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Hello, I’m Giridhar Vatnala. I am a results-driven Enterprise Architect with 16 years of experience in software development and large-scale Sitecore-based web solutions. I specialize in designing, building, and deploying medium-to-large scale websites, including multi-site deployments on Azure with CI/CD pipelines. I am Sitecore Certified .NET Developer CEP 7.0 and have training on Sitecore DMS.
I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate requirements into robust architectures and leading cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing platforms. I am passionate about learning new technologies and applying agile and scrum methodologies to drive successful delivery.
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Work Experience
Enterprise Architect at ATCC
March 1, 2023 - PresentAs a Sitecore Architect, provided CMS solutions using Sitecore and ASP.NET MVC, including template structure, component reusability, rendering, schedulers, XDB, Sitecore Analytics, publishing, and Sitecore package design for production deployment. Implemented Sitecore pipeline events and caching, migrated web services content, and enhanced security with Content Security Policy. Environment: ASP.NET MVC, Git, TDS, Sitecore 9, Insite Commerce, AX Integration, Sitecore SXA, C#, jQuery, Solr, Azure, TFS, Azure CI/CD.
Lead Developer at Oneweb – One Hexagon
October 1, 2022 - PresentHexagon site redesigned on Sitecore 10 with SXA; migrated content from Sitecore 9 project to a Docker-based instance; consolidated multiple division sites under one umbrella. Responsibilities included custom Scriban templates, per-module Solr cores, technical guidance, code reviews, custom Web API development, dynamic item creation via scheduled jobs, and language-specific sitemap enhancements with language fallback and GeoIP. Environment: Docker, ASP.NET MVC, Git, SXA, Unicorn, Sitecore 10.1, C#, jQuery, Solr, Razl, Azure, TFS, TeamCity CI/CD.
Lead Developer at Hexagon (Core Business multisite instance)
April 1, 2018 - PresentMajor Sitecore upgrade from 8.1 to 9.0.2; Lucene to Solr indexing upgrade; ongoing performance improvements for CMS and 25+ sites on load balancer. Implemented health-checks for CD deployments, regular core builds, and Sitecore PowerShell scripting for content migrations and IA creation. Environment: ASP.NET MVC, TDS, Sitecore 9.0.2, Sitecore Power Shell Scripts, C#, jQuery, WFFM, SQL Server 2016, Solr, Razl, Azure, TFS, TeamCity CI/CD.
Senior Analyst / Lead at Ansell
June 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018Designed Sitecore templates and renderings, configured Sitecore Email Campaign Manager, integrated Marketo forms, and developed web services to fetch data and export to Excel. Implemented custom workflows for documents, advanced workbox filters, and pipelines for page redirects. Led performance improvements and Sitecore Commerce POC, supporting large-scale campaigns and multilingual sites. Environment: ASP.NET MVC/WebForms, Sitecore 8.1, C#, jQuery, WFFM, SQL Server 2014, Marketo, Azure.
Lead / Sr. Developer at Hexagon Corporate (Core project)
October 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016Base multisite CMS framework for 100+ brand sites; shared templates with per-site theming, dynamic content migration from REDDOT, and thousands of redirect rules for static HTML pages. Implemented multilingual development with language fallback, IIS deployment, and ongoing performance tuning across sites. Environment: ASP.NET MVC, Sitecore 7.5, C#, jQuery, AJAX, SQL Server 2012, Azure, TFS, TDS for Sitecore, Glass.Mapper, IIS 8.5.
Senior Developer at Hexagon Agriculture
December 1, 2014 - September 1, 2015Implemented Lucene search indexing, sitemap development, and template integration; collaborated with frontend to deliver Sitecore-based multilingual sites with robust templates, roles, and publishing workflows. Environment: ASP.NET 4.5, Sitecore 7.5, C#, jQuery, AJAX, SQL Server 2012, Azure, TFS, TDS for Sitecore, Lucene.
Senior Developer at Hexagon Mining
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014Migrated from REDDOT to Sitecore using Azure, SQL Server 2012, caching, and Sitecore best practices to achieve improved usability and performance. Responsibilities included Sitecore item templates, common library development (caching, data access), and deployment preparations. Environment: ASP.NET MVC, Sitecore 7.5, C#, jQuery, AJAX, SQL Server 2012, Azure, IIS 8.5.
Senior Developer at Hexagon Live Conference website
February 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014Managed multilingual site, URL redirects for legacy URLs, error pages, sitemap, and site search with Lucene indexing and index rebuilding; ensured accessibility and performance for event content. Environment: Sitecore, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Lucene.
Senior Developer at Hexagon Corporate (Multisite Integration)
September 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Implemented multisite integration module, defined Sitecore item architecture, content delivery server structure, and content restructuring; recommended architecture for cross-site content management. Environment: Sitecore, ASP.NET, SQL Server, IIS.
