• Over 18 years of combined Web, Mainframe and Multimedia design/development experience including complete project life cycles, working in the Financial (Banking), Web Services and E-commerce platforms with diverse responsibilities viz., UI Development Consultant, Application Development Consultant, Business Analyst, Graphic Designer to name a few.
• Last 12 years of work experience in design and development of various Web related verticals including Social Networking, Music Search Sites, E-Commerce, Web Applications (including Aps on Facebook), Community Portals and Education Portals and currently on Mobile User Interfaces (for Financial Institutions, Dotcoms etc.)
• 6 years on financial systems, including core banking applications on mainframes and internet & telephone banking services, contributing towards good understanding of various technical and application architectures (including Client/Server, Three Tier etc) and its components.
• Ability to work alone or in a team on both large and small projects, work on more than a project and play more than one roles in parallel.
• Confidence to deliver successful results.
• UI Development, Conversion of designs into HTML/CSS/JS, HTML Prototyping for Internet based applications is my strongest area. Extensive experience using Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Fireworks.
• Strong understanding of web standards and protocols, including usability and user experience.

• Lead user interface teams in design & development of various web sites , Web services & Applications.
• Translate customer requirements into user interface designs.
• Conceptualized and designed a web-based user interfaces.
• Built functional, fully-detailed user interface prototype using HTML, DHTML, XML, XSL and JavaScript.

• Develop web page design templates using HTML/CSS to be shipped as a part of their CMS products.
• Participating in product design teams through all stages of product development.

• Design & develop of interfaces and build fully functional prototypes using HTML/CSS/XML & JavaScript for various web applications .
• Conceptualized and designed a web-based user interface for a Mortgage Management System, Print Procurement System and a Personnel Procurement System.
• A commended task performed was conversion of a process involving up to 6 user Interfaces /steps into a single UI , with use of drag-able/repositionable components/boxes and by using technologies similar to what is now called “AJAX”.

• Conducted requirement analysis to identify the primary tasks for various online processes used for Banking Retail Information System ( NATWEST Bank, UK).
• Wrote, conducted walkthrough’s and implemented (using CICS, COBOL, TELON & DB2 on IBM OS390 mainframes) component design specifications for banking systems.
• Lead a team in development of an off-the-shelf banking system offering from IBM ,( then called Accelerator Kit ) using IBM Business Components ( Then called WebSphere Business Components or just WSBC).
• Worked as a part of the team for re-designing the UI for Web for the transactions systems of Insolvency Services, UK.

• develop and work on Javascript, CSS and HTML components.
  http://developer.expressionz.in/blogs/tag/downloads/
  
  Some of my components are en-listed by developer e-zines...
  • http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/03/08/70-new-useful-ajax-and-javascript-techniques/
  • http://www.greepit.com/2009/02/mootools-two-knobs-slider-with-range-indicator/
  • http://www.webair.it/blog/2009/03/26/15-must-see-mootools-techniques/
• have created and currently manage ...
  • a community portal for the local areas where I currently reside : http://www.inchembur.com/
  • an accounting Jobs Portal - http://www.tallyacademy.in/ [http://jobs.tallyacademy.in/tally-jobs/]
  • a Culinary Glossary Portal - http://culinary.expressionz.in/glossary/
  • another community portal for a local area - http://sandbox.inmumbai.org/ (WIP)
• have created a few simple sites out of personal interest and for friends & families
  http://www.egraffitics.com/portfolio.html
• have designed a few simple logos
  http://www.egraffitics.com/logo_portfolio.html

• Defined and delivered the system requirement products (documents) for the system to be delivered.
• Developed and delivered the UI prototype for the above system, for user approval.
• Managed and Mentored a team of analyst/programmers in defining the architecture/design, object/database model and developing the system for end-to-end
• Integrated the presentation layer with the application framework.
• The UI designs were template and CSS based.
• The simplicity of the UI and some UI functionality achieved in the front-end was highly appreciated by the user.
• Successfully developed and delivered the assignment with minimum available brief and well within timescales.

• Developed and delivered the UI prototype for the above system, for user approval.
• Converted UI pages into JSPs for integration with the presentation layer.
• Integrated the presentation layer with the application framework.
• The UI designs were template and CSS based.
• Successfully developed and delivered the assignment with minimum available brief and l within timescales.

• Developed and delivered the UI prototype for the above system. The client dearly appreciated certain aspects of the UI developed.
• Converted UI pages into JSPs for integration with the presentation layer of the system, for development of a application pilot for user approval.
• The UI designs were template and CSS based.
• Successfully developed and delivered the assignment with minimum available brief and well within timescales.

• Developed and delivered the UI for the above system. The UI comprised of 70% of the entire development cycle because the client side was so functionality rich.
• The client side functionality achieved was one of its kind.
• Converted UI pages into JSPs for integration with the presentation layer of the system.
• The UI designs were template and CSS based.
• Successfully developed and delivered the assignment with minimum available brief and well within outstanding timescales.

