Rajkumar Patra
Halifax,NS
Summary
Results-driven IT professional with 14+ years in Full Stack Software Development and 4 years in Project Management. Expertise in business requirements analysis, solution design, risk assessment, and resource management. Proven track record of delivering critical projects on time and within budget, aligned with organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced client retention through strategic initiatives and engagement efforts.
- Led complex projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
- Utilized data trends to inform decisions and drive cross-departmental improvements.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify challenges and implement growth solutions.
- Tracked performance metrics to uphold quality standards and operational excellence.
- Streamlined operations by identifying improvement areas and proposing effective solutions.
Associate
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
10.2018 - 11.2022
- Boosted operational efficiency by leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
- Streamlined data analysis procedures, enhancing processing speed and accuracy significantly.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align project deliverables with strategic objectives.
- Fostered a culture of improvement through feedback loops and performance evaluations.
- Resolved complex customer issues, significantly enhancing satisfaction and service quality.
- Cultivated strong stakeholder relationships, enabling effective cross-departmental communication.
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Enhanced software applications using Java and Python for improved performance.
- Tailored products through detailed requirements analysis and client engagement.
- Optimized functionalities by implementing precise code modifications and updates.
- Executed comprehensive unit testing to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Provided extensive production support for maintaining seamless operations.
- Automated processes using task schedulers and Windows services for increased efficiency.
Programmer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2013 - 05.2015
- Achieved enhanced operational efficiency by developing software solutions.
- Drove software development improvements for superior lifecycle outcomes.
- Ensured high-quality standards through rigorous code reviews and best practices.
- Designed robust solutions in collaboration with teams to meet client needs.
- Significantly reduced system errors through thorough debugging and testing processes.
Programmer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Increased order fulfillment efficiency by optimizing E-commerce application support.
- Resolved production issues through detailed root cause analysis techniques.
- Conducted training sessions on application functionality and support procedures.
- Created knowledge transfer documents for effective application transitions.
- Ensured rapid incident resolution, maintaining uninterrupted operational service continuity.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Information Technology
Pailan College of Management And Technology / West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT)
Kolkata, WB, India05-2011
Skills
Technologies: NET Framework, ASPNET, ADONET, WCF, IBM MQ
Programming Languages: C#, VBNet, C, C, JavaScript, jQuery, XSLT, basic in UNIX Shell Script
Development Tools: Visual Studio, VS Code, GitHub, Team Foundation Server, JIRA
Databases: MS SQL Server (SSMS, SSIS), MySQL, IBM DB2, DBMS
Web Technologies: HTML, XML, CSS, SOAP UI, Postman, FileZilla
Operating Systems: Windows, UNIX, AS400
Project Management: Agile, Waterfall
Team Leadership: Staff Development, Team Building, Conflict Resolution, Coaching & Mentoring
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- .NET Training – Cognizant Technology Solutions
- ADM-MOOGSOFT 101 - Product overview - QUIZ [101-Basics]
- Neuro IT Operation Certified : L0 Foundation
- SRE Fundamentals Knowledge Based Assessment [101-Basics]
- Introduction to Cryptography for developers and Architects [101-Basics]
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- Cognizant Certified Professional (CCP) –
- C# (Window based Applications)
- Level 0: Retail
- Fundamentals of Insurance Industry
- Certified Developer - ASP .NET
- General Insurance
- GENIUS (General Insurance Underwriting System)
Section 3 Awards and Achievements
Awarded as “Icon of the month” in July 2017 for giving consistent good performance., Appreciations & recognition from clients on providing resolution to several claim/policy issues, solving various critical production issues and quick turnaround for researching and providing resolution to high priority issues
Timeline
Senior Associate
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
12.2022 - Current
Associate
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
10.2018 - 11.2022
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
06.2015 - 09.2018
Programmer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2013 - 05.2015
Programmer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Information Technology
Pailan College of Management And Technology / West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT)