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I'm Vivek Kumar

Spotfire Developer, Data Visualization Enthusiast
and I Love Automating Stuffs

  • Age 28
  • Assistant Consultant @ Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
  • E-mail kumar.rbcet@gmail.com
  • LinkedIn Vivek Kumar
  • Certifications
    • TCP - TIBCO Certified Professional - TIBCO Spotfire
    • TCAM - TIBCO Certified Administrator - TIBCO Spotfire
    • TCA - TIBCO Certified Associate - TIBCO Spotfire
    • TCA - TIBCO Certified Associate - TIBCO Data Science
    • TCA - TIBCO Certified Associate - TIBCO Data Virtualization
    • TMC - TIBCO Spotfire Visualization Mods
    • TMC - TIBCO Spotfire GeoSpatial Analytics
    • TMC - TIBCO Data Science - Predictive Analytics
    • TIBCO Trained Professional on SP521v7KA: TIBCO Spotfire 7 for Analysts
    • SPKA100 Spotfire Analyst Knowledge Assessment
    • ITIL ® Version- 3
    • HP Vertica HP2-N36
  • On Vacation June 24, 2022

More than Years of experience in Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse and Reporting by serving geographically dispersed stakeholders and engaged in multiple technologies. My capabilities of converting an idea to a working solution using my technical skills have always been appreciated. I have a proven track record in contributing to various SDLC phase of projects in challenging environments. I am currently working as a Assistant Consultant Spotfire -

  • Diagnosing and Fixing Application Bugs.
  • Providing consultation and alternative solutions in case of product limitation.
  • Developing Automated and Interactive Spotfire Solutions and performance tuning of Reports.
  • Creating and Maintaining Spotfire Driven Dashboards (Amazon RedShift, PostgreSQL, Oracle 10g, 11g, SharePoint and Networked Files’ Backend).

Professional Skills

TIBCO Spotfire
IronPython
Oracle SQL
ITIL(HP-SM/ServiceNow)
Spotfire Administration
Tableau, Power BI
HPE Vertica
Requirement Gathering , Problem Management, Incident Management
TIBCO Spotfire Oracle SQL
IronPython HPE Vertica 15 Months
HTML, JavaScript, CSS ITIL(HP-SM/ServiceNow)
Process & Mentoring Requirement Gathering
Training and Education Problem Management
Spotfire Administration 24 Months Incident Management
Tableau, Power BI 24 Months Java (J2SE, APIs), Netbeans, Splunk, SPL Awareness

Visualizations I have Worked With

Table
Cross table
Graphical table
Text area
Bar chart
Waterfall chart
Line chart
Combination chart
Pie chart
Scatter plot
3D scatter plot
Map chart
Treemap
Heat map
KPI chart
Parallel coordinate plot
Summary table
Box plot
Calendar chart
Visualizations Mods e.g. Rose Chart, Spider Chart, Gantt, Area, Donut ,
Sunburst, Timeline, Kanban, Work Cloud, Anmated Bubble, Text Card etc.

My Experience

  • TATA Consultancy Services Limited (TCS)