• Expense claim creation and submission
• Expense claim approvals
• Expense reimbursement

• Developed and delivered the UI plus the look-n-feel prototype for user approval.
• Converted UI pages into JSPs for integration with the presentation layer of the system.
• The UI designs were template and CSS based.
• Successfully developed and delivered the assignment, within outstanding timescale.

• Developed initial pilot for approval of the client, leading to definition of the solution and architecture of the solution to be offered.
• Involved in initial evaluation of the pilot project, leading to inception of the project and definition of the requirements.
• Produced storyboards and user interface guidelines.
• Configured the pilot deployment environment.
• The UI designs were template and CSS based.
• Successfully developed and delivered the pilot, well within the time frame.

• Prove that the products have the capability to deliver the business functionality required by the client in a manner, which provides the flexibility to react to business change and does not distort the core functionality of the products.
• Prove that the architecture defined, was capable of supporting the end-to-end business process through the integration of various technical components in a scalable manner.
• Prove that the development methodology and team structure was workable and repeatable so as to deliver a quality system for the overall project within timescale and budget.

• Guided installation and configuration of the development environment.
• Assisted the business analyst in defining the process flows and data contexts required for the system.
• Mentored the analyst/developers in the team in understanding the system requirements and the architecture of the system to be developed.
• Continuously involved in defining and refining the user interface requirements with the end users of the system.
• The UI designs were completed template and CSS based.
• Designed and delivered the look-n-feel/static demo of the system.

• An architecture of the framework required to be scalable and highly configurable
• Process for provision of e-business channels to existing back-office systems.
• A packaged solution, which would considerably reduce time to market.

• Involved in High Level Evaluation of the project, leading to inception of the project and definition of the project solution description.
• Involved in business analysis and discussions with the project manager, leading to definition of the business requirement structure, project solution description, defining development environment, rules/guidelines and other related business analysis products.
• Mentored the team in understanding the required components of the package.
• Installed and configured of the development environment. Also, the deployment environment for the prototype system.
• Designed and developed more than 15 user interfaces (based on the look-n-feel of the target customer).
• Designed the logo for the product.
• The UI designs were completed template and CSS based.
• Successfully delivered the package solution using more than one framework (WBC and FADE).

• To provide easy separation between the presentation layer and the business logic layer.
• Support multiple front-end channels and multiple backend connectivity.
• To have a scalable and configurable architecture

• • Involved in requirements and architecture definition phase of the project.
• • Breaking down the system requirements to physical definition of the system.
• • Installation and configuration of the development environment
• • Designing and coding the framework components.
• • Test implementing the framework.

• • Involved in business analysis and discussions, leading to definition of the system requirements, solution description and other related business analysis products. Played an active part in defining development rules/guidelines.
• • Installed and configured the Development, Test and Production Environments, which included installation and configuration of servers (HTTP and Application servers).
• • Successfully Designed, Developed and Delivered the PoC (Proof of Concept) of the complete end-to-end system adhering to predefined web/e-business standards and guidelines Designed and Developed the entire set of elements for the Proof Of Concept (PoC) of the Project. This included a complete set of application components, which comprised of JSPs, Servlets, HTML, XML, WML and JAVA elements for HTML and WAP Clients.
• • Successfully used development tools including IBM Websphere Business Components (WBC) Composer, and WBC Workbench, VA Java, Macromedia Dreamweaver/Fireworks, WebSphere Studio and other related tools in delivering the PoC.
• • Designed the Look and Feel of the front End/Web Client
• • Designed the logo for the product.
• • The UI designs were completed template and CSS based.
• • Currently, a part of team, developing the product itself.

• Successfully delivered the PoC (Proof of Concept) for the project.
• Involved in discussions and defining XML definitions for the framework.
• Used IBM Websphere Business Components (WBC) Composer and Workbench to demonstrate the multichannel handling capabilities of a WBC Framework. Especially the multiple backends/Enterprise Information Systems.

• Took part in initial project workshops to discuss/review/signoff the project components the solution description, Database Model and other key components of the system
• Was the key part of the team that successfully delivered phases I of the project.
• Designed/Developed JSPs, Servlets, Java Beans, HTML, JavaScript components for the system.
• Successfully configured and used IBM HTTP Server(IHS), WebSphere Application Server (WAS), DB2 and other tools, such as WebSphere studio, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Fireworks to develop various application components.
• Worked on individual elements and as part of a team of 6 people.

• Was the key part of the team that successfully delivered phases I and II of the project.
• Desinged/Developed JSPs, Servlets, Java Beans, HTML, JavaScript components needed for the system extract and present data to the client.
• Successfully configured and maintained the development and test environments.
• Successfully configured and used IBM HTTP Server(IHS), WebSphere Application Server (WAS), DB2 and other tools such as WebSphere studio, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Fireworks to develop and maintain various application components.
• Designed and Developed the prototype for the front End/Web Client
• Worked on individual elements and as part of a team of 10 people.

