Software Engineer Machine Learning

Ilak Manoharan

(Legal Name: Ilakkuvaselvi Manoharan)

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Phone: 309-***-****

Email: **************@*****.***

Address: Aurora, IL

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ilakkmanoharan

GitHub: https://github.com/ilakkmanoharan

Medium: https://medium.com/@ilakk2023

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@ilakkmanoharan3011

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Professional Summary

Seasoned software engineer with 20+ years of full-stack development experience specializing in Java, Spring Framework, iOS (Swift), Python, Data Science and Data Engineering. Proficient in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure and Google Cloud) and adept at the full SDLC, from design to deployment. Proven expertise in machine learning and AI, specializing in generative models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, and deep learning. Proficient in TensorFlow and PyTorch for developing and optimizing AI models. Holds a Master's in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Software Engineering, complemented by industry certifications. Passionate about innovation, startup development, and mentoring junior developers. W d b W

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: Java (20 yrs), Python (5 yrs), Swift (5 yrs), JavaScript (3 yrs), TypeScript Web & Mobile Development: iOS (5 yrs), Flutter (2 yrs), React Native, React.js (3 yrs), Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Node.js

Databases & Data Engineering: SQL (15 yrs), PostgreSQL (15 yrs), Oracle (15 yrs), Sybase (15 yrs), SQL Server (15 yrs), NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB), Data Warehousing, ETL pipelines, BI tools Backend & Frameworks: Spring Boot (10 yrs), Hibernate (10 yrs), REST APIs (10 yrs), FastAPI, Flask, Node.js Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), Google Cloud, Azure, Firebase, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines

Security & IAM: OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, RBAC, JWTs

AI/ML & Data Science: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Data Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Models, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms Development Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Six Sigma, Waterfall Industry Domains: Banking/Finance (10+ yrs), Manufacturing (5+ yrs), E-commerce (3+ yrs), Legal (2+ yrs) Patent

Smart Restaurant powered by Cloud-Native IoT AIOS

Pub. No: US 2024/0273653 AI Pub. Date: Aug. 15, 2024 I donot require sponsorship

Led research and product development focused on innovation and emerging tech. Developed startup growth strategies and secured funding. Work Experience

Founder & Lead Engineer

Curious & Connected NPO, Aurora, IL (April 2023 - April 2024 1 year) Designed and applied for a patent on an AI-powered IoT Smart Restaurant system. Led research in nanotechnology, advanced materials, and space technology. Applied for 12 federal grants and established key partnerships. Work Experience

Founder & CEO

Bubbles & Cafe, Aurora, IL (Jan 2023 - April 2024 1 year 3 months) Drove Agile adoption across teams, increasing sprint velocity by 25% within the first month by implementing streamlined processes and effective Scrum ceremonies. Facilitated cross-functional collaboration across 5 departments, reducing project delivery time by 15%. Managed a budget of $1.2M for a high-priority project, ensuring on-time delivery within 3% of the allocated budget.

Championed Agile best practices, resulting in a 20% improvement in team morale and productivity based on post-project surveys.

Designed and optimized SQL and NoSQL database architectures, improving query performance by 40%. Built RESTful APIs using FastAPI, enhancing system efficiency and reducing response time by 30% Led a team in adopting microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes to modernize application infrastructure. Implemented a retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipeline, increasing document retrieval efficiency by 50% and reducing AI-generated inaccuracies by 40% by integrating a hybrid semantic search and generative model approach.

Program Manager & Agility Lead

JPMorgan Chase, Chicago, IL (July 11, 2022 – Aug 10, 2024 2 years) Designed scalable solutions for 3 major enterprise clients, reducing application downtime by 30% and improving system performance by 40%.

Implemented cost-efficient cloud migration strategies, leading to a 20% reduction in infrastructure costs for clients.

Enhanced team efficiency by mentoring 8 junior developers on emerging technologies and architecture design principles.

Spearheaded a microservices-based architecture for a critical project, enabling 70% faster deployment cycles. Implemented containerized microservices with Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and scalability.

Developed and optimized a generative AI model using TensorFlow, improving text generation accuracy by 35% and reducing processing time by 40%.

Technology Architect

Iteron, Chennai, India (Oct 2019 – Dec 2021 2 years 2 months) Delivered a major client application 6 weeks ahead of schedule, saving the client $200K in contractual penalties.

Improved system performance by 35% through code optimization and infrastructure upgrades. Automated 80% of manual testing tasks using Selenium and Jenkins, reducing QA time by 40%. Led a team of 6 developers, maintaining a 100% retention rate and high team satisfaction scores throughout the project lifecycle.

