Vikas Shivashankara
About Vikas Shivashankara
Vikas Shivashankara serves as a Lead Developer (Architect) at ThoughtWorks in Plano, Texas, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software development and architecture, having held various roles in multiple companies across the United States and India.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Vikas Shivashankara has been employed at ThoughtWorks as a Lead Developer (Architect) since 2020. In this role, he is based in Plano, Texas, United States. His responsibilities include leading development projects and architecting solutions that meet client needs. His experience at ThoughtWorks builds on his extensive background in software development and architecture.
Previous Employment History
Prior to joining ThoughtWorks, Vikas Shivashankara held various positions in the technology sector. He worked at EMC as a Software Engineer from 2006 to 2008 in Bengaluru, India. He then served as a Programmer Analyst at ebusinessware from 2008 to 2010 in the USA. Following that, he worked at Randstad Technologies US as a Programmer Analyst from 2010 to 2014 in the Greater Chicago Area. He returned to Randstad Technologies as a Software Architect from 2019 to 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Additionally, he worked at Tavant Technologies as a Technical Architect from 2015 to 2019 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area and at Spire Technologies & Solutions Pvt Ltd as an Application Architect from 2014 to 2015 in Bengaluru.
Education and Expertise
Vikas Shivashankara earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Computer Science from Bellary Engineering College, completing his studies from 2000 to 2004. He holds multiple Sun certifications, including Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform and Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services. He has also completed all three steps of the Java EE 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Exam, demonstrating his proficiency in Java technologies.
Technical Specializations
Vikas Shivashankara specializes in using automation to enhance employee productivity by minimizing repetitive tasks. He has expertise in designing and developing systems across various industries, including financial, pharmaceutical, and healthcare. His focus is on empowering individuals to excel in programming by addressing complex problems and providing innovative solutions.