  • March 2022 - Present

    TIBCO Spotfire

    • TIBCO Spotfire (version 10.3, 10.10 ) Reporting from data sources like Data Base (TDV 8.2, Oracle 12c, Amazon Redshift, PostgreSQL 8.0.2), Networked files (flat files, CSV, Excel) etc.
    • Driving Data Analytics & Visualization Projects end to end, from Initialization till closure.
    • Leading Development Roadmaps, Planning, Estimations, Execution and Delivery focused at effective utilization of Data Analytics using (but not limited to) TIBCO Spotfire, Data Virtualization, Python, with various back-end technologies.
    • Work with customer and leadership regarding Request for Proposals (RFPs), in order to get measurable insights of upcoming projects.
    • Mentoring, Training and evaluation of resources for Project oriented skills, from technical and professional aspects.
    • Contributing in estimations and end to end planning of Spotfire projects, as Spotfire SME.
    • Requirement Gathering, Feasibiity Study, Driving POCs and defining Project Timelines.
    • Providing Subject Matter Expertise over TIBCO Spotfire Design, Development and Enhancement items.
    • Driving and delivering Visualization & Analytics projects as a Technical Lead.
    • Responsible for end to end development of Dashboards, using Information Links, Data Connections, TERR based Data Functions, PostgreSQL Procedures etc. as Analytics Lead and Individual Contributor (Sr. Spotfire Developer).
    • Including out of the box features to the analysis using Python Data Functions.
    • Proficiency in TIBCO Spotfire features like filtering schemes, custom expression, marking, Data on Demand, data table and relation between data tables, property control, alteration in visual theme etc.
    • Automation and interactivity enhancement of visualizations and other elements by writing IronPython scripts for out of the box features; accessing the Spotfire API.
    • Development, Enhancement, Migration and maintenance of Interactive Applications based on TIBCO Spotfire Platform, consuming Spotfire API (recent version 10.3, 10.10 ) and Python (version 2.2 and 2.7) Scripting.
    • Assist team with production release reviews, incident management, prioritization, initiation, execution and closure for all operations work.
    • Responsible for Security and Access Management using Library Administration, Row Level Security etc.
  • ACHIEVEMENTS
    • Secured TCD - TIBCO Spotfire® on TIBCO Certification Day October 24, 2022.
    • Secured 7 Certifications ( TCA-2 , TCP-1, TCAM- 1, TMC-3) on TIBCO Certification Day April 27, 2022.
    • Received Gems On The Spot Award for Spotfire to Power BI estimations.
    • On The Spot (Team) Award for adding value to the customer by quality of deliverables ahead of time, in month of November 2022
    • On The Spot (Team) Award for more than 95% on time delivery rate consistently, in month of August 2022.
  • Certifications
  • Western Digital (SanDisk)

  • Feb 2020 - Present

    TIBCO Spotfire

    • TIBCO Spotfire (version 7.11, Spotfire X i.e. 10.10 Reporting from data sources like Data Base (Amazon Redshift, PostgreSQL 8.0.2), Networked files (flat files, CSV, Excel) etc.
    • Requirement Gathering, Feasibiity Study, Driving POCs and defining Project Timelines.
    • End to end development of Dashboards, using Information Links, Data Connections, TERR based Data Functions, PostgreSQL Procedures etc.
    • Including out of the box features to the analysis using Python Data Functions.
    • Proficiency in TIBCO Spotfire features like filtering schemes, custom expression, marking, Data on Demand, data table and relation between data tables, property control, alteration in visual theme etc.
    • Automation and interactivity enhancement of visualizations and other elements by writing IronPython scripts for out of the box features; accessing the Spotfire API.
    • Development, Enhancement, Migration and maintenance of Interactive Applications based on TIBCO Spotfire Platform, consuming Spotfire API (recent version 7.11, 10.10) and Python (version 2.2 and 2.7) Scripting.
    • Performing pre-release audits for Spotfire versions (Recent version Spotfire X, 10.10) for Usability, Features, Changes etc.
    • Product Evaluation for new Spotfire Versions for functinality, bugs and Product Defects.
    • Assist team with production release reviews, incident management, prioritization, initiation, execution and closure for all operations work.
    • Responsible for Security and Access Management using Library Administration, Row Level Security etc.
  • Certifications
  • ACHIEVEMENTS
    • Driven Spotfire version upgrade activity from version 7.11 to 10.10 , ensuring no impact on production.
    • Automated Spotfire reports to deliver right Report to right end user.
  • Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd.

