Banu Pradeep Shanmugam Rajan

• Lead the formation and operationalization of the Architecture Review Board, establishing standards and streamlining processes across various platforms.
• Spearhead the development and implementation of a comprehensive DevOps strategy, optimizing efficiency and ensuring seamless integration across the organization.
• Hands-on involvement in building end-to-end CI/CD systems using Terraform, facilitating the deployment of ECS Fargate containers, and ensuring robust infrastructure as code practices.
• Champion the adoption of cloud-native technologies, including migration initiatives such as transitioning the policy admin system from on-premise to the cloud, and currently overseeing the migration of MuleSoft apps to AWS Lambda or ECS Fargate containers.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to implement integrations, ensuring seamless communication and interoperability between systems.
• Conduct thorough design reviews across teams, enforcing architectural standards and best practices to maintain consistency and scalability.
• Engage with the security team to implement and enforce guidelines and systems, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks effectively.
• Actively contribute to the overall technological roadmap and strategy, aligning architectural decisions with business objectives and driving innovation.

Client Engagement: OneShield Inc.

• Led Dragon application development project for OneShield Inc., a leading insurance software provider.
• Orchestrated configuration of Policy Administration Systems, ensuring customization to client needs.
• Integrated new web services with third-party systems to enhance functionality.
• Implemented performance enhancements in Policy issuance process, improving efficiency.
• Established best practices for development, testing, and documentation.

Client Engagement: The Hartford Insurance

• Directed testing of Commercial Insurance Policy Administration System (ComPAS).
• Enhanced automation testing frameworks, optimizing efficiency.
• Coordinated with offshore teams for testing activities.
• Participated in daily stand-up meetings and code reviews for quality assurance automation frameworks.

Commercial Line of Business Policy Project (Erie Insurance):

• Led the design and implementation of insurance application enhancements for ultrapack and ultrapack plus products.
• Managed interface calls to systems like MSB, MDM, and Active Directory, enabling business expansion across multiple states.
• Developed agent licensing web services and new user roles in Dragon for underwriting and task management.
• Implemented performance improvements and new batch jobs to optimize policy issuance processes.
• Ensured compliance with industry standards and provided technical support to offshore teams.
• Billing Simplification Project(Farmers Insurance Group):
• Contributed to the design and implementation of insurance applications for Farmers Insurance Group.
• Led the development of UI components in custom MVC framework of Farmers Insurance.
• Supported production environments and provided technical assistance for billing system enhancements.
• Collaborated with clients to understand requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Utilized Java, WebSphere Server, Oracle, and other technologies to deliver high-quality solutions.