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AKHILESH BHARADWAJ P - UiPath Senior Developer / Lead RPA Developer

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Location: Houston, Texas, USA

Relocation: Yes

Visa: H1B

+19453484477 Extension : 417 [email protected] linkedin.com/in/satish-savoju-08a192315 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY As an accomplished IT professional with over 10 years of experience, I possess extensive expertise in automation application development and design, as well as exceptional analytical programming skills. Detail-oriented and innovative RPA Developer with 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing automated solutions using leading RPA tools such as UiPath, Blue Prism, and Power Automate Desktop. Proven track record of streamlining complex business processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing costs through robust and scalable automation solutions. Experience in designing and implementing end-to-end robotic process automation (RPA) solutions, optimizing business workflows through automation technologies such as UiPath, Blue Prism and Power Automate. Expertise in robotic process design, process identification, automation framework design, and deployment in multi-departmental environments to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. Skilled in RPA lifecycle management from process discovery, proof of concept (PoC), development, testing, and deployment to post-implementation support. Proficient in AI/ML integration with RPA tools to automate cognitive tasks, including Natural Language Processing (NLP) and image recognition. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and best practices for leading and delivering successful automation projects in collaboration with stakeholders. In-depth knowledge of system integration, utilizing APIs, web services, and databases (SQL, Oracle) for seamless RPA workflows. Skilled in technical documentation, creating solution architecture designs, and business requirement documents (BRDs) for RPA projects. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for identifying automation opportunities, mapping complex processes, and improving existing solutions for scalability and performance. Business Analysis expertise in gathering and documenting business requirements, translating client needs into technical specifications, and aligning them with RPA solutions. Experienced in process mapping and workflow analysis, leveraging tools such as Visio and Bizagi for documentation and UML for visualizing systems. Adept at facilitating stakeholder workshops, gathering user stories, conducting gap analysis, and ensuring solution designs meet business objectives and user expectations. Strong background in performing feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, and ensuring alignment between business needs and technology capabilities. Excellent communicator with experience in client engagement, creating end-user training materials, and providing post-implementation support to ensure seamless adoption of RPA solutions. Proficient in RPA tool development using UiPath Studio, Blue Prism and Power Automate to automate repetitive business processes and enhance operational efficiencies. Skilled in robot development, automation script creation, debugging, and optimization to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability. Expertise in data manipulation through Excel, CSV, and database interaction (SQL Server, Oracle), and integrating RPA with external systems through API calls and web services. Experience with orchestrators such as UiPath Orchestrator to manage and schedule robot tasks, monitor logs, and analyze performance metrics. Familiar with DevOps practices, including version control, CI/CD pipelines, and integration testing for RPA solutions. Skilled in handling PDF documents and utilizing the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) for automation tasks. Additionally, experienced with SQL Server, HTML, VBScript, and integration of various technologies into automation projects. Worked on Mainframes, SAP, Citrix, Web, and Desktop applications. Created end-to-end automation solutions for clients as per requirement which involves feasibility study, designing architecture, development, testing, and deployment of automation. Experience working on Agile Methodologies - Scrum. TECHNICAL SKILLS RPA Tools UiPath, Blue prism, and Power Automate Desktop Databases SQL Server, My SQL, Oracle DB, Microsoft Excel (Advanced Formulas, Macros, Power Query, Pivot Tables) Architectural Patterns RE Framework Web services Frameworks Rest, SOAP Version Controls Git (Version control for RPA scripts and code), SVN, Jira (Issue Tracking, User Stories) Operating systems used Windows Development Tools Visual Studio Data Visualization & Reporting Kibana and Power BI Software Development Methods Agile (sprint based), Waterfall Programming Languages C#, .NET, VB Script, SQL, Oracle and Python ACADEMICS B. Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in Akula Gopayya college of engineering, JNTU Kakinada - 2014 LIST OF CERTIFICATIONS UiPath Certified advanced RPA developer v1.0 (UiARD). UiPath certified RPA Associate v1.0 (UiRPA). Blue Prism developer (AD01). Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900). Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Working as a Software Developer in Azee Systems Inc from Feb 2023 to till date. Worked as an Application Development Team Lead in Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd from MAY - 2018 to Jan - 2023. Worked as a Software Analyst in Well Point IT Solutions Pvt Ltd from November 2014 to May 2018. WORK EXPERIENCE Client: City of Houston Start Date: Feb 2023 | End Date: Till date RPA Tools: UiPath Studio, UiPath Orchestrator, UiPath Robot, Power Automate Desktop || Programming Languages: SQL, VB Script, Python || APIs and Web Services: RESTful APIs, JSON, XML Database Management: SQL || Documentation and Training: Process documentation, training. Monitoring Tools: Kibana Incident Management Systems: ServiceNow Role: UiPath Senior Developer / Lead RPA Developer Responsibilities: Led a team of developers to design, implement, and maintain automation solutions using UiPath, providing guidance on best practices and troubleshooting techniques. Oversaw end-to-end delivery of UiPath automation projects involving SQL integration, ensuring timely and successful completion while adhering to quality standards. Developed and implemented end-to-end automation workflows using UiPath, ensuring seamless integration with business processes and improving operational efficiency. Hands-on experience with RE-Framework to create reusable, scalable, and robust automation workflows that reduce development time and improve maintainability. Proficient in UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and Robot to design, deploy, and manage automation solutions across multiple environments. Developed and automated business processes using UiPath Studio, including process design, workflow creation, and automation of repetitive tasks such as data extraction, validation, and data entry. Utilized UI Automation, Screen Scraping, OCR, and Data Scraping techniques to capture and manipulate unstructured data from documents, emails, and websites. Developed reusable automation components and custom workflows to enhance maintainability and scalability of automation projects. Configured and deployed UiPath Robots through UiPath Orchestrator for centralized management, scheduling, and monitoring of automated workflows across environments. Managed Queue Management in Orchestrator for effective handling of transaction data, including creating, monitoring, and optimizing reliable queues to ensure data consistency and processing accuracy. Monitored robot execution logs and performance metrics within Orchestrator, proactively troubleshooting and resolving errors, exceptions, and downtime. Implemented automated scheduling in Orchestrator, creating schedules for robots based on business needs and time constraints. Implemented UiPath Document Understanding (DU) to automate the extraction, classification, and validation of data from structured and unstructured documents. Used Intelligent OCR, Machine Learning Models, and Document Classification to optimize document processing accuracy and reduce human intervention. Integrated Data Extraction capabilities of DU with existing workflows to automatically process and validate documents. Developed custom logic for advanced decision-making using Flowcharts, State Machines, and Custom Activities in UiPath Studio. Improved the efficiency of automation workflows by optimizing selectors, managing exceptions, and reducing runtime through best practices in code reuse and performance tuning. Created detailed technical documentation, including solution design documents (SDD), automation workflow diagrams, and user manuals for automation solutions. Designed and optimized complex MySQL queries to extract, manipulate, and update data in relational databases for UiPath automation projects. Performed data validation and verification using MySQL queries to ensure accuracy and consistency before automation workflows were executed. Developed MySQL scripts to automate the generation of reports, reducing manual effort and improving data-driven decision-making. Participated in code reviews to ensure quality standards and best practices were adhered to during the development phase. Collaborated with business stakeholders to gather use case requirements, define project scope, and create detailed documentation for development, implementation, and post-implementation support. Architected and deployed RPA solutions on Microsoft Azure, managing bot development and production environments to ensure scalability, security, and performance optimization. Led the automation of enterprise-level processes using AI techniques such as OCR/ICR, Machine Learning (ML), and Natural Language Processing (NLP), enhancing automation accuracy and reducing manual intervention. Conducted knowledge transfer sessions to train business users and IT support teams on RPA processes and solution maintenance. Performed unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing of automation solutions to ensure they meet functional and business requirements. Used Git for version control to track changes in RPA code, enabling efficient collaboration with the development team and ensuring code integrity. Deployed RPA bots from Development to Production environments, ensuring seamless handover and minimal downtime. Provided ongoing support and maintenance for deployed RPA solutions, including troubleshooting operational issues, optimizing workflows, and enhancing automation performance. Analyzed performance data to identify bottlenecks, implemented improvements, and fine-tuned automation workflows to meet evolving business needs Client: Siemens Start Date: May 2022 | End Date: Jan 2023 RPA Tools: UiPath Studio, UiPath Orchestrator, UiPath Robot, Power Automate, Blue Prism Programming Languages: Python, VB.NET, C# APIs and Web Services: RESTful APIs, SOAP Database Management: SQL Process Analysis and Design: Process mapping, workflow design Testing and Debugging: Unit testing, integration testing, UAT Documentation: Technical documentation, user guides. Role: UiPath Senior Developer / Lead RPA Developer. Responsibilities: Developed RPA workflows using Power Automate Desktop to automate complex business processes, reducing manual effort and enhancing operational efficiency. Integrated Power Automate Desktop with external systems such as SQL Server, SharePoint, Excel, and REST APIs to automate data transfers, reporting, and system interactions. Automated UI interactions with legacy desktop applications, including screen scraping, mouse clicks, and keyboard inputs to automate repetitive tasks. Designed error-handling mechanisms using Try-Catch-Finally blocks to gracefully manage exceptions and ensure uninterrupted workflow execution. Developed and optimized complex MySQL queries to retrieve, insert, update, and delete data in relational databases as part of automation workflows. Performed data validation using MySQL queries to ensure data integrity and consistency within automated workflows. Implemented