KARTHIKA DHAMODHARAN
Product Head
Chennai,Tamil nadu
Summary
Technology leader with 15 years of experience in software engineering, enterprise architecture, and full-stack development. Strong expertise in designing scalable mobile and web platforms using Java, React Native, and modern frameworks. Hands-on experience with Kafka event streaming, Elasticsearch search systems, RAG-based AI integration, vector databases, and Glowroot APM for performance monitoring. Represented engineering teams in CMMI, ISO, and ISMS audits, improving organizational process maturity and compliance readiness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Development
Solverminds Solutions & Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - Current
- Lead engineering modernization and architecture strategy across product lines.
- Designed AI-enabled RAG and vector-based search solutions.
- Integrated Kafka event streaming for scalable microservices.
- Implemented Elasticsearch indexing for high-performance search features.
- Set up Glowroot APM for performance and observability enhancement.
- Represented engineering team in CMMI, ISO, and ISMS process audits.
- Improved team productivity and collaboration using Cursor IDE.
Associate Project Leader
Solverminds Solutions & Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed enterprise mobile and web application delivery.
- Oversaw sprint planning, scope management, and project execution.
- Directed architecture, development, deployment, and optimization cycles.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure delivery alignment and transparency.
Team Leader
Solverminds Solutions & Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Led a 6-member engineering team delivering mission-critical applications.
- Conducted design workshops, architecture reviews, and code quality audits.
- Mentored developers and established best practices for delivery.
Software Engineer / Trainee
Solverminds Solutions & Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed Java/J2EE modules and reusable components.
- Participated in requirement analysis, testing, debugging, and documentation.
- Contributed to UI, backend, and integration layers.
Skills
- Programming: Java, J2EE, React Native, Reactjs, JavaScript
- AI & ML: RAG, Embeddings, Vector Databases (Basics)
- Search: Elasticsearch
- Streaming: Kafka
- Monitoring: Glowroot APM
- Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs
- Tools: Cursor, Nodejs, Android Studio, VS Code, Xcode
- Governance: CMMI, ISO, ISMS Compliance
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Leadership & Delivery Management
- Full Stack & Mobile Development
- Software Architecture & System Design
- AI Integration (RAG, Vector DBs, Model Handling)
- Kafka Event Streaming
- Elasticsearch Search Implementation
- Glowroot APM Monitoring
- Cursor IDE & Developer Productivity
- CMMI / ISO / ISMS Audit Representation
- Agile / Scrum Project Management
- Risk, Quality & Change Management
Timeline
Head of Development
Solverminds Solutions & Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - Current
Associate Project Leader
Solverminds Solutions & Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2024
Team Leader
Solverminds Solutions & Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2020
Software Engineer / Trainee
Solverminds Solutions & Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2014