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Kannan Nagasamy

Kannan Nagasamy

Engineering Manager
Chennai

Summary

With over a decade in software engineering, I lead cross-functional teams as Engineering Manager, guiding product development from concept to delivery. I architect scalable, cloud-native systems using modern web, cloud, and database technologies, deeply integrating AI—including LLMs and modern AI frameworks—across automation, workflow acceleration, and end-to-end product delivery to maximize business impact. I collaborate with product owners and business stakeholders to ensure impactful solutions and oversee India operations for efficient team execution.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Manager and Director, India Operations

IMMO Digital (Product)
Chennai
12.2022 - Current
  • Architect and lead scalable web and AI solutions using modern, cloud-native technology stacks.
  • Drive AI/ML initiatives and technical innovation to deliver business value.
  • Set strategic architecture patterns and mentor teams in full-stack and AI technologies.
  • Foster engineering excellence and continuous learning within the team.
  • Manage cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder relationships to align projects with business goals.
  • Implement best practices and efficient workflows across the development process.
  • Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and timeline management to optimize team productivity and remove blockers.
  • Emphasize AI integration throughout the development process to boost efficiency and speed.
  • Drive operational excellence and team efficiency across the India-based engineering and support teams.
  • Oversee company, tax, and regulatory compliance with Indian authorities and vendors, ensuring all activities adhere to legal and financial requirements.
  • Manage finance and budgets for India operations, including timely payments to government agencies, employees, and vendors.
  • Prepare and present key operational and financial updates at board meetings, supporting strategic decision-making for India and global business objectives.

Lead Consultant

CDW
Chennai
06.2014 - 12.2022
  • Started as Trainee Consultant and progressed to Lead Consultant, gaining experience across roles including Project Manager, Architect, Scrum Master, Project Lead, and Lead Developer.
  • Managed teams of up to 16 members, overseeing sprint planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication for Angular- and React-based web applications.
  • Architected scalable solutions using React, Node.js, and AWS, collaborating closely with UX teams on design and technical decisions.
  • Led UI development for a US-based e-commerce project, handling requirements, task allocation, and code reviews.
  • As Lead Developer, delivered industry-standard code and robust unit testing.
  • Proficient in modern web stacks, AWS cloud, and UX tools (Sketch, Adobe XD), ensuring high-quality project delivery.

Education

B.Tech - Information Technology

SASTRA University
Chennai, India
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

TVS
Madurai, India
04.2001 -

Skills

LLM and AI Frameworks

Gen-AI

ReactJS

NodeJS

Javascript

AWS

DB (SQL - PosgreSQL, MySQL & NoSQL - DynamoDB, MongoDB)

API (REST, GraphQL)

Python

Serverless Computing

Apache Kafka

LangChain

MCP

System Design

SDLC

Accomplishments

  • Director of India Operations: Assumed the Director role for India Operations for the first time and quickly adapted to the responsibilities, making meaningful contributions in a short span.
  • Leadership & Rapid Career Advancement: Rapidly advanced from Senior Software Engineer to Engineering Lead within six months at IMMO, promoted to Engineering Manager the next year, and entrusted with Director of India Operations
  • Marketing Head of CDW India Division: Set goals, analyzed requirements, conducted feasibility checks, introduced innovative initiatives, collaborated with finance on budget planning, expanded networks, and communicated with diverse teams in the US.
  • Head Organizer of Company Events: Led planning and execution of cultural, technical, hackathon, and sports events for multiple years—managed event timelines, coordinated with external vendors for hotels, food, goodies, and transport, and oversaw multiple teams including design.
  • Sports Leadership & Achievements: Served as Cricket Team Captain at CDW, leading the team to consecutive tournament victories. Won TT, Carrom and Chess Tournaments conducted within office.

Software

Cursor

VS Code

Version Control (Github, Gitlab)

Figma

CI/CD (Jenkins, GHA)

Task Management (JIRA, ClickUp)

Vercel

Timeline

Engineering Manager and Director, India Operations

IMMO Digital (Product)
12.2022 - Current

Lead Consultant

CDW
06.2014 - 12.2022

B.Tech - Information Technology

SASTRA University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

TVS
04.2001 -
Kannan NagasamyEngineering Manager