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Venkata shanmuka Saradhi Meka

Halifax,NS

Summary

Dynamic IT Service Manager with a proven track record at Cognizant Technologies Solutions, excelling in incident management and technical leadership. Enhanced system reliability through strategic process improvements and developed a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. Adept at fostering teamwork and collaboration, driving high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Service Manager

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in managing IT service requests, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
  • Supported maintenance of IT infrastructure, contributing to system uptime and reliability.
  • Collaborated with team members to document processes and improve service delivery efficiency.
  • Participated in training sessions on IT tools and systems, enhancing technical knowledge and skills.
  • Helped troubleshoot hardware and software issues, providing solutions to end-users effectively.
  • Maintained accurate records of service incidents, aiding in trend analysis for continuous improvement efforts.
  • Delivered high-quality technical training sessions to enhance the skill set of support staff, improving first-call resolution rates.
  • Managed change control processes, minimizing disruptions while ensuring seamless implementation of new tools and technologies.
  • Enhanced system efficiency by implementing process improvements and automation for IT service management tasks.
  • Developed a comprehensive disaster recovery plan to safeguard critical systems and data from unexpected events or failures.
  • Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.

Technical Lead

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Led cross-functional teams to design and implement technical solutions enhancing system performance.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering skill development and improving team productivity.
  • Streamlined software development processes, reducing project delivery times through agile methodologies.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Developed technical documentation and training materials for internal knowledge sharing.
  • Conducted code reviews to maintain high standards of quality and adherence to best practices.
  • Enhanced system performance with thorough code reviews, debugging, and optimization techniques.
  • Maintained close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for accurate progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.
  • Increased application stability by regularly monitoring performance metrics, addressing bottlenecks proactively to minimize downtime occurrences.
  • Mentored junior developers through regular 1-on-1 meetings, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and career growth opportunities.
  • Led successful launch of multiple software releases, meeting all project objectives and exceeding user expectations.

Senior Software Engineer

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
11.2011 - 12.2015
  • Designed and implemented scalable software solutions, optimizing performance and improving user experience.
  • Led software development projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder requirements.
  • Resolved complex technical issues, providing strategic solutions that minimized downtime and improved system reliability.
  • Evaluated new technologies, recommending tools that enhanced development processes and supported project goals.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
  • Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Information Technology

ADAMS Engineering College
PALONCHA, India
05-2006

Skills

  • Business analysis
  • Incident management
  • IT governance
  • Capacity planning
  • Technical leadership
  • SLA management
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Application support
  • Quality assurance
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Languages

English
Professional Working
Hindi
Limited Working
Telugu
Full Professional

Timeline

IT Service Manager

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
01.2022 - Current

Technical Lead

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2022

Senior Software Engineer

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
11.2011 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Information Technology

ADAMS Engineering College
Venkata shanmuka Saradhi Meka