retry logic for transient errors (e.g., network timeouts), improving the reliability and resilience of automation workflows. Optimized automation workflows for better performance, reducing execution time by 40% through debugging and refactoring complex flows. Contributed all phases of the development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment of workflow automation solutions. Collaborated with business analysts and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical specifications. Designed and implemented automation workflows and processes using tools like Power Automate, UiPath, or other relevant technologies to ensure business requirements are efficiently met. Tested newly developed automation programs, as well as modifications to existing systems, ensuring they meet business and technical requirements. Conducted unit testing, integration testing, and system testing of automated workflows to identify and resolve issues early in the development lifecycle. Validated end-to-end processes to ensure that workflows perform correctly under varying conditions and deliver the expected results. Mentored and support junior developers, providing guidance on best practices, technical approaches, and troubleshooting solutions. Lead internal training sessions and knowledge-sharing workshops to keep team members up-to-date with the latest tools, techniques, and technologies in workflow automation and RPA. Analyzed and document current business processes and workflows by interacting with business users and stakeholders, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Leverage knowledge of IT processes, business objectives, and technical constraints to document both business and system requirements for automation projects. Translated complex business requirements into technical documentation that includes detailed descriptions, user stories, and flow diagrams. Collaborated with business analysts and IT teams to ensure that solutions align with business goals and technical feasibility. Ensured that automation projects meet organizational standards for performance, scalability, and security. Take a proactive approach to identifying bugs and issues within automated workflows, ensuring that bugs are fixed in a timely manner and workflow performance is optimized. Lead debugging sessions, working with developers and business analysts to resolve issues related to system integration, performance, or functionality. Provided post-implementation support and maintenance for automation solutions to address any ongoing issues or required modifications. Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of automated workflows, identifying areas for improvement in process efficiency, scalability, and user experience. Collaborated with business users and IT teams to refine and optimize workflows based on feedback, changing business requirements, or new technological advancements. Taken ownership of tasks and drive them to completion, ensuring high-quality results and timely delivery. Client: KP (Kaiser Permanente) Start Date: May 2021 | End Date: May 2022 Tools and Technologies: UI-Path, SQL, Web, Excel, PDF, API, and Outlook. Role: Lead RPA Developer Responsibilities: Developed and Implemented RPA Solutions using UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, Apps, Suite, Action Center, Tasks, and Insights for end-to-end automation across business processes. Designed, developed, and deployed automation workflows using UiPath to streamline and enhance claims adjudication processes for a COBOL-based mainframe application. Led the design and implementation of UiPath Document Understanding to automate document processing and data extraction within claims workflows. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and document automation requirements, process mapping, and technical specifications to ensure alignment with business needs and system architecture. Built automation bots from scratch, improving operational efficiency and achieving ROI through automation in the claims adjudication application. Provided insights and recommendations on best practices, risk controls, and structuring RPA projects to ensure sustainable growth and process scalability. Utilized SQL for querying and data management to support automation and integration with databases. Worked with Blue Prism to develop additional robotic process automations for other business applications. Conducted thorough testing of the processes, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) within environments. Deployed robots in production environments and ensure their continuous operation by monitoring performance, handling exceptions, and troubleshooting any issues. Implemented necessary security protocols to protect sensitive patient data during RPA operations. Documented all developed automation workflows, including configurations, dependencies, and troubleshooting procedures. Provided regular updates on development progress, issues, and testing outcomes to the BA and Process owners. Client: Daikin Start Date: Nov 2019 | End Date: May 2021 Tools and Technologies: UI-Path, Blue Prism. SQL, SAP, Web, Excel, 4ME, PDF, API, and Outlook. Role: Lead RPA Developer Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact between stakeholders and the RPA development team, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals and deliverables. Define and communicate the product vision and strategy for RPA initiatives, aligning them with business objectives and ensuring they drive value for the organization. Collaborate with business analysts and process owners to gather, document, and prioritize business requirements for RPA solutions. Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring that the most valuable features and improvements are delivered in each sprint. Write detailed user stories and acceptance criteria to guide the development team in building and testing automation solutions. Develop and maintain a product roadmap, outlining the strategic direction and key milestones for RPA projects. Lead sprint planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring that the team is focused on delivering high-value features and improvements. Monitor and analyze the performance of RPA solutions, using metrics and feedback to drive continuous improvement and ensure ROI. