Vivek

Vivek Rao

Director of Engineering

email vivekrrao@gmail.com public vivekrrao.com location_on McLean, VA

Profile

As a seasoned Director of Software Engineering, I excel in leading expansive teams and driving transformative solutions. With a proven track record of spearheading game-changing products in Risk Management and Anti Money Laundering, I bring expertise in software design and modern cloud-native architectures. My leadership fosters collaborative environments that innovate and exceed expectations. Drawing on deep industry insight, I architect scalable solutions that leverage data and modern architectures to deliver real time and intelligent systems. Passionate about driving organizational growth, I navigate complexities to deliver impactful outcomes, making me a strategic asset poised to propel your company forward.

Experience

Capital One, McLean, VA

Director, Software Engineering (Jan 2022 - Present)

  • Led teams to enhance AML platforms, replacing legacy systems with cloud-native applications.
  • Achieved 40% increase in automation in regulatory filings, enhancing accuracy and timeliness.
  • Managed $12M budget to maximize delivery capacity and ensure top talent acquisition.
  • Trusted technical advisor to senior executives, driving transformative technology initiatives.

Senior Manager, Software Engineering (July 2018 - Dec 2021)

  • Led teams in AML applications, fostering innovation and operational excellence.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to implement new applications aligned with organizational goals.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance, ensuring continuous learning and development.
  • Conducted architecture and design reviews to maintain industry standards.

Senior Manager, Site Reliability Engineering (Feb 2017 - June 2018)

  • Headed SRE teams, fortifying cloud resiliency and enhancing monitoring systems.
  • Championed recruitment and mentoring initiatives, empowering team members.
  • Provided strategic support for high-severity incidents, driving rapid resolution.
  • Led problem management and post-mortem activities, fostering continuous improvement.

Senior Associate to Manager, Software Engineering (Jan 2011 – Jan 2017)

  • Progressed from Senior Associate Engineer to Engineering Manager, showcasing leadership.
  • Architected performance testing solutions, integrating seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Implemented monitoring tools for core applications, enhancing troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Championed agile methodologies, optimizing testing processes and software quality.

Infosys Ltd, Atlanta, GA

Principal Consultant/Technology Architect (Aug 2003 – Dec 2010)

  • Managed multiple performance testing projects across retail and supply chain portfolios.
  • Demonstrated leadership in project management, overseeing diverse teams and delivering projects with precision.
  • Engaged in pre-sales activities, contributing to proposal creation and fostering strategic partnerships.

Professional Skills

  • Cloud Services Leadership: Directed teams in leveraging AWS Lambda, EMR, Spark, Fargate, and OpenSearch for cost-effective and scalable solutions.
  • DevOps & CI/CD Automation: Oversaw deployment of fully automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins to streamline and standardize code deployment.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Expertise: Implemented Terraform for consistent and scalable infrastructure provisioning across environments.
  • Operations Management & Incident Response: Implemented PagerDuty for effective incident response and resolution, ensuring minimal business impact.
  • Compliance & Security Oversight: Enforced cyber policies, infrastructure compliance, and vulnerability management for enhanced security posture.
  • System Design & Architecture: Spearheaded the development of well-architected frameworks for robust system design and cloud infrastructure.
  • Cost Optimization & Resource Allocation: Led initiatives in cloud cost management, optimizing spending and resource allocation for efficiency.
  • APM & Monitoring Solutions: Utilized New Relic, CloudWatch, X-Ray, and Splunk for comprehensive application monitoring and optimization.

Patent

Data Aggregation with Microservices: USPTO# US11789935B2

Education

National Institute of Engineering, India

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, Jun 2003