Gopala Krishnan

Possess over 14 years of experience in software engineering, project management, and Agile-led delivery with deep expertise in .NET, CI/CD, and enterprise database solutions. Working as a Tech Lead at Tech Mahindra, driving high-impact CI/CD development initiatives and agile transformations for global enterprise clients. Advanced through progressive roles, gaining end-to-end exposure in application development, team mentoring, and legacy-to-cloud migration strategies.

Orchestrated a critical SQL Server-to-cloud migration for the Ford account, boosting system scalability, performance, and future readiness. Expertise in technologies such as VB6.0, SQL Server, Oracle, .Net, ASP.Net MVC, MySQL, Micro-services, Entity framework data base first approach. Migration of project to Microsoft azure environment and on premise sql database to cloud sql database for ford client.

Achieved significant acceleration in delivery cycles by embedding Agile frameworks and DevOps automation, reducing turnaround time and elevating release quality. Fostered a high-performing Agile team culture, mentoring developers, enhancing collaboration, and embedding engineering best practices. Consistently aligned project outcomes with stakeholder expectations through transparent communication, sharp requirement analysis, and timely reporting.

Tech Lead - Tech Mahindra - Chennai

(2022-05 - 2025-09)

• Orchestrating in-depth code reviews and walkthroughs with stakeholders, estimating functional needs, and delegating tasks to ensure quality and alignment.
• Leading a high-performing Development Team, managing appraisals, and driving up-skilling initiatives to boost performance.
• Proposing innovative product enhancements aligned with client needs and industry standards.
• Co-ordinated a maximum of 8 member team in offshore.
• Migrated projects to different latest version and tested them sucessfully.
• Engaging with clients to gather requirements, translating Development Team into actionable plans, and ensuring on-time delivery of milestones.
• Supervising CI/CD implementation, streamlining deployment workflows, and enhancing delivery efficiency.
• Migration of project to Microsoft azure environment and on premise sql database to cloud sq l database for ford client.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate feedback and refine features with a user-first approach.
• Successfully led the migration of SQL Server databases to cloud infrastructure for the Ford account, improving scalability and performance, with a projected 20% increase in operational efficiency.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program for new team members, significantly reducing onboarding time and boosting team productivity.
• Recognized for exceptional leadership and team management, receiving commendations from senior management for fostering a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Senior Software Engineer - Wipro Technologies - Chennai

(2013-02 - 2022-05)

• Conducted thorough code reviews and documentation assessments, ensuring compliance with design specifications and estimating functional requirements while assigning tasks to team members.
• Facilitated the up-skilling of team members in technical and behavioral competencies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Contributed to project deliverables as an individual contributor, showcasing technical expertise and solving complex development challenges.
• Conducted one-on-one discussions with team members, providing constructive feedback and promoting a culture of open communication and improvement.
• Analyzed requirements for existing systems, identified gaps, and developed design plans to address client needs effectively.
• Delivered engaging client demos, showcasing project progress and gathering feedback for iterative improvements.
• Migrated the existing database to the higher versions.
• Migrated the projects to latest version of .net framework.
• Adapted .net core frameworkand entity framework database first approach for this inhouse project Client –PDO-Oman country).
• Had been a part of Interview panel for experienced – almost 100+ candidates Interviewed.
• Successfully migrated legacy applications from VB6 to VB.NET and ASP.NET technologies for the Healthcare clients, resulting in improved application performance and user experience.
• Played a pivotal role in the successful execution of the PDO project in Oman, receiving positive feedback from clients for exceptional service delivery and project management.
• Effectively managed critical incidents (P1 and P2) for the CITI account, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to SLA processes, resulting in zero escalations during the tenure.
• Involved in Project planning, estimation, execution and customer trainings.
• Worked in multiple domains- Manufacturing, Banking, Health care.
• Multiple roles handled- Testing, Individual contributor, database developer, Business Analysts, Application Trainer.
• Onsite experience 1 year- Oman country.

Software Analysts - Scope International - Chennai

(2010-09 - 2011-06)

• Conducted Impact analysis on the manual process handled by shares and payroll team ensuring compliance of securities and processes with design specifications of new application and estimating functional requirements and db designs while assigning tasks to team members.
• Facilitated the up-scaling of team members in technical and behavioral competencies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Contributed to project deliverables as an individual contributor, showcasing technical expertise and solving complex development challenges.
• Conducted one-on-one discussions with team members, providing constructive feedback and promoting a culture of open communication and improvement.
• Analyzed requirements for existing systems, identified gaps, and developed design plans to address client needs effectively.
• Delivered engaging client demos, showcasing project progress and gathering feedback for iterative improvements.
• Appraisal and one on one discussion for peers.
• Successfully migrated vba codes. Microsoft office tools with legacy applications from VB6 to VB.NET and ASP.NET technologies for standard chartered bank employees.
• Played a technical contributor role for the team which handled multiple processesfor different countries.
• Won many best employer of the month many times. positive feedback from clients for exceptional service delivery and project management.
• Giving technical solutions and guidance for the team.

Senior Software Engineer - Hofinsoft Technologies - Chennai

(2008-09 - 2010-09)

• Handling of Government projects(NPCIL(Nuclear Power Corporation of India).
• Conducted thorough code reviews and documentation assessments, ensuring compliance with design specifications and estimating functional requirements while assigning tasks to team members.
• Facilitated the upskilling of team members in technical and behavioral competencies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Contributed to project deliverables as an individual contributor, showcasing technical expertise and solving complex development challenges.
• Conducted one-on-one discussions with team members, providing constructive feedback and promoting a culture of open communication and improvement.
• Analyzed requirements for existing systems, identified gaps, and developed design plans to address client needs effectively.
• Migration of project to the higher version and tested them in multiple enviornments.
• Delivered engaging client demos, showcasing project progress and gathering feedback for iterative improvements.
• Migratoin of legacy database(cobol, foxpro) to sql server.
• Successfully migrated legacy applications from VB6 to VB.NET and ASP.NET technologies for the NPCIL client, resulting in improved application performance and user experience.
• Data Migration from legacy databases to sql server.
• Implemented Replication for a smooth handshake between application.
• Travelled alone to client places for giving training, Implementing of soft wares.

B.E. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - jeppiaar engineering college (2006)

Diploma - Computer Technology - nachimuthu polytechnic (2003)