Ranjit Pillai 15031 Sugar Sweet Dr

15031 Sugar Sweet Dr

Sugar Land, TX - 77498

Cell: 713 417 7472

Email: savemeram@gmail.com
Summary:

Experienced web developer/System-Mobile programmer with a strong background working on open source technologies, including Python, PHP, Drupal, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, MySQL, Django,Apache, Android/iPhone and Lighttpd. Passionate about developing world-class web-based systems using Drupal and Ruby on Rails frameworks. Experience in software engineering and development, agile development methodologies, and test/behavior driven development. Proven ability to jump into new projects, exceed client expectations, and learn new technologies quickly. Managed complex development projects from concept to completion across various industries, including healthcare, logistics, financial services, banking, and government. Completed rigorous leadership training at Rapport Leadership International. Willing to travel; possible relocation.

Masters in Computer Applications (MCA)

Calicut University, India
Professional Experience:
Independent consultant-

2010 June onwards I am working as an independent open source

consultant and working on complex integrations, developments, Database integrations and fixings in Django, Postgress and in Python, Ruby platforms.

Recent Projects:

www.myfinancialfit.com

www.pocketliteracy.com

Django Profile

#1 MICROFINANCE SYSTEM

Environment : Django, AJAX, jQuery

Responsibilities : Requirement Analysis, Design, Coding

Project Details :Microfinance management software in collaboration with dhanalekshmi Bank. Main modules are Loan management, Audit management,Report management,Fee management, Accounting, Group management and user management.

Environment : Google App Engine,Django, Python, AJAX, jQuery

Platform : Linux

Responsibilities : Requirement Analysis, Design, Coding

Project Details :'NewsGang' is an aggregation engine built on the Google app engine. It offers a system for 'Users' who are members of 'Gangs' to subscribe to 'Feeds' which are provided by superfeedr.com.
#3 Smart Campus Suite

Environment :Django, Python, AJAX, jQuery

Platform :Linux

Responsibilities :Requirement Analysis, Design, Coding

Project Details :Smart Campus Suite is a complete school management software. Main modules are Time table management, attendance management, class management, examination management, admission management, Fee management, Accounting, employee management and user management.
#4 Kuwait Grand Trip [http://www.midnightrungt.com/]

Client :Kuwait Net ,Kuwait

Environment :Django, Python, AJAX, jQuery

Platform :Linux

Responsibilities :Requirement Analysis, Design, Coding
Roles:

• Designing the prototype with the data from requirement collection

• Model identification, presentation and re factoring

• Creating the view and implementing the Business Logic

#5 Heyfood [http://www.heyfood.com/]

Environment :Django, Python, AJAX, jQuery

Platform :Linux

Responsibilities :Requirement Analysis, Design, Coding
#6 ALaqat Conference and Events www.alaqatkw.com
Android Profile

#1 . NoDryClean (Availabe in the Market)

For finding the dry cleaners

#2 . Yello Pages (For Sharp)

#3 Youtube App (For Sharp)
Application Developer - PHP ,Drupal and Ruby on Rails Development
Vpros Inc,Houston, USA

June 2009 - June 2010

• Worked on multiple client project using Drupal, HAML,Sinatra jQuery, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Python,Prototype/Scriptaculous, Javascript, and MySQL.

Contractor - Ruby on Rails Development

• Worked on multiple client project using Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Python,Javascript, and AJAX.

• Maintained 24/7 high volume availability demands using open source tools such as Linux, Apache, PHP, and MySQL

• Converted all user facing applications from Cold Fusion to PHP

• Strategically planned and programmed applications that collected business minded intelligence and helped to better manage the site

• Technologies used include Ruby on Rails, MySQL, JavaScript, Subversion, Mongrel, Capistrano; development platform - Mac OS X; deployment platform - Debian Etch and Cent OS 5.

Contractor - Ruby on Rails Development
GI info logics | India, TVM September 2006 – Feb 2008
 

• Serve as lead developer and architect for an enterprise class web-based electronic health records (EHR) system. 

• Use Ruby on Rails to create the system that tracks the complete patient care process. 

• Manage implementation of a computerized physician order entry system and admissions system. 

