Vishwath L
Manager, Software Engineering
Hyderabad
Summary
Experienced IT executive with a proven track record spanning 16 years in the software development industry. Currently serving as Manager, Software Development, adept at efficiently coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver significant software solutions. Recognized for adeptly harnessing agile methodologies, assessing emerging technologies, streamlining processes, and cultivating stakeholder relationships. Demonstrates a consistent ability to successfully deploy SaaS applications for Fortune 500 enterprises, employing innovative strategies to overcome obstacles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Manager, Software Engineering
Thomson Reuters Corporation
11.2020 - Current
- Spearheaded software development initiatives, including Non Functional Requirements (NFRs) resulting in timely delivery of solutions by facilitating collaboration with Product Management to define and confirm roadmap. Streamlined process led to 20% reduction in time-to-market.
- Implemented strategic upgrades to latest technologies, including transitions from Nancy Web API to .NET 8, AngularJS to Angular 12, and Redis 3 to Redis 7, resulting in 30% improvement in system performance and security enhancement.
- Successfully introduced and onboarded cutting-edge technologies such as GitHub Copilot, enhancing developer productivity by 25% through automated code refactoring and unit test case generation.
- Established efficient processes for early developer onboarding, and alignment with strategic goals of portfolio contributing to 15% increase in team productivity.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders, including Sales and Marketing, Product Management, Presales, and UX Design, resulting in improved solution alignment and customer satisfaction.
- Orchestrated seamless alignment among 40 member team comprising development, testing, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) , leading to 25% reduction in deployment errors and 40% increase in deployment frequency.
- Implemented proactive monitoring techniques, reducing incident response time by 50%, resulting in improved system uptime and customer satisfaction.
- Effectively managed production support team, ensuring compliance with SLAs and reducing critical issue resolution time by 30%.
- Integrated third-party APIs (with SAP) seamlessly into existing systems, expanding product capabilities and market horizons without additional overhead costs.
Senior Lead Engineer
Thomson Reuters Corporation
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed data from completed projects to inform future decision-making strategies in design, planning, or process improvements efforts.
- Collaborated with Product management to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, aligning expectations for successful outcomes.
- Managed resource allocation efficiently to maximize output while minimizing costs across multiple projects simultaneously.
- Implemented web APIs using .NET Core.
Lead Software Engineer
Thomson Reuters Corporation
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Implemented event-driven microservice architecture using C# and NancyFx , HapiJs and Golang and AWS services such as SNS, SQS, Step Functions, and UI using Angular.
- Streamlined codebase for increased efficiency with regular refactoring and optimization efforts.
- Optimized database structures for faster query responses, improving overall application performance.
- Established coding standards and test-driven development across the engineering team to ensure uniformity in style and approach among all developers.
- Presented technical concepts clearly during meetings with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project objectives and expectations. Also acted as a technology evangelist across the broader organization.
- Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the codebase.
- Conducted thorough code reviews to maintain consistency, readability, and adherence to best practices.
Senior Software Engineer
Thomson Reuters Corporation
07.2012 - 04.2016
- Developed a windows forms application for Statutory reporting , which is still the market leader in its space.
- Championed best coding practices within the team to improve overall code quality and maintainability.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
Software Engineer
Infosys Ltd.
09.2008 - 07.2012
- Refactored legacy codebase from VB to VB.Net for improved maintainability, paving the way for easier future updates. This was a multi-year project for a leading US based retail store.
Education
B.Tech - Computer Science Engineering
Sreenidhi Institute of Science And Technology
Hyderabad 09.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Product, project and stakeholder management
Timeline
Manager, Software Engineering
Thomson Reuters Corporation
11.2020 - Current
Senior Lead Engineer
Thomson Reuters Corporation
04.2018 - 11.2020
Lead Software Engineer
Thomson Reuters Corporation
04.2016 - 04.2018
Senior Software Engineer
Thomson Reuters Corporation
07.2012 - 04.2016
Software Engineer
Infosys Ltd.
09.2008 - 07.2012
B.Tech - Computer Science Engineering
Sreenidhi Institute of Science And Technology
09.2004 - 05.2008
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