Attributes
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, ensuring successful project delivery and fostering a culture of accountability.
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of cloud computing, DevOps, and software development across diverse platforms and technologies.
- Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills with a history of resolving complex technical challenges efficiently.
- Innovative: Skilled in driving innovation, implementing best practices, and evaluating emerging technologies like AI-powered developer tools.
- Collaborative: Effective communicator and collaborator with cross-functional teams.
- Adaptable: Thrives in dynamic environments, quickly adapting to changing requirements.
- AI: Expertise in prompt engineering and assessing AI tools for code generation and productivity enhancement.
Technical Skills
- Programming / Scripting: Java, PHP, JavaScript, Bash, PL/SQL, Python
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
- Frameworks: Rest API, Spring-Boot, Spring-Batch, YII2
- Cloud: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
- Infra as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation
- DevOps: GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild/CodePipeline, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, ClusterAPI, Helm Charts, Grafana, Prometheus
- Methodology: Agile, Scrum
- Secondary: ReactJS, Salesforce, Go, Oracle, SQL Server, Microservices, Webservices, SOAP, WSDL
Professional Experience
Lead Software Developer — BC Platforms, Espoo, Finland
Dec 2024 – Oct 2025
- Designed, developed, and deployed Clinical Workbench and Trusted Research Environments (TREs) for biobanks.
- Built scalable applications using Java (Spring-Boot), ReactJS, and PostgreSQL.
- Implemented cloud-native solutions on Azure and AWS with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts.
- Automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD.
- Evaluated and piloted AI-powered developer tools (VSCode/Eclipse integrations, Lovable, Claude, Cursor AI, etc.) for productivity gains.
Cloud Architect, Full-Stack Developer, DevOps — FreelancePay, Iceland (Free-Laskutus Oy)
Apr 2024 – Sep 2024
- Developed Rest APIs using Java Spring-Boot
- Built React UI based on Fuse theme
- Developed batch processes using Spring-Batch
- Created full Google Cloud infrastructure with Terraform (Cloud SQL MySQL, auto-scaling K8s, secrets, Docker registry)
- Set up GitHub Actions for CI/CD
Lead Developer & Team Manager — ICTFicial Oy, Finland
Feb 2024 – Apr 2024
- Kubernetes Cluster Orchestration
- Python, Microstack, MQTT
- Configured Prometheus + Grafana monitoring
Tech Advisor — Von Muziris Oy, Finland
Feb 2023 – Jan 2024
- Reviewed architecture blueprints and suggested improvements
- Audited vendor development work
- Streamlined Scrum, sprint processes, and Jira usage
Developer → CTO — Free-Laskutus Oy, Finland
May 2017 – Nov 2022
- Single-handedly built and launched MVP under tight regulatory deadlines
- Modernized legacy PHP app → Java Spring-Boot + React + Go JWT auth
- Migrated entire stack to Google Cloud (Terraform, App Engine, Kubernetes, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub)
- Built fully automated multi-environment CI/CD with GitLab
- Led recruitment, mentoring, Scrum, vendor management
Cloud Architect — Nordcloud Oy, Finland
Feb 2019 – Dec 2021
- 6 weeks AWS + 2 weeks GCP training
- Built reusable Terraform landing zones for GCP
- Client projects: Syngenta (Managed Cloud), 3StepIT (DevOps), HUS (Google Cloud Directory Sync)
Lead Developer — Fustle Oy, Finland
Oct 2016 – Apr 2017
- Developed web app and Rest APIs
- Led Android/iOS native app teams
Full-Stack Developer & Scrum Master — SiteSeq Oy, Finland
Feb 2016 – Oct 2016
- Built reusable LAMP (PHP Yii2) components
- Introduced and coached Agile/Scrum across the organization
Various Roles (Developer → JEE Technical Architect) — Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, India
May 2000 – Feb 2016
Highlights:
- Technical Architect for Nokia/Microsoft Devices – NHub (pre-accounting system)
- Integration Solution Designer & Lead – Saudi Telecom H&E Program
- Solution Designer – British Telecom BSS, Ordering, Provisioning
- JEE Architect & Tech Lead – BT SAS, Chen & Co bonusme.com
- Trainer & coach for Java/JEE technologies (received Star Award)
- Interview panel member (Java, WebLogic)
Education
- M.Tech. – Visveswaraiah Technological University, India (1998–2000)
- B.Tech. – Sri Krishnadevaraya University, India (1994–1998)
Languages
- English (Fluent) • Urdu (Native) • Telugu (Native) • Finnish (Basic)