Sainandhan Kandasamy

About Sainandhan Kandasamy

Driving digital and data transformation for over 17 years, I empower businesses to thrive in the age of AI and cloud computing. I\'ve led modernization programs for numerous clients, leveraging my expertise in Conversational AI and Cloud technologies to deliver impactful solutions.Currently, I\'m leading cloud modernization initiatives for a US-based retail customer. This includes transforming legacy applications to a modern tech stack. We are also migrating their infrastructure to the cloud. My technical expertise spans a wide range of technologies, from legacy mainframes and data warehousing (IBM DataStage) to cutting-edge AI solutions like Google Dialogflow and Amazon Lex. I\'m also proficient in Java, Node.js, Python, and Google Cloud Platform components.In my previous role, I led the Conversational AI team, providing innovative solutions to over 40 customers across various industries. I was part of engagements successfully delivering Conversational AI solutions that reinvented their contact center operations and achieved quantifiable results improving the operations including reduced call wait time, call defections, Avg call handling time etc.I\'m a certified Google Cloud Professional and hold an MBA from the University of Glasgow with a specialization in Strategy and Project Management. I\'m passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges. Let\'s connect to discuss how I can help your organization achieve its digital transformation goals.

Experience

1. Engagement Leader - Cloud and Ai Transformations Google Cloud

   Tata Consultancy Services

   May 2021 — Present · Duluth, GA, US

   Led AI and Cloud engagements, delivering innovative solutions that drove business value.Mentored and coached a high-performing engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.Delivery owner to Modernized legacy applications, migrating it to a cloud-native architecture and improving scalability and performance. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful technology integration and adoption.Established and tracked KPIs to measure success and ensure alignment with business objectives.Spearheaded the adoption of Agile methodologies, resulting in faster delivery cycles and improved team collaboration.Led the solution to implement a comprehensive cloud strategy, including infrastructure design, application migration, and security best practices.Presented technical solutions and recommendations to senior management, influencing key decisions and securing buy-in for strategic initiatives.Successfully managed project budgets and resources, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within budget.Conducted and encouraged training and workshops, sharing knowledge and upskilling team members on new technologies and best practices.

Education

• Coimbatore Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2004 — 2008

• University of Glasgow

  Master of Business Administration, Strategy & Project Management

  2011 — 2012

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Strategic Consulting
• Business Intelligence
• Competitive Strategies
• Clearcase
• Competitive Analysis
• Cobol
• Project Management
• Project Planning
• Advanced Query Tool
• Business Strategy
• Qmf
• Use Case
• Pmbok
• Requirements Gathering
• Telecommunications Billing
• Crisis Management
• Scenario Analysis
• Information Security Management
• Spss
• Ms Project
• Sdlc
• Requirements Analysis
• Market Research
• Business Process
• Management
• Jcl
• Ibm Mainframe
• Business Analysis
• Leadership
• Traceability Matrix
• Forecasting
• Project Delivery
• Uml
• Program Management
• Resource Management
• Db2
• Sql
• Visio
• Quality Center