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Nehru Priyadharshini  Gurusamy Shivakumar

Nehru Priyadharshini Gurusamy Shivakumar

12 Woodleigh Close, #05-13 Blossoms @ Woodleigh

Summary

Seasoned Solution Architect with in-depth understanding of software deployment and system design illustrated over 13 years of experience in Technology. Easily communicates complex technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders. Good leadership record of leading scrum development teams in enterprise-wide development projects (onsite & offshore).

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7

Professional Qualifications

Work History

Senior Technology Solution Architect (Product)

Marsh (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Singapore
08.2021 - Current

Key Technologies: Bluestream, Java SpringBoot, Postman, JIRA, Confluence.

  • Cross-functional partner to lead technical discussions and be a thought leader during product reviews and be responsible for designing and executing process and strategy frameworks that facilitate product-related goal setting, decision making and business impact.
  • Lead the technology product roadmap/delivery strategy and business case preparation for APAC affinity client initiatives.
  • Driving the solutions with the technology teams of UI and API based on the business requirements.
  • Operational Risk Assessment, Data lake ingestion, Google Analytics for application delivery.
  • Subject matter expertise and understanding current technology trends to make sound decisions and influence business direction through data-driven analysis.
  • Develop and manage end-to-end project plans and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Provide hands-on program management during analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation phases.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging use cases.

Senior Solutions Consultant

SAGL Consulting Private Limited Singapore
10.2018 - 04.2021

Daimler South East Asia, Sales Transaction System Microservices (STS)

Key Technologies: Docker, .Net core web api (REST), Azure, Kubernetes, Jira, Jenkins, Git, Confluence, Postman, Angular.

  • Integration Specialist for multiple external systems (SAP, Sales Force, DCP, Roadster) using Rabbit MQ, IBM MQ and Rest APIs.
  • Converting market and blueprint business requirements into technical stories for the scrum team.
  • High level effort estimates for both blueprint features and market specific enhancements.
  • Lead technical grooming every sprint with the scrum team.
  • Liaise with the business product owner and market stakeholders on new features and rollout strategy for upcoming releases. (PI Planning)
  • Feasibility analysis for business requirements for rollout markets (AU,TH,VN,IN,MY,KR)
  • Regularly liaising with the business stakeholders to understand the market requirements (AU, TH, SG, and ZA).
  • Team lead for the backend development scrum team of four developers.

Consultant

Avanade Asia Private Limited Singapore
01.2018 - 10.2018

BluePrint Study of a Singapore Government Body

Key Technologies: DevOps blueprint solution design and architecture using VSTS/Jenkins.

  • Lead the definition, design and documentation of technical specifications and the underlying processes to be implemented for the client's DevOps journey under the Technology Tower Lead.
  • Liaise with the stakeholders to understand the current pain points and how best an optimized DevOps implementation will benefit the client.
  • Solution architecture for the DevOps Pipeline, conduct analysis of alternative architectures to support COTS products, as the client environment is a combination of .NET and COTS.
  • Create architectural standards, define processes to ensure conformance with standards/regulations set by the client.

Chubb Travel Insurance integration with DBS Paylah

Key Technologies: Angular 4, .NET Core, HTML, Web Api, CSS, VSTS, Git.

  • Developed angular components and backend api calls, for end-to-end integration of PayLah user info auto population while applying for travel insurance with Chubb.
  • Developed angular components and backend api calls for payment using DBS/POSB credit card.
  • Implemented authorization using the access token passed from the PayLah mobile app.

IT Analyst

GIC Private Limited Singapore
10.2015 - 12.2017

Spire (Private Markets Portfolio Management Application for Middle Office and Back Office users)

Prism (Real Estate Portfolio Management Application for Middle Office and Back Office users)

Key Technologies: C#, Angular 2, Entity Framework, Tableau, Jenkins, .Net Core, Api, Scrum, Java Script, eFront.

  • Directly liaise with business users from ISPVM/DAD to gather requirements for enhancements related to the eFront (Vendor) product.
  • Developed multiple .NET standalone applications for reconciliations of the data between different systems; counterparty payments; access control matrix and usergroup access.
  • Implemented multiple tools and programs in eFront for month end and quarter end valuation and risk reporting from requirements from the FD Reporting team.
  • Key member in Payment Track project that focuses on payment related issues in Spire/Prism and successfully delivered the project on time.
  • Implemented risk mitigating controls in Spire/Prism, that identifies potential duplicate payments, access matrix violations, etc.
  • Implemented an automated scheduler (Poller) that runs every day and identifies which reconciliations need to run for a specific day which sends out email in batches.
  • GIC Hackathon, part of the winning team for best creative idea.
  • Developed a working prototype using actual data from DataMart/Tableau for end users to visualise investments, using Angular 2 and .NET CORE web api.

