Nilesh Butala
About
NILESH BUTALA
Contact Information: [email protected] - 479 715 3264
IT EXPERIENCE – SUMMARY
> Application architecture, design, DB modeling & development
> Release engineering and optimization.
> Agile Transformation & technology modernization
> SDLC process optimization & automation, DevOps
> Extensive experience in leading large IT Projects/Programs/Portfolios
> Handling & controlling IT and business budgets, cost optimization
> Building customer relationship, negotiations and handling expectations.
> Built and delivered SOA based light weight customized mobile applications & portals.
> Experience in leading 100+ global team members & multi-million assignments.
> Business domains: Life Insurance, Financial services, Retail logistics (supply chain), e-commerce
-- Bachelor of engineering, CSPO / CSM – Scrum Alliance, MCP, Certified SAFe Practitioner
Enterprise Release Engineering & Automation
Company NameThrivent Financial
Dates Employed: Apr 2017 – Present
Location: Appleton, Wisconsin
Enterprise Strategic focus areas
>> Release engineering and Pipeline Optimization
>> Software development lifecycle automation
>> Enabling DevOps practices to enhance productivity
> CI / CD
> Test Automation (Selenium, Scripts and monitoring tools)
> ARA - Application Release Automation
> Integrate tools to eliminate surplus
Digital Program Manager - CMS Migration
Company Name: Nasdaq
Dates Employed: Aug 2016 – Apr 2017
Location: Greater Boston Area
>> Worked on Drupal 8.0 website migration for NASDAQ (Content management system).
>> involved and contributed in Business / IT Process optimization.
>> Utilized Tools like Confluence / JIRA for Agile Kanban operations to enhance productivity.
>> Built executive dashboards through JIRA to track program (very large) progress.
>> Delivered highly visible cost optimized & offshore based large program.
Technical Program Delivery Manager - Supply Chain
Company Name: Walmart
Dates Employed: Feb 2011 – Jul 2016
Location: Bentonville, Arkansas
>> Developed SOA based integration frameworks & tools
>> Major contributor in Technology modernization logistics roadmap & development
>> Contributed in Agile Transformation journey
>> Worked on Digital / Mobility / Cloud projects
>> Worked on few key logistics supply chain initiatives like "yard management system", peripheral application integrations with GLS / Manhattan / Schaefer warehouse management systems & scheduler applications.
>> Delivered multi-million projects and programs through large teams.
>> Extensive experience in Contract negotiation, vendor management and cost optimization
Technology Lead & Solution Architect
Company Name: Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life Insurance
Dates Employed: Sep 2007 – Jan 2011
Location: Mumbai Area, India
>> Major contributor in strategic business & IT initiatives (Projects & Programs).
>> Assisted in Technical Architecture / design roadmap (portlet to dot net)
>> Online individual life Insurance policy servicing and payments portal - conceptualization & development
>> >> independent Life advisor - lead generation / commission / payouts portal - conceptualization & development
>> >> Group Insurance policy portal - conceptualization & development
>> >> Buy Life Insurance online (e-Insurance) capability- conceptualization & development
Senior Manager (Projects)
Company NameCognizant
Dates Employed: Aug 2006 – Aug 2007
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
>> Worked on SQL Server / Oracle - data modeling and development
>> Contributed in Microsoft .Net - Design and development
>> Worked as Technical Architect
>> Responsible for P&L & Budgeting
>> Built large onshore / offshore global teams
>> Major contributor in Pre sales, account management (P&L) & business development activities
Senior Software Executive
Company Name: 3i Infotech Ltd.
Dates Employed: Jun 2003 – Jul 2006
Location: Mumbai Area, India
>> Performed multiple roles like team / Project lead, technical architect for largest Indian Private Bank (ICICI Bank)
>> Actively involved in Dot Net development
>> Worked as Oracle data modeler and developer