Poojitha Cheethirala

About Poojitha Cheethirala

I bring 19+ years of experience in the technology industry, leading the development of scalable, customer-centric products and high-performing engineering teams. Currently, as a Senior Software Development Manager at Oracle, I own the Candidate Experience charter within Oracle Recruiting, driving product vision and execution to deliver a seamless, end-to-end job application journey at scale.I have played a key role in scaling the platform from 0 to 1200+ customers, leading V1 onboarding and continuous product evolution through customer-driven innovation. I also spearheaded the launch of the first Agentic Career Coach in Recruiting/HCM, leveraging AI to significantly improve candidate engagement and application completion.My expertise spans product strategy, Agile delivery, and large-scale release management, where I lead multiple concurrent initiatives with a focus on quality, speed, and stability. I have driven critical enhancements to the Candidate Apply Flow, improving usability, performance, and conversion across the hiring funnel.I am passionate about customer-first innovation, partnering closely with customers to influence product direction and enhance user experience. I also focus on building and mentoring high-performing teams and driving data-informed decisions through actionable insights and leadership dashboards.I thrive at the intersection of technology, product, and customer impact, continuously working to deliver solutions that scale and create meaningful value.

Experience

1. Senior Software Development Manager

   Oracle

   Mar 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Led the development of the **Candidate Experience module** within Oracle Recruiting, playing a pivotal role in simplifying and enhancing the job application process by delivering a seamless and intuitive user experience.* Spearheaded the creation of the first **Agentic Career Coach** for Candidate Experience within Recruiting/HCM, significantly improving candidate engagement and guidance throughout the recruitment journey.* Owned and evolved the **Candidate Apply Flow (ApplyFlow)**—the foundational UI for job applications and the first point of candidate interaction—ensuring a smooth and efficient application experience.* Ensured strong integration of the Candidate Experience module with key recruiting components such as Recruiting, Events, Hiring, and Job Offers, enabling a seamless end-to-end hiring lifecycle.* Managed multiple releases and cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment using tools like Apex, Confluence, and Jira, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Education

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

  Computer Science Engineering, Computer Science Engineering

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Agile Methodologies
• Microsoft Dynamics Crm
• Sdlc
• C#
• .net
• Requirements Analysis
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Asp.net
• Scrum
• Visual Studio
• Wcf
• Requirement Analysis
• Software Project Management
• Web Services