• Integrate Jack Slocum\'s EXT library for enhanced user-interface and process flow. 

• Technologies Used: Ruby on Rails, MySQL, JavaScript, EXT JS, Subversion, Mongrel, Capistrano, Drupal, Xcache, PHP, Trac; development platform - Mac OS X; deployment platform - Ubuntu Server 6.06, 6.10, Feisty Fawn

Contractor - Web Developer
Talent Groups / India, May 2006-September 2006
 

• Dynamic web site design and programming using PHP, MySQL, HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Perl. Set up and administration of web servers and server software

• Developed various internal applications and a customer-facing online banking system.

• Implemented an online tracking system and internal audit tracking system to communicate system results to marketing and senior management clients.

• Designed and deployed reporting services reports.

• Prepared coding standards documentation and provided coding reviews for other developers.

• Technologies Used: ASP.NET 1.1, SQL 2000, C#, SQL 2005

• Led local job board company through a migration from old site to new site by developing new site features and overall appearance for site launch.

• Built AJAX components to streamline processing and minimize visible page post backs.

• Technologies Used: ASP, JavaScript 

• Created and executed a customer facing online account application.

• Re-architected ASP 3.0 application used by funding department and senior management.

• Designed, executed, and supported internal 3-tier web application used to streamline daily operations in credit decisioning making and application processing.

• Replaced third-party application processing system with Windows .NET application.

• Created and integrated ad-hoc enterprise reports.

• Managed and developed stored procedures; desgined DTS packages and nightly jobs.

• Technologies Used: ASP 3.0, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, SQL 2000, Crystal and SQL Reporting Services, SQL DBA

Contractor - Web Developer
logics | India, TVM Jan 2006 – May 2006
 

• Organic search engine optimization and strategy, web systems administration

• Generated $875,000 in savings for client by designing and supporting customer-facing web-based logistics and supply chain management interface and reporting tools; worked on team.

• Decreased support time 48% by developing and maintaining an internal web reporting applications for the logistics website.

• Technologies Used: ASP.NET, XML, SQL.NET Web Services, VB.NET, HP OpenView Service Desk

• Designed, developed, and implemented web-based vehicle tracking application using formal software development life cycle processes and methodologies.

• Technologies Used: C# ASP.NET, Crystal Reports 8.5, SQL Server 2000

• Developed and implemented corporate integrated web portal system, custom web applications, client portal site, and custom report generator.

• Technologies Used: ASP.NET, VS.NET 2003, SQL Server 2000, ASP.NET XML Web Services, MS InfoPath, Crystal Reports, C#, DotNetNuke

Contractor - Systems Developer

Technologies Used:

• Programming Languages: Ruby, PHP 4/5, SQL, JavaScript, HTML/XHTML, CSS, XML/XSL, Java, Python, Perl, C#, Visual Basic .NET / 6 / VBA, VBScript, ASP.NET, ASP 3.0, COBOL

• Web Frameworks: Drupal, Ruby on Rails, Zend Framework, jQuery, ExtJS, Yahoo YUI, MooTools, and Scriptaculous/Prototype

• Content Management Systems: Drupal (PHP), Radiant CMS (Ruby on Rails), Mephisto (Ruby on Rails), DotNetNuke (ASP.NET),Zen Cart Sharepoint (ASP.NET)

• Operating Systems: Mac OS X, Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Suse, and RedHat), Windows 3.x, 95, 98, 2000, 2000 Advanced Server, XP, 2003 Server

• Programming Editors/IDEs: TextMate, Eclipse, Aptana IDE/RadRails, NetBeans Cocoa MySQL, Visual Studio 5.0, 6.0, .NET (2002, 2003, 2005), SQL Server Enterprise Manager

• Source Code Control: Git, Bazaar, Subversion, CVS, ClearCase, SourceSafe

• Databases: MySQL 4/5, PostgreSQL 8, Sql Server 7/2000/2005, Oracle 8i/9, MS Access

Worked extensively in MultiThreaded Programming and has strong knowledge of system calls, IPC mechanisms like semaphores, message queues, pipe,

shared memory etc in Linux ,FreeBSD and TCP/IP Network programming in

C and C++.