SATHISH KUMAR S
Staff Software Engineer
Bengaluru
Summary
Seasoned software professional with over two decades of experience, predominantly within the healthcare and medical technology sectors. I offer a versatile background, having successfully transitioned between hands-on independent roles and strategic leadership positions to drive complex projects to completion.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Software Engineer, Lead Professional
GE Healthcare India Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - Current
- Lead a team of 7+ engineers in managing global GE MRI Installed Base issues; serve as the single point of contact for the MRI host subsystem.
- Deliver timely service packs and customer-requested features, consistently meeting product deadlines.
- Act as a primary interface between diverse stakeholders, including customers, marketing/sales, field support, and internal design teams.
- Improved team dynamics and turnaround times for issue resolution by fostering a customer-centric culture.
- Earned numerous commendations from GE Healthcare customers and customer advocacy leadership.
- Possess deep technical expertise in managing CAPA, NC processes, and FDA audits.
System Specialist, Independent Contributor
GE Healthcare India Pvt Ltd
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Upon joining the team, I took ownership of a high-stakes 7T parallel transmit research project for Stanford University that had fallen behind schedule. By rapidly mastering the system architecture and orchestrating collaboration across global hubs in Germany, France, and the USA, I successfully steered the project back on track. I delivered the final product within the committed timeframe, fulfilling GE Healthcare’s strategic obligations and earning global recognition from both GE and Stanford.
ECI Telecom India Pvt Ltd
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Led the implementation of device-side features for the Shade Tree Management Suite (STMS). Directly managed a junior engineer in developing unit and system tests to ensure rigorous feature quality and validation. Delivered multiple time-bound features within an accelerated timeframe during my tenure at ECI.
Capgemini India Pvt Ltd
12.2008 - 06.2011
- Leveraged Gemalto’s proprietary Samarcande tool to transform raw customer data into credit card personalization and printing formats. Developed custom COM components to extend the tool's functionality, enabling the processing of complex data structures that exceeded the software's native capabilities.
IGate Global Solutions
02.2008 - 11.2008
- Automated critical bank back-office reporting for RBC, significantly increasing operational efficiency and ensuring data accuracy across financial workstreams.
WIPRO India Private Ltd
02.2005 - 01.2008
- Spearheaded the sustenance engineering for the HP NonStop JDBC Type 2 driver, enabling Java applications to perform high-performance database operations across HP NonStop SQL/MX and SQL/MP environments.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Madurai Kamaraj University
01.2004
Skills
Languages: C, C (modern 11 – 23), Objective-C, Python, Java, PERL, Java-script
Exposure: Know-how of AI architecture and basics hands on in: ML basic algorithms, Pytorch, Pydanti AI, CrewAI, TensorFlow, Numpy, Pandas, Pinecone, LangChain, LangGraph, Building Agentic AI, CUDA C Programming, Hibernate, Basic AWS
Hobbies: Edge compute application development using AI Accelerator & Embedded programming – IoT based using ARM cortex based development board
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Customer-Centric Excellence: Proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions focused on user needs.
- Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Experienced in guiding engineering teams and fostering professional growth.
- Strategic Problem-Solving: Expert at diagnosing complex issues and implementing solutions.
- Highly Adaptable: A quick learner capable of thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments.
- Software Architecture: Solid experience in software design principles and architectural patterns.
Timeline
Staff Software Engineer, Lead Professional
GE Healthcare India Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - Current
System Specialist, Independent Contributor
GE Healthcare India Pvt Ltd
04.2012 - 01.2015
ECI Telecom India Pvt Ltd
07.2011 - 12.2011
Capgemini India Pvt Ltd
12.2008 - 06.2011
IGate Global Solutions
02.2008 - 11.2008
WIPRO India Private Ltd
02.2005 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Madurai Kamaraj University