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Saravanan Pitchai

Bentonville,AR

Summary

Seasoned Software Engineer with over 25 years of experience in designing, coding, testing, and debugging software applications. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and effective teamwork skills, consistently adhering to software development best practices. Achievements include increased operational efficiency through innovative solutions and the implementation of continuous improvement processes. Aiming to leverage extensive expertise to drive technological advancements in a forward-thinking organization.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Engineering Manager

TCS
Bentonville, AR
09.2021 - Current
  • Developed and deployed cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platforms.
  • Designed and implemented automated deployment pipelines for cloud-native applications.
  • Managed the lifecycle of cloud infrastructure resources including provisioning, configuration, monitoring and decommissioning.
  • Maintained high availability of cloud services through proactive monitoring and capacity planning.
  • Developed automation scripts to monitor system performance metrics in real-time.
  • Troubleshot complex technical issues related to cloud environments with a focus on root cause analysis.
  • Implemented security best practices for all aspects of the cloud environment including network security groups, identity management, encryption technologies and access control mechanisms.
  • Created custom reports to track usage trends, cost optimization strategies and resource utilization patterns within the organization's public clouds.
  • Collaborated with other teams across the organization to develop new features or improve existing ones in order to better meet customer needs.
  • Assisted in designing disaster recovery plans for critical systems hosted on public clouds.

Software Engineer III

Walmart
Bentonville, AR
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • Analyzed user requirements to develop software solutions and created technical specifications.
  • Developed, tested, debugged and documented software programs using Java, JavaScript and HTML and CSS.
  • Conducted unit tests on code modules to verify accuracy and functionality of program logic.
  • Implemented automated build and deployment processes for applications with CI and CD tools.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure quality assurance throughout the development process.
  • Optimized applications for maximum speed and scalability while ensuring compatibility with various browsers and devices.

.NET Developer

Office of Personal Management
Macon, GA
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • ASP.NET, C#.NET Validation Controls and JavaScript for client-side validations in the Web Pages
  • Object oriented technology was extensively used for developing re-usable components using C#
  • NET
  • Used MVC 5.0 Frame Work
  • Developed UI using Knockout.js
  • Used Visual Studio 2017
  • Worked with CI/CD frame work related Tools such as Octopus and Akamai
  • Participated Scrum activities such as Creating User Stories, Sprint Planning and Sprint Retrospectives
  • Leveraged Bootstrap for styling to improve user experience throughout
  • Used Team Foundation Server (TFS) for Version Control
  • Using SQL Server 2017 -- Database

Senior Consultant

Northrop Grumman
Little Rock, AR
07.2017 - 03.2018
  • Used AGILE/SCRUM methodology to implement the application
  • Worked with JSON to pass the JavaScript objects from server to web application
  • Used front end web development tools like CSS3, JavaScript, DHTML, and jQuery
  • Incorporated ASP.NET AJAX Control like Ajax Toolkit, Script Manager
  • Extensively used ASP.NET, C#.NET Validation Controls and JavaScript for client-side validations in the Web Pages
  • Applied Development best practices as TDD (Test Driven Development) Technique and integration tests for all developed software's
  • Used Session State, View State, Cookies and Query Strings to persist and transfer data between pages
  • Worked with Web API to provide services to HTTP requests
  • Worked on creating REST Services using ASP.NET Web API
  • Used Team Foundation Server (TFS) for Version Control
  • Created Stored Procedures, Views using SQL Server 2012
  • Unit test was done on loosely coupled modules using N-unit Testing
  • Used MVC 5.0 Frame Work
  • Used Visual Studio 2017

