Dr. Vijay Kumar Kannan
Big Data Architect
Chennai
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Joint Director
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Chennai
2019.01 - Current
- Cultivated long-term relationships through focused effort on customer's unique needs and finding best solutions.
- Established clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps and strategic business plans.
- Managed and organized internal communication to hold staff accountable to priorities.
- Delivered leadership to executive team dedicated to driving ambitious targets with well-orchestrated plans.
- Designated Head of Department for Big Data Analytics Group
- Appreciation for leading team in being part of National Analytical Platform for Covid19 Tracking Software.
- Evangelize Big Data Analytics using Open Source Tools and Techniques
Project Manager Team Leader
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Chennai
2014.07 - 2018.12
- Coordinated daily activity and flow of projects through multiple departments to verify on-time product delivery.
- Completed assignments ahead of deadline.
- Instrumental in generating revenue by 10%
- Mentored team with SQL, Database management and applied Research and Development of Distributed Systems.
- Developed project timelines for product lines from kickoff through production and online content development based on marketplace requirements.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
- Built platform for analyzing structured and unstructured data.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Database Architecture Manager
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Chennai
2010.06 - 2014.06
- Helped coordinate full system life cycle from requirements to design and implementation
- Supported building of new system environments and upgrading or patching existing systems
- Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software and system management tools.
- Led team for software engineering services and supported key clients in development efforts, establishing standards, determining specifications and creating Service and Operational Level Agreements.
- Enhanced team productivity by 5% for timely handover of deliverables
Database Administrator
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Pune
2007.06 - 2010.06
- Wrote and maintained technical and functional specifications to document database intentions and requirements
- Administered, supported and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers thus meeting 99.5% SLA.
- Designed Multi-tenanted database and table structures for web applications
- Created and updated database designs and data models.
Staff Member
Ashok Leyland Ltd
Chennai
1997.12 - 2007.05
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Awarded best employee of year
Education
Ph.D. - Computer Science
VISTAS (Deemed University)
Pallavaram, Chennai, India 2015.01 - 2020.12
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Science
University of Madras
Chennai, India 2000.01 - 2004.10
Skills
Effective leader
Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Database Development
Strong Analytical Skills
Certification
DBA, Oracle Certified Professional
Timeline
Joint Director
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
2019.01 - Current
Ph.D. - Computer Science
VISTAS (Deemed University)
2015.01 - 2020.12
Project Manager Team Leader
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
2014.07 - 2018.12
Database Architecture Manager
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
2010.06 - 2014.06
DBA, Oracle Certified Professional
2009-08
Database Administrator
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
2007.06 - 2010.06
Master of Computer Applications - Computer Science
University of Madras
2000.01 - 2004.10
Staff Member
Ashok Leyland Ltd
1997.12 - 2007.05