Pranjal Awasthi
Technology Architect
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Technology Architect with a proven track record at Cognizant Technologies Solutions, adept at optimizing infrastructure and driving automation initiatives. Skilled in API design and strategic thinking, I led successful migrations to modern platforms, enhancing system security and reducing costs. Passionate about mentoring teams and delivering innovative solutions that align with organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technology Architect
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
04.2025 - Current
- Mentored junior team members in technical skills and industry knowledge, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Worked with prestigious clients like health care domain client - Kaiser Permanente.
- Optimized technology infrastructure by designing and implementing innovative solutions tailored to client needs.
- Standardized hardware and software configurations across the organization to reduce costs and simplify maintenance processes.
- Led migration efforts from legacy systems to modern platforms, minimizing disruption while maximizing benefits for users.
- Evaluated emerging technologies and determined their potential impact on organizational goals, recommending adoption when appropriate.
- Created custom reporting tools for management, providing valuable insights into IT operations and performance metrics.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes and timely delivery of complex technology solutions.
- Championed automation initiatives that reduced manual tasks, freeing up resources for more strategic endeavors within the organization.
- Enhanced system security by identifying vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments, and implementing best practices in data protection.
- Collaborated with clients to determine project specifications and scope.
- Performed quality code review and removed technical debt and security vulnerabilities.
Sr. Associate Projects
Cognizant
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Worked with prestigious clients like health care domain client - Kaiser Permanente.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Oversaw quality assurance measures throughout each stage of a project''s life cycle to ensure deliverables met client expectations without compromising timelines or budget constraints.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Improved project delivery times for major clients by effectively allocating resources and monitoring progress.
- Led training initiatives for junior associates, improving overall team performance and skillsets.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to address potential issues, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Senior Specialist
Temenos LLC
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Wrote extensions to be added in the existing Temenos T24 and FCM application modules.
- Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
- Revised, modularized and updated old code bases to modern development standards, reducing operating costs and improving functionality
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs and enhancements
- Created and delivered presentations to internal and external stakeholders to showcase work.
- Identified areas in need of critical improvement and implemented strategies to achieve targets.
- Drove change through quality-oriented strategies to help operations accomplish ambitious short- and long-term goals.
- Collaborated with cross-departmental teams in developing cohesive strategies aimed at achieving long-term organizational goals.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies.
Software Developer
Temenos (client), Buzzworks Business Solutions
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Revised, modularized and updated old code bases to modern development standards, reducing operating costs and improving functionality.
- Wrote extensions to be added in the existing Temenos T24 and FCM application modules.
- Planned and developed interfaces using Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate 5, and Wicket 8 that simplified overall management and offered ease-of-use.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs and enhancements.
- Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
- Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on tight deadlines.
- Optimized application performance by conducting regular code reviews and refactoring when necessary.
Associate Software Developer
Planon Software Services
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with other developers to identify and alleviate number of bugs and errors in software.
- Configured and optimized code to fit design parameters.
- Contributed fully to design assessments, code reviews and brainstorming sessions.
- Remedied bug reports and handled other user issues quickly.
- Developed and maintained program and system documentation.
- Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.
- Developed object-oriented software, including IWMS(Integrated Workplace Management System) solutions for use in Universities(California Central University, Aston University, etc.), Multinational firms(Siemens, ENGIE, etc.).
- Developed code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
- Collaborated on all stages of systems development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to production releases.
- Increased application stability by implementing comprehensive error handling and logging mechanisms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of new features and functionalities.
- Enhanced software performance by optimizing code and implementing efficient algorithms.
- Wrote clear, clean code for various projects.
- Contributed to the design of robust, scalable applications using modular programming techniques.
- Developed innovative solutions by identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex software issues.
Technical Support Engineer
Yahoo Small Business (client), Teleperformance
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Developed technical designs for customers, consultants and contractors.
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
- Designed the web pages using HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JQuery, and basic Java Script.
- Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
- Mentored junior members of the team on best practices in issue resolution techniques.
- Conducted root cause analysis of technical issues, implementing preventive measures for future occurrences.
- Performed root cause analysis of reported issues to enact corrections.
- Provided remote assistance to clients, ensuring timely resolution of software concerns.
- Served as an escalation point for challenging technical inquiries, demonstrating expertise in product knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
Network Analyst
HCL Tecnologies (client), Maintech Technologies
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Tested and evaluated DB Coast (Deutsche Bank) software to improve performance and usability.
- Designed and implemented networks in collaboration with project engineers.
- Served as liaison between user community and software providers.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve network outages and periods of reduced performance.
- Resolved connectivity issues for end-users through troubleshooting and implementing solutions.
- Enhanced network security with regular software updates and patches.
- Participated in cross-functional projects requiring network expertise, fostering collaboration across departments.
- Optimized resource allocation through careful analysis of bandwidth usage patterns, maximizing efficiency without compromising quality of service.
Education
Master of Technology (Work Integrated Learning) - Data Science Engineering
BITS Pilani
Rajasthan 11.2021 - 12.2023
B.E. - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Bhopal (M.P.) 07.2009 - 07.2013
Senior Secondary - PCM
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Chhatarpur (M.P.) 04.2008 - 04.2009
Skills
Code debugging
API design knowledge
Technical writing
Core Java
CSS3
Maven
Tortoise SVN
Jenkins
Restful Web Services
Spring
Hibernate
Spring Boot
NodeJS
AngularJS
GIT
Kubernetes
Python
Microsoft Azure
Quarkus
Scope management
Strategic thinking
ReactJS
GitHub Actio
GitHub Copilot
API design and management
Enterprise architecture design
Agile methodologies mastery
Apache Wicket framework
HTML 5
Azure Cosmos DB
Redis
Data integration strategies
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Microsoft Copilot
Data Science
Algorithms
Data Analytics
Certification
Post Graduation Diploma in Java Technologies
Timeline
Technology Architect
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
04.2025 - Current
Sr. Associate Projects
Cognizant
05.2022 - 04.2025
Master of Technology (Work Integrated Learning) - Data Science Engineering
BITS Pilani
11.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Specialist
Temenos LLC
01.2021 - 05.2022
Software Developer
Temenos (client), Buzzworks Business Solutions
07.2020 - 01.2021
Associate Software Developer
Planon Software Services
04.2018 - 07.2020
Post Graduation Diploma in Java Technologies
07-2017
Technical Support Engineer
Yahoo Small Business (client), Teleperformance
10.2015 - 04.2017
Network Analyst
HCL Tecnologies (client), Maintech Technologies
01.2015 - 10.2015
B.E. - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
07.2009 - 07.2013
Senior Secondary - PCM
Kendriya Vidyalaya
04.2008 - 04.2009
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