Sreeram Venugopal Aparna

India

Profile
Education
Total experience: 14 years.
Master of Computer Application,
Computer Science, AMC, TSRM/Maximo experience: 12 years
Bangalore University, IN, 2006 Maximo Application Consultant
Involved in EAM implementation project.
Bachelor of Computer Involved in TSRM support projects.
Application, Computer science, IB
College, Panipat, Kurukshetra Configuration & customization of Maximo application using database
University, IN, 2002 configuration & Maximo application designer, automation scripts.
Having experience in UI level configuration.
Having good knowledge on workflow designer & create and customize
client business workflow.
Languages Created and customized Maximo as per the Business need.
High level understanding of BIRT.
English - Fluent
Hindi - Fluent Key skills
Telugu - Good
Maximo For Oil and Gas, Aviation.
Kannada - Basic IBM DB2
Oracle DB

Certifications Key courses and training

Oracle Certified Associate in Jun Design Thinking
2008
IBM Certified Deployment
Work experience
Professional – Tivoli Service Request
Senior System Analyst
Manager v7.1 in Jan 2010
IBM India Private Ltd, India | Jul 2017 - Present
IBM Tivoli Monitoring V6.2.2
Fundamentals in Oct 2011 1. Responsible for Application Development and Design

IBM Certified Deployment 2. Involved in automation script

Professional - Maximo Asset
Management v7.6 Functional Analyst 3. Support for SIT and UAT
in Jul 2019
4. Involved in CTD modelling for various applications

Contact 5. Develop QBR reports

Email Id : [email protected]
Phone Number: 91 99720 16373 Consultant
Infosys, India | Mar 2015 - Jan 2017

1. Test scripts writing

2. Test scripts execution

3. Coordinating with Onsite team for Validation report and clarification

4. Producing high level plan for Role based testing.

Application Developer
IBM India Private Ltd, India | May 2013 - Mar 2015

1. Maximo Developer (Member of Technical team)

2. Developing new functionality as per the Business requirements, by

Customizing Maximo Business Objects, Field Validation and Condition
Expressions.

Senior Software Engineer

Ness Technologies, India | May 2008 - Mar 2015

1. Was working in Oracle for a support project.

2. Steady State Support Team Member. Primary responsibility was to

provide support to the users.

3. Primary responsibility was to provide support to the users. Worked

extensively on Incidents and SR. provided new solutions to users for
the issues/requests from users.

Software Engineer
Span Infotech India Pvt. Ltd, India | Oct 2006 - Jan 2008

1. Primarily involved in support projects in Oracle

2. Involved in implementation project in SQL Server

Assignment history
Team Member
Schlumberger, India | Jan 2024 - Present

Project name: Schlumberger

Schlumberger is actively involved in improving performance in the oil

and gas industry. As the bedrock of the energy transition, oil and gas
remains an important part of our energy mix today. That’s why there is
a need for innovative solutions to drive performance and decarbonize
operations.

Contribution: Built business accelerators for the client. Created solution

design document to describe the steps and written python code in
detail.
Working on defects related to slow performance.

Maximo Consultant
National Grid UK, India | Jul 2022 – Dec 2023

Project name: Europa

NG UK has Domestic Metering business. It has two existing systems

namely SAP Rainbow and Phoenix applications, for domestic customers
and I&C (Industrial and Commercial) customers.
The focus is to build a minimal viable product by replacing Rainbow
and Phoenix with a new Maximo based EAM system. The project is also
suggested to alter configurations and integrations to the downstream
systems that integrate with Rainbow and Phoenix to deliver
uninterrupted metering services to the clients.

Contribution: I was involved in Blueprint phase, wherein need

statements were captured by architects. Need statements were
converted to user stories. Maximo for Service Providers is the proposed
solution and to be implemented in MAS 8.0.
I was involved in writing Functional Solution Document. User stories
were shared with me for reference. There are several modules in the
document based on user stories like Reporting, Finance, Asset
Management, Customer Operations, Customer Commercial and
Operations Delivery.
During implementation phase, I contributed by providing solutions and
implementing the user stories. Also, I have given demo of the user
stories implemented by me to NG business team. I was closely
monitoring the defects/observations and working on them, and
clarifying the questions, testing team had. Also, I was interacting with
business team for clarifications related to user stories for few process
areas.

