Manivannan Thangavel
Software Engineering Manager
Chennai
Summary
Adaptable Software Engineering Manager keen to wrangle multiple simultaneous projects into streamlined, cohesive and profitable efforts. Firm believer in holistic and collaborative management strategies. Thrives on providing exceptional oversight and hands-on guidance guaranteed to improve throughput figures and quality metrics.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Software Engineering Manager
Sanmina Tech Services India Limited
2021.06 - Current
- Collaborated with System engineering team to define clear software requirements specifications
- Managed & owned Firmware architecture design / software Platform development
- Managed software release cycles with careful planning, coordination, and communication across various departments.
- Implemented robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Mentored junior engineers and fostered professional growth, resulting in increased individual contributions to the team''s success.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for internal software systems, improving knowledge sharing among team members and reducing onboarding time for new hires.
- Optimized application performance through rigorous profiling, benchmarking, and refactoring of critical code components.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between engineering teams and other departments for seamless project handoffs and efficient collaboration on cross-functional initiatives.
- Improved software development processes by implementing agile methodologies and facilitating cross-functional team collaboration.
- Increased overall team productivity through continuous process improvement initiatives and effective resource allocation.
- Led a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions in a timely manner, ensuring customer satisfaction and business growth.
- Coordinated with human resources on recruitment efforts to attract top talent in the software engineering field, contributing to a highly skilled and diverse team.
- Streamlined deployment processes by automating build pipelines and leveraging modern infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Promoted a culture of innovation within the team by encouraging experimentation with new tools and techniques.
- Directly interacted with high-level customers to verify satisfaction and integrate feedback on in-process development projects.
Principal Software Engineer
ESAB INDIA LIMITED
2018.01 - 2021.05
- Embedded software development for Edge device
- Responsible for designing IPV6 based ethernet communication protocol specification for inter component (Device) message communication
- Embedded Linux porting, device driver and application development for I.MX6 based IOT Gateway
- IOT solution architecture design (Co-owned) for connected welding machines
- Implemented continuous integration and deployment processes, reducing time-to-market for new features.
- Led the development of critical features from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder requirements.
- Microsoft Azure IOT integration
- Improved software performance by conducting thorough code reviews and implementing optimization techniques.
Research and Development Manager
COMMUNICATION MEDIA PRODUCTS PVT LTD.
2017.04 - 2017.12
- Secured handheld POS application development for energy meter reading
- Biometric Sensor and GPS device integration for Handheld POS device
- Project proposals, technical project management.
Assistant Manager – R&D
HCL INFOTECH LTD.
2008.03 - 2017.04
- Managing a team (20) of Firmware developers, software architects, application software developers
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Led a multidisciplinary team to achieve project milestones and deliver innovative solutions on time and within budget.
- Provided technical leadership in the design and implementation of complex firmware projects, resulting in timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
- Evaluated emerging technologies and tools with potential applicability to firmware engineering, recommending their adoption where appropriate for increased productivity and competitiveness in the market.
- Managed version control systems, maintaining clear documentation of changes to facilitate efficient updates and revisions.
- Implemented robust security measures within firmware to protect against potential vulnerabilities and ensure data privacy.
- Resolved critical issues promptly through root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and implementation of effective corrective actions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative firmware solutions for next-generation products.
- Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
- Led architecture discussions, driving innovation in software design and implementation strategies.
- Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Assisted in prototype development from concept to finalization, enabling effective evaluation of design performance prior to mass production.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Developed engineering documentation detailing system requirements and diagnostic procedures.
- Conducted projects and performance presentations to clients and company executives.
- Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans and test reports for quality assurance purposes.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for materials and services required in R&D efforts.
- Project proposals and technical project management - Defense electronics
Application Engineer
VI MICROSYSTEM PVT LTD.
2004.02 - 2008.03
- Assembly language programming for x86, MCS-51 micro controllers
- HDL programming
- Modelling and simulation
- Increased stability of applications by identifying and addressing memory leaks, buffer overflows, and other potential vulnerabilities during development.
- Collaborated with software, firmware and hardware engineers to develop complete embedded solutions.
- Collaborated closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration between software and hardware components.
Engineer- Trainee
RMK SYSTEMS.
2002.12 - 2004.02
- Board assembly and testing
- Cable harness design.
Education
Masters in communication systems -
PRIST University
2011.01 - 2013.04
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication - undefined
University of Madras
2008.01 - 2012.04
Skills
IEC62304, ISO13485
JIRA, Confluence, Gitlab, Devops, Docker
Embedded software platform development
Embedded application and firmware design and development
Embedded Linux BSP development, Yocto
SDLC – Agile / Scrum process
FPGA system design and HDL Programming
Technical team management
Skill development / Trainings
Cybersecurity best practices
Software development life cycle
Product Development
Staff hiring
On Site Visit
ESAB Sverige AB, Lindholmsallén 9, Göteborg, 417 55, Sweden, Project execution, training
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Timeline
Software Engineering Manager
Sanmina Tech Services India Limited
2021.06 - Current
Principal Software Engineer
ESAB INDIA LIMITED
2018.01 - 2021.05
Research and Development Manager
COMMUNICATION MEDIA PRODUCTS PVT LTD.
2017.04 - 2017.12
Masters in communication systems -
PRIST University
2011.01 - 2013.04
Assistant Manager – R&D
HCL INFOTECH LTD.
2008.03 - 2017.04
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication - undefined
University of Madras
2008.01 - 2012.04
Application Engineer
VI MICROSYSTEM PVT LTD.
2004.02 - 2008.03
Engineer- Trainee
RMK SYSTEMS.
2002.12 - 2004.02