Karthik Radhakrishnan
Software Engineering Leader
Rocky Hill,CT
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Software Engineering Leader with over 20+ years of experience steering cross-functional teams towards the successful delivery of innovative software solutions. Proven ability to inspire and lead teams through strategic planning, fostering a collaborative environment, and leveraging technical expertise to drive projects from conception to deployment, with a strong focus on optimizing processes and ensuring product excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Digital Engineering Delivery Leader/Senior Advisor
Cigna Healthcare
03.2020 - Current
- Provide Technical, Engineering leadership and direction to software engineering teams
- Provide Architecture and Design guidance
- Understand the product goals and needs , design solution Architecture catering to the product goals
- Drive the development and delivery of complex web applications, ensuring high-quality results
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to align technical strategies with company objectives
- Oversee multiple teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Work closely with Leadership team to align Enterprise goals to the work done, share updates and bring awareness on any risks
- Lead the recruitment and development of top engineering talent.
Senior Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2010 - 03.2020
- Led software development teams cross located in different locations, delivering complex applications
- Provided technical leadership and guidance, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards
- Architecture and design leadership
- Collaborated with clients to understand requirements, design solutions, and ensure client satisfaction
- Managed budgets, resources, and timelines, optimizing project delivery
- Mentored and coached team members, promoting professional growth and high performance
- Fostered collaboration among cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
Technical Project Leader
Wipro Technologies
11.2003 - 04.2010
- Led technical design and delivery of .NET applications and SQL Server solutions
- Aligned technical solutions with business requirements, ensuring optimal results
- Leveraged deep understanding of the manufacturing domain to provide tailored solutions
- Assessed existing applications and proposed cost-effective technology upgrades
- Managed onsite and offshore teams, fostering effective collaboration and efficient project execution
- Mentored new team members to ramp up quickly on technology and applications.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication
04.2003
Skills
Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage teams, driving high performance and professional growth
Technology: Strong technical background, providing guidance in complex architecture and solution design
Domain Expertise: Healthcare (14 years), Manufacturing (6 years)
Strategy: Strategic thinker, connecting business goals with technical roadmap and execution plans
Web Applications: Angular, Microservices, NodeJS, Lambda, RDS, EKS, AWS, OpenShift, ISAM, Okta
Data Architecture: Databricks, PySpark, SQL, AWS RDS
Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, fostering cross-functional teamwork and stakeholder engagement
Agile: Extensive experience in Agile methodologies and project management tools such as Jira and Rally
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
Timeline
Digital Engineering Delivery Leader/Senior Advisor - Cigna Healthcare
03.2020 - Current
Senior Manager - Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2010 - 03.2020
Technical Project Leader - Wipro Technologies
11.2003 - 04.2010
Mepco Schlenk Engineering College - Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics And Communication