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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
MINUPRIYA KUTTALAM