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Arunkumar N

Chennai

Summary

Experienced Tech Lead with 13+ years of expertise in backend development, system architecture, and AI-driven solutions, specializing in designing and optimizing high-performance, scalable, and cost-effective software systems. Adept at leading engineering teams, designing robust backend architectures, and implementing best practices in software development. Strong ability to streamline workflows, automate processes, and integrate emerging technologies like AI to drive innovation and efficiency.

Expert in breaking down complex problems, developing technical roadmaps, and executing projects with a strong focus on performance, security, and maintainability. Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring developers, and aligning engineering efforts with business objectives. Passionate about delivering impactful, scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve search capabilities, and drive business growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Tech Lead | Backend Architect | Search & AI Specia

Experience.com
Chennai
03.2023 - Current

Experience.com is a leading experience management platform that helps businesses improve customer and employee engagement through AI-driven automation, analytics, and marketing tools.

1. AI-Powered Search & Query Optimization

Designed and implemented Elasticsearch-based intelligent search that enhances query interpretation using Named Entity Recognition (NER). Optimized query expansion, typo correction, and intent-based search functionalities for better search relevance and ranking. Integrated machine learning-based ranking models to improve search result accuracy based on user behavior. Reduced search response times by 40% and increased relevance by 50% through query tuning and indexing improvements.

2. Anonymous User Tracking & Event Analytics

Developed and deployed an anonymous user tracking system using Pixel.js SDK to capture real-time user events. Designed event-driven analytics pipelines to analyze user behavior, engagement metrics, and feature usage trends. Implemented privacy-compliant data collection methods, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data regulations. Enabled better user insights, improving decision-making for marketing and product optimization.

3. Backend API Performance Optimization & Scalability

Refactored Node.js APIs to improve efficiency, response times, and overall performance. Implemented rate limiting, authentication enhancements, and caching strategies for scalable and secure API development. Designed asynchronous processing and event-driven architecture to scale the system for high user traffic. Reduced API response times by 40% and improved system scalability to handle peak loads efficiently.

4. MVP Development & Feature Prototyping

Led the rapid development of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) and Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) to validate new product ideas and enhancements. Worked closely with product managers, UX teams, and stakeholders to refine business use cases and translate them into technical solutions. Established a fast iteration cycle, allowing for early-stage feedback before investing in full-scale development. Accelerated feature validation and reduced product development risks.

Tech Lead | Backend Architech

Guardian Link
Chennai
05.2021 - 03.2023

Guardian Link is a leading Web3 and NFT solutions company, providing NFT marketplace development, blockchain security solutions, and gaming infrastructure for the decentralized ecosystem.

Designed and developed a high-performance, event-driven backend system to support real-time gaming interactions. Implemented WebSockets and real-time API integrations to facilitate seamless gameplay and high-concurrency user interactions. Optimized game data synchronization and processing pipelines to ensure smooth execution of game logic. Scaled the infrastructure to handle thousands of concurrent players, ensuring a latency-free gaming experience.

Tech Lead (Node.js)

Prenetics
Chennai
02.2022 - 05.2022

Prenetics (NASDAQ: PRE) is a leading health sciences company focused on genomic testing, digital health, and early cancer detection.

Key Contributions:

• E-Commerce Platform Development: Contributed to building a scalable e-commerce platform supporting Prenetics’ healthcare products, such as CircleDNA and Circle HealthPod.

• Microservices Architecture: Designed and implemented TypeScript-based microservices, ensuring scalability and modularity.

• API Development: Built and optimized RESTful APIs for secure and high-performance transactions.

• Data Security & Compliance: Ensured compliance with healthcare security standards (HIPAA, GDPR).

Tech Lead (Node.js)

Agira Technologies
Chennai
03.2016 - 02.2022

Agira Technologies is a technology service company specializing in digital transformation, AI-driven applications, cloud solutions, and enterprise software development.

Key Projects:

• Object Edge – ETL Pipeline Development & Web Crawling:

• Developed a web crawling and ETL pipeline to fetch and analyze competitor pricing data based on ZIP codes.

• Built a custom web scraper using Python Scrapy, Lua scripting, and Golang for data extraction.

• Implemented data transformation processes for structured and real-time price tracking.

• Orbita.ai – AI-Powered Conversational Healthcare Platform:

• Built an AI-driven virtual assistant for healthcare providers and patient engagement.

• Integrated speech recognition, NLP, and chatbot automation into the platform.

