Manikandan Natesan
@maninatesan
Technology delivery leader with 20+ years’ experience leading global teams, complex programmes, Agile delivery and stakeholder management.
IrelandWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced technology delivery and programme leader with more than 20 years of experience across software development, engineering leadership, Agile delivery and stakeholder management. I have led global teams, managed complex technology initiatives and translated business priorities into practical delivery plans. My background combines strong technical understanding with people leadership, governance, risk management and continuous improvement. I have helped improve release cycles, strengthen delivery controls and reduce production issues while maintaining communication with senior stakeholders. I am comfortable managing dependencies, resolving delivery challenges and coaching teams to achieve measurable outcomes. I am currently exploring Delivery Manager, Technical Programme Manager, Engineering Manager and Agile leadership opportunities. Based in Cork, I am open to Cork-based, remote and hybrid roles across Ireland. I bring a calm, structured and collaborative approach, with a strong focus on accountability, customer outcomes and reliable execution. I am also an Irish citizen with full working rights.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead technology programme and delivery activities across multiple global engineering teams comprising 30+ engineers, coordinating Product, Engineering and Business stakeholders to deliver complex financial technology initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery across multiple cross-functional engineering teams supporting financial technology platforms.
• Translate product roadmaps and s
Senior Engineer and Delivery Lead working on financial technology solutions for stock plan administration, combining hands-on development with growing delivery responsibilities.
• Delivered financial applications using C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API and SQL Server across the full development lifecycle.
• Led backlog refinement, estimation and release planning, coordinating priorities with Product Own
Delivered customizable applications for banking and logistics clients using Microsoft and open-source technologies. Focused on back-end integration, security, and scalable solutions while driving Agile adoption and engineering best practices.
Highlights:
*Served as Scrum Master / Agile Coach, mentoring teams and facilitating Agile adoption.
*Designed and implemented Azure solutions including Serv
Worked on modernizing and supporting banking applications, migrating legacy systems to the latest .NET framework and delivering responsive, web-based solutions.
Highlights:
*Developed credit-based web modules and custom single-page applications using C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, AngularJS, and jQuery.
*Designed interactive UIs with Razor Views, Partial Views, and Telerik Grids to improve user experi
Led the establishment and growth of an engineering capability supporting Global Shares' employee equity management platform, with responsibility across people leadership, technology delivery, Agile execution and stakeholder coordination.
Key Contributions:
*Managed and coordinated a 15-member development team, overseeing technical analysis, design, development, and maintenance activities.
*Acted
Team Lead (Contract)
Nov 2011 - Jun 2012 (7 months)
Led a team of 6 engineers in developing a web-based loan decisioning platform, integrating with Credit Bureau services in Mexico. Provided guidance on analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment while collaborating closely with product management and QA.
Key Achievements:
*Designed and implemented business objects using ASP.NET, C#.NET, and .NET Framework 3.0 for seamless Credit Bureau
Led a six-engineer team delivering a loan decisioning platform integrated with Mexican Credit Bureau services.
Developed a corporate recruitment website from scratch, enabling self-service functionality for candidates and clients, while leading a team of 4 engineers.
Key Achievements:
*Built core job portal features using ASP.NET Web Forms and SQL Server, delivering on schedule.
*Implemented a validation framework using jQuery to improve form reliability.
*Created comprehensive use cases and test cases le
Developed a reporting application providing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly archive insights across Sub-stations, Regions, and Channels.
Key Achievements:
*Designed use-case, class, and sequence diagrams using Rational Rose and collaborated with global teams.
*Delivered key features, addressed critical issues, and conducted code reviews and design discussions.
*Built a .NET Framework-based GUI
Developed a centralized monitoring solution for recovery points across thousands of Windows servers and desktops. Collaborated with customers to gather requirements, write design documents, and set expectations. Built web forms, Windows forms, user controls, and web services with C#.NET and ASP.NET, implementing robust logging and exception handling.
Developed and maintained a .NET-based Windows application managing critical client information with robust CRM functionalities. Collaborated with customers to gather requirements, implement solutions, and drive user acceptance. Built features using .NET Windows Forms and C#.NET, ensuring reliable and user-friendly delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kendriya Vidyalaya
SAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.
SAFe Agilist Certification
Issued Feb 2024 · Expired Feb 2025
Agile at Work: Reporting with Agile Charts and Boards
Issued Nov 2021
Project Management Simplified
Issued Nov 2021
Bharathidasan University
Masters, Computer Application
2000 - 2003
Post Graduation : Masters in Computer Education.
Project Management Institute
Project Management Certification
Issued Nov 2021
Project Management Institute
Agile at Work: Reporting with Agile Charts and Boards
Issued Nov 2021
Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Master
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
IrelandAuthorized to work in
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