Prakash Anand Irudhayaraj
Troy,MI
Summary
Senior Technical Architect with extensive experience in architecting and delivering complex solutions in Global Trade operations. Known for developing automated workflows that enhance tariff categorization and implementing strategies that maximize duty avoidance, supporting compliance with evolving trade regulations.
Overview
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Certification
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19
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - U.S. TARIFF PROGRAM
TCS
Auburn Hills, MI
04.2025 - Current
- Developed a process to claim USGR (9802) and expanded U.S.. content exemption for CA/MX-built vehicles to maximize duty avoidance.
- Implemented logic to apply MSRP offset licenses, neutralizing Section 232 duties on eligible shipment lines.
- Developed automated workflows to split and isolate metal contents (Steel/Aluminum/Copper) for precise tariff categorization.
- Analyzed post-summary shipment data to correct ordinals, manage stalking claims, and generate files for post-summary corrections.
- Coordinated with external service providers to efficiently process PSCs/protests and integrate final ABI data.
- Enhanced value reconciliation processes to quickly align with new tariff regulations, minimizing duty exposure.
- Delivered forecast and actual duty reports to business stakeholders for informed decision-making in leadership meetings.
- Working with Corporate Finance to direct tariff accruals, ensuring accurate duty allocation and landed cost assignment across departmental business units
SENIOR TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - Global Tra Operations
TCS
Auburn Hills, MI
04.2020 - 03.2025
- Responsible for architecting a new module in AWS Cloud. To manage import export repository and handle duty drawback
- Managed the end-to-end service migration with new global trade service providers, successfully modernizing classification, supplier solicitation, and duty drawback
- Designed and implemented new solutions to accommodate trade regulatory changes.
- Researched emerging technologies to pinpoint opportunities for trade compliance enhancements.
- Responsible for supporting internal and external audits related to trade compliance
TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - Global Trade Operations
TCS
Auburn Hills, MI
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Implemented solutions to handle requirements from PGAs such as NHTSA, EPA, and TSCA.
- Streamlined technical operations to improve overall efficiency and reduce processing time.
- Analyzed requirements and created detailed technical specifications documents to guide project implementation.
- Proposed value additions and estimated timelines to align project deliverables with strategic objectives.
- Performed root cause analysis for complex system issues and provided resolution recommendations
- Solicited parts regularly for compliance with Free Trade Agreements and AALA requirements.
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
TCS
Mumbai, INDIA
02.2011 - 02.2015
- Led design review sessions with business stakeholders and SMEs, aligning project requirements with timelines for successful delivery.
- Reviewed peers' code and provided actionable feedback to enhance code quality.
- Resolved complex development issues through effective debugging and root cause analysis, enhancing system reliability.
- Designed high-performance database queries using SQL for optimal data retrieval.
- Migrated customs applications to interface with new procurement and financing applications in SAP, streamlining operational processes.
- Managed supply chain import and export operation applications to ensure seamless functionality.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
HCL Technologies
Chennai, INDIA
08.2007 - 01.2011
- Developed complex backend processes using COBOL, DB2 & JCL technologies and frontend using CICS
- Managed source code repositories using version control systems, ensuring code integrity and collaboration efficiency.
- Collaborated with the team to translate requirements into functional specifications and create test plans that ensured alignment with project goals.
- Coordinated with project managers and clients to secure approval on functional specifications, facilitating project progression.
- Participated in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards.
Education
POST GRADUATE PROGRAM - Data Science And Business Analytics
University of Texas
Texas, USA09-2021
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Annamalai University
Chennai, India05-2019
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.E) - COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Karunya Institute of Technology
Coimbatore, India04-2007
Skills
- Cloud computing - AWS
- SQL-DB2
- PYTHON
- Data Science
- Technical architecture
- Technical leadership
- Scrum Master
- Global Trade Operations
- Regulatory Compliance Analysis
- USMCA
- Post Summary Corrections
- Duty drawback
Certification
- AWS Certified Solution Architect
- AWS Certified AI Practitioner
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Professional Scrum Master I
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
Timeline
SENIOR TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - U.S. TARIFF PROGRAM
TCS
04.2025 - Current
SENIOR TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - Global Tra Operations
TCS
04.2020 - 03.2025
TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - Global Trade Operations
TCS
03.2015 - 03.2020
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
TCS
02.2011 - 02.2015
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
HCL Technologies
08.2007 - 01.2011
POST GRADUATE PROGRAM - Data Science And Business Analytics
University of Texas
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Annamalai University
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.E) - COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Karunya Institute of Technology