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Arunkumar Velmurugan

Arunkumar Velmurugan

Ilford,Essex

Summary

  • Delivered Pega software development projects across Financial Services and Retail sectors for past 14 years.
  • Experience in a technical lead role, leading the delivery of large and complex projects and leading the team of engineers.
  • Excellent hands-on technical skills to help the team and solve problems at hand.
  • Deep understanding of Pega’s architecture, tools and methodologies with proficiency in designing and implementing Pega solutions.
  • Familiarity with SOAP, REST, HTML, CSS and JavaScript for custom UI development, and constellation in Pega.
  • Experience with cloud platform and cloud integration.
  • Experience of working in an Agile environment and will champion ongoing improvements to ways of working.
  • Strong Engineering skills but also a background to Solution/Architectural Design
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Associate Architect

Areteans
London
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Company Overview: Client - Leading bank in Northern Ireland
  • At the forefront of a major banking initiative in Northern Ireland, I've been instrumental in shaping digital platforms for mortgage processing
  • This endeavour demands adept integration of various external and core banking systems
  • As the Lead for the Pega development brigade, I orchestrate our team's dynamics, ensuring our milestones are met with precision
  • Client - Leading bank in Northern Ireland

Pega DevOps Engineer

Accenture
Netherlands
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Client - Leading bank in Netherlands
  • Partnered with a top-tier banking institution in the Netherlands to pioneer their 'Digital Membership' digital overhaul
  • From the project's early stages to its go-live moment, I harnessed Pega DXI functionalities to architect the application
  • Engaging regularly with key business figures and process specialists, I distilled precise requirements
  • In my capacity as the Pega team leader, I was the linchpin ensuring we met our project milestones with distinction
  • Client - Leading bank in Netherlands

Technical Lead

Tech Mahindra
Canada
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: Client - Leading bank in Canada
  • Collaborated with a top-tier banking institution in Canada
  • As an integral member of the development team, I contributed to an application designed to present the most pertinent cases to the appropriate BCAS
  • Our goal: to address technological challenges, meet unit demands, and enhance the Bank's efficiency
  • Throughout the project, we prioritised automation to streamline processes, removing nonessential tasks and fortifying risk mitigation
  • Client - Leading bank in Canada

Technical Lead

Tech Mahindra
India
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: Client - Leading bank in Hongkong
  • In collaboration with one of Hong Kong's premier banking institutions while based in India, I spearheaded the design and automation of customer onboarding for CA/SA/TD products within the Real-Time Onboarding Programme using the Pega system
  • This automation significantly reduced SLAs, fostering business growth and enhancing customer service
  • Leveraging Pega's existing framework, we efficiently gathered comprehensive customer details such as personal information, work history, risk ratings, and document specifics
  • These data points facilitated relationship building and seamless account integration with the transaction posting system
  • Furthermore, I oversaw the addition of mandate document validation and the automation of fulfilment services for customer onboarding throughout the project's lifecycle
  • Client - Leading bank in Hongkong

Lead Developer

Infosys
India
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Client - Leading bank in US
  • While based in India, I collaborated with one of America's foremost banking institutions
  • My primary contribution centred on crafting an application utilised by the bank's collections department
  • This tool efficiently computed all data pertinent to lending products, encapsulating fees, associated loan charges, principal loan amounts, and subsequent repayment calculations
  • Client - Leading bank in US

Lead Developer

Infosys
London
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: Client - Leading Retailer in UK
  • Deployed a customer onboarding solution using the Pega Customer Service framework, fully harnessing its inherent capabilities to enhance the onboarding process
  • Client - Leading Retailer in UK

Lead Developer

Infosys
India
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: Client - Leading Retailer in Europe
  • Developed a call centre application for backend users, employing the Customer Service framework
  • Additionally, executed multiple localised versions to cater to diverse audiences
  • Client - Leading Retailer in Europe

Pega Developer

Synechron
India
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: Client - Leading bank in US
  • Client - Leading bank in US

Pega Developer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
India
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Client - Leading bank in US
  • Client - Leading bank in US

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Anna University
/2006 - /2010

Skills

  • Pega Lead system architect
  • Knowledge of cloud architectures
  • Agile delivery and Scrum software development

Certification

  • Pega Certified Lead System Architect 8.6
  • Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA)
  • Certified Pega Marketing Consultant (CPMC v7.1)
  • Certified Pega Decisioning Consultant (CPDC)
  • Certified Customer Service System Architect
  • Certified System Architect (PCSA)

Visa

Skilled Worker Visa, since 06/2021

Timeline

Associate Architect

Areteans
01.2021 - 01.2025

Pega DevOps Engineer

Accenture
01.2019 - 01.2021

Technical Lead

Tech Mahindra
01.2018 - 01.2019

Technical Lead

Tech Mahindra
01.2016 - 01.2018

Lead Developer

Infosys
01.2015 - 01.2016

Lead Developer

Infosys
01.2014 - 01.2015

Lead Developer

Infosys
01.2013 - 01.2014

Pega Developer

Synechron
01.2012 - 01.2013

Pega Developer

Cognizant Technology Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Anna University
/2006 - /2010
Arunkumar Velmurugan