Dewakar Manickam

About Dewakar Manickam

Technical team leader and Chief Architect, with in-depth technical knowledge combined with strong management/supervisory skills. More than 18 years of experience with the right balance of management and technical leadership skills to work effectively in a team and across cross functional groups. Cloud & Technology expertise• Cloud and digital Transformation - AWS, Azure, Google and IBM Cloud• Containers and Kubernetes (Kubernetes, OpenShift)• UI Modernization using latest web frameworks like React and Angular• Microservices based implementation of modern applications• Modernization and cloud native digital TransformationKey Expertise Domains1) Application Migration and Modernization2) Migration and Modernization of client systems to Cloud3) Consulting, Discovery and Assessment of IT Application portfolio4) IT infrastructure, applications and integrations5) Presales and Consulting for large enterprise cloud transformationsSome key responsibilities are as follows1) Develop GoTo Market strategies for cloud migration and modernization services.2) Handle delivery of Modernization projects covering Discovery,planning,design and execution of workload migration,consolidation, cloud transformation and modernization.3) set strategy and direction for Kyndryl’s Global application modernisation services business 4) Hire and build cross functional teams and own key functional domains in the application modernisation business.5) Guide the offering, enablement teams to develop offering roadmap and enablement programs6) oversee and supervise the global teams across countries in the functions such as pre-sales, offerings, solutionsHas proven results in producing positive results in an efficient, quick and cost effective manner. Able to gather client requirements, design and implement solutions and migration design. Key Result Areas• Solution Architecture• IT strategy and Transformation• Cloud Journey and Transformation• Cloud Native and Application Modernisation • Technical Solutions• Client Relationship and Requirements Management• Team Leadership• Project Management

Experience

1. Director

   Kyndryl

   Oct 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   As the Director of Application Services at Kyndryl, a global leader in IT services, I am responsible for driving the strategic direction and operational excellence of our application services portfolio which is a multi million dollar business for Kyndryl. I lead the Application Center of Excellence - a high-performing team of experts who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, scalable, and secure application solutions for our diverse global clients. In this role, I focus on aligning application strategies with business objectives, leveraging the latest technologies to help clients optimize their IT landscapes and achieve digital transformation goals. With a client-first approach, I ensure we are delivering exceptional value through innovative application development, management, modernization, and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:* Lead the development and execution of application service strategies, including cloud-native applications, enterprise systems, and custom-built solutions, tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, operations, business units) to ensure applications align with strategic business objectives and industry best practices.* Spearhead digital transformation initiatives by guiding clients through the modernization of legacy applications, integration of new technologies, and migration to cloud environments.* Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of applications, from design and development to deployment, optimization, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and future-proof.* Maintain a strategic focus on emerging technologies, such as AI, machine learning, and blockchain, to ensure that our application offerings remain at the forefront of the industry.* Build and manage relationships with external technology partners and vendors to ensure we provide best-in-class application solutions and services.

Education

• MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College

  Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Requirements Gathering
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Data Migration
• Enterprise Architecture
• Requirements Analysis
• Shell Scripting
• Data Warehousing
• Data Architecture
• Pl/Sql
• Ibm Aix
• Database Administration
• Cognos
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Performance Tuning
• Sql
• Databases
• Db2
• Html
• Itil
• Unix
• Data Modeling
• Database Design
• Red Hat Linux
• Infrastructure