• Insights & Analytics Platform:

• Developed a Node.js + Angular-based analytics dashboard for real-time business intelligence.

• CI/CD & DevOps Integration:

• Led API design, database optimization, and CI/CD implementations for efficient deployment.

Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails)

Sedin Technologies
Chennai
03.2013 - 03.2016

Sedin Technologies is a custom software development company offering enterprise SaaS solutions, AI-based automation, and cloud-based services.

Key Project: Pricebook Digital – HVAC Industry Sales & Pricing Platform

Pricebook Digital is a comprehensive pricing and sales platform designed for HVAC industry dealers and distributors.

• Platform Development:

• Developed the platform backend using Ruby on Rails with a JavaScript & jQuery frontend.

• Built customizable price lists, rebate management tools, and sales presentation features.

• Sales & Pricing Enhancements:

• Integrated Best/Better/Good pricing models, enabling flexible pricing strategies.

• Added real-time finance plan integrations to improve dealer sales workflows.

• Scalability & Performance:

• Optimized database queries for better response times.

• Designed a responsive UI for mobile-friendly dealer interactions.

Education

B.Tech - Information Technology

V.S.B Engineerin
Karur
03-2012

Skills

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Software Architecture & Design Patterns – Monolithic, Microservices, Event-Driven, Serverless

Scalable System Design – High-Availability, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance

API Design & Governance – REST, GraphQL, gRPC, OpenAPI Standards

Performance Optimization – Caching, Load Balancing, Profiling, Query Optimization

Cloud-Native Architecture – Kubernetes, Serverless, Infrastructure as Code

Enterprise Engineering & Strategy

Technical Roadmap Planning – Aligning engineering efforts with business objectives

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Management – Agile, Scrum, CI/CD

MVP Development & Rapid Prototyping – Proof-of-Concept (POC), Quick Iterations

Cost Optimization – Identifying cost-effective cloud and backend solutions

Security & Compliance – IAM, OAuth, JWT, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA Compliance

Backend Technologies & Data Engineering

Programming Languages – Nodejs, Golang, Python, Ruby on Rails, Typescript

Databases – PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra

Search & AI – Elasticsearch, Named Entity Recognition (NER), Recommendation Systems

ETL & Data Processing – Data Pipelines, Web Crawling, Kafka

Cloud & DevOps Engineering

Cloud Platforms – AWS, Google Cloud

Monitoring & Observability – New Relic

CI/CD & Automation – GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes

People & Technical Leadership

Task Splitting & Agile Execution – Sprint Planning, Story Breakdown, Kanban

Cross-Functional Collaboration – Product, UX, Data Science, Business Teams

Mentorship & Team Growth – Code Reviews, Pair Programming, Career Coaching

Technical Decision-Making – Evaluating technologies, trade-offs, and long-term impact

Incident Management & Reliability Engineering – SRE Practices, Post-Mortems, RCA

Roles & Responsibilities

I lead the backend architecture and system design, ensuring scalability, security, and high performance. My role involves developing and optimizing APIs, integrating AI-driven search enhancements, and implementing real-time event tracking for improved user insights.

I collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX designers, and data engineers, to align technical development with business objectives. I actively participate in product grooming sessions, defining technical feasibility and development roadmaps while ensuring efficient task splitting and sprint planning.

Additionally, I manage agile development workflows, conducting daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure smooth execution of tasks. I mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a strong engineering culture and ensuring best practices in code quality, DevOps integration, and continuous deployment pipelines.

Key Achievements

  • Improved search relevance by 50% through NER-based query parsing and Elasticsearch optimizations.
  • Reduced API response times by 40% through performance tuning, query optimizations, and caching strategies.
  • Successfully implemented an anonymous user tracking system, providing granular insights into user behavior while maintaining privacy compliance.
  • Led the rapid development of multiple MVPs, accelerating feature validation and reducing development risks.
  • Designed high-availability, scalable backend services, ensuring a 99.9% uptime SLA.

Timeline

Tech Lead | Backend Architect | Search & AI Specia

Experience.com
03.2023 - Current

Tech Lead (Node.js)

Prenetics
02.2022 - 05.2022

Tech Lead | Backend Architech

Guardian Link
05.2021 - 03.2023

Tech Lead (Node.js)

Agira Technologies
03.2016 - 02.2022

Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails)

Sedin Technologies
03.2013 - 03.2016

B.Tech - Information Technology

V.S.B Engineerin
Arunkumar N