Arun Shanmugam

Experience

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  Cognizant

  Oct 2010 - now

  As a Senior Technical Architect/Senior Manager, I oversee multifaceted teams comprising web developers, UX designers, and testers, while spearheading technical leadership and generative AI applications. My responsibilities extend to maintaining AI platforms, orchestrating DevOps implementation with GitLab, providing adept AWS infrastructure support, and maintaining enterprise vector databases for enhanced performance and scalability. My role encompasses driving strategic direction, mentoring teams, and delivering critical GenAI products. Through collaborative efforts and innovative solutions, I ensure seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies, effectively aligning with business objectives.Furthermore, I managed teams, projects, and owned end-to-end delivery for several projects, ensuring successful outcomes. Show less As a Technical Architect, I designed solution architectures for customer-centric AWS serverless applications, regulated backend systems, and Machine Learning (ML) applications, with a focus on digital health, pharmaceuticals, and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) solutions. Particularly in Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) contexts, I developed backend APIs using AWS Lambda functions and led the design and development of applications.Throughout the app life-cycle, I participated in concept development, design, deployment, testing, and release, incorporating DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using CloudFormation. I made critical design choices, established coding standards, and created reusable components. Collaborating with stakeholders, I ensured timely product delivery.Furthermore, I managed teams, projects, and owned end-to-end delivery for several projects, ensuring successful outcomes. Show less As a technology specialist with expertise in digital health, I designed solution architectures for regulated AWS serverless apps, iOS mobile apps, and backend systems, particularly in Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) contexts. I developed backend APIs using AWS Lambda functions and led iOS app design, development, and prototyping.Throughout the full app life-cycle, I ensured regulatory compliance, made design choices, and established coding standards. I created reusable components and maintained thorough documentation. Collaborating with stakeholders, I ensured timely product delivery, managing teams and projects for successful outcomes. Show less As a tech lead, I developed RESTful web services using Node.js and Cloudmine for scalable backend solutions. I also led the design and development of iOS mobile applications using Swift, optimizing performance and user experience.Establishing coding standards and selecting tools, I guided high-level design decisions and platform choices. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, I provided technical insights for requirements gathering and accurately estimated project scopes.Conducting code reviews and providing technical guidance, I ensured adherence to standards. Leading a development team, I orchestrated efforts to meet project milestones efficiently. Show less As a senior developer, I spearheaded the development of RESTful web services using Appcelerator Arrow DB. I played a pivotal role in designing and developing iOS mobile applications utilizing both Objective-C and Swift languages.Additionally, I ensured the seamless validation of applications during server migration, installation, and upgrade activities, demonstrating a meticulous attention to detail.My responsibilities extended to leading requirements gathering activities, conducting thorough analysis, and contributing to the design phase to ensure the alignment of solutions with business needs.Moreover, I leveraged my expertise to develop cross-platform mobile applications, utilizing tools such as Appcelerator Titanium and Kony, thereby broadening the reach and accessibility of our applications across various platforms. Show less As a developer, I specialized in designing and developing iOS mobile applications using Objective-C, as well as creating mobile applications using the Kony cross-platform tool. Additionally, I developed REST web services using Appcelerator Arrow DB. Furthermore, I actively pursued learning opportunities to explore new technologies and created proof of concepts.In that role, I translated requirements into design specifications and executed the development of mobile apps and REST APIs. Additionally, I provided comprehensive support throughout the entire lifecycle of application projects, including design, development, implementation, and maintenance phases. Show less

  • Senior Architect - Technology

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Architect - Technology

    Jan 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Technology Specialist

    Apr 2017 - Dec 2020

  • Technology Lead

    Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Senior Developer

    Jun 2014 - Jul 2016

  • Developer

    Oct 2011 - Jun 2014

  • Programmer Analyst Trainee

    Oct 2010 - Sept 2011