• Designed and developed the web layout/structure.
• Carried out testing and hosting of the site on the local Intranet.
• Diligently carried out the task of web administrator of the site.

• Played the role of the Business Analyst in a small team with responsibilities including defining the business objectives, benefits and the solution description for the system to be delivered.
• Successfully delivered the required products to the business/user for their review and signoff, resulting in approval of the project.

• Successfully delivered the project within schedule and budget. The implementation of this project has produced significant cost savings.
• Diligently carried range of responsibilities extending across the entire project life cycle i.e. right from design to delivery of the project. Responsibilities included creating the application design and specifications including coding and implementing them
• Liased with the involved parties to produce project definitions adhering to standards and processes satisfactory to all the parties.
• Produced documents for the various level of testing and successfully carried out the tests themselves.

• The system was successfully delivered within schedule and budget despite of pressure due to the time constraints.
• The implementation of this project has produced significant cost savings.

• Responsibilities included writing & amending program specifications and coding them.
• Produced documents for various levels of testing and carried out testing.
• The changes to this system were successfully delivered and have produced significant cost savings.

• Developed specifications
• Carried out coding, unit and system testing.
• Successfully delivered the work products within deadlines.

• Designed/developed code and tests specifications for the system
• Successfully delivered the work products within deadlines.

• Designed/developed JCL's, code and tests specifications for the system
• Successfully delivered the work products within deadlines.

• Developed test scripts for the impact analysis using both Sliding Window & 4 digit expansion methods.
• Successfully delivered the comparison study/impact analysis reports for review within deadlines.

• Rachna Impex Co. Ltd , Bangkok, Thailand (5 months)
  Import/Export house in Bangkok; worked as Systems Consultant; Responsible for purchasing necessary hardware and software for setting up a network, Automation of the entire data flow in the organisation; Training local staff for efficient and effective use of both hardware and software.
• Graffitics , Mumbai (Freelance) (23 months)
  A small time organisation in Bombay of around 8 to 10 creative individuals, involved in multimedia consultancy; developing multimedia presentations, industrial animation’s etc. Work involved developing several corporate, industrial and educational multimedia presentations; providing staff training for various clients for using multimedia tools like Authorware Professional, Corel Draw, Paint Shop Pro and other tools such as sound, graphics , animation and video editors.
• FUN Television , Mumbai.(part time ) (12 months)
  A company producing television software’s for various local television channels. Responsible for maintaining existing systems, training of staff.
• Amex Information Technologies - Application Analyst Programmer ( MAinframes & RS6000).
• Goldstar Gems and Jewelry Exports (SPEEZ )- Application/Systems Support Exec.
• Integrated solutions - Product Support Engineer (Full Time)
• New Model English High School and Junior College(Part Time)- Computing Lab Supervisor/Instructor.

• www.hotscripts.com
• www.smashingmagazine.com [70 New, Useful AJAX And JavaScript Techniques]
• www.webgurusdesignblog.com
• greepit.com
• AMB album
• MOOGENDA

• 'Understanding Computers for Nervous Novices'
• 'The World at Your Desk (WWW for Beginners)'.
• 'Whats MultiMedia?'
• 'Migrate to Internet Technologies'
• 'Beginning Calligraphy! Its just easy!'
• 'Numerical Techniques using Computers'

• Logos/Monograms for several companies/institutions/individuals/products
• CD Covers
• Icons
• Corporate collages
• Look and feel for web sites

I am passionate about using computers as a new medium of communication and continue to explore its unlimited potential. I started with assembly programming on 8085 Microprocessor (PC) training boards and now have worked on powerful platforms including Mainframes, RS6000 etc.

Honest confession … I still haven’t used a MAC. My philosophy towards IT and life in general has always been 'Learning by Doing'. It is because of this philosophy that my design/development sense and logic is strong. My hands on, jack of all ( yes! I can’t claim to be Master of any, as the industry if ever changing) nature, has helped me to be a invaluable team asset.

My ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mixed environment of designers, software engineers and marketing personnel while having excellent personal relations with them has always worked to my advantage.

• Identifying problems and assuming responsibility for their resolution.
• Questioning assumptions, identifying the main issues, offering constructive criticism and evaluating alternative solutions.
• Experience in working on projects in many environments and using different methodologies, often simultaneously.
• Understanding of the validation issues related to working in a tightly regulated industry.
• Tendency to take the initiative in identifying inefficiencies, business problems, and communications gaps etc.
• Constructive working relationship with the business and the rest of IT.
• Good presentation skills, spoken and written communications.
• Ability to work alone or in a team, either as leader or subordinate.