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Raghavan Kozhiyalam Nandakumar

Chennai

Summary

Technology leader with extensive experience, specializing in cloud migration and cost optimization. Expertise in Cloud (Azure & AWS) and big data technologies enables architecture of scalable solutions while ensuring compliance and performance. Strong analytical skills drive impactful results in complex environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Vice President

EXL Technologies
05.2021 - Current

Developed comprehensive migration strategies and selected optimal cloud service providers to align with business goals.

Led transitions from on-premises systems to cloud platforms, minimizing disruptions and ensuring seamless data transfers.

Analyzed cloud expenditures, identified cost-saving opportunities, and implemented efficient solutions.

Ensured compliance of cloud environments with industry security standards and regulatory requirements.

Monitored cloud performance, optimized resource allocation, and designed scalable solutions for future growth.

Associate Manager

Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
07.2006 - 05.2021

Architected ingestion mechanisms and managed schema evolution to enhance Spark-based processing efficiency.

Implemented Terraform and Groovy deployments, streamlining infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.

Defined system configurations and analyzed Spark SQL execution plans to mitigate technical risks proactively.

Software Engineer

Changepond Technologies Pvt. Ltd
05.2003 - 07.2006

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Madras
04-2002

Skills

  • Python, Scala, Java
  • AWS (EC2, Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, RDS, API Gateway)
  • Azure (ADLS, Synapse, Functions, App Services), Databricks
  • Database: MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Big data: Spark, HDFS, Hive, Sqoop
  • Web: JSP, servlets, portlets

Certification

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • ITIL V3 Foundation
  • Functional: PAHM, AHM 510, AHM 520, AHM 540
  • Certified Agile Professional

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Assistant Vice President

EXL Technologies
05.2021 - Current

Associate Manager

Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
07.2006 - 05.2021

Software Engineer

Changepond Technologies Pvt. Ltd
05.2003 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Madras
Raghavan Kozhiyalam Nandakumar