Saravanaganesh Sundaresan
Director, Architecture
Cary
Summary
- Experienced application architecture professional with a proven track record in developing and implementing sophisticated software systems.
- Skilled in system architecture and design, software development, and project management.
- Over 20 years of IT experience, specializing in planning, solutioning, and executing enterprise-wide cloud migration initiatives.
- Recognized for creating collaborative environments that drive project success. Known for reliability, adaptability, and a results-driven approach.
- Extensive work experience in the USA, Canada, UK, India, and Singapore.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Director, Architecture
Fidelity Investments
12.2022 - Current
- Provided technical guidance to the engineering team during all stages of the development life cycle from design through deployment including coding standards adherence, code reviews and application architecture.
- Provided valuable input during design reviews, contributing to better application architecture decisions.
- Ensured business continuity by maintaining up-to-date documentation on application architecture, design decisions, and change logs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and architects for seamless integration of middleware and front-end components into the overall application architecture.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of application architecture by researching emerging technologies and trends in full-stack development.
- Developed application architecture strategy to specifically align with business goals.
Senior Architect
Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2022 - Current
- Microservices development, Enterprise Profile Management and CICD support for a large Insurance provider
- Microservices design and development
- Used Apigee as a API gateway for APIs transformation, security and tracing
- Responsible for securing API proxies using various mechanism like API key, OAuth, content protection policies in Apigee Edge
- Provided Apigee Edge platform diagnostics and troubleshooting support
- Build and deployment - Jenkins, AWS S3, Harness and UCD
- Technologies: APIGEE, AWS Public Cloud, Harness, UCD, Jenkins, REST APIs with Spring Boot, Java 8.0, Spring Framework, SonarQube, Angular 11.2.14
- Tools - GIT, JIRA, Confluence, Eclipse, Splunk, SOAP UI, Postman
Solution Architect
Infosys Technologies Limited
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Cloud migration initiative for a large retail customer
- Developed strategy for cloud migration and implementation best practices
- Planned and implemented a complete Cloud-Native migration solution for 50+ legacy applications hosted on SUSE and RHEL Linux servers to Microsoft Azure
- Partnered with development, business and technology groups to ensure the proposed Cloud solutions align with the company's overall objectives and ensured the solutions enable and drive towards the needs of the company's mission and vision
- Provided Architecture level solution for Informix Database Migration to Cloud - Azure SQL DB / Azure Postgre DB as a PaaS/IaaS solution
- Involved in the design decisions - LIFT and SHIFT vs Re-Architecture (API and modern UI - React.js)
- Containerizing the applications using Docker to deploy to Kubernetes cluster
- Hands-on in the development of the applications for cloud native environments
- Instrumental in the design and implementation of RESTful APIs from Monolith legacy app
- Technologies: Azure Public Cloud, MeghaCache, Concord/Looper (CICD), Docker, Kubernetes, ServiceMesh, HashiCorp Vault, Proximity, Helm, REST APIs with Spring Boot, Java 8.0, Spring Framework, SonarQube, JSP, Servlets, Angular 5, React.js, Informix DB
- Tools - GIT, JIRA, Confluence, Eclipse, Splunk, K8 Dashboard, Dynatrace, SOAP UI, Postman
Technology Delivery Lead (TDL) / Development Manager / Scrum Master
TD Bank
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Scrum Master / Development Manager / Technology Delivery Lead (TDL) of the project
- Hired and built a high performing scrum team
- Provided servant leadership to a high performing, self-organizing scrum team
- Cultivated an open, collaborative and agile team environment and culture
- Facilitated Scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint review and retrospectives
- Performed code reviews for UI framework using Angular and APIs using Node.js
- Identified architectural improvements resulting in increased developer efficiency, product reliability, and responsiveness to new feature requests
- Created project roadmap to create visibility on project features and timelines
- Improved team velocity by incorporating task refinement meeting to break down stories into sub tasks before sprint planning sessions
