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Pavankumar J

CRANBURY

Summary

Experienced and forward-thinking Lead Engineer with 18 years of expertise in architecting, developing, and optimizing enterprise software systems across finance, research, and technology sectors. Skilled in designing scalable microservices, cloud-native platforms, and event-driven architectures using Java, Spring Boot, and Python. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, modernizing legacy systems, and implementing CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable delivery. Adept at translating complex business needs into robust technical solutions, mentoring engineering teams, and driving innovation through agile methodologies. Committed to delivering high-performance, secure, and maintainable software that aligns with strategic business goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Lead Engineer

JPMorgan Chase
08.2014 - Current

Contracted via Virtusa Corporation from 2014 to 2021; Full-time from 2021 onward

  • Currently leading the development of the Chase Online Overview Dashboard, the first landing page for users logging into Chase online and mobile platforms. This high-impact application consolidates user activity, service metrics, and operational insights into a unified, real-time interface for customers, internal stakeholders, and executive reporting.
  • Designed and optimized the dashboard’s login experience across web and mobile, reducing overall login time by 30% and improving user engagement.
  • Migrated legacy monolithic applications to microservices architecture, enhancing scalability and deployment agility.
  • Replaced IBM MQ with Kafka-based event-driven systems, improving throughput and reducing latency for high-volume services.
  • Built CI/CD pipelines and performance testing frameworks, increasing code coverage by 24% and accelerating release cycles.
  • Engineered secure authentication and authorization mechanisms across 300+ APIs, ensuring compliance and data protection.
  • Spearheaded cloud-native transformation, moving applications from WebSphere to Kubernetes and Pivotal Cloud Foundry.
  • Reduced CPU utilization by 7% and improved outbound call performance by 35%, optimizing infrastructure efficiency.
  • Created data pipelines and integration patterns for enterprise-scale consumption, supporting analytics and reporting.
  • Mentored cross-functional teams and presented architecture strategies to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Software Engineer

Atos Origin India Pvt Ltd
12.2007 - 08.2010

Software Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2007 - 12.2007

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics Instrumentation Engineering

Acharya Nagarjuna University

Skills

  • Microservices Architecture & Cloud-Native Development
  • Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, J2EE, Python
  • Kafka Streams, Gemfire, Cassandra, DB2, Oracle
  • CI/CD Pipelines, Performance Testing, HA Proxy
  • Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Kubernetes, GKP (GAIA-Kubernetes-Platform)
  • Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), API Design
  • System Redesign & Architecture Visualization
  • Stakeholder Communication & Team Leadership

Timeline

Senior Lead Engineer

JPMorgan Chase
08.2014 - Current

Software Engineer

Atos Origin India Pvt Ltd
12.2007 - 08.2010

Software Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
01.2007 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics Instrumentation Engineering

Acharya Nagarjuna University