Rajkumar Velpandi Email: vrajkumar5490@gmail.

com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rajkumarvelpandi
GitHub.com/vrkcse2011 Mobile: +91 9095975848

EDUCATION
Anna University Chennai, India
Master of Engineering; GPA: 8.29 June 2012 - August 2014
M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering Karur, India
Bachelor of Engineering- Computer Science Engineering; GPA: 8.62 June 2007 - August 2011

SKILLS SUMMARY
● Programming & Frameworks: C#, ASP.NET Core, React.js, Typescript, Next.js
● Database: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB
● Cloud: Azure, AWS (App Services, Kubernetes, Serverless Functions)
● DevOps: CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
● Architecture: Microservices, Event-Driven, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS
● Security: OAuth, JWT, API Security, OWASP, Identity & Access Management

WORK EXPERIENCE
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER | TECH MAHINDRA LTD May 24 - PRESENT
○ Designed and architected a scalable, high-performance microservices-based application for a Fortune 500 company.
○ Led a team of 4+ developers, mentoring them in best coding practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud adoption.
○ Migrated a monolithic .NET framework application to a modern React.js & .NET Core microservices architecture, improving
system efficiency by 40%.
○ Implemented API Gateway and GraphQL services for optimized data fetching and performance.
○ Optimized database queries using SQL Server and PostgreSQL, reducing response times by 50%.
○ Integrated Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes to automate deployments and scaling.
○ Conducted code reviews, architecture reviews, and security audits, ensuring compliance with OWASP standards.

TECHNOLOGY LEAD | INFINITE COMPUTER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD Aug 23 - May 24

○ Developed and maintained scalable web applications using React.js for front-end and ASP.NET Core for back-end APIs.
○ Designed and optimized SQL Server databases, improving query performance by 30%.
○ Built RESTful APIs and microservices, integrating third-party APIs for authentication, payments, and analytics.
○ Implemented API Gateway and GraphQL services for optimized data fetching and performance.
○ Optimized database queries using SQL Server and PostgreSQL, reducing response times by 50%.
○ Integrated Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes to automate deployments and scaling.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER | KYNDRYL SOLUTIONS PVT LTD Apr 17 - Aug 23
○ Developed interactive user interfaces with React.js and integrated them with .NET Core APIs.
○ Created and consumed RESTful APIs, ensuring secure and efficient data exchange between front-end and back-end.
○ Refactored legacy .NET applications to modern .NET Core and React-based architectures, reducing technical debt.
○ Improved page load speed by 50% by implementing code-splitting and performance optimizations.
○ Collaborated with UI/UX designers to improve application responsiveness and accessibility.
○ Resolved critical production issues and provided bug fixes within SLA timelines.

PROJECTS
Enterprise Customer Portal May 24 - January 2025
○ Stack: React.js, Redux, .NET Core Web API, SQL Server, Azure.
○ Impact: Reduced customer query resolution time by 60% with a new self-service portal.
○ Designed a responsive front-end UI with React.js & Material-UI, ensuring accessibility and UX enhancements.
○ Developed a secure authentication & authorization system using OAuth 2.0 & JWT.
○ Integrated third-party payment APIs and automated invoicing features.
Cloud Migration & Modernization August 23- May 2024
○ Stack: .NET 6, Microservices, Azure Functions, Kubernetes, React.js, CosmosDB.
○ Impact: Migrated legacy applications to serverless and containerized solutions, reducing infrastructure costs by 35%.
○ Developed a microservices-based architecture to improve scalability and maintainability.
○ Configured Azure API Management and Application Insights for monitoring and logging.
AI-Powered Chatbot for Customer Support June 23- August 2023
○ Stack: React.js, Node.js, .NET Core, Azure Bot Services, OpenAI API.
○ Impact: Reduced manual customer service workload by 50%, increasing response efficiency.
○ Implemented real-time chat support using WebSockets and Azure Bot Services.
○ Integrated AI-powered sentiment analysis and NLP models to enhance chatbot responses.
E-Commerce Platform with Payment Gateway December 22 - May 2023
○ Stack: React.js, Next.js, ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework Core, PostgreSQL, Stripe API, AWS Lambda.
○ Built a fully functional e-commerce platform with features like product catalog, cart, checkout, and order management.
○ Integrated Stripe API for secure payments, supporting multiple currencies and transactions.
○ Used React hooks and Next.js for server-side rendering, improving page load speed by 50%.
○ Implemented GraphQL API for optimized data fetching, reducing unnecessary API calls.
○ Configured AWS Lambda functions to handle background tasks such as order processing and email notifications.
HR & Payroll Management System May 21 - November 2022
○ Stack: React.js, ASP.NET Core 6, Web API, SQL Server, Azure AD, RabbitMQ, Docker.
○ Developed a cloud-based HR management system to handle employee records, payroll, and benefits administration.
○ Designed event-driven architecture using RabbitMQ for real-time payroll processing.
○ Integrated Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for single sign-on (SSO) and user authentication.
○ Automated monthly payroll calculations, reducing manual effort by 70%.
○ Created a role-based access control (RBAC) system, ensuring proper data security and access permissions.
Healthcare Appointment Booking System May 20 - January 2021
○ Stack: React.js, Redux, .NET Core, Web API, SQL Server, Firebase, Docker, Kubernetes.
○ Developed an end-to-end appointment scheduling platform for hospitals and clinics.
○ Integrated Twilio API for SMS/email notifications, improving patient communication.
○ Created a custom calendar component in React.js, allowing easy scheduling and rescheduling.
○ Ensured HIPAA compliance by implementing data encryption and access controls.
○ Deployed the system in a Kubernetes cluster, providing high availability and auto-scaling.

CERTIFICATES
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | LINK December 2022
AWS Partner: Technical Accredited | LINK November 2022
IBM Cloud Essentials | LINK June 2021
IBM Automation Practitioner | LINK January 2019
MTA: Introduction to Programming Using JavaScript | LINK December 2018

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ACROSS ROLES

○ Reduced API response time by 40% through query optimization and caching strategies.
○ Migrated a monolithic .NET application to a microservices-based architecture, improving scalability.
○ Successfully led a React.js component library development, standardizing UI components across projects
○ Automated deployment processes using Azure DevOps, reducing manual effort and deployment time by 60%
○ Received Automation Champion Award
○ Received IBM Recognition award on Eminence and Excellence Cash Award

PERSONAL DETAILS
○ Date of Birth: 05/04/1990
○ Relationship: Married
○ Nationality: Indian
○ Passport Number: Z7403790
○ Alternate Email: [email protected]