Spearheaded the migration of critical workloads to AWS, leading to a 20% reduction in infrastructure costs.

Designed scalable data architectures using PostgreSQL and DynamoDB, optimizing data retrieval speeds by 50%.

Lead Application Developer

Herzum, Chicago, IL (May 2018 – Dec 2018 6 months) Successfully led a team of 10 developers to deliver a mission-critical financial application, achieving a 98% defect-free rate.

Reduced project delivery timelines by 15% through efficient resource allocation and Agile planning. Increased client satisfaction score from 78% to 93% by delivering projects on time and addressing pain points proactively.

Delivered cost savings of $500K annually by implementing a robust DevOps pipeline to automate deployments.

Improved deployment cycles by 70% by integrating Kubernetes and automated CI/CD pipelines. Work Experience

Lead Application Development Analyst

Accenture, Naperville, IL (July 2017 – April 2018 8 months) Designed and implemented scalable data architecture for 3 Fortune 500 clients, leading to a 25% increase in data processing speed.

Achieved 99.99% system uptime by introducing fault-tolerant solutions and improving monitoring capabilities.

Reduced operational costs by 30% by migrating legacy systems to cloud-based platforms. Conducted 5 technical workshops for client teams, upskilling 50+ personnel on data architecture best practices.

Solution Architect

Wavicle Data Solutions, Oakbrook, IL (April 2017 – June 2017 14 months) Delivered an enterprise-grade financial analytics tool 2 weeks ahead of schedule, saving $100K in project costs.

Improved application response time by 40% through performance tuning and efficient database queries. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate 5 APIs, enhancing data accessibility by 50%. Provided technical mentorship to 4 junior developers, improving team coding standards and efficiency. Sr. Application Developer

JPMorgan Chase, Chicago, IL (Jan 2017 – March 2017 3 months) Delivered a new SaaS product that increased company revenue by $2M annually. Implemented CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time by 60% and improving release frequency. Led development of a client dashboard feature that reduced client support tickets by 40%. Conducted training for 15 clients on product functionality, increasing adoption rates by 25%. Sr. Product Developer

Infogix Inc, Naperville, IL (Oct 2014 – Dec 2016 2 years 2 months) Overhauled the Point of Sale (POS) system, reducing transaction processing time by 25% across 14,000+ locations globally.

Streamlined IT operations, saving the company $1.5M annually in maintenance costs. Built predictive analytics models that increased sales forecasting accuracy by 20%. Collaborated with marketing to implement loyalty programs, boosting customer retention by 15%. Sr. Programmer Analyst

McDonald’s, Oakbrook, IL (May 2012 – Sep 2014 2 years 4 months) Work Experience

Designed algorithms to optimize wind turbine performance, improving energy efficiency by 18%. Reduced R&D costs by 20% by implementing innovative simulation models. Conducted performance analysis for 30+ wind farms, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains. Mentored 5 junior engineers, increasing team productivity by 10%. Assistant Lead Engineer

Vestas, Chennai, India (Sep 2011 – May 2012 8 months) Spearheaded the migration of 50+ legacy applications to a modern ERP system, saving $1M annually. Improved system uptime by 99.95% through robust infrastructure upgrades. Reduced data processing times by 35% by implementing an efficient ETL pipeline. Led a team of 10 analysts, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions. IT Analyst III

Caterpillar, Peoria, IL (Dec 2009 – Aug 2011 2 years 9 months) Developed portfolio management tools, improving investment decision-making efficiency by 30%. Automated reporting processes, saving 5,000+ hours annually for the operations team. Delivered an application upgrade project 1 month ahead of schedule, saving $250K in penalties. Achieved a 99.8% client satisfaction score by resolving critical system issues promptly. Programmer Analyst

Capital Groups, Irvine, CA (Mar 2006 – Nov 2009 3 years 8 months) Developed a news aggregation tool that reduced data retrieval time by 50%. Fixed critical bugs within 3 weeks, improving application stability by 20%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design a user-friendly interface, increasing usability by 15%. Software Programmer

Reuters, St. Paul, MN (Jan 2006 – Feb 2006 1 month) Education

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Texas A&M University - Kingsville (2003 - 2005)

Bachelor of Engineering

University of Madras (1998 - 2002)

Certifications

Oracle Certified Associate: Java SE 7 Programmer (2016) OWASP Top Ten Certification (2015)

Six Sigma Yellow Belt (2012)

Data Science in Python - University of Michigan (2018) Red Hat Delivery Specialist – PaaS Administration (2018)

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