  • June 2018 - Feb 2020

    TIBCO Spotfire

    • TIBCO Spotfire (version 7.6, 7.12, Spotfire X i.e. 10.3 Reporting from data sources like Data Base (Oracle 11g), Networked files (flat files, CSV, Excel), SharePoint (Lists, Files) etc.
    • End to end development of Dashboards, using Information Links, Data Connections, 3rd Party Visuals (QuintusVisuals Thermometer, Traffic Light and Speedometer), EPAM Components like SharePoint connector etc.
    • Proficiency in TIBCO Spotfire features like filtering schemes, custom expression, marking, Data on Demand, data table and relation between data tables, property control, alteration in visual theme etc.
    • Automation and interactivity enhancement of visualizations and other elements by writing IronPython scripts for out of the box features; accessing the Spotfire API.
    • Development, Enhancement, Migration and maintenance of Interactive Applications based on TIBCO Spotfire Platform, consuming Spotfire API (recent version 7.12) and Python (version 2.2 and 2.7) Scripting.
    • Performing pre-release audits for Spotfire versions (Recent version Spotfire X, 10.2) for Usability, Features, Changes etc.
    • Product Evaluation for new Spotfire Versions for functinality, bugs and Product Defects.
    • Assist team with production release reviews, incident management, prioritization, initiation, execution and closure for all operations work.
    • Driving management of service delivery operations day-to-day.
    • Responsible for Security and Access Management using Library Administration, Administration Manager etc.
    • Drive simplification and application service level agreements (SLA’s) by partnering with IT Program managers, client leaders, users, the Executive Development Leaders.
  • ACHIEVEMENTS
    • Developed Operations Planning mechanism using Splunk to accurately measure and plan efforts of team for SLA improvement.
    • Automated Shift handover process for Operations Team usning ServiceNow reporting.
    • Automated License Setup process using Java Swings.
  • Certifications

  • GENERAL ELECTRIC GLOBAL OPERATIONS / GE DIGITAL

  • May 2016 to May 2018

    TIBCO Spotfire

    • Experience in independent designing, visualizing and implementing solution with TIBCO Spotfire Version 7.6.1.
    • Experience in Spotfire professional, Web Player and Analytics server for loading data from databases (Oracle 10g, 11g, MS SQL Server, GreenPlum) and files (Text, CSV, MS Excel etc.); creating visualization and filters etc.
    • Understanding requirements, analyzing and providing solutions and estimates.
    • Accountable for delivering the project within timeline.
    • Provide alternate solutions to Customer in case of Spotfire limitations.
    • Performance tuning of Spotfire Reports’ load and operation.
    • Automation and interactivity enhancement of visualizations and other elements by writing IronPython scripts for out of the box features; accessing the Spotfire API.
    • Creation of complex Visualizations with Calculated columns and custom expressions.
    • Design using HTML and Java script in Spotfire Dashboard as per client need
    • Creating visualization using Trellis, KPI Chart, Scatter plots, Combinational chart, Line chart, Bar chart. Cross tables, Bar Charts, Line Charts and Tree map etc.
    • Creating Dynamic Visualizations using Text Area, Input Field, Lists, drop down lists, Property, Document Properties, Web Links and On-Demand Data.
    • Creation of on-demand data loading for ad-hoc report as per business needs.
    • Hand holding with Administrators in migration of dashboards in multiple environments.
    • Publishing the developed End User Visualization/portals and help Administrators in User Control and Access Level.
    • Re-engineering the existing Dashboard and provide optimized solution.
    • Enforce BI reporting Standards for formatting and coloring.
    • Strong communication skills to lead group discussions and comfortable with running design reviews.
    • Involved in direct interaction with third party vendor companies like TCS, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra etc. for addressing and fixing various technical issues related to the project.
    • Proper understanding of entire SDLC of the project evaluating existing system, re-engineering business processes
  • May 2017 to May 2018

    Tableau

    • Utilizing experience of BI tools to Suggest proper tool for Solutions.
    • Formally Trained in Tableau 10.2 and successfully completed POCs.
    • Developing innovative Dashboards in Tableau for Business and Team, using backend of Data Base (Oracle 11g) and Text based sources (CSV, Excel etc.).
    • Experience in Tableau Desktop 10.x.
    • Translating Dashboards from other BI tools (Spotfire, Power BI, MS Excel) to Tableau.

  • ACHIEVEMENTS

    •  Awarded with “Bronze Award” for category “Customers determine our success”, in month of February 2017.
    •  Awarded with “Bronze Award” for category “Deliver results in uncertain world”, in month of May 2017.
    •  Recognized for Training skills and quality of deliverables.

