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Balakumaran Sundararajan

Balakumaran Sundararajan

Aarhus

Summary

  • Results-driven consultant with 16+ years of experience in IT Services and consulting.
  • Expertise in developing web applications using J2EE and Spring Boot, working with relational databases like MySQL and Oracle.
  • Extensive experience in developing Microservices and Java REST APIs.
  • Fundamental understanding of Angular and React.
  • Specializes in migrating and maintaining data from multiple sources.
  • Strong collaboration skills and open to learning new things.
  • Constantly seeks opportunities for continuous improvement in work.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

IBM Denmark
10.2020 - 12.2024

Period: 01/2019 – 12/2024

Client: Arla Foods Amba

Project description: Develop Java solution to migrate Product Data to Enovia

Applied Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Restful Webservices, Tomcat, Enovia, SQL, Jenkins, TCL and Git

  • Developed JAVA RESTful APIs that enabled data migration from legacy system.
  • Delivered exceptional client support by promptly addressing concerns and implementing requested changes or enhancements to software solutions.
  • Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
  • Proactively identified areas for process improvement, implementing changes that led to significant time savings for the team.
  • Regularly reviewed peers'' code contributions, offering constructive feedback to enhance overall product quality.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
  • Migrated & Maintained data from multiple data sources into single system.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish processes and enhance the application experience.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.

Technical Lead

IBM India Pvt Limited
03.2016 - 09.2020

Period: 02/2018 – 12/2018

Client: Daimler AG.

Project description: Migrating the applications running in conventional servers to cloud.

Applied technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Micro-services, Kubernetes and Git.

  • Designed the application in Micro-service architecture to enable cloud deployment.
  • Led a team of developers to successfully deliver high-quality services on time and within budget constraints.
  • Develop the configuration scripts to deploy the application in Kubernetes.
  • Involved in developing SoapUI test cases for use-case based testing.

Period: 02/2017- 01/2018

Client: Jabil Circuit.

Project description: Java application to alert the disruptions in Supply Chain due to earthquakes.

Applied technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Restful Webservices, SQL, Jenkins, Sonarcube and Git.

  • Coordinated with stakeholders to define project requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
  • Managed a team of six members in development of Rest API which will use JPA to interact with database
  • Coordinated with cross-department teams like QA, DevOps, and Support to ensure seamless end-to-end software delivery process.
  • Enhanced system performance with thorough code reviews, debugging, and optimization techniques.

Period: 03/2016- 01/2017

Client: Outotec Inc.

Project description: Customize and add new functionality in Enovia application.

Applied technologies: Java, Struts, SQL, Jenkins and Git.

  • Design the solution for the new functionality added to the application.
  • Maintained close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for accurate progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.
  • Managed a team of three members to develop the designed solution in the Enovia application.
  • Provided educational expertise and mentoring to junior team members.

Developer, Senior Developer

TCS India Ltd
08.2006 - 06.2014
  • Development of applications using Core Java, JSP and PL/SQL.
  • Debugged complex software issues, leading to a more stable product release.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies and programming languages, enhancing overall team productivity.
  • Continuously updated skills through training courses, workshops, and self-study—staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.

Education

Master of Technology - Industrial Engineering

National Institute of Technology
Trichy
08-2006

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

College of Engineering, Guindy
Chennai
06-2003

Skills

  • Java Programming
  • Spring Boot Framework Expertise
  • Microservices Development
  • API development experience
  • Kubernetes Deployment Proficiency
  • SQL Data Analysis
  • Git Repository Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Agile Methodology Expertise
  • Automated Deployment Practices

Languages

Tamil
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Danish
Elementary
A2

Hobbies and Interests

  • I am in Denmark for last 4 years with my wife and 2 daughters.
  • I have completed basic level of Danish and Jeg kan snake lidt dansk.
  • I play badminton with my friends on weekends and play cricket during summer.
  • I am a vivid follower of tennis.

Publications

Multi objective optimization of supply chain logistics network using a genetic algorithm, 2006

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified, Azure Fundamentals - Microsoft.

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of Product Life Management Migration project.
  • Developed solid working knowledge of engineering, design and architecture as the Lead Software Developer on a team of 6.
  • Resolved existing performance issues in the database which optimized the system 30%.
  • Mentored 10 new employees to bring them up to speed on projects, resulting in quicker overall completion milestones.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

IBM Denmark
10.2020 - 12.2024

Technical Lead

IBM India Pvt Limited
03.2016 - 09.2020

Developer, Senior Developer

TCS India Ltd
08.2006 - 06.2014

Master of Technology - Industrial Engineering

National Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

College of Engineering, Guindy
Balakumaran Sundararajan