Sivakumar Mani

• Automated and implemented a nightly shutdown routine for AWS EC2 services in Development and Staging accounts using event-driven architectures, leading to significant monthly cost savings of $3500 USD.
• Automated and implemented a nightly shutdown routine for AWS RDS services in Development (Dev) and Stage accounts using Amazon EventBridge and event-driven architectures, resulting in monthly cost savings of $600 USD.
• Developed and deployed a real-time batch monitoring dashboard for a batch processing application, utilizing AWS CloudWatch to provide instant visibility into the completion status of batch processes.
• Designed and developed an automated consolidated dashboard utilizing AWS Grafana and AWS CloudWatch, enabling efficient batch monitoring across multiple countries and providing valuable insights to business teams and stakeholders for assessing batch status.
• Implemented and deployed an automated email notification system in a production environment, leveraging Amazon CloudWatch logs to trigger alerts based on specific keywords (e.g., "error," "exception," "timeout," and "long running services"). The solution utilizes Amazon SNS and AWS Lambda within an event-driven architecture.

• Collaborated with teams across different chapters to migrate banking eStatement solution products (CASA, Credit Cards, Loans, etc.) to the Cloud platform across 18+ countries.
• Implemented Advices and email Statement enhancements based on business requirements and deployed them into production using Agile delivery methodology.
• Developed and implemented a batch monitoring dashboard for the consolidated statement engine application, utilizing AWS CloudWatch to monitor application performance.
• Automated the consolidated dashboard for various products and different countries, allowing for overall batch monitoring and viewing of batch history using AWS CloudWatch.
• Implemented timely shutdown of AWS RDS services (Dev & Stage) accounts, resulting in a monthly cost savings of $600.
• Automated AWS Auto Scaling Groups (Scale Up & Scale Down) instances using AWS Lambda and Python, resulting in a yearly cost savings of $50K-$60K.
• Managed EC2 instances by scaling them up and down through the AWS Console and terminating instances when necessary.
• Collaborated with Cloud Architecture and Cloud Factory teams to enable the storage of SQS bounce and complaint messages in S3, addressing customer complaints and improving system processes.
• Resolved batch failure issues in a compute service using shell scripting, ensuring the smooth operation of critical processes.
• Handled Incident Management for cloud-migrated banking products hosted in different AWS Regions, ensuring high availability and seamless operations.
• Facilitated internal knowledge transfer within the team and across the organization to share expertise and promote collaboration.
• Achieved SRE Practitioner level grade through various system reliability initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to improving system performance and stability.
• Completed a proof of concept (POC) for application monitoring using Grafana with an AWS free tier account and proposed its adaptation for improved monitoring capabilities.

• Provided technical support for core banking and online & mobile banking applications, ensuring their smooth operation and resolving any issues or incidents reported by users.
• Collaborated with clients to understand their requirements and added new enhancements to the applications, aligning them with client expectations and business needs.
• Built and tested the newly added enhancements to ensure their functionality and compatibility with existing systems.
• Followed the change management process to deploy the application in the production environment (PRD), adhering to established procedures and minimizing disruption to end users.
• Conducted bug fixes and participated in root cause analysis (RCA) calls to identify and address issues, working closely with cross-functional teams to provide efficient resolutions.
• Performed batch analysis to monitor and troubleshoot batch processes, ensuring their successful execution and timely completion.
• Leveraged BMC Control-m for batch monitoring, overseeing the performance and stability of batch jobs and taking proactive measures to address any errors or failures.
• Created user guides and troubleshooting guides to document the functionalities and workings of the product, facilitating user understanding and supporting the resolution of common issues.
• Followed Agile software development methodologies to streamline product development processes and promote collaboration and flexibility.

• Played a key role in the development and enhancement of applications, working closely with the development team to implement technical specifications and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Managed the deployment of applications in various testing phases, including System Testing (ST), System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring smooth and successful testing cycles.
• Addressed and resolved bugs and issues raised by users during the UAT phase, working closely with stakeholders to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Actively participated in the change management process, adhering to established procedures and guidelines to effectively deploy applications in the production environment (PRD).
• Utilized BMC Control-m for batch monitoring, ensuring the smooth execution of batch processes and timely resolution of any issues or failures.
• Prepared comprehensive documentation, including user guides and troubleshooting guides, to facilitate understanding and support of the project by end users and support teams.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance the application based on technical specifications, implementing new features and functionalities.
• Managed the deployment of the application in various testing phases, including System Testing (ST), System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Resolved bugs and issues raised by users during the UAT phase, ensuring a high-quality and error-free application.
• Worked closely with the change management team to ensure a smooth and controlled deployment process of the application in the production environment (PRD).
• Prepared comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture, design documents, and troubleshooting guides for future reference and knowledge sharing.

• Developed a User Signup module to streamline the onboarding process for new users, enhancing user experience and increasing user acquisition.
• Converted image templates into static HTML pages, improving website performance and optimizing loading times.
• Implemented a daily trigger mechanism to automatically send static templates to registered customers, ensuring they receive the most up-to-date information.
• Prepared and shared daily reports on registered customers with the business team, providing valuable insights for decision-making and customer analysis.

• Learning and Skill Development
• Collaboration and Communication
• Troubleshooting and Bug Fixing