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Suresh Kumar Kandikattu

@sureshkumarkandikatt

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Technology leader with extensive experience in healthcare and engineering.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and a customer-centric approach.

I am an exceptional technology leader with over 8 years of experience in providing strategic vision and direction for high-impact projects across various industries, including healthcare, airlines, and banking. My expertise lies in executing large-scale integration projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. I have successfully built and led teams of over 30 members, managing budgets exceeding $10 million, and driving innovation and efficiency through a customer-first approach.

Throughout my career, I have spearheaded transformative initiatives, such as a $10 million digital transformation project that reduced manual labor by 35% and enhanced user experience. I am passionate about fostering a culture of empathy and inclusiveness while mentoring teams to prioritize user experience and business value. My technical skills encompass a wide range of programming languages and frameworks, including Java, .NET, Angular, and Azure, allowing me to architect and oversee the development of cloud-native applications that ensure scalability and resilience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Engineering Manager

Current

UPS Health care

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Leading multiple business-critical applications and globally distributed teams, managing a $6 million budget while driving innovation and operational excellence. Defined and executed strategic roadmaps for Lab Logistics healthcare applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives through stakeholder collaboration.

Azure .NET API Management Microservices Agile DevSecOps Kubernetes RESTful Services

Sr. Engineering Manager

CVS Health

Oct 2020 - Oct 2023 (3 years)

Oversaw multiple business-critical applications with a $5 million budget. Collaborated with product teams to execute high-priority changes for Med-D applications, ensuring 100% accessibility compliance and adherence to enterprise security standards.

Java Microservices REST Agile DevSecOps Angular GraphQL API Development Security Compliance Team Leadership

Manager Applications Development

American Airlines

Sep 2016 - Sep 2020 (4 years)

Managed a team of 16+ employees and contractors, overseeing a $10+ million budget. Led a multi-year delivery transformation journey, ensuring timely delivery of high-priority integration projects post-merger.

Agile DevOps Java Microservices Team Management Budget Oversight Application Development Integration Architecture

Manager Application Architecture

American Airlines

Mar 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 6 months)

Provided architecture guidelines for applications, established architectural governance, and led a team of Application Architects. Collaborated on a major Technical Operations Integration Project.

Architecture Governance Team Leadership Disaster Recovery Application Design Integration Cloud Technologies Vendor Management Agile

Principal Architect

American Airlines

May 2010 - Mar 2015 (4 years 10 months)

Reviewed proposed architectures, defined disaster recovery plans, and delivered technical designs. Led teams in developing SOAP/REST services and ensured compliance with AA standards.