Gowthaman Balasubramani
Application Architect
Chennai,TN
Summary
With 12+ years of expertise in software engineering, technical consulting, and database programming, I am a results-driven Java and Python developer. I excel in delivering innovative software solutions by taking independent ownership of software components, and ensuring timely releases. Proficient in Agile methodology, I am skilled in requirement gathering and analysis, programming, creation of POC, estimation, code review, impact analysis, refactoring, deployment, and documentation. My proficiency extends to interacting with end clients, understanding workflow, and business models to provide creative and efficient technical solutions. With a strong track record, I am poised to drive excellence in your organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Architect
Sasken Technologies
Bengaluru
12.2024 - Current
- Currently working on-site at the client location, responsible for designing and developing end-to-end product solutions.
- Leading a team to implement features with strong coding standards, and rigorous testing practices, to minimize post-release defects.
- Contributing to Stellantis' internal backend systems by developing APIs that securely expose selected data to external consumers, ensuring controlled and optimized data sharing.
- Previously, I worked on a conversational AI project that integrates third-party models to deliver context-aware virtual assistant capabilities.
- Key features included real-time data access, navigation, location-based and time-based reminders, and media playback.
- The assistant also leverages user interaction history to personalize responses and improve the user experience.
- Led the backend development team and played a key role in optimizing AI prompts and backend logic to enhance the quality and relevance of AI-generated responses.
Head of Telematics
Mobilite Smart Solutions
Pune
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Spearheaded the development of a proprietary IoT Hub platform from the ground up, enabling the capture of previously inaccessible BMS (Battery Management System) data, and successfully migrating Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) data from a third-party system to an internally managed solution.
- Collaborated closely with vendors to enhance bytecode parsing mechanisms, ensuring accurate and efficient ingestion of data into a time-series database for analytics and diagnostics.
- Partnered with field operations teams to understand real-world device behavior and challenges, coordinating with external vendors to implement timely fixes and system improvements.
- Led a cross-functional team comprising software developers and IoT engineers, fostering an agile and collaborative development environment to build a scalable, user-friendly IoT Hub platform.
- Conducted field visits to work directly with the vendor and operations teams, gathering on-ground insights, managing the rollout of platform features, and overseeing the deployment of smart battery swap stations.
- Engaged with AWS infrastructure teams to design and implement backend architecture, including the setup of MQTT pipelines to support real-time data integration for new device families.
Software Development Engineer 3
Ola Electric
Bengaluru
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of the AV Ops system's foundational components, resulting in a robust and scalable architecture.
- Designed and optimized data ingestion, event processing, real-time analytics, and data transformation and storage modules.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance and expertise throughout the implementation phase.
- Resolved complex technical challenges, and made informed decisions to ensure project success.
- Collaborating and providing technical leadership were instrumental in achieving project milestones.
- Developed and maintained Java and Python applications, ensuring robustness, scalability, and performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and refine project requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Designed and implemented RESTful APIs for seamless integration between different components of the system.
- Optimized the existing codebase, resulting in an improvement in application response times.
- Utilized agile methodologies to meet project milestones and deliver high-quality software within strict deadlines.
- Implemented unit tests and performed debugging to identify and resolve software defects.
Staff Engineer
PayPal (Altimetrik India)
Chennai
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Proactively identified and debugged unknown issues within the system, providing timely fixes before they were reported by clients and merchants.
- Assisted in maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction, and minimized potential disruptions to business operations.
Technical Lead
PayPal (HCL Technologies)
Chennai
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Implemented innovative solutions to address issues within the Internal Raptor framework, enhancing customer use cases, and improving overall system performance.
- Contributed to increasing efficiency and productivity for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Senior System Analyst
Prospance Infotech
Chennai
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Acted as a solution provider by consulting on suitable solutions for multiple development teams within PayPal, and providing them with best practices for Raptor development.
System Analyst
CNSI
Chennai
10.2012 - 03.2018
- Engaged in the entire application lifecycle, which includes UI development, backend application coding, and database programming, in a collaborative manner.
- Involved in multiple application developments for U.S. Healthcare, and delivered the code on time, with minor or no issues.
- Played a vital support role for the Database team by writing SQL queries and PL/SQL.
- Nominated multiple times for Employee of the Month.
Education
MS/M.Sc(Science) - Software Engineering
S.N.S COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Tamil Nadu04-2012
12th - Vocational-Technical Education
Swathanthra Higher Secondary School
Tamil Nadu03-2007
10th -
C.M.S Matric Hr. Sec School
Tamil Nadu04-2005
Skills
- Software development
- Application design
- Application development
- Technical analysis
- API development
- Data analysis
- Agile methodology
- System architecture
- Requirement gathering
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Java
- Spring Boot
- SQL
- Python
- FastAPI
- GIT
- AWS
- Azure
- Jira
- Javascript
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Travel
- Reading books
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- Earned Employee of the Month multiple times
- Earned recognition from clients for meeting the deadline and delivering quality code
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPersonal development programsPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchTimeline
Architect
Sasken Technologies
12.2024 - Current
Head of Telematics
Mobilite Smart Solutions
09.2023 - 12.2024
Software Development Engineer 3
Ola Electric
02.2022 - 08.2023
Staff Engineer
PayPal (Altimetrik India)
03.2020 - 02.2022
Technical Lead
PayPal (HCL Technologies)
02.2019 - 03.2020
Senior System Analyst
Prospance Infotech
03.2018 - 02.2019
System Analyst
CNSI
10.2012 - 03.2018
MS/M.Sc(Science) - Software Engineering
S.N.S COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
12th - Vocational-Technical Education
Swathanthra Higher Secondary School
10th -
C.M.S Matric Hr. Sec School
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