About Me

Who Am I?

Hello, I'm Vedantham Srinivasa Prasad, a Software Engineering Manager with over 8 years of software development expertise and more than 5 years in engineering leadership roles. I specialize in managing high-performing teams, delivering data-driven products, and leading agile software projects across diverse platforms and business domains.

I bring a strong blend of technical depth and people management skills, honed through impactful roles in companies like PowerSchool and SumTotal Systems. My technical toolkit includes .NET, Java, C++, Node.js, Snowflake, SQL Server, Azure, and AWS, with proven capabilities in analytics, ETL, BI reporting, and DevOps pipelines.

I’ve led major initiatives such as migrating 4,500+ reports from MSRS to Jasper Reports ahead of schedule, and introduced efficiencies that reduced development time by 60%. I'm also a certified Scrum Master and Snowflake Badge 1 achiever, actively driving agile excellence and continuous delivery.

Hiring & Mentoring

Proven ability to build and scale engineering teams by hiring skilled talent and mentoring individuals toward their technical and career development goals.

Performance Reviews

Conducting structured and timely performance evaluations with transparent goals, competency feedback, and clear growth recommendations for my team.

1-on-1 Feedback

Regular one-on-one meetings designed to provide open communication, track progress, and share feedback, and align team members with objectives and support needs.

Motivate & Coach

Creating a culture of accountability and growth by coaching individuals to become self-driven, collaborative, and aligned with business and team success.

More About Me

Here are some of my Skills

Agile & Scrum Methodology

Strong foundation in Agile and Scrum practices, ensuring efficient sprint planning, backlog grooming, and continuous delivery cycles.

Servant Leadership

Leading by example and empowering teams by removing blockers, encouraging ownership, and aligning efforts with business outcomes.

Collaboration

Fostering strong cross-functional partnerships to align stakeholders, engineers, and business teams on shared goals and deliverables.

Communication

Clear and concise communication with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency in planning, reporting, and delivery progress.

Coaching

Guiding team members with structured feedback, skills mentoring, and growth planning to help them excel in their roles and careers.

Team Management

Experienced in managing diverse teams, setting expectations, tracking goals, and promoting a healthy, productive team culture.

Here are some of my Technical Skills

Object-Oriented Programming

Strong command of OOP concepts with practical experience in developing modular, maintainable, and scalable software applications.

Languages & Frameworks

Proficient in C, C++, Java, and C# with hands-on experience using .NET, JavaScript, and Node.js for building dynamic backend and full-stack apps.

Databases & Cloud

Skilled in SQL Server and Snowflake with knowledge of AWS services and basic familiarity with Python for data manipulation and scripting.

Reporting & Visualization

Experienced with MSRS, JRS, and Power BI to build dashboards and reports that enable business insights and strategic decision-making.

ETL & Data Integration

End-to-end experience in building, transforming, and migrating data pipelines across platforms for real-time and batch processing environments.

Scripting & Automation

Basic Python skills for scripting, data wrangling, and automating routine processes to support data operations and software workflows.

Education

Education, Certifications & Awards

  • Bachelor of Science
    Completed a comprehensive undergraduate program with strong fundamentals in science and analytical thinking, which laid the groundwork for a career in data, software, and systems management.
  • Diploma in Software Technology
    Gained in-depth training in software development practices, programming languages, and system design, equipping me with hands-on experience to build scalable and reliable software solutions.
  • Snowflake Badge 1
    Demonstrated foundational knowledge in Snowflake's cloud-based data platform, including data warehousing, data sharing, and performance optimization.
  • Scrum Master
    Certified in Agile Scrum methodology, enabling me to facilitate team collaboration, lead agile ceremonies, and ensure continuous improvement in delivery cycles.
  • Above & Beyond
    Recognized for exceeding performance expectations and contributing exceptional value through proactive initiative and innovative thinking.
  • Spot Awards
    Awarded multiple times for on-the-spot recognition of quick problem-solving, responsiveness, and consistent delivery under pressure.
  • Super Squad
    Honored as part of a high-performing team that showcased excellent collaboration, agility, and consistent results across key business initiatives.
  • Best Power Team
    Celebrated as part of an elite team demonstrating leadership, synergy, and excellence in achieving collective goals with impact.
Experience

Work Experience

Engineering Manager - PowerSchool Oct 2021 – Jan 2024

Led multiple scrum teams to develop analytics dashboards, ETL pipelines, and key product enhancements. Successfully reduced backlog of 500+ tickets to single digits within 6 months through structured team planning and execution.

Implemented student assessment automation reducing development time by 60%. Built a new offshore team in India and migrated domain knowledge from onsite.

Designed data models and warehouses for reporting. Developed and optimized ETL pipelines from data lakes using product connectors and delivered high-performance backend queries for analytics dashboards.

Held regular leadership reviews on team performance. Closely collaborated with product owners to define epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

Engineering Manager - SumTotal Systems Jan 2006 – Jan 2021

Advanced from individual contributor to Engineering Manager across LMS, LCMS, Talent Management, Reporting & Analytics, and Mobile platforms.

Migrated legacy content systems from JavaScript to .NET. Led the successful migration of 4500+ MSRS reports to Jasper in 6 months (2 months ahead of schedule), managing a team of 5 engineers.

Managed contractor teams on content generation for Accenture and handled mobile LMS customizations for Samsung. Delivered results across multiple large-scale enterprise reporting modules.

Developer - XPro Nov 2004 – Jan 2006

Developed a comprehensive clinic application for eye care covering patient, doctor, appointments, prescriptions, and other modules using Visual Basic and SQL Server.

Managed enhancements and ongoing support, leading peer developers and QA to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Highlighted Technical Projects

Assessments Project @ PowerSchool: Built ETL pipelines using Node.js, Azure SQL, Snowflake, and Docker. Delivered within 3 months, automating scoring logic and saving budget with increased CSAT.

Student Interventions: Designed data models using Lucidchart, built ETL to load warehouse data, and implemented AngularJS UI. Resulted in quick delivery and increased adoption.

ETL Report Automation: Automated daily ETL metrics using Snowflake, Python, and AWS S3. Reduced resource requirements and decreased reporting lag to just 15 minutes.

Get in Touch

Contact

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