Akshara Thomas Mankidiyan
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Jacob George
During my time working with Akshara, I was consistently impressed by her ability to lead by example and inspire the team. She has a keen eye for detail and possesses a natural talent to prioritise the issues and take difficult decisions with confidence and clarity. Our team has greatly benefited from her leadership and technical knowledge. However complex the project is, she always finds a way to achieve success. Overall, it has been a pleasure working with Akshara, and I highly recommend her to any organization looking for someone dedicated and able to deliver results in a timely manner.
Vinil George Jose
I have had the pleasure of working with Akshara for several years, and I can confidently say that she is one of the most talented developers. She is also a natural leader with a talent for guiding projects from conception to completion. She worked effectively with stakeholders across the organization and is skilled at managing internal and external teams to achieve project objectives. In addition to her technical abilities, Akshara is an excellent communicator and highly analytical. She was always willing to lend a hand to the team and share her expertise with colleagues. Overall, I cannot recommend her highly enough, and she is a valuable asset to any organization.
Jacob George
During my time working with Akshara, I was consistently impressed by her ability to lead by example and inspire the team. She has a keen eye for detail and possesses a natural talent to prioritise the issues and take difficult decisions with confidence and clarity. Our team has greatly benefited from her leadership and technical knowledge. However complex the project is, she always finds a way to achieve success. Overall, it has been a pleasure working with Akshara, and I highly recommend her to any organization looking for someone dedicated and able to deliver results in a timely manner.
Vinil George Jose
I have had the pleasure of working with Akshara for several years, and I can confidently say that she is one of the most talented developers. She is also a natural leader with a talent for guiding projects from conception to completion. She worked effectively with stakeholders across the organization and is skilled at managing internal and external teams to achieve project objectives. In addition to her technical abilities, Akshara is an excellent communicator and highly analytical. She was always willing to lend a hand to the team and share her expertise with colleagues. Overall, I cannot recommend her highly enough, and she is a valuable asset to any organization.
Jacob George
During my time working with Akshara, I was consistently impressed by her ability to lead by example and inspire the team. She has a keen eye for detail and possesses a natural talent to prioritise the issues and take difficult decisions with confidence and clarity. Our team has greatly benefited from her leadership and technical knowledge. However complex the project is, she always finds a way to achieve success. Overall, it has been a pleasure working with Akshara, and I highly recommend her to any organization looking for someone dedicated and able to deliver results in a timely manner.
Vinil George Jose
I have had the pleasure of working with Akshara for several years, and I can confidently say that she is one of the most talented developers. She is also a natural leader with a talent for guiding projects from conception to completion. She worked effectively with stakeholders across the organization and is skilled at managing internal and external teams to achieve project objectives. In addition to her technical abilities, Akshara is an excellent communicator and highly analytical. She was always willing to lend a hand to the team and share her expertise with colleagues. Overall, I cannot recommend her highly enough, and she is a valuable asset to any organization.
Jacob George
During my time working with Akshara, I was consistently impressed by her ability to lead by example and inspire the team. She has a keen eye for detail and possesses a natural talent to prioritise the issues and take difficult decisions with confidence and clarity. Our team has greatly benefited from her leadership and technical knowledge. However complex the project is, she always finds a way to achieve success. Overall, it has been a pleasure working with Akshara, and I highly recommend her to any organization looking for someone dedicated and able to deliver results in a timely manner.
Vinil George Jose
I have had the pleasure of working with Akshara for several years, and I can confidently say that she is one of the most talented developers. She is also a natural leader with a talent for guiding projects from conception to completion. She worked effectively with stakeholders across the organization and is skilled at managing internal and external teams to achieve project objectives. In addition to her technical abilities, Akshara is an excellent communicator and highly analytical. She was always willing to lend a hand to the team and share her expertise with colleagues. Overall, I cannot recommend her highly enough, and she is a valuable asset to any organization.
Credentials
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Salesforce Certified Administrator (SCA)
SalesforceJun, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Business Strategy
CourseraAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Corporate Strategy
CourseraAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Applications of Everyday Leadership
CourseraJul, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Designing the Organization
CourseraJul, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Managing the Organization
CourseraJul, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Foundations of Everyday Leadership
CourseraJun, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)
Scrum AllianceFeb, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Vancouver Island University MBA Program
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Canada
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1 - 100 Employee
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MBA Candidate
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Jan 2022 - Present
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UST Global
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India
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Information Technology and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Software Developer
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2019
-Led team for migration project by gathering business requirements, creating operational roadmaps, and proposing effective business solutions, demonstrating strong leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and contributing to the overall growth of the business.-Proactively monitored production systems for potential risks, utilizing industry-standard tools and methodologies to identify and address issues before they impact end-users, resulting in improved system performance and increased client satisfaction.-Acted as a liaison between the offshore team and the client, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues. Utilized effective communication and interpersonal skills to build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure project success.-Effectively facilitated the implementation of an agile development methodology, leveraging daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and retrospective meetings to optimize team performance and increase productivity resulting in improved collaboration, faster project delivery, and increased team morale.-Handled automation tasks, daily job monitoring involving DTS package, report preparation, and client reporting by extracting meaningful data using PL/SQL.see less Show less
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Technical Analyst
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Dec 2017 - Feb 2018
-Successfully resolved critical production issues within strict SLAs by utilizing expert troubleshooting and debugging skills, resulting in minimal downtime and high client satisfaction.-Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including offshore development and infrastructure teams, to identify and address systemic production issues, improving system stability and reliability. -Experience in Application Development/maintenance Using SQL Server Database in Developing Stored Procedures, Views, Joins, Triggered, and SSIS (SQL Server Integration Service). Show less
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Software Engineer
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Jan 2011 - Jul 2015
-Designed, developed, and maintained web applications using ASP.NET, C#, and #, Web Services, and other technologies to meet client needs and specifications. Utilized strong problem-solving skills to identify and address technical issues, reducing business expenditure and process time.-Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including business analysts and QA testers, to ensure project success and alignment with client goals. Utilized effective communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate project meetings and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.-Implemented unit testing and debugging procedures to ensure code quality and system reliability. Utilized industry-standard tools and methodologies to streamline development processes and optimize system performance.-Developed and maintained comprehensive production support documentation, including knowledge base articles and troubleshooting guides, resulting in improved team efficiency and reduced resolution times. Show less
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Project Engineer
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Jul 2009 - Jan 2011
-Managed construction project from inception to completion, utilizing quantity estimation, planning, material purchase, site worker management, invoicing, billing, and vendor management skills, ensuring timely and cost-effective project delivery. -Oversaw on-site logistics, including reviewing subcontractor estimates, conducting detailed scope review meetings with prospective contractors, negotiating final contract values, and drafting scopes of work to ensure project alignment with stakeholder expectations. Show less
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Education
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Vancouver Island University
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
2005 - 2009
SCMS School Of Engineering And Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Civil Engineering
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