Gopinath Ramasamy

About Gopinath Ramasamy

I am a passionate and thoughtful IT leader with nearly two decades of experience in delivering digital innovation and excellence, particularly within the retail, restaurant, and hospitality industries. I hold an MBA with a concentration in Management & Leadership from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and a BE in Computer Science and Engineering from the prestigious College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Chennai, India. As the leader of Platform Development and Digital Analytics for Darden Digital Experiences Platform, I spearhead the implementation of cutting-edge multi-tenant architectures using cloud technologies that support multiple brands and deliver exceptional digital experiences. My work is guided by a strong foundation in Agile methodologies, and I hold certifications as a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified Product Owner (CSPO). My expertise spans various digital areas, including cybersecurity, SRE, improving resiliency of the platforms, digital marketing, SEO, mobile apps, accessibility compliance, digital analytics, and Core Web Vitals. I am also certified in Akamai Web Performance and Security Administration, Blockchain Developer Fundamentals, and DevOps Fundamentals. Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional teams, driven large-scale digital transformation projects, and ensured compliance with industry standards through rigorous audits. My experience in strategic planning, roadmap definition, and thoughtful leadership has consistently delivered scalable, resilient, and business-aligned digital platforms. I have owned and managed multiple capital and OpEx projects for multi-tenant digital portfolio. I am committed to perennial learning and always exploring new technologies and methodologies to deliver and enhance the business solutions. My approach to leadership is collaborative and focused on achieving the best outcomes for my teams and the organizations I work for.

Experience

1. Manager, Digital Platform

   Darden

   Aug 2020 — Present

Education

• Florida Gulf Coast University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Management & Leadership

• College of Engineering, Guindy

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• E-Commerce
• SEO
• Jsp
• J2ee
• Web Services
• Ajax
• Java
• Javascript
• Atg Dynamo
• Html
• Jquery
• Atg Commerce
• Struts
• Xml
• Servlets
• Core Java
• Eclipse
• Requirements Analysis
• Jboss Application Server
• Mysql
• Css
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Weblogic
• Web Accessibility
• User Experience
• Mobile Phone Apps
• Phonegap
• Software Development
• Field Hockey
• Athletics
• Javaserver Pages (Jsp)