VIJAY KUMAR
ENGINEERING MANAGER
BANGALORE
Summary
Highly experienced IT leader with 22+ years of expertise in software development and application maintenance across multiple industries. Proven track record of driving global IT teams, managing projects, and delivering business expectations. Skilled in coaching and managing diverse teams, with strong domain knowledge in Health Care, Medical Device, Lab Information, Genomics, Biotechnology, and Travel & Hospitality
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
General Manager of Operations
Dnata International Private Limited
Bangalore
03.2018 - 11.2023
- Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Improved productivity while reducing staffing and operational costs by [Number]%.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new [Type] program.
Senior Engineering Manager
Eurofins India Private Limited
Bangalore
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Fostered positive and performance-oriented environment by implementing successful reward systems.
- Developed proposals for clients outlining project scope and timeline.
- Trained and developed team of qualified and motivated employees and managed resources.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Participated in development meetings for high-value customers and business operations updates.
Software Engineering Manager
Opto Circuits India Limited
Bangalore
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Allied with other engineering leaders to plan, manage and coordinate teams around reaching prescribed development milestones.
- Integrated prescribed processes and conventions during project planning to align products with internal guidelines.
- Drove high-level strategic planning of development efforts across multiple projects to optimize resource utilization and shorten development times.
- Cultivated partnerships between engineering, product and UX personnel to create holistically designed final products.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate specific [Type] features into finished products.
Project Manager
Allscripts India Private Limited
bangalore
09.2004 - 12.2012
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Senior Software Engineer
App Link Softwares Private Limited
Bangalore
12.2002 - 09.2004
- Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff.
- Checked client code for bugs and weaknesses using approved troubleshooting methods.
- Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Trained and mentored junior developers and engineers, teaching skills in [Area of expertise] and working to improve overall team performance.
- Captured specifications, testing methods and other information for [Type] project into technical manuals.
Software Engineer
3w Zone India Pte Limited
Bangalore
12.2000 - 09.2002
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Identified and documented project changes with proactive budget oversight.
Trainee Software Engineer
Kernel Software India Pvt Limited
Bangalore
08.1998 - 09.2000
- Shadowed team members to learn new tasks and how to appropriately handle technical issues.
- Worked closely with peers to identify issues and provide suitable resolutions.
- Developed reports using SQL server reporting services.
- Documented technical workflows and knowledge to educate newly hired employees.
Project Engineer
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Bangalore
08.1996 - 08.1998
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
- Performed constructability reviews of construction bid documents for coordination purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication
07.1991 - 08.1996
Skills
Microsoft C# Net
Certification
CSM
Timeline
SAFe
11-2023
General Manager of Operations - Dnata International Private Limited
03.2018 - 11.2023
COBIT
03-2016
CSM
07-2015
Senior Engineering Manager - Eurofins India Private Limited
01.2015 - 02.2018
Software Engineering Manager - Opto Circuits India Limited
01.2013 - 12.2014
Project Manager - Allscripts India Private Limited
09.2004 - 12.2012
Senior Software Engineer - App Link Softwares Private Limited
12.2002 - 09.2004
Software Engineer - 3w Zone India Pte Limited
12.2000 - 09.2002
Trainee Software Engineer - Kernel Software India Pvt Limited
08.1998 - 09.2000
Project Engineer - Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
08.1996 - 08.1998
Ghousia College of Engineering - Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics And Communication
07.1991 - 08.1996
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