Maximo Functional Role

National Grid, India | Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

Project name: Corrosion

Corrosion is the gradual destruction of materials (usually metals) by

chemical and/or electrochemical reaction with their environment. It
happens naturally.
Corrosion degrades the useful properties of materials and structures
including strength, appearance and permeability to liquids and gases.
This is bad for the gas company because it results in:
Gas leaks from corrosion holes = Safety Risk
Decreased lifespan of assets & it’s cheaper to do Cathodic Protection
for a main line than replace the entire line. Hence Workorders are
generated based on various factors to maintain assets of gas company
National Grid.

Contribution: Participated in design for Diagnose Work Order life cycle

and documentation for the above.
Participated in design for Remediate Work Order life cycle.
Had brain storming sessions with client and team and designed
Location hierarchy for the locations(assets in Corrosion).
Gave demo about the end to end flow to entire team including
business team.
Worked on tickets for Data Team.
Participated in Solution design call which includes integration to other
systems.
Corrosion had a huge integration scope with many systems such as
Salesforce, Pathfinder.
The middle ware used was Mule.

Maximo Functional SME

National Grid, India | Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

Project name: Leak Survey

Leak Survey project is related to identifying the leaks in gas pipelines.

To begin with, it was related to only one area/business district. Once
leaks are identified, a work order is created for that leak location and
assigned to a technician to take corrective actions.

Contribution: Participated actively in requirement gathering. Seek

clarification from client if required.
Understanding client requirements and devising solution in Maximo.
Upon change in requirement, the complete understanding was
changed and hence created presentations and explained end to end
flow in detail.

Maximo Team Member

Saudi Electricity Company, India | Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

Project name: Saudi Electricity Company

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) is a Saudi Electricity Company is the

Saudi electric energy company. It enjoys a monopoly on the
generation, transmission and distribution of electric power in Saudi
Arabia through 45 power generation plants in the country.
SEC’s Smart Meter Program is targeted to install smart meters by
replacing the digital meters and IBM Maximo’s Work Order and Asset
modules are used for storing the information.

1. Solution Design: Based on client requirements, designed, and

implemented in Maximo using REST APIs, automation scripts.
2. Maximo Support in Testing: Provided Maximo support during UAT
and SIT.

Contribution: 1. Worked on Design documents and implementation of

the design in Maximo.
2. Worked on enhancements
3. Helped team members to understand the business process.
4. Provided KT to new team members

Maximo Support Role

AEP, India | Sep 2018 - Jan 2020

Project name: CTD modelling, Maximo Support Assignment

American Electric Power (AEP) is a major investor-owned electric utility

in the United States of America, delivering electricity to more than five
million customers in 11 states.
AEP ranks among the nation's largest generators of electricity, owning
nearly 38,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the U.S.AEP's
headquarters are in Columbus, Ohio.

1. CTD Modelling: FOCUS is a IBM tool based on Combinatorial Test

Design concept. This tool generates test cases where in different
combinations of attribute/functionality is given as an input to the tool.
Restrictions are also given as input to the CTD tool. The tool generates
different combinations. Triggers are written for test cases.
2. Maximo Support Assignment: Provided Maximo support after GO
LIVE.

Contribution: 1. Worked on CTD Modelling

2. Worked on enhancements
3. Helped team members to understand the support tickets.
4. Identified gaps (areas of improvement) in AEP Maximo.
5. Worked on comparison of various application monitoring tools.
6. Provided KT to team members
7. Worked in SIT, performed test execution.

Application Developer
Downer, India | May 2018 - Sep 2018

Project name: MMIS HCMT

Downer designs, builds and sustains assets, infrastructure and facilities

and are the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and
New Zealand.

As Australia's leading provider of passenger rolling stock asset

management services, they deliver reliable and safe services to the
fast-growing and dynamic public transport sector and partner with our
customers to deliver solutions across all transport domains. These
include heavy rail, electric and diesel trains, light rail, bus, and multi-
modal transport solutions.

High Capacity Melbourne Trains is one of their projects and they are
implementing IBM Maximo Transportation 7.6.2.4,IBM Maximo Asset
Configuration Manager 7.6.6.0 with DB2 on Linux platform.

It involves the design and development of Maximo Application. And

this system is integrated with few external systems as well.

Downer is already live with other two routes(SGT and WTP)

We are a team of 6 developers and 4 testers.

