Hari Krishnan Anantha Krishna
Engineering Manager
Malmö
Summary
Seasoned engineering professional adept at seamlessly integrating project technical aspects and making information relatable to non-technical personnel. Experienced leader with 25-year history in the industry executing various roles. Clear communicator, decision maker and problem solver. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager
IKEA IT AB
12.2021 - Current
- Cultivated partnerships between engineering, product and UX co-workers to create holistically designed software products.
- Led development on 8 simultaneous products, multi-tasking across several deliverables while remaining in direct control of development paths.
- Drove high-level strategic planning of development efforts across multiple projects to optimize resource utilization and shorten development times.
- Integrated Ingka agile ways of working, processes, and conventions during project planning to align products with internal guidelines.
- Evaluated ongoing development efforts, providing feedback on potential methods of expediting completion and improving final results.
- Provided regular feedback to both engineering team and leadership on individual performance metrics, roadmap, and observations.
- Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
- Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
- Led modernization journey of GRC platform.
- Built a team of full time engineers from ground up to replace expensive consultants in a meaningful and effective way.
Data Architect
IKEA IT AB
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with 3rd party vendor to analyze, understand, and build data delivery pipelines which included data mapping and migration of data for a large transformation project.
- Unified disparate data structures and operating environments while building different master data elements
- Reviewed project requests describing master data needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish projects.
- Developed and delivered business information solutions.
- Migrated numerous legacy systems to newer technologies, reducing costs and enhancing efficiency.
- Gathered, defined and refined requirements, led project design and oversaw implementation.
- Managed identification, protection and use of data assets.
Product Specialist
IKEA IT AB
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Continually expanded knowledge of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) product line developed using MetricStream M7 platform.
- Researched product's technical specifications and accurately communicated information.
- Designed, configured and tested Internal Controls.
- Assisted with demonstrations for Internal Controls product to showcase functionality and technical capability.
- Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
Solution Architect
IKEA IT AB
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Guided and influenced business stakeholders and vendor on recommended enhancements to integrated GRC solution using MetricStream M7 platform.
- Worked with customers or prospective customers to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
- Re-Architected the existing Enterprise Risk Management to improve efficiency, reduce costs and scalability
- Presented roadmap and technology infrastructure to business and technology stakeholders, demonstrating deep familiarity with APIs, platform infrastructure, security and integration capabilities.
- Conducted research to evaluate systems design and process efficiency.
- Worked closely with product teams to define and prioritize product backlog.
- Supervised deployments and provided troubleshooting and user support.
- Created strong relationships with key decision makers as trusted partner
Portfolio Manager
MetricStream Infotech (India) Pvt Ltd
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained proper staffing levels to guarantee timely and accurate deliveries.
- Participated in drafting service budgeting, advising on areas of possible improvement to reduce costs and service delivery times.
- Advised clients on methods, technologies, process improvements and training that would increase overall business potential.
- Interfaced effectively with key accounts, answering questions and delivering exceptional service.
- Contributed to internal and external account reviews.
- Managed third-party contracts to drive delivery of required services.
- Implemented and supported MetricStream GRC solutions at client site.
- Coordinated new hire recruitment, training and development.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of local-area service market, applying data on competition and service areas to enhancing commercial outreach efforts.
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
MetricStream Infotech (India) Pvt Ltd
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Led production engineering group responsible for testing across all customer implementations
- Built a team of 6 QA managers responsible to deliver quality deliverables across all the product implementations in MetricStream
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
- Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
- Built automated test scripts to handle repetitive software testing work.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Practice Manager - Software Services
Danam Infotech Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Developed and led large-scale technology initiatives for long-term strategic plans and solutions.
- Configured and implemented IT initiatives to produce measurable business value.
- Created long-range IT plan to support projected growth and requirements for added capacity.
- Built IT infrastructure to support key business strategies and evolving processes.
- Tracked departmental expenditures, project schedules and team performance and progress.
- Worked closely with vendors and technology partners on integrations, infrastructure and enterprise solutions.
- Established positive relationships with industry leaders to gain insight into innovations and trends.
- Supervised multi-functional teams of technology professionals, coders and support experts.
- Reported monthly to senior executive team on budget, in-flight initiatives and upcoming projects.
- Groomed team talents through robust professional development program and training opportunities.
- Aligned IT solutions and deliverables with company strategic vision.
