardware components.
- Trained and mentored junior developers and engineers, teaching skills in VisionPLUS functional areas and working to improve overall team performance.
- Evaluated project requirements and specifications and developed software applications that surpassed client expectations.
- Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff.
- Gathered and defined customer requirements to develop clear specifications for project plans.
System Analyst
Accellence (Thailand) Ltd
Bangkok
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Investigated and addressed system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.
- Documented procedures and business processes and shared information with appropriate stakeholders.
- Collaborated closely with upper management to drive strategy through development and implementation of new processes.
- Assessed business needs and problem areas to create focused solutions.
Project Lead
Mahindra Satyam
Hyderabad
06.2007 - 12.2012
- Managing daily application issues and allocation of tasks to support team.
- Support on call 24X7 for production issues and to escalate based on severity of issues.
- Provide IPL (mainframe) support, DR support for system.
- Produced reports and updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Set up and managed team meetings.
- Reduced risk and coordinated project specifications to meet quality standards.
- Provided team with coaching and direction.
- Planned, executed and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
- Developed and followed baseline project plan and milestones for task completion.
- Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates and processes.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
JNTU
Hyderabad 06.2003 - 04.2007
Skills
VisionPLUS, CardLink
Mainframes
Cobol, JCL
CICS, VSAM
Easytrieve, REXX, SORT
VISA, MC Simulator
Changeman, Endeavor
Connect Direct, NDM, SFTP
File Aid, File Master
Consulting
Systems Analysis
Project Documentation
Business needs analysis
Timeline
Technical Architect
Synechron Technologies
07.2022 - Current
Senior Consultant
LNT Infotech
2019.10 - 2022.07
Technical Lead
NTT Data (Thailand) Ltd
02.2018 - 08.2019
Senior Software Engineer
HSBC Software Development (India) Ltd
02.2015 - 01.2018
System Analyst
Accellence (Thailand) Ltd
01.2013 - 08.2014
Project Lead
Mahindra Satyam
06.2007 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
JNTU
06.2003 - 04.2007