Sekar Kandasamy
Software Engineering Leader | Driving Strategy, Product Innovation, Cybersecurity, Cloud Transformation, and AI/ML Solutions through Agile Excellence
- Role
- Director Software Engineering - Tech Strategy, Product Engineering, Cloud Migration, Devsecops at Premier Inc.
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sekar Kandasamy
Actively seeking a remote or hybrid IT leadership role, open to domestic and international travel as needed, leveraging my extensive experience in driving innovative solutions and managing high-performing teams.**Proven IT executive with 20+ years of experience delivering innovative software solutions across healthcare, insurance, payroll tax, human capital management, logistics, and more. Specializing in rescuing high-stakes projects, leading cloud transformations, and modernizing legacy systems to drive operational efficiency and revenue growth.Expert in managing global teams, overseeing multi-million-dollar projects, and aligning IT strategy with business goals. Proficient in Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Successfully led Azure migrations that reduced operational costs and improved reliability.Skilled in budget planning, vendor management, and driving quality through automation and security compliance. Expertise in Agile transformation, fostering team engagement, and improving delivery cycles.Key Leadership Accomplishments: • Drove a high-risk project to completion in six months, generating $4.4M+ in first-year revenue. • Reduced operational costs by 60% through cloud migration, setting new standards for the organization. • Developed a Generative AI-powered support chatbot, reducing engineering tickets and improving member support cycle times. • Enhanced security posture by eliminating all critical vulnerabilities and reducing legacy systems by 80%. • Directed a $10M+ digital transformation, delivering on time and within budget despite significant technical challenges. • Led Agile transformations, improving morale, engagement, and delivery cycles from quarterly to bi-weekly. • Applied AI/ML (EDA, predictive modeling, MLOps, NLP) to generate insights and improve decision-making. • Championed automation and DevOps tools, achieving a 70% increase in feature release validation. Continuous Learning & Certifications:Committed to professional growth, recently earning a Postgraduate Diploma in AI/ML and a Lean Portfolio Manager certification.\"Passionate about innovation and building teams that deliver business and technological excellence.\"Core Competencies · Strategic Leadership · Operational Excellence · Product Engineering & Delivery · Team Leadership & Career Development · Technical Innovation & Continuous Improvement · Stakeholder & Vendor Management · Risk & Quality Management#OpenToWork #JobSearch#TechLeadership#EngineeringLeadership#ExecutiveJobs
Experience
Director Software Engineering - Tech Strategy, Product Engineering, Cloud Migration, Devsecops
Mar 2022 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Strategic LeadershipDeveloped and executed strategic technology plans in collaboration with product leaders and stakeholders, aligning goals with business objectives. Created technology roadmaps, led large-scale deployments, and fostered a data-driven culture to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.IT Operations, Risk, and Compliance ManagementImplemented SRE best practices to enhance system stability and resilience. Designed a Power BI dashboard integrating multiple data sources for business transparency. Led initiatives in information security, data standards, privacy, and disaster recovery, ensuring SOX compliance and robust governance.Executive LeadershipDefined and monitored key engineering metrics, presenting progress and insights to executive leadership. Oversaw organizational transitions to offshore service providers while maintaining morale and productivity. Built global teams, managed third-party vendors, and established succession planning for sustained success.Engineering LeadershipLed the migration of a SaaS platform to Azure, incorporating Kubernetes and GitHub for improved stability and SLA performance. Established cloud migration standards to streamline future transitions.Staff Management and OversightMentored team members, set clear goals, and provided development opportunities. Managed departmental budgeting, IT infrastructure, application development, data management, cybersecurity, and user support, leading both direct and indirect teams effectively.InnovationApplied AI/ML expertise to develop predictive models, EDA, and NLP solutions. Designed a Generative AI-based chatbot powered by a customized LLM, enhancing issue resolution, operational efficiency, and reducing support tickets.
Education
Colorado State University
MBA
Texas McCombs School of Business
Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (PGP-AIML)
2021 — 2022
University of Madras
B.E
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