Quality Expert
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Lead a team of 10 test engineers who are responsible to setup complex deployment scenarios and execute integration test cases. The scenarios were maintained as images in VMWare Lab Manager
- Responsible for test strategy for all the tests that happen in Global Test Center. This team was responsible to perform integration tests for BusinessObjects enterprise and suite of products
- Created SAP HANA instances to replicate customer data and test their use cases as part of Design Council initiative. Worked closely with Deloitte to create calculation and analytical models
- Tested SAP Lumira version 1.0, the next generation BusinessObjects analytical tool. Was responsible to create test strategy and handle execution
Development Manager
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Managed a team of 10 cross functional engineers including architect, developers and test engineers which was responsible to develop mobile server
- Adopted scrum practices within the team by conducting coaching sessions and facilitating scrum meetings such as daily stand-up, planning and retrospective meetings
- Co-ordinated with team product owner and epic product owner for user stories. Maintained tasks against the epic in Jira and followed rigorous planning exercise and demo sessions to product owner at the end of each sprint. Adhered to usable and shippable software at each sprint
- Responsible to identify impediments and remove them by co-ordinating with management. Participated in global continuous improvement program. Maintained improvement points in Jira with clear action owners and plan
- Maintained sprint and release burn down charts in Jira which was centrally available for all the team members to refer at any time
- Implemented release chart which cuts across various enterprise releases, as we were responsible to provide the mobile server which needs to be available across all versions of enterprise
QA Manager
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
04.2008 - 06.2011
- Managed a team of 21 testers which was responsible to execute testing for BusinessObjects Text Analysis 3.1, Enterprise Search for BusinessObjects and Life Cycle Management 4.0 releases
- Adopted SAP product standards and ramp up phase roll outs because of BusinessObjects acquisition by SAP. Drafted test strategy in conjunction with the global roll out
- Worked closely with the product managers for requirement and development manager for planning tests
- Automated regression test cases using Selenium TestNG framework. This formed the test suite for each functional milestone
- Verified and validated functional test cases for Release Manager software as part of the Text Analysis suite of products
QA Lead
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
10.2006 - 04.2008
- Lead a team of 11 test engineers which was responsible to test installation scenarios for BusinessObjects enterprise releases (XI, XI R2 and 3.1) and wdeploy tool
- Responsible to draft and maintain installation test scenarios as per the defined test strategy
- Point of contact to co-ordinate with onshore team in Vancouver for queries, test strategy, execution and results
- Lead a team of 2 to automate installation scenarios using Sikuli. The user interaction with installation screens was automated to facilitate automated overnight installations to save test bed setup time
- Subject Matter Expert and single point of contact for all installation related queries
- Mentor team members and responsible for overall skill development within the team
Senior Software Engineer
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
10.2005 - 09.2006
- Created and executed test cases for BusinessObjects Enterprise XI R2 unix scenarios
- Responsible to deduce test scenarios using all pairs method across a combination of operating systems, languages, databases, web-application servers and type of installation
- Created test beds for the test scenarios identified and executed test scripts for various installation combinations
- Implemented automation chain framework (using in house tool) to facilitate batch jobs execution for a complete test life cycle
- Enhanced tests for silent installation by providing real time scenarios to solution manager and working closely with documentation team to provide right silent scripts for different scenarios
Software Engineer
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
01.2005 - 10.2005
- Responsible to execute iterations of test cycles for BusinessObjects administration consoles
- Raise issues in Rational Clearquest
- Co-ordinate with lead on the test results
Technical Support Expert
Dell International Services
09.2002 - 12.2004
- Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users.
- Managed high levels of call flow and responded to hardware technical support needs.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
Executive IT Systems
Airlink India Ltd
07.1999 - 06.2002
- Maximized system availability through development and testing of contingency plans.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Visweswaraiah Technological University
Bangalore, India 04.2001 -
Diploma - Computer Science And Programming
MEI Polytechnic
Bangalore, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Architecture
undefinedTimeline
Engineering Manager
IKEA IT AB
12.2021 - Current
Data Architect
IKEA IT AB
06.2020 - 12.2021
Product Specialist
IKEA IT AB
08.2019 - 06.2020
Solution Architect
IKEA IT AB
08.2017 - 08.2019
Portfolio Manager
MetricStream Infotech (India) Pvt Ltd
04.2016 - 08.2017
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
MetricStream Infotech (India) Pvt Ltd
05.2015 - 04.2016
Practice Manager - Software Services
Danam Infotech Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 04.2015
Quality Expert
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 01.2014
Development Manager
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
06.2011 - 03.2012
QA Manager
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
04.2008 - 06.2011
QA Lead
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
10.2006 - 04.2008
Senior Software Engineer
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
10.2005 - 09.2006
Software Engineer
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
01.2005 - 10.2005
Technical Support Expert
Dell International Services
09.2002 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Visweswaraiah Technological University
04.2001 -
Diploma - Computer Science And Programming
MEI Polytechnic
04.2001 -
Executive IT Systems
Airlink India Ltd
07.1999 - 06.2002
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