- Managed 6 direct reports, including providing regular feedback, managing performance, supporting career development, and ensuring team members have what they need to be successful
- Technologies: Angular 5, Node.js, RESTful API, Jenkins, JSON, SQL Server
- Tools - GIT, JIRA, Confluence, SOAPUI and Postman
Programmer Analyst Advisory
Scotiabank
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Designed and implemented RESTful web services
- Lead a team of 6 developers
- Provided solution architecture support for project development and maintenance activities
- Lead and Coordinated with Network, Security and Infrastructure team to solution architecture level issues
- Created Technical Design document
- Configured Jenkins to enable Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment
- Responsible for code releases using Jenkins and worked with RCM team providing deployment instructions for higher environments (UAT, Pre-Prod and Prod)
- Technologies: RESTful Web service, Jenkins, Maven, JSON, JAXB/MOXy, J2EE, Java, Jboss Application Server, Sybase, Spring Application framework, Junit, Object-Oriented Application Design and Design patterns
- Tools - Eclipse, SVN, JIRA (Agile Project Management tool), XML Spy, SOAPUI and Postman
Associate Manager / Senior Technical Lead
Accenture
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Provide project leadership, management and transition of identified deliverable's within projected scope, schedule and cost constraints for Caterpillar Inc
- Responsible for end to end delivery of 13 applications
- Managed a team of 20 developers
- Own the development life cycle and is responsible for managing technical risks throughout the project
- Develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties
- Technologies: J2EE, Java, JavaScript, WebSphere Application Server, Tomcat, Spring Application framework, Spring Batch framework, Struts, Hibernate, SOAP/RESTful Web Service, JQuery, AJAX, DWR, JSON, JSP, Servlet, SOA, XML, Oracle, DB2, Junit, Object-Oriented Application Design and Design patterns
- Tools - IBM RAD, CVS, DB Visualizer
Assistant Consultant / System Integrator/ IT Analyst
TATA Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Worked for various clients including Standard Chartered Bank, AT&T, Virgin Media, AC Neilson and Home Depot
- Technologies: J2EE, Java, JavaScript, WebSphere Commerce Server, JCAPS, SOA, SOAP WS, DB2, JavaScript, JSP, Servlet, AJAX, Design Patterns, UML, XML, Web Service, Junit, Object-Oriented Application Design and Oracle
- Tools - IBM WebSphere Studio Application Developer 5.1.2, Clear case
System Analyst
Polaris Software Lab
11.2002 - 09.2003
- Provided technical support for end-users, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
- Developed detailed technical documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing among team members and aid in future troubleshooting efforts.
- Enhanced collaboration between IT teams by standardizing communication protocols around system requirements, project progress updates, and change management processes.
- Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
Software Developer
Data Software Research Company
08.2000 - 11.2002
- Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
- Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic and Communication
University of Madras
Skills
Web application architecture
Scalable application architecture
Application architecture
Spring Framework, Struts, Hiberbate, hapijs, Spring Boot
RESTful apis
Agile methodology
Microservices architecture
Design patterns
Docker, Kubernetes
Angular, Reactjs, Nodejs, React Native
Micro Apps Architecture
Cloud architecture design
AWS, Azure, GCP
Kubernetes
Java, JSP, Servlets, EJB, XML, JAXB
Jenkins, Maven / Ant, Junit Testing Framework/Mock, Nexus, Artifactory, Concord, Lopper, Helm, UCD, Harness
Certification
Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Awards
- Microsoft OpenHack - Containers (Winning team)
- Accenture Greater Than Award - Certificate for work excellence
Timeline
Director, Architecture
Fidelity Investments
12.2022 - Current
Senior Architect
Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2022 - Current
Solution Architect
Infosys Technologies Limited
09.2019 - 04.2022
Technology Delivery Lead (TDL) / Development Manager / Scrum Master
TD Bank
08.2018 - 08.2019
Programmer Analyst Advisory
Scotiabank
01.2015 - 07.2018
Associate Manager / Senior Technical Lead
Accenture
01.2010 - 01.2015
Assistant Consultant / System Integrator/ IT Analyst
TATA Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2003 - 01.2010
System Analyst
Polaris Software Lab
11.2002 - 09.2003
Software Developer
Data Software Research Company
08.2000 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic and Communication
University of Madras
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