Kumar Thangavel
Distinguished Engineer
Coimbatore
Summary
Results-driven Software Engineer with 14+ years of experience in end-to-end product development and delivery across Java, Python, and cloud-native environments. Proven expertise in Microservices architecture, DevOps practices, and cloud platforms including AWS, IBM Cloud, and PCF. Skilled in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes . Hands-on experience with cryptography, certificate lifecycle management, and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) . Strong background in data modeling (Oracle PL/SQL), Spring Boot, REST APIs, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GoCD, Concourse). Known for excellent troubleshooting and solution delivery at customer locations , ensuring robust system performance and customer satisfaction. Recognized for innovation, agility, and top-tier technical delivery with multiple Top Developer Awards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Technical Lead
AppViewX
Coimbatore
01.2020 - Current
- Lead end-to-end architecture for enterprise systems including microservices , RESTful APIs , and event-driven solutions .
- Architect and implement security frameworks using OAuth2 , OIDC , SAML , PKI , and Privileged Access Management (PAM) .
- Integrate and manage Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) such as Thales , covering role configuration, key management, and cryptographic services.
- Collaborate with development teams to implement Spring Boot , Java , MongoDB , and Oracle PL/SQL -based backend systems.
- Define and enforce enterprise security and compliance standards across projects (e.g., data protection, access control).
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across multiple projects.
- Create architecture documentation, diagrams, and solution blueprints for stakeholders and technical teams.
Lead Developer
IBM
Chennai
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Working in the Trading Application of the company BNPP under direct France's partners and Business heads
- Working in the Trading Application of the company BNPP under direct France's partners and Business heads
- Designed, modified and implemented java based microservice applications
- Ability to solve the technical and performance problems
- Working effectively both independently and part of the team, with supervision
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate effectively with both internal and external clients at all levels
- Involved in all phases of the software development life cycle with Devops way
- Discovered critical flaw in existing application code and recommended solution
- Analyzing existing application for cloud migration and involving POC and Development activity for that requirement
- Working in the Trading Application of the company BNPP under direct France's partners and Business heads
Senior Associate Developer
Banca Sella S.P.A
Chennai
12.2012 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: Banca Sella is one of the largest and oldest bank in Italy
- They are pioneer in innovation new banking technology and products at Italy
- It has its software development center here at Chennai, India
- Working in the Core Payment department of the company under direct Italian partners and Business heads
- Designed, modified and implemented microservices applications
- Ability to solve the technical and performance problems
- Working effectively both independently and part of the team, with minimal supervision
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate effectively with both internal and external clients at all levels
- Involved in all phases of the software development life cycle
- Went to Italy for production support and requirement gathering of a new product
- Developed and exposed various REST and SOAP API which is consumed by other banking products of the bank
- Banca Sella is one of the largest and oldest bank in Italy
- They are pioneer in innovation new banking technology and products at Italy
- It has its software development center here at Chennai, India
Java Developer
Solverminds
Chennai
09.2010 - 11.2012
- Company Overview: Solverminds is a leading global technology company providing Enterprise class high performance liner shipping system, container tracking and inventory management system, customer self-service shipment tracking portal, feeder & trucking service procurement (tender) system, container vessel stowage planning system, empty container re-position optimization tools, monthly financial management reporting system, and business intelligence dashboard designed & built for container liner shipping enterprises at Chennai, India
- Solverminds is a leading global technology company providing Enterprise class high performance liner shipping system, container tracking and inventory management system, customer self-service shipment tracking portal, feeder & trucking service procurement (tender) system, container vessel stowage planning system, empty container re-position optimization tools, monthly financial management reporting system, and business intelligence dashboard designed & built for container liner shipping enterprises at Chennai, India
Education
Master of Science - Computer Applications Development
Tamilnadu College of Engineering
Coimbatore 01.2007 - 01.2010
Skills
Java & Microservices
Cloud - AWS
Cryptography - HSM Expert
Kubernetes & Docker
Authentication & Authorization (AD, SSO, OAuth2,PAM) - RBAC
PKI,CLM
AI & Prompt Engineering
Websites
Pan Card Number
BTUPK8465K
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: L8232050
- Date of Birth: 06/15/86
Certification
AWS solution architect certification
Timeline
Technical Lead
AppViewX
01.2020 - Current
Lead Developer
IBM
06.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Associate Developer
Banca Sella S.P.A
12.2012 - 06.2018
Java Developer
Solverminds
09.2010 - 11.2012
Master of Science - Computer Applications Development
Tamilnadu College of Engineering
01.2007 - 01.2010