Kannadasan G
Architect - Technology
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven Technical Leader with 14+ years of experience in building scalable, resilient, and cloud-native applications using .NET Core, Azure, and Angular. Proven track record in system design, architecture, and leading full-stack development teams across FinTech, SaaS, and Enterprise platforms. Passionate about solving real-world business problems through clean architecture, microservices, and DevOps automation. Currently preparing for DSA and System Design interviews to pivot into a high-impact product engineering role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Architect - Technology
Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd
01.2025 - Current
- Led the design and implementation of AI-driven architectural frameworks, integrating machine learning models into existing .NET and Azure-based systems to enhance performance, scalability, and predictive insights.
- Collaborated with data scientists and ML engineers to translate business requirements into deployable ML solutions, including recommendation engines and anomaly detection systems.
- Directed the adoption of MLOps practices using Azure Machine Learning, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines to automate model training, evaluation, and deployment.
- Provided technical leadership and AI architecture guidance to clients, resulting in improved decision-making, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction.
- Conducted system performance and data quality assessments, identifying opportunities for optimization through AI-driven analytics, and process automation.
- Led the design and implementation of innovative technology solutions, enhancing system performance and user satisfaction.
- Facilitated stakeholder workshops to gather requirements, ensuring alignment between technology solutions and business objectives.
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Virtusa
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Led system architecture for the MRO Collab Dashboard for Pratt & Whitney, leveraging .NET Core, Azure Functions, and Service Bus.
- Integrated asynchronous messaging for processing high-volume repair data improved throughput by 35%.
- Integrated AI-powered analytics modules to predict component failure patterns and optimize repair scheduling, improving operational efficiency, and reducing downtime by 20%.
- Collaborated directly with stakeholders to gather requirements, define scope, and translate them into technical solutions.
- Mentored a team of six developers, conducted design reviews, and improved code quality using automated DevOps pipelines.
- Awarded: Star Performing Team Award for delivering ahead of schedule, with zero critical bugs.
- Led the design and implementation of scalable software solutions, enhancing system performance and user satisfaction.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence within the team.
- Spearheaded the adoption of Agile methodologies, resulting in streamlined workflows and improved project delivery timelines.
- Worked with cross-functional stakeholders to align AI insights with business objectives, enhancing decision-making, and end-user experience.
Assistant Technical Lead
SSG Consulting Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Delivered the Origence Lending Platform for Cornerstone Lending; reduced loan processing time by 30% through backend automation.
- Designed reusable microservice components, implemented Angular-based dashboards, and deployed on Azure.
- Built secure RESTful APIs and complex SQL queries to support dynamic reporting and analytics.
- Led the implementation of Agile methodologies, enhancing team collaboration and significantly improving project delivery timelines.
Senior Software Engineer
DSRC
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Developed RxCloud SaaS for QED UK for booking desks and meeting rooms in real time.
- Enhanced performance by optimizing API response times, and tuning SQL queries.
- Supported multiple production environments, bug fixes, and post-deployment enhancements.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering skill development and improving team productivity through code reviews and training.
Technical Lead
Sulekha.com
03.2011 - 10.2017
- Delivered 5+ customer-facing platforms (YellowPages, Property Listings, Micro Marketplaces, Android App).
- Oversaw complete SDLC; led a team of 8, handled CI/CD integration, and implemented test automation.
- Awards: Sulekha Sixer Award & Top Performing Team recognition.
Education
B.E. - ECE
GTEC
Vellore05-2009
HSC - Maths, Science
GBHS, KV Kuppam
Vellore05-2005
SSLC - Maths, Science
GBHS, KV Kuppam
Vellore05-2003
Skills
Languages & Backend: NET Core, C#, ASPNET MVC, Web API, LINQ, SQL Server, Python
undefinedTimeline
Architect - Technology
Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd
01.2025 - Current
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Virtusa
03.2022 - 01.2025
Assistant Technical Lead
SSG Consulting Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 03.2022
Senior Software Engineer
DSRC
10.2017 - 11.2019
Technical Lead
Sulekha.com
03.2011 - 10.2017
B.E. - ECE
GTEC
HSC - Maths, Science
GBHS, KV Kuppam
SSLC - Maths, Science
GBHS, KV Kuppam
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