Contribution: 1. Worked on development of new user stories

2. Worked on defect fixes for user stories
3. Also, involved in testing for (CM) related applications like
Assets(CM), Work Order Tracking (CM)
4. Performed system testing for complex user stories
5. Involved in data creation for System Integration Testing.

Application Developer
Bombardier, India | Aug 2017 - May 2018

Project name: Bombardier Business Aircraft

Project Description: Bombardier’s line of business jets is the most

comprehensive of
any original equipment manufacturer (OEM), with three leading aircraft
families. Its line of Learjet, Challenger and Global jets allow customers
to grow within the Bombardier business aircraft family as their travel
requirements evolve.

Every detail of a Bombardier business jet is meticulously designed.

Expert engineering and superior craftsmanship allow customers to
experience productivity when they need it and comfort where they
expect it. Bombardier delivers the best and elevates the exceptional
private jet experience at every possible level.

We are implementing Maximo for 7 service center in BBA.

The implementation focuses on the Maximo for Maintenance, Repair
and Overhaul.
It involves the design and development of Maximo Application in
accordance with client requirements.

Contribution: 1. Worked in the Application Development( Maximo for

Aviation)
2. Responsible for the BIRT report Development, design and Delivery.
3. Involved in the High-level Design Documents
4. Involved in SIT

Maximo Test Lead

Cenovus, India | Oct 2016 - Nov 2016

Project name: Cenovus Energy

Cenovus Energy Inc. is a Canadian oil company headquartered in

Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The operations include oil sands projects
which use specialized methods to drill and pump oil to the surface. Oil
sands are a powerful source of Canadian energy. Maximo 7.5 is used
for Oil and Gas exploration.

Contribution: 1.Validation of existing scripts against business

requirement to produce gap analysis along with Manual execution of
test scripts.
2.Test Execution report with defect list.
3.Coordinating with Onsite team for Validation report and clarification.
4.Producing high level plan for Role based testing.

Consultant
Eversource Energy, India | Aug 2016 - Sep 2016

Project name: Eversource

Eversource Energy is a US energy company headquartered in Hartford,
Connecticut and Boston, USA. The operations include transmission,
distribution, generation of energy.

Contribution: As the team member for this assignment, I was

responsible for preparation of Test cases and presentation of functional
areas related to finance.

Application Developer
British Petroleum, India | May 2013 - Mar 2015

Project name: Work Management System for BP

BP's businesses are organized to deliver the energy products and

services people around the world need right now. Upstream segment is
responsible for our activities in oil and natural gas exploration, field
development and production. Downstream segment is the product and
service-led arm of BP, focused on fuels, lubricants and petrochemicals.

Contribution: 1) Maximo Developer (Member of Technical team)

2) Project development work that will extend the functionality of

existing application.
3) Configured and Customized Maximo Asset Management system as
per the client requirements.
4) Developing new functionality as per the Business requirements, by
Customizing Maximo Business Objects, Field Validation and Condition
Expressions.
5) Knowledge of activities like build, deploy, using WebLogic
application servers.
6) Regular Status meetings to improve the Productivity of team and
bring down the open defects count as well.
7) Client interaction for issue resolution.

Steady State Support Team Member

Amgen, Ally, Hertz, NASP & Pharmaceutical, Car Rental, Shared
accounts, India | Apr 2011 - Feb 2013

Project name: NASP

Ally Financial Inc., previously known as GMAC Inc., is a bank holding

company headquartered in Detroit. Ally Financial provides a range of
financial services including auto financing, insurance, mortgage
services, and online banking. AVIS and HERTZ are car rental
companies. The Hess Corporation (formerly Amerada Hess) is an
integrated oil company based in New York City. The company explores,
produces, transports, and refines crude oil and natural gas.

Contribution: 1. Primary responsibility was to provide support to the

users. Worked on SR, Incidents, Problems and Work Orders in TSRM
7.1.
2. Worked on CCMDB as and when the client requested any change in
an application. Worked on outage and non-outage changes.
3. Analysed and tweaked workflows and escalations to fit in new
requirements and created detailed design documents.
4. Have knowledge about shell scripting.
5. Worked in Workflows, Application Designer, Domains, Escalations,
Database Configurations based on the functional requirement.
6. Occasionally worked in DB2, AIX and Websphere.