Vinod Sebastian – B.Tech, M.Com, PGCBM, PGCPM, PGDBIO

Hi I'm a Web Architect by Profession and an Artist by nature. I love empowering People, aligning to Processes and delivering Projects.

πŸ‘€ Professional Profile

Corporate: Seeking a highly challenging technical and/or managerial opportunity. Open to relocation or remote work.

Freelance: If you need premium Website, E-Commerce, or CRM solutions, I lead a pool of seasoned technical experts who can deliver tailored, high-quality results.

πŸ‘‹ Introduction

I am a PRINCE2-certified, full-stack, technically versatile, and process-driven entrepreneur with over 19 years of IT experience. My career spans research, architecture, development, and project management across diverse domains and technologies. I currently serve as Principal Consultant at DevNova Technologies LLP and Director at Pacificswift Technology Solutions Private Limited.

My vision is to harness information systems to amplify human potentialβ€”micro-managing myself while macro-managing diverse, high-performing teams.

πŸ“Œ Snapshot

  • Headline: 23x Certified IT Professional | 19 Years of Experience | Full Stack (PHP | Java | .NET) | CMS, E-Commerce, CRM Specialist | DBMS Expert
  • Designation: Principal IT Developer and Consultant (Executive Director), Auctora Technologies Private Limited
  • Experience: 10+ years as IT Architect / Manager | 19 years as IT Professional
  • Industry Focus: Internet, E-Commerce, CRM, AI, and Enterprise Solutions

🧠 Technical Expertise

Zoho Ecosystem

  • Knowledge of various Zoho Apps
  • Deluge

Salesforce Ecosystem

  • Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Pardot, Einstein Analytics & Discovery, Einstein Bots, Quip
  • Apex (Classes, Triggers, Batch, Queueable, Scheduled, Future), LWC, Aura, Visualforce
  • SOQL, SOSL, Custom Metadata, Big & External Objects
  • REST/SOAP APIs, Platform Events, CDC, Streaming API
  • Flows, Process Builder, Approval Processes
  • Profiles, Permission Sets, Sharing Rules, FLS
  • Salesforce CLI (SFDX), Git, Scratch Orgs, Change Sets
  • Reports, Dashboards, Einstein Copilot Studio, Prompt Builder
  • Slack Integration, Email Services, Notifications

Web & Full Stack Development

  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, Java, C#, ASP.NET, Python
  • WordPress, WooCommerce, OJS, Sage CRM, Linnworks
  • MySQL, MS SQL, DB2, Oracle, SSIS
  • AWS, SVN, Git, Slack, JIRA, Quality Center

Additional Skills

  • Requirement Analysis, Wireframing, Photoshop, Hosting, SEO, Web Analytics
  • Web Security, Payment Gateway Integration, REST/SOAP APIs
  • OOP, Algorithms & Data Structures, Machine Learning & AI
  • Development Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Lean, SDLC

πŸŽ“ Educational Qualifications

  • B.Tech in Computer Engineering – T.K.M College of Engineering, Kerala University (2005)
  • M.Com (International Business Operations) – IGNOU (2018)
  • PGCBM (Business Management) – XLRI (2011)
  • PGCPM (Project Management) – IGNOU (2011)
  • PGDIBO (International Business Operations) – IGNOU

πŸ… Certifications

  • Salesforce Certified System Architect
  • Salesforce Certified Application Architect
  • Salesforce Certified Platform Data Architect
  • Salesforce Certified Sharing & Visibility Architect
  • Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
  • Salesforce Certified Development Lifecycle & Deployment Architect
  • Salesforce Certified Identity & Access Management Architect
  • Salesforce Certified Integration Architect
  • Salesforce Certified Agentforce Specialist
  • Salesforce Certified AI Associate
  • Salesforce Certified JavaScript Developer I
  • Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I & II
  • Salesforce Certified Administrator
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner & Foundation
  • Zend Certified Engineer (PHP 5.3)
  • Google IT Automation with Python
  • ISTQB Foundation
  • Oracle Database SQL Certified Expert
  • Oracle Certified Java Professional
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (C#)
  • Machine Learning – Stanford University

🏒 Employment Timeline

Period Role Company Highlights
2026–Present Principal IT Developer and Consultant (Executive Director) Auctora Technologies Private Limited Leading Zoho and web initiatives for UK client
2024–Present Director Pacificswift Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd Driving delivery and growth in the American market in IT/ITES
2025–2026 Principal Consultant / Contractor DevNova Technologies LLP Leading Salesforce and web initiatives for European MNC client
2020–2025 Principal Consultant, Co-Founder EWTWater Technologies LLP Built around 30 member team delivering global IT/ITES for European MNCs
2015–2020 Co-Founder & Partner OurCompany Delivered Salesforce CRM and E-Commerce solutions for European client
2014-2015 Freelance Consultant Independent Enhanced Sage CRM for European client, delivered custom web solutions
2012–2014 Project Manager Admod Technologies Pvt Ltd Managed cross-functional teams, delivered Java-based inventory system
2011–2012 Project Manager Diff Technology Delivered many websites for Irish/UK clients, migrated legacy apps
2010–2011 Technical Lead ASE Global Systems Developed knowledge portal for Malayalee community
2010-2010 Team Member RM Education Solutions India Pvt Ltd Built WordPress portals for UK schools
2009–2010 Software Engineer Fingent Technology Solutions Delivered ASP.NET and PHP websites, full-stack development
2005–2008 Assistant Systems Engineer Tata Consultancy Services Ltd QA for Bank of America, AMEX; .NET development for SDWorx; trained Kerala Law Dept

🧩 Project Highlights

  • Salesforce Org Management for MNC (2017–2025): Architected and led platform serving 100K+ B2C customers across 10+ countries
  • CRM Migrations: Sage CRM β†’ Salesforce, MS Dynamics β†’ Salesforce, Salesforce β†’ Zoho
  • Einstein Dashboards & Discovery, Marketing Cloud Journeys
  • Inventory Management, Channel Pricing Automation, Label Fulfillment
  • Salesforce-Xero Integration, Multi-channel Order Sync
  • 30+ Custom Websites for European clients
  • Educational Portals for UK Schools
  • Knowledge Management Portal for Malayalee communities

πŸ† Achievements

  • 200+ Salesforce Trailhead Badges | 200,000+ Points | Two-Star Ranger
  • GRE: 326/340 | TOEFL: 112/120
  • CAT: 96.53 percentile (2005), 96.3 percentile (2004)
  • 3rd Rank – Regional Mathematical Olympiad
  • Distinction – International Competitions for Schools (Mathematics)
  • Certified Tutor Vista e-tutor for Middle Grade Mathematics
  • Completed 24-hour certificate in Transactional Analysis (Psychology)

πŸ’¬ Can I Be Effective as a Manager in Your Company?

Absolutely. I bring:

  • PRINCE2 certification and 10+ years in people, product, and program leadership
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams of up to 30 members
  • Proven delivery of 50+ web and enterprise projects
  • Hands-on understanding of finance, operations, HR, and compliance in business units

 

πŸ› οΈ Private Work & Freelance Projects