Prakash Varman
Chennai,TN
Summary
Technology and innovation-driven professional with over 14 years of experience in software architecture and full-stack development, specializing in Java technologies. Proven track record in designing scalable and high-performance applications, leading cross-functional teams, and driving strategic initiatives in the Banking & Financial Services and Fin Tech sectors. Expertise in Java Memory Model, Java internals, and architectural design, with a strong focus on performance optimization and best practices in software development. Adept at leveraging Agile and Scrum methodologies to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Vice President
Citi
Chennai
11.2018 - Current
- Lead team of 10+ members, responsible for architectural design and development of complex applications, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards
- Mentor and guide 30+ team members across multiple projects in solution design and best practices for Java development
- Architected and implemented cloud-based solutions using Core Java and Python, enhancing application performance and scalability
- Established CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Kubernetes, facilitating seamless deployment to cloud environments like OpenShift
- Designed critical applications within Citi Credit Risk & Regulatory Team, focusing on performance optimization and regulatory compliance
- Spearheaded redesign and migration of high-volume file processing applications to cloud infrastructure, improving efficiency and reducing operational costs
- Leveraged in-depth knowledge of Java Memory Model to optimize application performance, ensuring efficient memory management and concurrency control.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new software tools for team
- Drove innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving among team members and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices
- Attended weekly meetings and special sessions of Leadership and Executive Leadership Teams and contributed to major administrative initiatives, policies and decisions
Senior Software Engineer
CGI
Bangalore
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Served as senior integration developer, focusing on architectural integration of traffic management software and roadside devices
- Developed microservices architecture using Java and Apache AMQP, enhancing system interoperability and performance
- Applied expertise in Java internals to troubleshoot and optimize application performance, ensuring robust and efficient system design.
- Reverse engineered Traffix management hardware system TCP & UDP protocols to port the communication to Mule Soft which improved efficiency and scalability.
Module Lead
Mindtree
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Specialized in REST API design and microservices architecture, leading development of scalable solutions that interact through API gateways
- Developed android application to monitor MuleSoft gateway to proactively track and take remediating measures to resolve production issues.
Senior Software Engineer
Wipro
Chennai
11.2010 - 11.2014
- Worked extensively with web application frameworks, focusing on Spring and integration ESB frameworks to deliver robust solutions.
- Was Trained in both Mainframe and Java and experienced Retail domain scalability issues when working with Best Buy and learned the importance of scalable & robust application
Education
Bachelor of Engineering: Computer Science - Computer Science
Vel HiTech Engineering College
Chennai 08.2006 - 04.2010
Skills
Solution Architecture & Design
Full Stack Development Lifecycle
Java Memory Model & Internals
System Design & Performance Tuning
Agile/Scrum Methodology
Cloud Development (OpenShift)
CI/CD Tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Collaborator
Analytical Thinker
Languages
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Table Tennis
Love Table tennis keeps your brain sharp and reflex swift. Just love it!
Timeline
Assistant Vice President
Citi
11.2018 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
CGI
06.2016 - 11.2018
Module Lead
Mindtree
11.2014 - 06.2016
Senior Software Engineer
Wipro
11.2010 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Engineering: Computer Science - Computer Science
Vel HiTech Engineering College
08.2006 - 04.2010