JOHN MANOAH STEPHENRAJ
BANGALORE
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A seasoned Web Technologist with 13+ years of experience in Technology,
Management and Innovation
Worked on UI architecture with Fortune 100 companies like Apple Computers (as
contractor from TCS) and Tesco
Handled web projects end-to-end from visual design, interaction design, UI
development, CMS, Full Stack development and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
Managed R&D teams - conceptualising, developing and delivering innovative ideas
Managed large teams, serving as single point of accountability for global teams by
liaising with global stake-holders
SKILLS
Frontend Design and Architecture, Angular2,
Managing web projects, managing R&D teams,
Angular-CLI, Firebase, TypeScript, ES6, Yeoman
innovation and strategy, futuristic ideas design and
Scaffolding, NodeJs, Mongodb, Jquery, JavaScript,
POC development, organising hackathons,
HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Flexbox, MEAN Stack,
technology agnostic
Fullstack development, Invision App, Balsamiq,
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
WORK HISTORY
SELF
Web Technology Consultant | Remote | April 2016 - Current
Work with technology companies to evaluate web projects and help them choose the best open source
solutions to save cost and improve efficiency of project delivery
Evaluate user experience features and offer suggestions to enhance design and usability
Faculty in training.com teaching courses on Web app design and development
TESCO
Innovation Manager | Bangalore | April 2013 - April 2016
Drove innovation on the future of retail shopping experience. Delivered POCs on where the retail world
would 5 years ahead. Innovations range from IoT (Internet of Things)/IoE (Internet of Everything) to futuristic
gadgets and how they could help enhance retail shopping experience both in the physical as well as the
virtual world.
Prototyped 'Smart kitchen' using IoT. (Additional info cannot be disclosed due to IP related issues)
Leveraged AR (Augmented Reality) in Google glass to serve as directional maps, display customised
promotions, display targeted ads etc
Used iBeacons to target customers with personalised ads R&D on NLP to use it for voice based
shopping for wearables like smart watches, fitness bands etc
Worked on various uses of 3D printers in retail context and how customers can benefit from this
technology in future Leveraged web sockets to provide real-time shopping experience through web
browsers and no installed apps
Played the role of ‘Innovation Evangelist' – spreading the culture of innovation within the organisation
Presented talks on cultivating a culture of innovation
TESCO
Web Operations Manager | Bangalore | February 2012 - April 2013
Drove the team's performance to meet and exceed KPIs & SLAs
Drove constant innovation in automating manual process through latest technologies
Demonstrated capability for taking on new areas of work, moving up the value chain, enabling better
commercial decision-making, serving as the one point of accountability
Managed a team of 20
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (TCS)
Assistant Consultant | Bangalore | June 2010 - February 2012
As Usability Architect, responsibilities included interacting with Apple© Customer Support Managers to
identify usability enhancements for Apple© Applications (Web and Mobile), provide road map for
various user interface enhancements, calculate LOE for enhancements, research latest technologies
that enhance usability
Create POCs (Proof of Concepts) for converting existing web applications to mobile(iPhone©)
compatible applications and present to Apple© Customer Support Managers. List of POCs not
disclosed due to confidentiality agreements with Apple©
SOFTBRANDS INFOR
Web Information Specialist | Bangalore | July 2005 - May 2010
Worked as ‘Web Information Specialist' for the Global Marketing Services team in Infor Global Solutions
India, previously called as SoftBrands Inc.
Created web apps for the Digital Marketing team for campaigns, mailers etc
Worked as business consultant, liaising with marketing and technology teams to plan, design and
deliver projects
Developed and managed the company intranet Developed 'Partner Portal' for channel partners to
effectively track sales
VEGA INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Software Developer | Bangalore | May 2004 - June 2005
Developed around 10 types of innovative assessments
Built learning modules using HTML, CSS and native Javascript for offline access.
Worked on Learning Management Systems for Microsoft Learning (customer)
INFOTALENT SYSTEMS
Software Engineer | Bangalore | May 2003 - May 2004
Designed and developed web apps using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and CMS tools
EDUCATION
MBA General Management
University18 Business School
Mysore, | 2011
EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATION IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS International Business
Executive Program in International Business (EPIB)
Calcutta, | 2010
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING Computer Science and Engineering
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, | 2003
