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Dr. Vijay Kumar Kannan

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
01.2019 - 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
07.2014 - 12.2018
  • 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
06.2010 - 06.2014
  • 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
06.2007 - 06.2010
  • 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
12.1997 - 05.2007
  • 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
01.2015 - 12.2020

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Science

University of Madras
Chennai, India
01.2000 - 10.2004

Skills

Effective leader

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Certification

DBA, Oracle Certified Professional

Timeline

Joint Director

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
01.2019 - Current

Ph.D. - Computer Science

VISTAS (Deemed University)
01.2015 - 12.2020

Project Manager Team Leader

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
07.2014 - 12.2018

Database Architecture Manager

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
06.2010 - 06.2014

DBA, Oracle Certified Professional

08-2009

Database Administrator

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
06.2007 - 06.2010

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Science

University of Madras
01.2000 - 10.2004

Staff Member

Ashok Leyland Ltd
12.1997 - 05.2007
Dr. Vijay Kumar KannanBig Data Architect