Saikumar Allani

About Saikumar Allani

I am a passionate and results-driven Lead Software Engineer at Deloitte, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that empower organizations to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of technology. With a solid foundation in software development and architecture, coupled with extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams, I thrive on tackling complex challenges and driving impactful outcomes.Throughout my career, I\'ve had the privilege of spearheading projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies to address critical business needs, particularly within the tax domain. As the Lead Software Engineer and Architect for our flagship product, Intela, I\'ve played a pivotal role in developing scalable solutions that enhance client services and streamline workflow processes.My approach to software engineering is grounded in a deep understanding of client requirements, coupled with a commitment to excellence in design and implementation. I excel in bridging the gap between business objectives and technical feasibility, ensuring that our solutions not only meet but exceed expectations.In addition to my technical expertise, I am a strong advocate for collaboration and knowledge sharing. I believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within my team, empowering individuals to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to our collective success.Outside of work, I am an avid learner, constantly seeking out new technologies and methodologies to stay at the forefront of industry trends. I am also passionate about giving back to the community and am actively involved in mentorship programs aimed at nurturing the next generation of tech talent.I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and look forward to connecting with like-minded professionals who share my passion for leveraging technology to drive positive change.

Experience

1. Software Engineering Manager

   Deloitte

   Jun 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   As Manager and Lead Architect for Intela - Workplan – Deloitte’s flagship tax technology platform, I lead the end-to-end architecture, design, and delivery of the Workplan module, a critical workflow and task orchestration system used across multiple tax engagements globally.Architectural Leadership:Own the overall architecture and scalability strategy for the Workplan module, ensuring high availability, resilience, and maintainability across distributed microservice ecosystems. Collaborate closely with Senior Architects, TPOs, and Scrum Masters to align design decisions with enterprise architecture goals.Team & Delivery Management:Lead a cross-functional team of 15 engineers (developers, QA) along with vendor teams, ensuring seamless coordination, sprint delivery, and continuous improvement. Partner with Technical Product Owners and Delivery Product Owners to drive end-to-end releases from design to deployment.Performance & Scalability Enhancements:Optimized key APIs and workflows, achieving 40% improvement in response times and 25% reduction in system latency.Implemented horizontal scaling and caching strategies on Azure App Services and Service Bus for high-volume operations.Designed batch processing and SignalR-based real-time updates, improving user efficiency by 30% during task tracking and review.Automation & Configurability:Spearheaded the workflow automation engine, enabling configurable templates and rule-based triggers that automatically progress tasks and notify assignees—reducing manual intervention by over 60%.Enhanced configuration-driven task templates to support 7-level hierarchical workflows, improving scalability for enterprise-scale clients.Cross-Module Collaboration:Act as a bridge between Workplan and other Intela modules (Data Wrangling, Tax Prep, Client Engagement, etc), ensuring consistent data contracts, service communication, and dependency management.

Education

• Vardhaman College of Engineering (VCEH)

  Bachelor of Technology(B.Tech), Information Technology

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Mysql
• Php
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Java
• Javascript
• Transact-Sql (T-Sql)
• Css
• C#
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Office
• Html5
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Jquery
• Asp.net Mvc
• Management
• C
• Programming
• Sql
• Software Development
• Project Management
• Bootstrap
• Html