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Sai Chaithanya Thota

Hyderabad

Summary

  • Performance-driven professional with over a decade of experience in integration consulting, specializing in solution design and client collaboration across multinational consumer goods industries.
  • Spearheading a team of 4 as an Senior Consultant delivering cutting-edge integration solutions for over 30 internal client projects, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction.
  • Proficient in cloud storage services, API gateways & technology stack like Azure APIM, APIGEE, Boomi, SAP CPI and PO, GCP, Kafka.
  • Created & designed robust integration solutions that align with the client's business objectives and technology landscape.
  • Provided technical leadership to integration teams, guiding them through solution design, development & implementation phases.
  • Acted as a primary point of contact for clients, understanding their requirements & providing expert advice on integration strategies.
  • Developed integration architectures & frameworks that support scalability, reliability, and performance requirements.
  • Ensured the quality of integration solutions through thorough testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices and standards. Identified & addressed performance bottlenecks in integration solutions, optimizing for speed, efficiency, and resource utilization.
  • Provided expertise in troubleshooting integration issues, resolving technical challenges, and providing ongoing support to clients.
  • Achieved an increase in project efficiency by automating reporting processes, enabling immediate solutions during critical incidents.
  • Recent achievements include facilitating POCs, leading architecture discussions and participating in RFB proposal discussions.
  • Committed to continuous learning and development, with a keen interest in exploring AI & ML applications in the integration space.
  • Differentiator & Success Levers: focused & result-oriented professional with established skills in people management, relationship building, working with multi-cultural professionals, coaching & mentoring, critical thinking & leadership acumen.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

EPAM
Hyderabad
10.2024 - Current

Domain: Insurance.

Technology Stack: IBM API Connect, Azure DevOps, and Azure API Management.

  • Integrated third-party APIs and services to enhance software functionality and interoperability.
  • Analyzed customer requirements to determine appropriate solutions using the API.
  • Assessed IBM APIC API operations and executed migration to Azure APIM.
  • Developed automation scripts to convert IBM APIC Swagger specifications to Azure APIM formats, to reduce the effort of conversion by 25% of time.
  • Implemented Azure APIM policies and Swagger configurations using Azure DevOps.
  • Kept detailed documentation on test plans, procedures and end results.

Senior Integration Consultant

Infosys
Hyderabad
09.2020 - 05.2024

Domain: Consumer Goods.

Technology Stack: SAP CPI and PO, Azure APIM, APIGEE, Boomi, Azure, GCP, Kafka, GoAnywhere, Power BI, and Azure DevOps.

  • Led a high-performing team of four people and provided integration design solutions for more than 30 internal client projects as an integration subject matter expert, focusing on SAP CPI, PO, Azure APIM, APIGEE, and Boomi.
  • Facilitating POCs with clients to identify pain points, establish goals, and define actionable steps toward achieving desired integration outcomes.
  • Driving the development of innovative integration design solutions for a diverse range of internal client projects, with a specific emphasis on cloud, storage services, API gateways, and integration technologies, ensuring optimal performance and client success.
  • Leading architecture-based discussions with clients to identify areas for improvement and developing tailored integration strategies.
  • Performing technology evaluations for onboarding into the client technologies catalog.
  • Executing governance activities, such as design and configuration reviews in APIM for each API being onboarded.
  • Implementing best practices and designing guidelines defined by the Information Security Group and the Architect Group from the client while providing any integration solution.

Consultant

Infosys
Bengaluru
08.2018 - 09.2020

Domain: Consumer Goods

Technology Stack: Boomi and SAP PO.

  • Oversaw the smooth transition of current integrations, like Axway B2Bi and SAP PO, to Boomi, guaranteeing the uninterrupted provision of services, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Different connectors, like HTTP, DB, SFTP, and Trading Partners, were used as part of this migration.
  • Automated functional and regression testing using a custom-tailored testing tool to ensure the integration behavior of existing SAP PO and Boomi are matching.
  • Coordinated efficiently with external vendors and application area owners, distributed globally, to ensure delivery of services.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships with clients through clear communication and timely responses to inquiries.

Senior Software Engineer

Accenture
Hyderabad
02.2016 - 07.2018

Domain: Consumer Goods

Technology Stack: SAP PO.

  • Led the migration and support of SAP PO interfaces as part of the version upgrade from 7.1 to 7.4.
  • Migrated existing interfaces using Migration Cockpit and TPZ files, and worked with different adapters like SFTP, IDoc, JDBC, and RFC certifications.
  • Executed complete interface testing, and assisted in end-user testing of SAP PO; interfaced by triggering IDoc(s) from SAP, files, and data check using Runtime Workbench.
  • Helped junior developers with debugging code and technical support.
  • Delivered 24/5 support for business-critical interfaces and automated reporting to key stakeholders on the daily status of business-critical interfaces while collaborating with clients to define solution requirements.

Software Engineer

Accenture
Hyderabad
08.2014 - 01.2016

Domain: Beverages

Technology Stack: SAP PO 7.4.

  • Provided enhancements and support for existing SAP PI interfaces
  • Tested and deployed SAP PO interface enhancements requested by the client, and worked on adapters like IDocs, FTP, and Proxy.
  • Supported frequent changes to existing interfaces in SAP PO, and ensured support for smooth go-lives.
  • Transporting repository and configuration objects using CTS+ transporting requests across landscapes.
  • Provided support for end-to-end tests, integration/user acceptance tests.
  • Performed go-live readiness checks, executed productive cutover plans, and provided hyper-care support for new interfaces.

Associate Software Engineer

Accenture
Bengaluru
01.2014 - 08.2014

Domain: Fashion Goods

Technology Stack: SAP XI.

  • Provided 24/5 support for 75 interfaces in SAP XI; performed daily health checks of the SAP XI system.
  • Provided 24/5 support for 75 interfaces in SAP XI; performed daily health checks of the SAP XI system.
  • Monitored and reported RFC queues status to key stakeholders.
  • Led the documentation of enhancements made for SAP XI interfaces.
  • Created successful test scripts to manage interface testing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Technology
Anantapur, India
04-2013

Skills

  • SAP CPI
  • SAP PO
  • Boomi
  • Azure API Management
  • Azure Integration Services
  • APIGEE
  • Kafka
  • GCP
  • Integration Solution Design
  • Primary and Secondary Research
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagements
  • Decision-Making and proactive
  • Team Building & Leadership

Certification

  • 2024: Generative SAP AI at SAP
  • 2024: API Development on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform
  • 2024: Development and Application Architecture Certification
  • 2024: Associate Runtime Architect, Boomi
  • 2024: Solace Certified Solutions Consultant, Solace
  • 2023: Certified Professional Developer, Boomi
  • 2022: Confluent Fundamentals Accreditation, Confluent
  • 2020: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

EPAM
10.2024 - Current

Senior Integration Consultant

Infosys
09.2020 - 05.2024

Consultant

Infosys
08.2018 - 09.2020

Senior Software Engineer

Accenture
02.2016 - 07.2018

Software Engineer

Accenture
08.2014 - 01.2016

Associate Software Engineer

Accenture
01.2014 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Technology
Sai Chaithanya Thota