Samuvel Balan
Technical Lead
Chennai,TN
Summary
A results-driven IT professional with 11+ years of experience in software development, team leadership, and project management. Expertise in developing scalable solutions. Proven track record in delivering e-commerce platforms, middleware, and mobile apps. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, managing project discovery, and handling complex migrations. Specializes in AI/ML research, chatbot development, and automation to improve efficiency and user engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Technical Lead
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11.2024 - Current
- AI & ML Research: Conducted research in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), evaluating platforms and algorithms to integrate advanced AI features into software applications.
- Platform Study for AI & ML: Analyzed and recommended AI/ML platforms for potential integration into projects, enhancing functionality and providing cutting-edge solutions to clients.
- Team Leadership & Solutioning: Led a team of engineers, driving solutioning, project estimation, and planning while mentoring junior team members.
- Code Review & Standard Checks: Maintained high-quality standards through comprehensive code reviews and ensuring adherence to best practices and project requirements.
Technical Project Manager
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Weekly Reporting & Resource Management: Managed weekly project reports, tracking progress, resource allocation, and revenue generation to optimize project outcomes.
- Attrition & Team Handling: Addressed team attrition issues, providing solutions to retain talent and ensure continuous project execution.
- Solutioning & Project Planning: Led solutioning and planning sessions, collaborating with stakeholders to define the scope, timeline, and resources required for successful project execution.
- Code Review & Quality Checks: Conducted regular code reviews, ensuring the development team followed best practices and coding standards for high-quality deliveries.
Technical Lead
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Team Handling & Leadership: Managed a high-performing team, driving project execution and fostering collaboration to ensure timely delivery of solutions.
- Project Discovery & Certification: Led project discovery phases, including audits and certifications before launching websites, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
- Solutioning & Estimation: Provided technical solutions and accurate project estimations, collaborating with stakeholders to align deliverables with business objectives.
- Code Review & Quality Assurance: Ensured code quality by implementing rigorous code reviews and ensuring adherence to coding standards across the development team.
Project Lead
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Team Management & Leadership: Managed cross-functional teams, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure successful project delivery, on time and within scope.
- Project Discovery Audits: Led project discovery and requirement gathering sessions, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders and understanding of project goals.
- Estimation & Project Planning: Conducted accurate project estimations and created detailed project plans, outlining key milestones and deliverables.
- Magento 2 Development: Contributed to the design and development of Magento 2-based e-commerce platforms, delivering high-quality solutions tailored to client needs.
Module Lead
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Magento 2 Development: Supervised the end-to-end development of Magento 2 solutions, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and secure e-commerce applications.
- PHP-based Middleware Management: Oversaw the development and management of PHP-based middleware, facilitating efficient communication between various systems and third-party integrations.
- Code Review & Quality Assurance: Conducted thorough code reviews and established coding standards, ensuring the delivery of clean, maintainable, and optimized code across the team.
Senior Software Engineer
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Chatbot Development using Dialogflow: Designed and implemented conversational AI-driven chatbots using Google Dialogflow, enhancing customer interaction and providing 24/7 support for clients in e-commerce platforms.
- Text Extraction and Marketing Content Generation: Developed solutions for automating text extraction from raw data sources, generating personalized marketing content to improve customer engagement and optimize campaigns.
- Magento 2 Development: Led the development of robust, scalable, and customized Magento 2 solutions, implementing advanced features and enhancing e-commerce platforms for clients.
Software Engineering
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
Chennai, Tamilnadu
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Magento 1 to Magento 2 Migration: Successfully led and contributed to several Magento 1 to Magento 2 migration projects, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal downtime for clients. Delivered enhanced functionalities and improvements in the new environment.
- Magento 2 Development: Developed and implemented custom Magento 2 features, integrating with external APIs, ensuring performance optimization, and troubleshooting technical challenges for clients.
Associate Software Engineer
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Middleware Management: Assisted in managing middleware infrastructure built on .NET, ensuring efficient communication between the front-end and back-end systems, contributing to seamless data flow.
- Magento 1 Development: Played a key role in developing Magento 1-based e-commerce solutions for clients, focusing on custom feature implementation and optimization to meet client specifications.
Software Engineer
Aeronic Software Pvt Ltd
05.2013 - 07.2016
- Developed .NET-based Document Management System: Contributed to building a scalable, secure document management application using .NET technologies, ensuring smooth functionality for users in managing, storing, and retrieving critical documents.
- E-commerce Development using OpenCart: Led the customization and feature enhancements of an e-commerce platform built on OpenCart, optimizing user experience and integrating various third-party tools as per business requirements.
- Mobile App Development: Created an Android application using PhoneGap, leveraging cross-platform capabilities to deliver seamless experiences across devices.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science And Engineering
Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering & Technology
Coimbatore, India 08.2009 - 04.2013
Skills
Adobe Commerce
Azure AI Services
OpenAI Assistant
Middleware
DATA tools
Problem Solving
Debugging
Mentorship
Project Management
Software architecture design
Languages
English, Tamil (Native)
Certification
Adobe Certified Expert - Adobe commerce Business Practitioner
Work Availability
monday
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thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Technical Lead
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
11.2024 - Current
Technical Project Manager
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - 10.2024
Technical Lead
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - 03.2023
Adobe Certified Expert - Adobe commerce Business Practitioner
03-2022
Project Lead
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 03.2022
Adobe Certified Expert - Magento Commerce Developer
09-2019
Module Lead
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 07.2021
Senior Software Engineer
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - 08.2019
Software Engineering
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 08.2018
Associate Software Engineer
Ziffity Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 07.2017
Software Engineer
Aeronic Software Pvt Ltd
05.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science And Engineering
Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering & Technology
08.2009 - 04.2013