Srinadh Kakarla
Senior Engineering Manager
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Energetic Senior Engineering Manager enthusiastic about developing deeper understanding of engineering design and leadership. Natural leader and networker with hardworking, resourceful and competitive nature. 16+ years of experience in Automotive and Telecom software products.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software Engineering Manager
Nokia India
Bangalore, KA
09.2016 - Current
- Experience with design/implementation of features in large scale cloud service and/or server/service management features
- Experience with AGILE development methodologies such as SCRUM and delivering software through continuous development, deployment model for Cloud Services
- Excellence in strategic thinking, leadership, communication, interpersonal skills and be able to influence without authority. Proven ability to collaborate across all functions, teams and multiple levels of management
- Analyzed architecture design, scoping, implementation, testing and deployment needs to define project requirements
- Successfully led delivery of 5G network diagnostic and recovery components
- Provided regular feedback to both junior engineers and senior leadership on individual performance metrics and observations
- Provide technical leadership and make critical technical contributions to delivered products
- Manage team members including setting objectives, reviewing performance and establishing positive working environment
Technical Architect/Engineering Manager
HCL Technologies Ltd
Bangalore, KA
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Provided technical leadership to team members during system design
- Performed quality code review and removed technical debt and security vulnerabilities
- Successfully built 2 high performance teams that always delivered after market applications according to plan
- Successfully migrated teams from Volvo to HCL.
- Provided regular feedback to both junior engineers and senior leadership on individual performance metrics and observations
- Identified innovative and automated approaches to routine tasks, making suggestions that were widely received
Engineering Manager/Assignment Lead
Volvo India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
06.2012 - 03.2016
- Provided technical leadership to team members during system design
- Performed quality code review and removed technical debt and security vulnerabilities
- Successfully built 2 high performance teams that always delivered after market applications according to plan
- Successfully migrated teams from Volvo to HCL.
- Provided regular feedback to both junior engineers and senior leadership on individual performance metrics and observations
- Led development on 5 simultaneous projects, multi-tasking across several deliverables while remaining in direct control of development paths
- Allied with other engineering leaders to plan, manage and coordinate teams around reaching prescribed development milestones
- Identified innovative and automated approaches to routine tasks, making suggestions that were widely received
Specialist Software Engineer
Hewlett-Packard Globalsoft Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore, USA
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Strong background in Data Structures, Algorithms, analysis of algorithm complexity and efficient implementation of complex algorithms
- Wrote highly maintainable, solid code for software system, forming core framework and earning consistent praise from subsequent developers since initial version.
- Installed and configured software applications and tested solutions for functionality.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
Consultant
MindTree Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
08.2005 - 08.2011
- Designed, tested, installed and monitored new application
- Developed complex solutions to all business problems along with customer engagements by detailed analysis, negotiation and coordination with main decision makers
- Consulted with clients to align future software development with customer priorities
- Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance
Education
Master of Computer Applications - Computers
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam 09.1999 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam 08.1996 - 05.1999
Skills
Java/JEE
Microservices
Analytical skills
Leadership
Software Architecture
Agile framework
Team Building
Timeline
Software Engineering Manager
Nokia India
09.2016 - Current
Technical Architect/Engineering Manager
HCL Technologies Ltd
04.2016 - 09.2016
Engineering Manager/Assignment Lead
Volvo India Pvt. Ltd
06.2012 - 03.2016
Specialist Software Engineer
Hewlett-Packard Globalsoft Pvt. Ltd
08.2011 - 06.2012
Consultant
MindTree Ltd
08.2005 - 08.2011
Master of Computer Applications - Computers
Andhra University
09.1999 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Andhra University
08.1996 - 05.1999