MINUPRIYA KUTTALAM
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Senior Manager Software Engineering with 18 years of experience in Application development using React, Java, Spring Boot, and Micro-services development. Expertise in designing and delivering scalable cloud-based applications, with a strong focus on building high-performance systems. Proven track record of leading technical initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes. Passionate about continuous learning and excited to contribute to a dynamic, diverse talent environment. Adept at problem-solving, optimizing application performance, and mentoring junior developers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager Software Engineering
American Express
Phoenix, AZ, United States
02.2025 - Current
- Leading centralized architecture and solution teams for consumer Lending platform in International Markets.
- Own end-to-end architecture and design of customer-facing mobile and web applications.
- Develop UML and data-flow diagrams outlining customer journeys, APIs, storage models, and communication strategies.
- Facilitate design workshops to define and validate technical solutions.
- Responsible for presenting and recording Architecture Decision records.
- Managing International Market regulations by working with General counsel Organization.
- Responsible for choosing and integrating Amex systems with market specific external Partner Applications.
- Oversee monitoring and performance tuning of backend applications, optimizing workflows for improved efficiency.
Senior Engineer
American Express
Phoenix, AZ, United States
05.2021 - 02.2025
- Designed and implemented API Gateway solutions to facilitate secure data sharing with external partners.
- Configured and monitored network security, including firewalls and mTLS, to ensure system integrity.
- Configured Observability tools for proactive system performance tracking and issue troubleshooting.
- Built data pipelines to migrate data from on-prem environments to Azure using Azure CLI commands and Shell scripts.
- Ensured data security through industry-standard encryption and managed password storage in vaults.
- Worked with Azure-based databases, including SQL and Cosmos (Mongo), and Azure services like Document Intelligence.
- Utilized Azure Blob Storage and Microsoft Defender, with hands-on experience in Shell scripting and Azure CLI for data migration.
- Performed capacity planning and scalability assessments to support long-term growth.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on both technical and professional development.
Engineer
American Express
Phoenix, AZ, United States
02.2015 - 01.2021
- Developed microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Batch, and Vert.x frameworks.
- Implemented authentication (AuthN) and authorization (AuthZ) via a claims-based identity framework.
- Practiced Test-Driven Development (TDD) with tools such as JUnit and Mockito to ensure high code quality and coverage.
- Managed build automation and deployment using Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Red Hat XL Release, and GitHub Actions.
- Conducted API performance testing with JMeter and Postman Runner.
- Led cloud migration initiatives for moving applications to hybrid environments.
- Experienced in container orchestration using tools like Kubernetes and Docker.
- Optimized database performance with indexing and query tuning and Sharding strategies.
IT Analyst
TATA Consultancy Services
Bengaluru, KA, India
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Developed SOAP web services and implemented JSON-based service responses for improved interoperability.
- Built monolithic applications using the Struts and Spring frameworks.
- Applied Waterfall methodology in software development projects.
- Designed and developed UI components using JSP and JavaScript.
- Gained hands-on experience in Change and Incident Management processes.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering -
Anna University
Skills
- Microsoft Azure (Public Cloud)
- Java
- Spring boot
- Spring MVC
- Spring Batch
- Microservices using Vertx
- Docker
- Kubernetes Container Orchestration
- Python
- Shell Script
- JUnit 5
- Mockito
- PowerMock
- Jacoco
- Jmeter
- Jenkins
- Maven
- Github Actions
- RedHat OCP
- Postman Runner
Websites
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Links: LinkedIn
Timeline
Senior Manager Software Engineering
American Express
02.2025 - Current
Senior Engineer
American Express
05.2021 - 02.2025
Engineer
American Express
02.2015 - 01.2021
IT Analyst
TATA Consultancy Services
01.2008 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Engineering -
Anna University