System Analyst at Hexagon Metrology UK / OpenText CMS Integration projects and support
June 1, 2013 - PresentSupported 300+ websites with change requests; developed role-based navigation controls; integrated with various CMS contents; built in-house modules for news, events, downloads, search, and address book; maintained OpenText/RedDot/OpenText CMS ecosystem integration.
Tech Lead at CSC – PledgeNet
October 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013Led MVC-based donation management portal migration from ColdFusion, mentored team, implemented cross-browser compatibility, role-based security, and database design; built stored procedures for complex scenarios. Environment: ASP.NET MVC 3, Razor, EF, LINQ, jQuery, AJAX, SQL Server 2008.
Developer/Tech Lead at Debt-Proof Living (Maintenance)
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013Worked on DotNetNuke skinning and custom skin objects; developed custom DNN containers, unsubscribe feature for campaigns, and performance optimizations; integrated payment gateways and custom module communications. Environment: DotNetNuke 6.0.2, ASP.NET, C#, ADO.NET, AJAX, SQL Server 2008 R2.
Tech Lead at Signet - CSC Maintenance
November 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013Maintained public websites with LeapSeed CMS; implemented forums, file uploads, online forms using Aspose Toolkit; led module development and UI enhancements. Environment: ASP.NET, LeapSeed CMS, ADO.NET, VB.NET, C#, jQuery, AJAX, SQL Server.
Developer / Tech Lead at TRU (David C. Cook)</n>
June 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012Collaborated with US clients in an agile setup; developed custom JQuery controls in DNN, built web forms with HTML, JavaScript, and AJAX; contributed to UI layer and unit testing. Environment: DotNetNuke 6.0.2, ASP.NET 3.5, C#, EF, ADO.NET, AJAX, SQL Server 2008, IIS 7, WCF, API, CSS.
Developer / Tech Lead at Debt-Proof Living - Redesign
August 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012Redesigned cms for Debt-Proof Living using DotNetNuke 6.0.2; updated modules (Documents, Forums, Blogs, Ads); performed data migration and added new modules; implemented SEO-friendly URLs and skin development. Environment: DotNetNuke 6.0.2, ASP.NET, C#, WCF, ADO.NET, AJAX, SQL Server 2008 R2.
Lead Developer at Hexagon (One Hexagon)
October 1, 2022 - PresentLed the redesign of Hexagon's main site on Sitecore 10 with SXA; migrated content from Sitecore 9; created custom Scriban templates and processors; configured Solr cores per module; provided technical guidance and code reviews; implemented custom Web API and dynamic item creation; enhanced multilingual support and GeoIP-based and language fallback features.
Lead Developer at Hexagon Core
April 1, 2018 - PresentLead Developer for the Core multisite instance, delivering a central core for 25+ sites; upgraded Sitecore from 8.1 to 9.0/9.2; migrated search from Lucene to Solr; performed content IA, performance tuning, health checks, and CI/CD core builds; authored content migration and PowerShell scripts.
Lead / Sr. Developer at Hexagon Corporate
October 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016Developed the Hexagon Core, establishing a reusable multi-site framework; enabled content sharing across 100+ sites; implemented thousands of redirects and multilingual language fallback; set up deployment and testing across IIS and Azure.
System Analyst at Hexagon Metrology UK / Leica / Hexagon US
June 1, 2013 - PresentOpenText/REDDOT CMS integration and support for 300+ websites; content classes, news, events, and search features; role-based security and content delivery across brands.
Tech Lead at PledgeNet
October 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013Migration from ColdFusion to .NET MVC; trained team; implemented cross-browser compatibility; role-based security; module development and database design; wrote stored procedures for complex data scenarios.
Developer / Tech Lead at Debt-Proof Living
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013Content management redesign using DotNetNuke 6.0.2; skinning, custom containers, unsubscribe feature; performance improvements and payment gateway integration; data migration and module customization.
Tech Lead at Christian Service Charities / Signet
November 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013Maintenance for CSC sites supported via LeapSeed CMS; implemented forums, file uploads, online forms, and role-based navigation; content collaboration and security.
Developer / Tech Lead at David C Cook (TRU)
June 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012DNN-based online resources site; custom jQuery controls in DNN; UI development; HTML/JS/AJAX; interface coding and unit testing; DotNetNuke 6.0.2.
Education
M.Tech with distinction in Computer Science & Engineering at Acharya Nagarjuna University Campus College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering at Acharya Nagarjuna University Campus College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
Sitecore Certified .NET Developer CEP 7.0
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025Sitecore Certified .NET Developer CEP 7.0
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Sitecore DMS Training
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics
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