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Surendhiran Azhagesan

London

Summary

Dynamic IT professional with over 13 years of expertise in enterprise application development, API development, and application support. Specialized in crafting robust Java-based systems across architectural patterns, including Microservices, Service-Oriented Architecture, and N-tier architecture. Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in the banking domain, leveraging Swift messaging services, interfaces, and protocols to drive efficiency and innovation. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet complex business needs while enhancing overall system performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Consultant

Akkodis
10.2023 - Current
  • Designed, Developed and maintained splunk dashboards to have real-time monitoring and incident detection.
  • Automated configuration sync drift report which detects configurations differences between servers.
  • Proposed automation initiative for patching and system upgrades by leveraging DevOps practices, reducing manual efforts and risk of error.
  • Provided end-to-end production support for SWIFT payments and messaging platforms, ensuring stability and timely transaction processing.
  • Monitored payment flows, investigated and resolved incidents, and coordinated with banks, vendors and internal teams to minimize downtime.
  • Managed incident and problem lifecycle - investigation, root cause analysis, record updates and timely closure.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory and industry standards while providing expertise in SWIFT connectivity, MT/MX message formats and payment flows including knowledge sharing and user support.

Technical Lead

Wipro Technologies (Lloyds Banking Group)
10.2016 - 10.2023
  • Supported SWIFT Alliance Platform and SWIFT Alliance Gateway (SAG) Applications in production support role for over 6 years.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in working with various Swift messaging service (FIN/Interact/FileAct/Browse/RMA) and standards(MT/MX). Possess In-depth knowledge of SWIFT protocols, interfaces and SWIFT GPI Tracker(Global Payment Innovation).
  • Implemented software solutions using Swift Payments and Services technologies, 3rd party applications like GTExchange(Financial Messaging Solution), Vrepair (Payment enhancer/repairs),etc., resulting in improved transaction processing.
  • Proficient in handling & integrating back office application with SAG & its associated configurations like message partners, end points, Swiftnet/PKI certificates, HSM (Hardware Security Module), etc.,
  • Worked and Resolved technical issues as part of L1/L2 support roles.
  • Conducted root cause analysis, identified mitigations, and managed risk to ensure smooth functioning of production services.
  • Actively participated in ISO20022 migration, ensuring compliance with industry standards and facilitating smooth transitions for payment systems.
  • Proficient in working with various payments schemes, including CHAPS, BACS, TGT, SEPA CT, SEPA DD, etc., ensuring seamless integration and compliance with their respective protocols and requirements.
  • Highly experienced in working with resilient, scalable and high availability critical systems.
  • Provided technical expertise and mentoring to junior team members.
  • Automated monitoring and security measures to reduce required employee attention using python and shell scripting

Senior Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies (Lloyds Banking Group)
08.2015 - 10.2016
  • Involved in design & development of SOAP Webservice APIs for Internet Banking customers to display “End of Day Balance” and “Treasury Deposit Products Details”.
  • Involved in event driven service development using Apache Kafka and Java Spring boot & JPA .
  • Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.

Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies (AllState Insurance)
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Developed Portlet application using Java 5 and JSR 168/286 specification.
  • Determined and scheduled project priorities as required to deliver work on time.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Anand Institute Of Higher Technology
Chennai
04.2011

Skills

  • Swift Alliance Access, Alliance Gateway, Swift Alliance/Web Platform, SWIFT GPI
  • SWIFT FIN, Fileact, Interact, Browse, RMA
  • GTExchange, GTFrame, Vrepair
  • Linux, Shell Scripting
  • IBM MQ, Connect Direct
  • Java, Spring Boot
  • REST API, Oracle SQL
  • Maven, Git, Jenkins
  • Amazon Web Service - Cloud Computing

Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate [April 2023 - April 2026]

Timeline

Senior Consultant

Akkodis
10.2023 - Current

Technical Lead

Wipro Technologies (Lloyds Banking Group)
10.2016 - 10.2023

Senior Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies (Lloyds Banking Group)
08.2015 - 10.2016

Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies (AllState Insurance)
08.2012 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Anand Institute Of Higher Technology

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