D. Meganathan
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven Senior Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in SDK development, backend systems, and telecom applications. Expertise in C and C++ facilitates the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance systems. A strong foundation in telecom protocols such as Diameter, SS7, IMS, MAP, PCRF, and USSD enhances technical proficiency. Committed to Agile development methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), with a proven ability to optimize performance and debug complex systems. A collaborative team player dedicated to delivering high-quality results and adapting to evolving project requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Blackboard (Anthology)
02.2022 - Current
- Designed and developed SDK layers powering global LMS applications.
- Led SDK team, resolving cross-functional dependencies and ensuring smooth integration.
- Implemented calendar & offline learning module with API caching (MySQL + device storage) → improved offline performance by 40%.
- Migrated Java 8 → Java 11 on Android platform (minimal maintenance/debugging work).
- Key contributor in rewriting legacy mobile app into a modern SDK-driven architecture.
Senior Software Engineer – Optical Networks (PSS/DWDM)
Wipro
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Enhanced automated test frameworks for Nokia 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) using C++.
- Improved network performance & scalability by optimizing test automation & deployment scripts.
- Worked on feature enhancements & bug fixes for DWDM multi-service transport switch.
Senior Software Engineer – Telecom Applications
Plintron Global Technology Solutions
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Developed and maintained Diameter Network Gateway (DNG) and PCRF applications for managing subscriber data policies.
- Implemented fallback mechanism for data usage tracking during downtime → ensured 99.9% service availability.
- Optimized USSD application memory utilization (static → dynamic memory with STL) → reduced crashes by 25%.
- Migrated applications from Solaris → Linux, ensuring seamless compatibility and performance.
Education
B.Tech - Information Technology
Anna University
Higher Secondary - English
Secondary - English
Skills
- Proficient in C and C
- Expertise in cross-platform SDK creation
- Telecommunications protocols expertise
- Project management tools familiarity
- Proficient in MySQL
- Debugging tools: GDB, DBX
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Languages: English
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Blackboard (Anthology)
02.2022 - Current
Senior Software Engineer – Optical Networks (PSS/DWDM)
Wipro
09.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Software Engineer – Telecom Applications
Plintron Global Technology Solutions
08.2017 - 09.2021
Higher Secondary - English
Secondary - English
B.Tech - Information Technology
Anna University
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Location: Chennai, India