PUSPALOGAN SUNDARAM
Downingtown
Summary
Staff Software Engineer skilled in driving critical projects that improve infrastructure scalability and security. Proven track record in automating deployment processes and mentoring teams, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and faster delivery timelines.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Software Engineer
LiveRamp
05.2022 - Current
- Designed scalable software solutions addressing complex business challenges.
- Led global team in executing critical projects that enhanced infrastructure scaling and hardening.
- Oversaw management of cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure; ensuring seamless operation.
- Directed automation of CI/CD processes, transitioning from manual to automated releases.
- Developed Terraform modules for efficient provisioning of infrastructure resources and permissions.
- Collaborated with engineering leads to establish annual roadmaps and deliver OKRs ahead of schedule.
- Analyzed system performance, optimizing application efficiency through refactoring techniques.
- Mentored junior engineers on technical challenges and career development.
Research Systems Automation Engineer
Arrowstreet Capital
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Automated application deployment through creation and management of GitLab CI/CD pipelines, improving deployment consistency.
- Automated AWS Elasticsearch (ELK stack) resource deployment, enhancing logging and monitoring capabilities for better operational insights.
- Utilized Ansible to automate on-premises application deployments, streamlining processes and reducing manual efforts.
- Deployed applications to AWS EKS using Helm for streamlined operations.
- Engineered Python scripts (Boto3) and CloudFormation templates for AWS resource provisioning.
- Created Python packages with Poetry and Anaconda, publishing to Artifactory.
- Developed Docker images focused on optimizing size and reusability for projects.
- Assisted in implementing security measures for diverse projects.
Software Engineer
Intel
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Developed automation framework for validating Intel's Omni Path Fabric install suite across RHEL and SLES containers, creating test suites from scratch in Python.
- Collaborated with software development and testing teams to design robust solutions, ensuring alignment with client functionality and performance requirements.
- Validated DAOS stack features, including performance IO interception and data replication, using Python testing framework.
- Enhanced Fabric Manager GUI with new features, including timeline controller and fabric configuration, and developed JUnit test cases to support issue resolution.
- Analyzed fast fabric tools within Fabric Manager to design components for interaction with GUI.
- Contributed to architectural design discussions by presenting models and screen layouts, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Documented designs and created wiki pages outlining best practices and methodologies.
Application Developer (AVP)
JP Morgan & Chase
04.2013 - 01.2016
- Developed three standalone modules using J2EE framework and Spring MVC architecture for organizational business divisions.
- Managed end-to-end web service implementation, including REST and SOAP integration with version control.
- Built test harnesses and deployed modules via Jenkins to enhance delivery processes.
- Executed major risk and control projects, addressing security vulnerabilities through static and dynamic scanning.
- Delivered integration project connecting VC++ application to browser-based web application for improved user experience.
- Led team in build and deployment activities, ensuring proper packaging and deployment of binaries to QA and production environments.
- Oversaw change control activities for production deployments, including planning, approvals, and deviation management.
- Designed and implemented new C++ code, refactoring existing code, fixing bugs, and adapting services in shared middleware.
Software Engineer
AT&T (Contractor)
02.2010 - 02.2012
- Created production applications for real-time data extraction, enabling pattern recognition and reporting.
- Automated data extraction for fraud detection, supporting evidence acquisition for unethical activities.
- Developed Cymbal queries for interaction with Daytona, AT&T’s proprietary database management system, streamlining data retrieval.
- Wrote SQL queries to extract data from Oracle and SQL Server for analysis.
- Performed data analysis and generated visualizations using R language to support business decisions.
- Created report charts and presentations on tools developed from team analysis for internal client presentations, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Assisted statisticians in providing accurate data for model development and visualization.
- Participated in application support activities, enhancing processes and improving performance through development of error detection algorithms.
Software Engineer
LG Soft India
02.2004 - 12.2007
- Designed and developed comprehensive testing tool for WCDMA and HSPA networks, reducing manual effort by 80%.
- Created user interface for Bluetooth and call module, enabling seamless calls via Bluetooth devices.
- Developed front-end and back-end components for network testing and log file processing.
- Engineered Bluetooth applications incorporating various profiles, including A2DP, OPP, and serial port profiles.
- Constructed program manager for mobile application to facilitate interaction between user applications and system.
- Established layer between phone manager and device drivers, serving as interface for user-level and system-level operations.
- Developed multiple utility applications to enhance user functionality across platforms.
- Conducted unit tests on each module, ensuring portability across diverse platforms.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ05-2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Bharathidasan University
Trichy, Tamilnadu, India05-2003
Skills
System architecture
CI/CD pipelines
Infrastructure management
Security management
Observability
Docker and Kubernetes
Cloud platforms
Terraform
Python and Linux
GitLab and GitHub
Cost optimization
Team leadership
Timeline
Staff Software Engineer
LiveRamp
05.2022 - Current
Research Systems Automation Engineer
Arrowstreet Capital
08.2020 - 05.2022
Software Engineer
Intel
01.2016 - 08.2020
Application Developer (AVP)
JP Morgan & Chase
04.2013 - 01.2016
Software Engineer
AT&T (Contractor)
02.2010 - 02.2012
Software Engineer
LG Soft India
02.2004 - 12.2007
Master of Science - Engineering Management
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Bharathidasan University