Vijay S.
Manager, Platform Availability, Ai & Digital Workforce Enablement @Southern Company
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Platform Availability, Ai & Digital Workforce Enablement @Southern Company
Leading a high-performing team to ensure 100% SLA compliance and reduced downtime across critical applications.Implementing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to enhance system reliability and performance.Achieving substantial time savings and operational efficiencies through automation initiatives.Improving incident response and resolution metrics.Fostering a collaborative environment by enhancing the involvement of internal team members in critical application support.Driving continuous improvement of key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize platform availability and performance.
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University
Master of Science (M.S.), Engineering
Osmania University
BE, Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT VIJAY S.
With over 18 years of IT expertise, I specialize in implementing & supporting enterprise applications (on-premise & cloud). Currently, as the Manager of Platform Availability at Southern Company, I lead a high-performing team to ensure the operational excellence and reliability of critical platforms. My role involves driving automation initiatives, enhancing system performance, and achieving strategic goals.Throughout my career, I have developed a strong background in Oracle enterprise applications, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and enterprise applications integration. I have successfully managed and delivered complex projects, providing innovative solutions and achieving significant cost savings for organizations. My key strengths include:Enterprise Applications : Extensive experience in Oracle On-Prem, PaaS & SaaS solutions, including Oracle Cloud ERP, HCM Cloud, OACS, VBCS Apps, Process Cloud Apps.Integration & Middleware : Proficient in enterprise middleware tools like Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) and BizTalk, with extensive experience in API (SOAP & REST) and file-based integration patterns.Development & Implementation : Skilled in developing applications using OAF, VBCS, Oracle Apex, Oracle 9i, Oracle Forms 6i, and Oracle Reports 6i. Expertise in implementing solutions using Agile methodology and end-to-end complex DevOps solutions.Site Reliability Engineering (SRE): Expertise in implementing SRE principles to enhance system reliability, availability and performance.Technical Leadership : Proven track record in developing standards, identifying best practices, and providing guidance for teams. Strong background in resource planning and providing estimates for implementation and support projects.Client Engagement & Support : Extensive experience in providing production support, change management, process re-engineering, and quality assurance services. Known for building strong partnerships across technical teams to align enterprise apps with ERP systems.Interpersonal Skills : Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.In my current role, I\'ve achieved 100% SLA compliance, significant time savings through automation and strategic initiatives. By introducing SRE principles, I\'ve improved incident response and resolution metrics. Committed to professional development, I\'ve completed advanced leadership training and certifications, and actively engage in knowledge sharing and cross-training to enhance team capabilities.
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