Vallikun Kathiresan
Software Engineer Technical Lead @UPMC
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WORK HISTORY
Software Engineer Technical Lead @UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Azure Architect and developer, expertise in designing and implementing end-to-end Azure solution architecture and expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, specializing in building scalable cloud-based solutions and leveraging Azure services to create efficient, high-performing applications. Utilizing Azure services to manage infrastructure and ensure scalability: Azure Blob Storage containersfor secure and efficient data storage, Azure SQL Database for structured data management and querying, Durable Functions within Azure Function App to orchestrate serverless workflows and processes, API Management Services to streamline API consumption and improve security, Managing sensitive configurations with Azure Key Vault, Leveraging Service Principals and User-Managed Identity for secure authentication and role-based access control. Lead Architect and Lead Software Engineer, responsible for hands-on full-stack software development across assigned projects. Consistently apply best software engineering practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable code. Actively participate in enterprise architecture forums, OpenShift/containerization forums, code reviews, design reviews, and team member hiring, contributing to Cerner upgrades and regression testing efforts. Manage resource alignment, prioritization, and dedication (people, funding, project criticality), effectively communicating decisions and rationale to leadership. Lead projects across a variety of platforms, including cloud applications, web-based applications, thick client applications, parsers, Windows services, and web services for extracting data from Cerner
EDUCATION
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics and Quantitative Techniques
University of Pittsburgh
Master’s Degree, Information Technology / Biomedical Informatics
SKILLS
ABOUT VALLIKUN KATHIRESAN
Results-oriented software engineer/architect with 25+ years of experience in enterprise application development and over 15 years in technical leadership roles within Healthcare IT. Expertise in architecting software applications both in the cloud and on-premises, with a strong focus on designing scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions tailored to business needs. Skilled in applying advanced statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization techniques to analyze complex datasets and drive business insights. Passionate about continuous learning and leveraging data to optimize processes and enhance strategic decision-making. Ready to contribute technical expertise and innovative solutions to a dynamic team. Proven expertise in managing the full software development life cycle and driving high-performing teams. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of success in fast-paced, complex environments.
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