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Venkat Rao

Summary

Highly experienced software integration professional with over 13 years of expertise in the telecom domain. The objective is to leverage skills in technology, creativity, and vision to solve complex problems, improve processes, and contribute to innovative software development projects.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Architect/Systems Integration Analyst

Omni Fiber Cable, USA
06.2022 - Current
  • Worked with Agile methodology, implementing new integrations and enhancements in 2-week sprints
  • Conducted research and analysis on external APIs
  • Designed integration APIs with billing and provisioning external interfaces.
  • Contributed to technical architecture and documented integration guide with API request and response structures
  • Provided current best practices and third-party solution alternatives when necessary for functional design documentation.

Integration/Development Lead

Charter Communications
11.2016 - 06.2022
  • Ericsson (CW) Order Care Suite 5.1, Oracle 11g
  • Role Summary:
  • Followed Agile methodology, implementing new integrations and enhancements in 4-week sprints
  • Led technical design and integration with billing and provisioning external interfaces
  • Collaborated in solutions architecture, creating user stories, and maintaining work updates in JIRA
  • Managed ICOMS to CSG Billing Account migration activities
  • Provided technical design and development leadership, supporting lower and PROD environments
  • Prepared documentation for releases, including Method of Procedure for deployments and release notes.

Product Development Lead

Ericsson
11.2015 - 11.2016
  • Order Care, Catalog Product Development - Charging, Billing in One (CBiO 16.1, 16.2), Environment: Ericsson (CW) Order Care Suite 16.0, 16.1, 16.2, Oracle 12c, WebLogic, XML
  • Role Summary:
  • Utilized Agile methodology with 3-week sprints for implementing BUC, BSUC with DoD
  • Integrated external interfaces with billing and charging systems (BSCS, CS-Air)
  • Handled TR (Test Request) handling from LSV and SOIV Testing teams
  • Developed EOC (ON, OM, SR), ECM modules
  • Participated in Design Reviews for BUC, BSUC
  • Designed catalog models - BSCS Controlled, CS-Controlled.
  • Directed concept design, feature definitions and production support.

Integration Analyst

Spark New Zealand
06.2015 - 10.2015
  • Ericsson (CW) Order Care Suite 5.2, Oracle 12c, WebLogic, XML
  • Role Summary:
  • Designed and developed enhancements for BOSS pre-paid service implementation
  • Integrated external interfaces with billing systems like Siebel
  • Supported deployments, change requests, SAT, and UAT testing teams
  • Provided pre and post-production support
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Product Integration Lead

Ericsson Canada
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • Ericsson (CW) Order Care Suite 14.1, Oracle 12c, WebLogic, XML
  • Role Summary:
  • Designed and architected RESTful implementation using Ericsson Order Care (EOC, CIM, ECM)
  • Gathered requirements and coordinated between BA team and Development team
  • Developed RESTful HTTP interfaces using Ericsson Order Care
  • Defined UI supportable restrictions and relationships on the Ericsson Catalog
  • Conducted problem analysis, provided technical architecture recommendations, and supported RESTful integration between Client and Server.

Product Integration Analyst

Charter Communications, USA
02.2014 - 06.2014
  • Concept Wave Order Care Suite, Role Summary:
  • Developed enhancements for Commercial Business OM and Residential OM
  • Provided technical design, analysis,design, development, and unit testing using Concept Wave Order Care
  • Conducted problem analysis, provided technical architecture recommendations
  • Provided day-to-day technical expertise to clients
  • Supported production and deployment processes.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Lead Developer

BMW Germany
03.2012 - 01.2014
  • Concept Wave Order Care Suite 5.1, Oracle 11g, Tomcat 5.1
  • Description:
  • Worked on the BMW Business Integration Platform (BIP) for Connected Drive services activation on vehicles
  • Managed vehicle migration/import from VDWH and DOMSHADOW interfaces
  • Provisioned imported vehicles with Business Unit and Customer
  • Facilitated the creation of subscription accounts in the ORGA billing system and integrated with MNO, IDS, and NOP interfaces
  • Responsibilities:
  • Developed vehicle module metadata-driven solution using CWOrderCare 5.1
  • Participated in requirement analysis and design
  • Collaborated with the test team to create test plans and cases
  • Supported deployments and change requests

Software Engineer

Comcast Cable
08.2009 - 07.2010
  • Implemented Symphony order management system for Comcast wireless Air card services
  • Managed wireless orders processing from billing systems to fulfillment center
  • Supported Sprint and Clearwire systems
  • Responsibilities:
  • Developed metadata-driven solutions using CWOrderCare
  • Participated in requirement analysis and design
  • Collaborated with test team to create test plans and cases
  • Supported deployments and change requests

Software Developer

Stanford University, USA
08.2007 - 01.2009

Scope:

  • Developed a Protocol Management and Reporting application for managing operations related to protocols submitted to Administrative Panel on Animal Subjects/Lab Animals in Medical Research
  • Responsible for maintaining protocol data and generating reports for meetings
  • Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Developed client-side interfaces and implemented client-side validations
  • Implemented Gateway Module and Attachments module
  • Provided production support and implemented security updates.

Education

B. Tech - Electronics & Communication

J.N.T University

Certificate in Data Science and Machine Learning using Python course completion from Udemy -

Udemy

Certificate in Business Analysis -

University of Toronto
Toronto
2013

Skills

  • Application Architecture
  • Software Integration
  • API Development
  • Ericsson Order Care (Concept Wave)
  • Telecom Application Integration
  • Postman
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Billing System Migration
  • JIRA
  • Legacy Application Decommissioning
  • Struts
  • Web Services
  • Python
  • Oracle
  • Agile Methodology

Additional Information

  • Over 13 years of full project life cycle experience in Telecom domain, including analysis, solution, designing, development, testing, maintenance, and deployment of software applications.
  • Expertise in application architecture and development using Ericsson Order Care (Concept Wave) versions 4.X, 5.X, 16.X, and 18.X. Strong knowledge in telecom application integration and performing integration analysis to develop APIs for integrating BSS and OSS systems.
  • Skilled in building APIs using Postman and preparing integration structures for development to integrate multiple systems.
  • Proficient in conducting root cause analyses, providing appropriate solutions, and collaborating with teams as needed. Experienced in managing billing system/account migration tasks, including data analysis and data migration script development.
  • Well-versed in managing development tasks, working independently or in teams, conducting code reviews, unit testing, and deploying code to QA/PROD environments.
  • Good experience in using JIRA for task management and supporting legacy applications decommissioning activities.
  • Developed applications using Struts, web services, Python, and Oracle.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal abilities.

Timeline

Technical Architect/Systems Integration Analyst

Omni Fiber Cable, USA
06.2022 - Current

Integration/Development Lead

Charter Communications
11.2016 - 06.2022

Product Development Lead

Ericsson
11.2015 - 11.2016

Integration Analyst

Spark New Zealand
06.2015 - 10.2015

Product Integration Lead

Ericsson Canada
07.2014 - 06.2015

Product Integration Analyst

Charter Communications, USA
02.2014 - 06.2014

Lead Developer

BMW Germany
03.2012 - 01.2014

Software Engineer

Comcast Cable
08.2009 - 07.2010

Software Developer

Stanford University, USA
08.2007 - 01.2009

B. Tech - Electronics & Communication

J.N.T University

Certificate in Data Science and Machine Learning using Python course completion from Udemy -

Udemy

Certificate in Business Analysis -

University of Toronto
Venkat Rao