NAVEEN KUMAR VENU

Summary

A results-driven Senior Software Engineer with 10 years of experience in web-based enterprise software development, specializing in Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) solutions. Extensive experience in IAM product development, having built solutions from scratch and successfully implemented various large-scale IAM projects in Singapore, including Singapore Power, SMRT, KPMG, and Tokio Marine. Currently working at Falaina (Dec 2019 – Present), a product-based company, overseeing product release management and leading IAM/IGA implementations in Singapore and Malaysia, including Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). Proficient in C# .NET 8, RESTful API development, and Angular 11. Expert in Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering scalable and secure enterprise solutions.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Falaina

12.2019 - Current

Product Release Management: Spearheaded the end-to-end release management for Falaina’s IAM product, ensuring smooth version rollouts and feature enhancements
Government IAM/IGA Implementation: Led the IAM and IGA implementation for Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), ensuring regulatory compliance
Access Management Development: Designed and developed SSO and MFA modules, enhancing enterprise security
Client Integration & Support: Managed requirement gathering, SIT, UAT, and production deployments, ensuring seamless implementation and post-go-live support
Key Technologies: C# .NET 8, ASP.NET Core, RESTful APIs, IdentityServer4, Windows Services, Angular 11, SQL Server, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, Active Directory integration

Project Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions

04.2018 - 12.2019

Payments Platform (Zelle) – U.S
Bank: Led an offshore team for Zelle’s real-time P2P payment platform at U.S
Bank
Module Development: Designed and developed enrollment, request, and money transfer features for Zelle
Team Coordination: Managed sprint planning, task assignments, and delivery tracking in Agile methodology
Key Technologies: C#, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, WCF services, REST APIs, SQL Server, JavaScript, IIS

Software Engineer

Deep Identity (IDC)

09.2014 - 04.2018

IAM/IGA Development: Built core identity governance modules, including access request workflows, attestation, and compliance checks for enterprise IAM
Privileged Access Management: Developed Deep Identity Privileged Identity Manager (PIM), implementing secure session management and command control features
Full-Stack Development: Created REST APIs, WCF services, and dynamic UI components with JavaScript and AJAX
Key Technologies: ASP.NET, C#, WCF, Windows Services, Workflow Services, SQL Server, JavaScript, IIS

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Mechanical Engineering

Pallavan College of Engineering

Skills

Backend API Design & Development
C# NET 8
ASPNET Core
NET Framework 4x
RESTful API design
Windows Services
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Single Sign-On (SSO)
OAuth 20
OpenID Connect
SAML Integration Expertise
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Access Management solutions
Angular 11
JavaScript
AJAX
Database & ORM
SQL development

Microsoft SQL Server
Entity Framework (Code First)
Software Architecture & Design
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Asynchronous Programming
SOLID principles
Design Patterns
DevOps & Monitoring
Splunk
Kibana
Windows IIS
Application deployment
Server performance tuning
Sprint planning
On-site/offshore collaboration
Visual Studio
JIRA

Areas Of Expertise

Backend API Design & Development, Expertise in C# .NET 8, ASP.NET Core, .NET Framework 4.x, Proficient in scalable, high-performance RESTful API design, Experience with WCF services, Windows Services, Microservices architecture
Identity & Access Management (IAM) / Security, Expertise in IAM and IGA solutions for enterprise security, Implemented Single Sign-On (SSO) using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML, Developed Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Access Management solutions
Frontend Development, Proficient in Angular 11, JavaScript, AJAX, Experience in building dynamic and interactive UI components
Database & ORM, Expert in backend SQL development, with extensive Microsoft SQL Server experience, Deep expertise in query optimization, stored procedures, indexing, and database performance tuning, Entity Framework (Code First) expert, using it since the start of my career
Software Architecture & Design, Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Asynchronous Programming, and SOLID principles, Expertise in Design Patterns (Decorator, Abstract Factory, Repository, etc.)
DevOps & Monitoring, Experience with Splunk, Kibana for log monitoring & debugging, Knowledge of Windows IIS, application deployment, and server performance tuning
Agile & Project Delivery, Strong experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies, sprint planning, and on-site/offshore collaboration

Awards

Outstanding Performance Award, Deep Identity, Recognized for exceptional contributions to identity management projects.
Certificate of Excellence 2019, Cognizant, Awarded for outstanding work on the U.S. Bank – Zelle payments project.

Timeline