EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University, USA                             August 2008 –
December 2009 (Expected)
Masters of Software Engineering (GPA 3.85)

•	Implemented a web tool for a client from Computer Emergency Response Team
(CERT).
•	Analyzed and constructed various architecture artifacts.
•	As the lead designer, ensured that downstream designs conformed to the high
level architecture.
•	Elicited requirements, and participated in scope negotiation.
•	Constructed various requirements artifacts like use cases, sequence diagrams,
UML diagrams etc.
•	Planned and tracked projects using EVA, Burn down charts, Wideband Delphi, use
case points etc.
•	Employed processes like Agile Unified Process (AUP), Extreme Programming (XP),
ACDM, PSP.
•	Prioritized risks in order to derive suitable mitigation techniques (Risk
Management).
•	Currently on the learning track for acquisition of the Software Architect
certificate from SEI.


WORK EXPERIENCE
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore                                               
               Nov 2005 – July 2008
Application Engineer, PeopleSoft Division
•	Application support for PeopleSoft Accounts Payable system.
•	Developed enhancements based on customer requirements, and constructed
TDD-FDDs 
•	Developed new functionality based on customer requirements and priorities.
•	Designed databases, implemented the business logic, and performed continuous
integration.
•	Responsible as a Tester, where I conducted White box, Black box and Stress
Testing.
•	Took on the role of Bundle Packager, where I had the onus for the timely
delivery of software bundles.
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore                                     
    March 2005 – June 2005
Developer for Visualization Software (Internship)
•	Implemented a point source detection algorithm for a telescope to be
incorporated in a spacecraft. 
•	Developed the application using Object Oriented techniques and innovative use
of Design Patterns.
•	Constructed user documentation/manual for future upgrades.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
•	JAVA, Google Web GWT, Database Design and Implementation, SQL, Design
Patterns, White-Box, Black Box and Stress Testing, C/C++.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
•	Recipient of the Outstanding Contribution Award, Oracle Corporation in
2005-06.
•	Recipient of four Certificates of Distinction during the course of the B.E.
degree from 2001-2005.