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SURESH MURUGADASS

SURESH MURUGADASS

Sr. Software Engineer
Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Dedicated and results-oriented engineering professional with a proven track record of excellence in leading and managing complex technical projects. Seeking a challenging Principal Engineer role where I can leverage my extensive experience in engineering, strong leadership skills, and innovative problem-solving abilities to drive organizational success, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies and solutions. I am committed to delivering exceptional results while fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers to achieve their full potential.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Technical Program Manager

Amazon
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022 - Current
  • At Amazon, I was responsible for driving and delivering complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives
  • Delivered training sessions for newly hired team leaders and management staff.
  • Worked closely with Product Team to better understand product features and develop appropriate design documents.
  • With my extensive experience in technology and project management skills, I ensured successful execution, delivery within scope, budget, and timeliness
  • Created yearly roadmap (OP1 and OP2) for the Identity Services team by working with the Product team and Principal engineers
  • Leading 5 projects within the Amazon Identity Services team and my responsibilities span from initiation to completion by defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables
  • Developed detailed project plans, including the schedules and resource allocation and budgeting
  • Possess a strong understanding of the technical aspects of the projects that I managed
  • Effectively engage with engineering teams to drive technical decision-making, identify & mitigate risks, and troubleshoot the technical challenges along with the Engineering team
  • Work closely with various teams, including software development, engineering, product management and operations to align on project requirements, goals, and dependencies
  • Facilitate communication and coordination between different stakeholders and maintain clarity and transparency on the overall status of the project
  • Apply Agile methodologies to project management, including sprint planning, backlog management, and facilitating daily stand-ups and other relevant ceremonies
  • Continuously monitor and report project progress, ensuring transparency and accountability
  • Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular project updates, managing expectations, and driving consensus on project priorities and timelines
  • Monitored project progress, tracked key performance indicators, and reported on project status, risks, and opportunities to senior management
  • Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and quality
  • Identify and implement best practices to optimize project delivery
  • Stakeholder Management: Create and send bi-weekly flash reports to the senior management and with stakeholders to provide project status, blockers, and risks
  • Engage with stakeholders at various levels, including senior management, to provide project updates, manage expectations, and ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Effectively communicate project status, risks, and opportunities.

Sr. Software Engineer

USAA
Phoenix, AZ
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • At USAA, I provided technical leadership to deliver software solutions that exceeded the expectations of both customers and stakeholders
  • Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff.
  • Worked with development teams to correct problems and run test scenarios.
  • Provided technical support using knowledge of complex technology to solve problems and support new projects.
  • Developed and implemented cutting-edge, ground-breaking solutions, utilizing open-source tools and online communities to build massive, low-latency systems
  • Established a culture of creativity and experimentation, promoting full software development procedures
  • I engaged with developers in design, coding, and SDLC tasks, demonstrating a hands-on leadership style
  • I ensured timely product releases of superior quality, in compliance with regulatory standards, for the next-generation card processing systems
  • I built and maintained a fun and high-engagement culture by hiring, mentoring, and retaining top engineering talent
  • I collaborated with peer technology and product teams across different locations to ensure seamless project execution
  • Built fault-tolerant, scalable solutions, including REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
  • I developed claims web services using Kotlin, Java/J2EE, AWS, Kafka, Oracle, and Redis
  • I am an expert in modern web frameworks and complex transaction processing systems, using a broad set of technology stacks, including Node.js, React, Cassandra, Kafka, Java, Oracle, DB2, and REDIS
  • Performed code reviews, held design discussions, and mentored team members to groom them technically.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Applications

Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu India
05.1990 - 1993.05
  • 3.7 GPA
  • Ranked in Top 1% of class

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Bharadhidasan University
05.1987 - 1990.05

Skills

I have over five years of experience with AWS serverless architecture, including API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, and CloudWatchundefined

Accomplishments

  • I've been successful in leading and executing cross-functional initiatives at Amazon. I initiated the self-service account recovery project from the outset and provided clarity to the overall requirement. Furthermore, I also drafted a comprehensive project plan, identified risks early in the project, and proactively addressed them.
  • I implemented Agile methodologies and improved project delivery by training the team in Agile practices and introducing Kanban board discussions to improve project efficiency, team collaboration, and delivery speed.
  • As an expert in the migration of legacy applications, I refactored and implemented the legacy web services supporting the American Express login page. The redesign resulted in a 20% improvement in the performance and stability of the services, and their availability was subsequently increased to 99.999%.
  • Key contributor in the design and implementation of new features for 1-Click web application.

Software

Java

Timeline

Sr. Technical Program Manager - Amazon
08.2022 - Current
Sr. Software Engineer - USAA
01.2021 - 06.2022
Annamalai University - Master of Science, Computer Applications
05.1990 - 1993.05
Bharadhidasan University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
05.1987 - 1990.05

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