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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VALERO ENERGY, San Antonio, TX May 2013 - May 2021

Product manager working in the Oil and Gas energy sector, specializing in designing and delivering custom software solutions, integrating/automating native internal applications with 3rd party landscapes, configuring new business processes that helps improve Valero’s operating efficiency

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INDIA August 2010 - June 2012

Database programmer and ETL developer responsible for designing and creating the data warehouse and automating all related data extraction, transformation and load for a major US healthcare service provider.

EDUCATION

M.S. - Management Information Systems

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2012-2013

B.Eng. - Computer Science

Anna University, India, 2006-2010

SKILLSET

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Anna University
2006 - 2010
Undergraduate degree - B.Eng. Computer Science. Gradauted Summa Cum Laude!

Cognizant Technology
2010 - 2012
My first full-time job. Here's where I got my programming roots as an ETL Programmer Analyst

Texas A&M University
2012 - 2013
Masters degree - Information Systems. Graduated Magna Cum Laude! WHOOP!

Valero Energy
2013 - 2016
Associate SAP Analyst - Stepping into the world of SAP!

Valero Energy
2016 - 2019
Senior SAP Analyst - got promoted! Began specializing in integrating SAP native apps with 3rd party landscapes

Valero Energy
2019 - 2021
SAP Specialist - Taking on more responsibilities. Stepping into the world of project management and solutions delivery.

Amazon Web Services
2021 - 2022
Technical Program Manager - Build and support a global training needs analysis offering to help enterprise customers identify required AWS Cloud training skills

Meta
2022 - Present
Senior Technical Program Manager - Helping create tools that enables supporting fleet-wide data center infrastructure at scale

ACHIEVEMENTS

2013 itSMF Annual Case Competition winners

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING.

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I continue to have the pleasure of working with Karthik, supporting some of the Infra capacity initiatives. Karthik had to be onboarded hurriedly as there was an urgent need for support, Karthik seamlessly got plugged into the space, ramped up at a lightning speed and soon became the SME in the space. Karthik's ability to question, challenge the legacy norms and his willingness to go over and beyond is unparalleled. Karthik is technically deep and understands the breadth and depth of the program and has build strong relationships with his stakeholders who hold him in high regard. Karthik continues to to inspire and keep the bar high and is a great asset to the organization.

Anusha Alishetty - Manager, Technical Program Management - Infra @ Meta

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I had the privilege of working for Karthik while he was at AWS. He was a member of my team, and helped drive improvements for a critical tool used by our sales team. Karthik excels at understanding customer requirements, and driving projects that delight them. He also possess that rare combination of technical and business skills. It was due to his efforts that we were able to drive an exponential increase in a strategic part of our business. Not only do I recommend Karthik, but I am anxious for the day when I an entice him to work for me again!

Gregory Grant - Manager Sales Engagement Programs & Tools @ AWS

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I've had the opportunity to work with Karthik on numerous projects, as well as for on-going business support. From our first project together, Karthik listened to business process discussions and asked numerous questions to clarify understanding. He has become very knowledgeable about the business, positioning himself to be a go- to resource for new projects impacting our business. His ability to anticipate and meet business needs ensures smooth project implementation and support

Misty Alfson - Business Service Manager at Valero Renewable Fuels

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I began working with Karthik on a project in 2019 for installation of a new software at one of our plants that required heavy plant infrastructure, new business processes, integration with our accounting systems and a large amount of change management for site employees and vendors.He brought good perspective to our system and process design discussions. Knowing Karthik is part of my project team means that I know already we are set up for success

Greg Jester - Senior Manager - IT, Valero Energy Corporation

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Karthik was one of the most hard working and enterprising students in the class of BE Computer Science and Engineering, batch 2006-10. Academic excellence was just a part of his multi-talented personality. His determination for achievement and his strong-willed nature made him a model student and a guide to his peers.