Software Developer

Gemalto Singapore
10.2013 - 10.2014

Telco Data Generation Automation ( R &D )

Key Technologies: C#, WPF, MVVM, Oracle, Jenkins, Sonar, Nhibernate, TDD, NUnit, Scrum.

  • Understanding client requirements, sprint meetings and scrum.
  • Implementing requirements using C# (.NET), Nhibernate, Oracle Database.
  • Writing test case plans and test scripts in C# (.NET) for Validation.
  • Defect Analysis/Bug Fixing, NUnit testing and Non regression testing.
  • Setting up performance testing architecture similar to the one being used in production site.

SQL Developer

Unilever Asia Private Limited
04.2012 - 10.2012

UAPL Pricing Tool

Key Technologies: SQL Server 2008R2,SSIS, SSRS, Excel VBA, Agile.

  • Responsible for the end to end project lifecycle and delivery/deployment.
  • Create VBA programs to automatically update Excel workbooks.
  • Develop GUI interfaces using Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) to connect to SQL.
  • Liaised with stakeholders and business users to finalize on the reporting solution.
  • Design reports for the Finance team using SSRS.
  • Data Analysis, Data Modelling to migrate MS Access DB to SQL.

Associate Consultant

Microsoft Corporation
11.2010 - 03.2012

L'Oreal Core Team

Key Technologies: ASP.NET (C# .NET), HTML, SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, Java Script, Entity Framework

  • Enhancements on the Core Engine using C#.
  • Created/Executed test cases and test scripts.
    Prioritized outstanding defects and system problems, ensuring accuracy and deadlines were met.
  • Defect Analysis/Bug Fixing and User Acceptance Testing.
    Attending client calls to help understand client requirements and prepare design documentation.
  • Back end database development using SQL Server 2008 R2; Developing/deploying packages in SSIS.
  • Designing complex reports using SSRS as per customer requirements.

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2009 - 10.2010

Hummer-Invensys Client

Key Technologies: C# .NET, Automation Testing, Visual Studio 6.

  • Feature Enhancements in VS 2008 using C#, after analysis from business user requirements.
  • Data Validation using Wonderware Historian that uses SQL Server 2005 Databases.
  • N unit testing, Code Migration Documenting Test Cases, Automation Testing.

Technical Expertise

  • Tech Lead for Microservices & API driven architectures (hybrid cloud) using C#, .net core
  • Containerization using Docker
  • Google Analytics Tracking
  • CI/CD, DevOps using Jenkins, Git, SonarCube, Puppet, Octopus Deploy, Kubernetes
  • Automation Testing (NUnit, Postman)
  • 3rd party API integrations (AU ABN lookup, etc)
  • Salesforce CRM integrations
  • Enterprise level SAP integrations
  • Agile Practitioner, SAFe, Scrum specialist

Education

B.E - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Siva Subramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Anna University
75%
03.2009

HSC - Computer Science

St.Columbans Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, St.Kevins Anglo Indian High School
97%
03.2005

Certification

  • Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner
  • SAFe Certified Scrum Master (89668844-0347)
  • IcAgile ICP DevOps Foundation Level
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (14116711)
  • MCTS for ASP.NET 3.5 Web Applications (C#)
  • Sun Certified Java Professional
  • DELF A1 (French Certification)

Timeline

Senior Technology Solution Architect (Product)

Marsh (Singapore) Pte Ltd
08.2021 - Current

Senior Solutions Consultant

SAGL Consulting Private Limited Singapore
10.2018 - 04.2021

Consultant

Avanade Asia Private Limited Singapore
01.2018 - 10.2018

IT Analyst

GIC Private Limited Singapore
10.2015 - 12.2017

Software Developer

Gemalto Singapore
10.2013 - 10.2014

SQL Developer

Unilever Asia Private Limited
04.2012 - 10.2012

Associate Consultant

Microsoft Corporation
11.2010 - 03.2012

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2009 - 10.2010

B.E - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Siva Subramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Anna University

HSC - Computer Science

St.Columbans Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, St.Kevins Anglo Indian High School

Fucntional Expertise

  • Insurance - Digital products for Affinity markets
  • Automobiles - Sales and Aftersales operation for Retail and Wholesale, Business process digitization, Product Management (Jira, Confluence, InVision), Digital Product MVP, Solution Architect
  • Private Markets & Equity, Finance Reporting (Market Value and Exposure)

Personal Details

DOB: 14 November 1987
Language Proficiency: English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, French (Basic)
Passport Validity: Valid till 2029 Jan
References: Available upon request
Marital Status: Married

Nehru Priyadharshini Gurusamy Shivakumar