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Education
Skills
Certification
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Divakaran Kothandaraman

Divakaran Kothandaraman

Chennai

Summary

Technical Manager with 8+ years in software engineering and solution architecture. Expertise in Java, Microservices, and Azure cloud solutions, leading teams to enhance system scalability and align technology with business objectives. Proven success in IT team leadership and technical roles, driving process analysis and innovation deployment. Committed to delivering impactful results through strategic technical management.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Manager

TCS
Chennai
02.2024 - Current
  • Led a team of 15 engineers to deliver cloud-native enterprise platforms.
  • Integrated GitHub Copilot into development workflow, improving delivery efficiency by 20%.
  • Developed prompt engineering patterns for generating boilerplate code and test cases with Copilot.
  • Conducted workshops to enhance Copilot productivity and align suggestions with team standards.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, cutting deployment time by 60%.
  • Migrated legacy systems to microservices on Azure to enhance scalability.
  • Drove code quality initiatives, achieving a 40% reduction in production defects.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure technology solutions aligned with business objectives.
  • Gathered requirements and maintained communication between project teams, internal clients and external stakeholders.

Technical Lead

TCS
New Jersey
07.2011 - 06.2025
  • Led technical direction for legacy enterprise web portal using IBM WebSphere Portal Server and Java EE technologies.
  • Facilitated communication between client stakeholders and offshore teams to gather requirements and clarify scope.
  • Provided technical guidance for modernization of portal components, custom portlets, and backend integrations.
  • Defined task breakdowns and estimates, allocating work among 10+ offshore developers.
  • Conducted impact analysis and technical design reviews, guiding team in debugging and optimizing Struts-based modules.
  • Managed deployment lifecycle including release coordination and WebSphere Portal configuration during UAT/production.
  • Initiated continuous improvement efforts focusing on code quality enforcement and performance tuning of legacy systems.

Technical Manager

TCS
Jersey City / Syracuse
03.2017 - 01.2024
  • Managed and delivered critical project milestones through leading onshore execution and overseeing contributions from offshore teams across sprints.
  • Coordinated efforts of 10+ offshore engineers to ensure timely project delivery across multiple locations.
  • Streamlined agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and issue resolution to facilitate seamless collaboration between onshore stakeholders and offshore teams.
  • Designed and developed REST APIs utilizing Spring Boot and Java.
  • Conducted daily scrums, managed agile sprints, and performed comprehensive code reviews.
  • Mentored junior developers, enhancing skills and contributing to talent development initiatives.
  • Implemented secure coding practices while supporting Veracode scans to improve application security.

Project Lead

TCS
Chennai
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Led development and maintenance of large-scale web applications using Java EE and Struts technologies.
  • Managed hybrid team of 10+ developers and testers across various time zones for alignment with business goals.
  • Collaborated with analysts and end users to gather requirements and create comprehensive technical design documents.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for production issues, implementing fixes that reduced incidents by over 35%.
  • Oversaw integration with legacy systems to ensure stable nightly operations and efficient reporting.
  • Guided team on best practices, unit testing with JUnit, and performance tuning within WebSphere environment.

Developer

TCS
Chennai
02.2007 - 06.2011
  • Served as onshore technical lead for critical legacy enterprise web portal using IBM WebSphere Portal Server and Java EE technologies.
  • Facilitated collaboration between client stakeholders and offshore teams, gathering requirements and ensuring timely execution of deliverables.
  • Provided technical leadership for enhancement and modernization of portal components, custom portlets, themes, and backend integrations.
  • Defined task breakdowns and estimates, distributed work among 10+ offshore developers, and tracked progress through Agile methodologies.
  • Conducted impact analysis and technical design reviews, guiding team in debugging and optimizing Struts-based modules.
  • Managed deployment lifecycle, coordinating releases, configuring WebSphere Portal, and troubleshooting during UAT and production phases.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives including code quality enforcement and legacy performance tuning.
  • Led gradual migration efforts for portal components to enhance system efficiency.
  • Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.

Education

B.Tech -

Anna University
Chennai
01.2006

Skills

  • Programming languages: Java, JavaScript, SQL
  • Frameworks: Spring Boot, Hibernate
  • Frontend technologies: AngularJS, ReactJS
  • Cloud platforms: Azure, Docker
  • DevOps tools: Kubernetes, GitHub Actions
  • Project management: Azure ADO, Jira
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Microservices architecture
  • Agile methodologies
  • Databases: Oracle, MySQL
  • Task estimation
  • REST API development
  • Code quality assurance
  • Team mentoring and leadership
  • Performance tuning strategies
  • Continuous improvement practices
  • Secure coding principles
  • Web development
  • Machine learning
  • Issue resolution and troubleshooting
  • Client relationship management

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamental and Associate Administration
  • Java Spring Boot Professional Certificate

References

Available upon request.

Accomplishments

  • Led DevOps transformation that reduced manual deployment overhead by 60%
  • Developed internal automation tools saving 300+ annual hours
  • Improved platform uptime by 99.95% through effective cloud migration
  • Received [Award Name or Recognition], [Year]

Core Competencies

  • Technical Leadership & Team Management – Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, mentoring talent, and driving engineering excellence.
  • Cloud Architecture & DevOps – Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices to ensure scalable, resilient, and automated deployments.
  • Microservices & API Development – Deep knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, RESTful services, and system integration in distributed environments.
  • Web Technologies & Frameworks – Proficient in WebSphere Portal, Struts, JSP/Servlet, Hibernate, Spring JPA, with frontend skills in AngularJS, ReactJS, jQuery, JavaScript.
  • Code Intelligence & AI Tools: Experienced with GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted coding and Prompt Engineering for leveraging generative AI in development workflows.
  • Security & Compliance – Skilled in Veracode scanning, vulnerability remediation, and penetration test support to maintain secure application standards.
  • Agile Project Delivery – Experienced in Agile/Scrum methodologies, project lifecycle execution, sprint planning, and iterative delivery.
  • Solution Architecture & System Design – Ability to craft scalable, maintainable solutions aligned with business goals and technical constraints.
  • Quality Engineering – Strong focus on code quality, review practices, performance tuning, and continuous improvement.
  • Infrastructure Optimization – Applying security best practices and cost-effective strategies for high availability and system efficiency.
  • Talent Development – Active in hiring, mentoring, and upskilling teams to support long-term organizational growth.
  • Project Governance – Competent in project planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk mitigation to ensure delivery excellence.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Clear communicator with experience aligning technology solutions with business objectives and managing executive expectations.

Timeline

Technical Manager

TCS
02.2024 - Current

Technical Manager

TCS
03.2017 - 01.2024

Project Lead

TCS
02.2015 - 02.2016

Technical Lead

TCS
07.2011 - 06.2025

Developer

TCS
02.2007 - 06.2011

B.Tech -

Anna University

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