  • HEWLETT PACKARD GLOBAL SOFT PVT. LTD. / HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE

  • Sep 2012 to Apr 2016

    TIBCO Spotfire

    • Work experience on TIBCO Spotfire Versions 4.2, 5.0 a nd 6.5.
    • Experience in Spotfire professional, Web Player and Analytics server for loading data from databases (Oracle 10g and HP- Vertica 7.1) and files (Text, CSV, MS Excel etc.) and SharePoint etc.; creating visualization and filters.
    • Proficiency in TIBCO Spotfire features like filtering schemes, custom expression, marking, data table and relation between data tables, property control etc.
    • Experience in independent designing, visualizing and implementing a solution.
    • Knowledge on Spotfire Admin activities like Migration, Access, schedule updates and etc.
    • Requirement Gathering from clients, on-site counter parts and transformed those needs into technical requirements through successful development and also supported the implemented logics extensively.
    • Developing and maintain Interactive Applications based on TIBCO Spotfire Platform, consuming Spotfire API (upto version 6.5) and Python (version 2.5) Scripting.
    • Analyzing technical requirements, developing strategy, designing & implementing the Solutions.
    • Study client’s business processes, identify gaps, proposing and modeling solution and converting requirement in a working solution.
    • Creating Spotfire Reports, Dashboards, Information Links, Visualizations etc. for Decision Support Systems.
    • Designed Test Scenarios and Test Cases using SQL queries, also analyzed tested data for Functionality, Usability, Reliability, Performance and Regression.
    • Proficient understanding of data base structures, relational databases and concepts.
    • Strong communication skills to lead group discussions and be comfortable with running design reviews.
    • Experience in Information Technology client facing roles.
    • Handling version upgrade related tasks including Report Migration, Server health check, Debugging logs, Root cause analysis of issues, Incident management etc.
  • Process, Management & Mentoring:

    • Involved in direct interaction with third party vendor companies like TIBCO, InfomatiX, Infosys, Lingaro and Verix for addressing and fixing various technical issues related to the project.
    • Contributed and worked closely with on-site and off-shore counterparts for preparation of High Level and Low Level Design documents for different set of feeds that sourced data to the project.
    • Contributed in designing the Detailed Process workflows for various feeds of the project along with my on-site and off-shore counterparts.
    • Proper understanding of SDLC of the project evaluating existing system, re-engineering business processes
    • Mentoring team members in technical/functional/business aspects by conducting seminars and imparting project and technology trainings.
    • Involved in End to End Training of team members in technical and procedural areas.
  • Methodology & ITIL Practices

    • Incident Management related to hosted Application, ensuring their expected behavior.
    • Code level bug fixing, Root Cause Analysis and suggesting required code changes as a part of Problem Management.
    • Driving Change Management process for required Migrations and code fixes, version upgrade etc.
    • Involved in providing cost saving plans and Solutions to business by proposing and developing technical solutions like Pro-Active issue diagnostics Tool, Automated Root Cause Analysis tool, Automated Direct Data Base Reporting, Active Processing Monitoring Tool etc. as Process Improvement.
  • Other Technical Competencies

    • Hands on experience in developing Java based automation, introducing processes to improve deliverables’ quality, Knowledge Transfers and handling real time production problems.
    • Good technical skills over a variety of environment including Windows (J2SE and Swing Development, Python, DOS etc.) and Web (HTML, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS etc.).
    • Providing expertise over production issue and resolving with our best efforts to hosted Application, ensuring their expected behavior.
  • ACHIEVEMENTS

    •  Developed 6 tools based on Java to reduce human effort requirement for ongoing projects.
    •  Selected as the "Process champion" for the month of April 2015, for developing a tool that saves $1360/month.
    •  Nominated twice for Process Champion Award, for Service Improvement activities.
    •  Trained a team of 24 members end to end, developing training material, hand on exercise, assessment etc.
    •  Recognized for Training skills and quality of deliverables.

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