Vanitha Ponugubati

Experienced Associate Staff Engineer with 7+ years in software development and project management. Recently certified in Google Project Management with proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, managing complex e-commerce projects, and delivering solutions for complex real time problems. Strong background in full-stack development with demonstrated leadership in sprint planning, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, process automation and Agile Methodologies.

Business Strategist & Operations Lead at family's restaurant business

• Delegated responsibilities across kitchen, service, and procurement teams to ensure smooth daily operations and staff accountability
• Analyzed sales and expense reports to identify revenue leakages and implemented cost-control strategies, improving profitability
• Reengineered menu using performance data to increase high-margin item sales and align with customer demand trends
• Drove 20%+ increase in monthly revenue through targeted marketing campaigns and customer feedback loops
• Established a positive work culture by understanding staff needs, improving communication, and motivating team performance
• Used project management principles (e.g., agile thinking, stakeholder analysis) to coordinate restaurant expansion and day-to-day improvements
• Prioritized customer satisfaction by regularly reviewing feedback and optimizing both dine-in and online user experience
• Balanced entrepreneurial responsibilities outside office hours, demonstrating strong time management and commitment to continuous learning