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Yuvaraj Kandasamy

Yuvaraj Kandasamy

Application Support Team Lead (L1+) At Ford Motor Company
Chennai

Summary

Reliable team member with strong communication skills and ability to adjust work for various environments. Handles modifications, requests and feedback from colleagues, clients and vendors in efficient manner, understanding needs of all parties involved. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Application Support Team Lead

Ford Motor Private Limited
Chennai
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided 24/7 support for web- and client-based applications, file and data feeds and batch processes to prevent impact to business.
  • Involved in all testing procedures and wrote test cases and scenarios for development team.
  • Provided updated patches for operating systems and system configuration to improve efficiency 100%.
  • Prepared in-depth reports for each project managed and updated documentation as changes occurred.
  • Collaborated with developers, analysts and project managers to expedite incident resolutions.
  • Performed software application and disaster recovery testing to guarantee business readiness following fail-overs.
  • Developed and maintained effective client communications to guarantee client satisfaction and improve client retention by 99%.
  • Analyzed and troubleshot integration issues related to system configuration, data, maps and workflows.
  • Provided training to end users on new and updated systems and software.
  • Interacted with clients to resolve issues and answer software-related questions.
  • Assisted in development of system security protocols.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
  • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment.

Application Development Senior Analyst

Thirdware Solution Private Limited
Chennai
01.2019 - 02.2021

PROJECT – Marketing and Sales Services - (MS&S)

Client : Ford Motor Company

  • Identified and acquired appropriate third-party solutions to integrate into development processes.
  • Formulated strategies for application development framework creation and developmental processes.
  • Defined project-wide performance metrics such as developmental milestones, timeline goals and required completion dates.
  • Spearheaded technical discussion roundtables to track progress and optimize future resource distribution.
  • Identified staff knowledge deficiencies, scheduling educational activities to correct gaps in previous training.
  • Supervised aspects of development teams such as hiring, training, salary administration and remedial assignments.
  • Designed best practice documentation for development.
  • Applied DevOps practices to better integrate disparate efforts within multi-team projects.
  • Analyzed and developed technical solutions to meet business requirements.
  • Performed unit and comprehensive testing to drive functional and technical deliverables.

Cybersecurity Analyst

Thirdware Solution Private Limited
Chennai
08.2015 - 12.2018

PROJECT – FORD – IT Cyber Security and Control

Client : Ford Motor Company


  • Designed company-wide policies to bring operations in line with Center for Internet Security (CIS) standards.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Developed and maintained incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches.
  • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
  • Authored security incident reports, highlighting breaches, vulnerabilities and remedial measures.
  • Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.
  • Implemented security measures to reduce threats and damage related to cyber attacks.

Senior Software Engineer

Thirdware Solution Private Limited
Chennai
08.2013 - 07.2015

FORD – Application Management (MS & S - EU) Marketing and Sales

Client : Ford Motor Company

  • Technologies : Microsoft SharePoint, Designer 2010, InpoPath2010, IIS Server.
  • Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
  • Trained and mentored junior developers and engineers, teaching skills in Digital Worker and working to improve overall team performance.
  • Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff.
  • Demonstrated experience and good hands-on programming experience C#. NE, Python and Angular.
  • Worked with development teams to correct problems and run test scenarios.
  • Updated job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools and programming techniques and participating in educational opportunities.

SharePoint Designer

Thirdware Solution Private Limited
Chennai
10.2009 - 07.2013

Ford Motor Company - Human Resources:

  • Technologies : Microsoft SharePoint, 2010, InpoPath2010, IIS Server.
  • Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
  • Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
  • Established user-friendly design system to increase user experience and satisfaction.
  • Produced multiple uses to better understand user needs.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive library of design assets for easy access and reuse.
  • Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experienced flow diagrams and prototype.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering

Sri Sairam Engineering College. Anna University
Tamil Nadu, India, Chennai
06.2002 - 04.2006

Skills

    DevOpsMicrosoft technologies

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 7 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • 24/7 Shift Scheduling for staff member
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Application Support Team Lead

Ford Motor Private Limited
03.2021 - 08.2022

Application Development Senior Analyst

Thirdware Solution Private Limited
01.2019 - 02.2021

Cybersecurity Analyst

Thirdware Solution Private Limited
08.2015 - 12.2018

Senior Software Engineer

Thirdware Solution Private Limited
08.2013 - 07.2015

SharePoint Designer

Thirdware Solution Private Limited
10.2009 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering

Sri Sairam Engineering College. Anna University
06.2002 - 04.2006
Yuvaraj KandasamyApplication Support Team Lead (L1+) At Ford Motor Company