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KRISHNAKUMAR RAMANKUTTY

Bentonville,USA

Summary

Result-driven technical leader with a proven track record of 15+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing enterprise applications. Technical lead with extensive experience in Cloud Native, Event-Driven applications, Cloud adoption, DevOps, SOA platforms (Backend). Expertise in Mobile Application Development (Frontend). Currently leading a high visibility product helping store associates to maintain backroom inventory and enable them to stock required items on the shelf across US chain. The product is mentioned by Walmart CTO in multiple meetings. Proven ability as a technical architect in defining and implementing platform roadmaps, evaluate technologies matching client's needs, provide proof of concepts and point of view on problem areas and technologies, coach young breed to keep up with the market changes. Expertise in SpringBoot, Java, Javascript (Backend). Expertise in Kafka, Azure SQL, Cassandra. Extensive working experience in React, React-Native Platforms. Expertise in Kubernetes based containerized cloud platforms. Expertise CI/CD pipelines using Looper, Concord (Walmart owned). Expertise in application log and monitoring tools including Splunk and Dynatrace. Expertise in application monitoring using Grafana, Prometheus and Graphite. Other expertise include No-SQL Databases (Couchbase), Rest APIs. Proven ability in design and development of high loaded, distributed systems, microservices. Experienced in design and development of n-tier architecture using best practices (writing simple and clean code using JEE, integration and OOP design patterns), API design, Rational and NoSql database design. Have interests in scalability, distributed systems, microservices, even driven architecture, performance optimization and automated testing. Have implemented Automation Testing suits for multiple projects with technologies including Karate, Cucumber, Selenium, Appium(Mobile Testing). Have implemented Automated Performance suits using JMeter, Automaton. Expertise in cutting edge technologies and always striving to bring 100% to the work that I do. Extensive experience as a project leader, including study and analysis of project requirements, preparation of data modeling and project design. Currently interested in CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer) certification and preparing for it. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Technical Lead

Walmart
07.2019 - Current
  • Leading Vizpick Development Team
  • Managed team of 6 personnel focused on implementing resolutions and updates.
  • Teamed on development of technology roadmap spanning 4+ years.
  • Responsible for ADR (Architecture Decision Review) documents to present architectural and design options
  • Build proof-of-concept prototypes using cutting edge tech stack
  • Perform efficient code reviews
  • Participate in architectural discussions
  • Participate in focus room and war-room situations and troubleshooting sessions
  • Capitalize on superior communication and interpersonal skills to interface with clients throughout entire development life cycle
  • Oversee all aspects of software development projects to ensure on time and within budget delivery of high-quality solutions and services.

Application Development Associate Manager

Accenture
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Lead engineer with Walmart Inventory Management Service project, performing requirements analysis, design, service and technology sourcing, and extensive front-end cross-site scripting in AngularJS and integration with APIC services
  • Delivered numerous releases and rolled out to chain of stores (5000+)
  • Coordinated core server product development to 5000+ client stores, ensuring compatibility with all major devices including MC40 and TC70
  • Working on React-Native development project where the backroom store operations are automated in mobile application
  • Also working on to test the mobile application via Appium tool, an automation end-to-end testing tool for mobile applications
  • Release Lead APHP, Accenture
  • Onshore lead for 200+ .Net applications migrated for Walmart
  • Interacted with clients on daily basis for requirements gathering and other technical discussions
  • As a solution architect, proposed new architectural changes to some of the migrated applications
  • Technical lead for onshore team.

Senior Software Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2009 - 06.2012

Software Engineer

HCL Technologies Limited
07.2007 - 12.2009

Education

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -

Bharathiar University - Coimbatore
03.2007

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) -

Bharathiar University - Coimbatore
03.2003

Skills

  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Customer Focus
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team building
  • Software Architecture Design
  • DevOps Practices
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational Skills

Certification

  • LinkedIn SpringBoot Certification
  • LinkedIn Kafka Certification
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in .NET Framework 2.0, Web and Windows Applications
  • ITIL V2 Certified

Accomplishments

  • Received ‘Making the Difference’ Award from Walmart IMS team with a cash prize of $5000 (11/2020)
  • Outstanding Rating for consecutive 2 years at Walmart

Languages

English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam

Timeline

Senior Technical Lead

Walmart
07.2019 - Current

Application Development Associate Manager

Accenture
01.2017 - 07.2019

Senior Software Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2009 - 06.2012

Software Engineer

HCL Technologies Limited
07.2007 - 12.2009

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) -

Bharathiar University - Coimbatore

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) -

Bharathiar University - Coimbatore
KRISHNAKUMAR RAMANKUTTY