DEEPAK KUMAR A K
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Engineering Manager with over 16 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in the design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise software solutions. Expertise in accessibility engineering, Windows application development, and comprehensive software development lifecycle (SDLC) management. Proven track record of enhancing product quality, optimizing performance, and spearheading inclusive technology initiatives within healthcare and enterprise sectors. Recognized for exceptional stakeholder communication and technical leadership, fostering collaboration to drive high-impact solutions while serving as a key point of contact for accessibility enhancements on JAWS software with a team of over 40 employees.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager
Oracle Cerner Healthcare
Bengaluru, India
12.2018 - 12.2023
- Led accessibility platform engineering initiatives to improve usability for differently-abled users across enterprise healthcare applications
- Managed feature lifecycle planning including feasibility analysis, dependency mapping, capacity planning, and release impact assessment
- Directed cross-functional teams across C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript, SQL, and PowerShell technologies
- Served as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) between India Development Centre and Freedom Scientific (JAWS & ZoomText), supporting accessibility for 4000+ internal users
- Drove accessibility uplift programs that enhanced compliance and user experience across multiple product lines
- Contributed hands-on to development, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of accessibility tools
Technical Lead
Mar Labs (Client: Cerner Healthcare)
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Led development teams in delivering enterprise healthcare solutions in Agile environments
- Conducted code reviews, mentored engineers, and ensured alignment of technical solutions with product architecture
- Resolved critical application crashes, improving system stability and supporting successful CI/CD releases
- Optimized workflow performance by identifying and fixing timer-related functional issues at client sites
- Built automation extension to include .NET dependency projects/DLLs into solutions, reducing manual setup time
- Configured Jenkins pipelines and integrated quality tools such as MS Build and HP Fortify
- Played a key role in enhancing patient service applications through front-end and workflow improvements
- Collaborated with onsite and offshore teams to troubleshoot production issues and deliver timely fixes
Senior Software Engineer / Module Lead
L&T Infotech
10.2010 - 07.2014
- Led development for Forevermark (De Beers Group) enterprise applications
- Managed module delivery including task allocation, integration testing, and defect resolution
- Implemented MVP architectural pattern and NHibernate for enterprise modules
- Coordinated between onsite and offshore teams to ensure on-time project delivery
- Conducted unit testing and code reviews to maintain coding standards and quality benchmarks
Software Engineer
Logica CMG (Now CGI)
06.2006 - 09.2010
- Developed modules for government and insurance applications including case management and claims systems
- Designed and implemented stored procedures and database views for enterprise applications
- Performed impact analysis, effort estimation, and technical documentation
- Supported build management and deployment activities in coordination with Netherlands teams
- Trained junior developers and conducted knowledge transfer sessions
- Contributed to QA activities including release audits and code reviews
Education
Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Annamali University
Bengaluru, India03-2004
Master of Science - Computer Applications Development
IHRDE , Kerala
Alipur, India04-2000
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Calicut University
Bengaluru, India03-1998
Skills
- Technical Skills: C#, NET, WinForms, SQL, Entity Framework, OOPS, Azure (Intermediate), Power BI, Accessibility Engineering, AI Tools
- Tools & Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Jira, Jenkins, GitHub, SVN, HP Fortify
- Architecture & Concepts: Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), MVC Architecture, Performance Optimization
- Leadership & Soft Skills: Technical Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Communication, Team Mentoring, Project Planning, Problem Solving
- Project management
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Oracle Cerner Healthcare
12.2018 - 12.2023
Technical Lead
Mar Labs (Client: Cerner Healthcare)
08.2014 - 12.2018
Senior Software Engineer / Module Lead
L&T Infotech
10.2010 - 07.2014
Software Engineer
Logica CMG (Now CGI)
06.2006 - 09.2010
Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Annamali University
Master of Science - Computer Applications Development
IHRDE , Kerala
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Calicut University
COURSES ATTENDED
- Microsoft Azure Developer Fundamentals & Architecture
- Python Programming (NumPy, Pandas), +25 AI Tools