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with RPA projects, ensuring successful delivery and operation of automation solutions. Oversee the creation of training materials and user guides, and provide support to end-users to ensure successful adoption of RPA solutions. Stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the RPA industry, and apply this knowledge to enhance the organization's RPA capabilities. Created Bots for Automation process for Front Office and back-office process areas involving SAP, Web, and windows-based applications. Implemented End to End Robotic Process Automation (RPA) using UiPath. Participating in the meetings with business analysts and architect to well acquire knowledge of requirements. Conducting and participating in the regular team meetings to achieve agile development of project. Explaining how UiPath orchestrator works and keeping up with updates of and how to achieve the best product with efficient use of orchestrator. Explaining how UiPath will suit for the ongoing project and lessen the human involvement in repeated and time-consuming tasks and increase work efficiency. Designing and developing multiple workflows to automate multiple business processes and web applications and desktop applications using standard UiPath workflow principles. Experienced in managing robot's workloads using UiPath Work Queues. Designing E-mail automation through SMTP, POP3, Exchange, IMAP, and outlook techniques according to the requirements. Experienced in deploying bots to Orchestrator (Server) and testing. Monitors Orchestrator and client services daily and notifies the support team of any BOT issues. Works with UiPath product team and troubleshoots platform issues. Monitor tickets assigned in the queue system and resolve them in a timely manner. Migrates BOT code between multiple environments to facilitate testing. Adheres to the bot delivery/governance framework and performs change control/ production code migration post approvals. Partners with other team members to perform a seamless transition of support during time zone rotation. Provides technical knowledge to business analysts and subject matter experts in the business teams for business applications in response to service requests and inquiries. Develops technical design specifications for enhanced system functionality, provides technical support to the business analysts, and facilitates unit testing with business analysts once development is completed. Is responsible for the detail design documentation, development, unit testing and maintenance of internally developed applications and externally purchased software products. Coordinates with areas for integration architecture solutions and determine the integration approach. Resolves requests for assistance in troubleshooting issues escalated by business analysts to the development teams. Supports regression testing troubleshooting activities with the business analysts in support of system functionality releases, patches, and upgrades. Client: IBX (Independence Blue Cross) Start Date: May 2018 | End Date: Nov 2019 Tools and Technologies: UI-Path, Web, Excel, PDF, Mainframe, Java, and Outlook. Role: RPA Developer Responsibilities: Responsible for creating Bots using Robotic Process Automation Tool (UiPath) for Automating Front Office and back-office process areas involving Web, Mainframe, Java, SAP, and Windows based applications using UiPath Reframe work. Participated in regular meetings to demonstrate the capabilities of RPA for on-going projects and Potential clients. Participating in the meetings with business analysts and architect to well acquire knowledge of requirements. Conducted Feasibility study for RPA implementation by developing Proof of Concept (POC) and validating it with Proof of Value (POV) Hands on experience developing UiPath reusable workflows. Designing and developing multiple workflows to automate multiple business processes, web applications and desktop applications using standard UiPath workflow principles. Training bots to imitate human actions in multiple automation techniques using Basic, Desktop, Web and Citrix records induced in workflows. Designing E-mail automation through SMTP, POP3, Exchange, IMAP and outlook techniques according to the requirements. Accessing data from multiple file formats like .CSV, .PDF, excel sheets, web pages etc., using multiple scraping techniques like full text, Native and OCR. Integrating the applications with SOAP and REST web services to automate UI. Testing and deploying Bots in live environments. Trained team members about Robotic Process Automation for better perspective of the project. WPIT Solutions Start Date: Nov 2014 | End Date: May 2018 Role: Software Developer Responsibilities: Developing an automation process that downloads inbound cases from the ticketing system and allocates them to available associates in an intelligent manner, freeing up team leaders to handle other priority tasks and meet service level agreements. Ensuring that the leave tracker is maintained effectively and kept up to date in O365 SharePoint. Developing custom reports for operations that track cases to closure, providing insights into workload management and reporting on bottlenecks or other areas requiring attention. Create or assist in creating own plan. Generate test cases based on the requirements and other documents Update test cases based on the discovered defects. Test software releases by executing assigned tests (manual /automated) Analyzing the requirements form the client. Preparing Test cases for module, integration, and system testing. Analyzing the test cases prepared by other team Members and Defect Tracking. +19453484477 Extension : 417 [email protected] linkedin.com/in/satish-savoju-08a192315 Keywords: csharp continuous integration continuous deployment business analyst artificial intelligence machine learning user interface business intelligence database information technology microsoft procedural language Arizona