Balachandar Rangasamy
Charlotte
Summary
Engineering and AI Leader with over 16 years of experience in digital transformation and cloud modernization across various sectors including insurance and banking. Successfully managed portfolios exceeding $50M and led teams of over 50 engineers to implement scalable engineering solutions. Expertise in software development, system administration, and technical support, with a focus on optimizing performance and delivering cost savings. Committed to continuous learning and adapting to industry trends to drive organizational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Portfolio Manager (Associate Director)
Capgemini America
Charlotte
01.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded modernization initiatives, achieving 70% faster onboarding for enterprise insurance processes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to create comprehensive financial plans tailored to business needs.
- Managed communications with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and maintain transparency.
- Led executive steering committees to establish strategic partnerships in cloud and AI technologies.
Senior Engineering Manager
Capgemini America
Charlotte
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Delivered $7M data platforms for sub-second analytics, generating annual savings of $4M.
- Led $9M PCI-compliant claims modernization programs to enhance security and operational efficiency.
- Migrated legacy systems to cloud-native microservices, reducing delivery timelines by 45%.
- Increased team velocity by 40% through agile maturity initiatives and mentoring of junior engineers.
Engineering Manager
Capgemini America
Charlotte
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Developed resilient real-time transaction platforms processing millions of daily events.
- Designed automated incident response and CI/CD pipelines to enhance deployment efficiency.
- Maintained detailed records of engineering activities, including test results and design specifications.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, delivering constructive feedback for employee development.
Technical Architect / Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Mason
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Unified enterprise data platforms through APIs, enhancing response times by 50%.
- Modernized government healthcare systems, decreasing manual effort by 60%.
- Designed scalable architecture solutions tailored to diverse client requirements.
- Delivered technical support throughout development lifecycle from concept to deployment.
- Monitored system performance metrics including uptime, response time, and throughput.
Education
B.Tech - Information Technology
M.K. College of Engineering
05-2008
Diploma - Computer Science Engineering
RM Polytechnic
Skills
- Executive leadership
- Portfolio and P&L management
- Global team leadership
- C-suite engagement
- Agentic AI and generative AI
- Cloud-native architecture
- Microservices and event-driven systems
- Agile and DevSecOps transformation
- Cost optimization strategies
- Risk and compliance management
- AWS and Google Cloud Platform
- Kubernetes orchestration
- API platforms development
- Java programming
- Spring Boot framework
- Python scripting
- Kafka messaging system
- REST APIs integration
- GraphQL querying
- Docker containerization
- DynamoDB database management
- Oracle database solutions
- MongoDB NoSQL databases
- OAuth 20 authentication
- JWT security tokens
- PCI compliance standards
Websites
Personal Information
Visa Status: H-1B (I-140 Approved)
Timeline
Portfolio Manager (Associate Director)
Capgemini America
01.2025 - Current
Senior Engineering Manager
Capgemini America
01.2022 - 12.2024
Engineering Manager
Capgemini America
12.2019 - 12.2022
Technical Architect / Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2017 - 12.2019
B.Tech - Information Technology
M.K. College of Engineering
Diploma - Computer Science Engineering
RM Polytechnic