Senior Manager

Cognizant Technologies
Bentonville, AR
11.2009 - 04.2017
  • Involved in the complete Software Development Life Cycle including Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing and Maintenance using Agile methodology with daily scrums
  • Created User Stories and Acceptance criteria as per business need for each Sprint
  • Involved Requirement gathering meetings with Business and created Functional Specification Documents based on that
  • Also involved in Technical Specs Reviews
  • Participated Scrum activities such as Creating User Stories, Sprint Planning and Sprint retrospectives
  • Worked with CI/CD frame work related Tool such as Jenkins
  • Used JIRA for Tracking Project deliverables such as created tasks allocation to the Dev team
  • Used SVN for Source Control and Deployment tool like Jenkins
  • Worked as Tech Lead for 4 member off-shore team
  • Created Web-Pages using ASP.NET MVC, C#, HTML, CSS
  • Sending and Receiving Data through XML
  • Using Bootstrap for Images and Graphics designs
  • Object oriented technology was extensively used for developing re-usable components using C#
  • Used MVC 4.0 Frame Work
  • Utilized ADO.NET technology extensively for data retrieving, querying, storage and manipulation using LINQ
  • Statements, views, User Defined Functions, Stored Procedures for inserting/updating/Deleting the data into the relational tables

Lead .NET Developer (.NET & Classic ASP)

Canon USA Inc. (contract)
Lake Success, NY
08.2003 - 05.2008
  • Project Name: Electronic Travel Allocation System (ETA)
  • Project Name: E-Claims

Education

Master’s - Computer Applications

Bharathidasan University
Thiruchirappalli, India

BS - Mathematics

Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai, India

Skills

  • Angular-JS
  • Microsoft ASPNET
  • Microsoft NET
  • Web development
  • Postgresql
  • SQL Server 2005
  • Oracle 9i
  • Agile process management
  • Oracle (SQLPLUS)
  • Continuous deployment
  • Continuous integration
  • Efficient data management
  • System debugging
  • Troubleshooting and resolution
  • Design and development
  • API design
  • Continuous improvement techniques
  • Software development lifecycle expert

Certification

  • E-CERTIFIED professional in VB 5.0/6.0
  • E-CERTIFIED professional in HTML
  • E-CERTIFIED professional in ASP.NET
  • E-CERTIFIED professional in VB.NET
  • E-CERTIFIED professional in SQL Server 6.0
  • E-CERTIFIED professional in .NET Frame Work

Awards

  • E-Claims project has contributed to significant sales increase as the time taken for processing dealer’s claims are significantly reduced
  • Project was awarded ‘Best Project of the year 2004 award’ within Canon, USA

Technicalsummary

Azure cloud, ADO, Jira, Angular-JS, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, .NET Framework, XML, XSL, XSLT, DOM, CSS, ASP, MTS, Web Services, IIS, Cold Fusion, VB Script, Java Script, HTML, DHTML, ADO.NET, OLEDB, ODBC, COM/COM+/DCOM, IBM MQ Series, Visual Studio.Net, Visual Basic 6.0, Power Builder, SQL, PL SQL, PERL, SQL Server 2005, Oracle 9i, XML, MS-Access 2000, Windows 2000/2003/XP/NT 4.0/9x, UNIX, MS DOS, Visual Studio/.Net, InterDev, XML Spy, Visual Source Safe, PVCS, Data Widgets, Crystal Reports, Active Reports, Excel, Visio, Install Shield, Visio, Visual Modular, Rational Rose, Structured Systems Analysis (SSA), Structured Systems Design (SSD), Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), UML, RUP

Personal Information

Citizenship: US Citizen

Timeline

Senior Software Engineering Manager

TCS
09.2021 - Current

Software Engineer III

Walmart
01.2019 - 06.2021

.NET Developer

Office of Personal Management
04.2018 - 12.2018

Senior Consultant

Northrop Grumman
07.2017 - 03.2018

Senior Manager

Cognizant Technologies
11.2009 - 04.2017

Lead .NET Developer (.NET & Classic ASP)

Canon USA Inc. (contract)
08.2003 - 05.2008

Master’s - Computer Applications

Bharathidasan University

BS - Mathematics

Madurai Kamaraj University

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