Koushik Das

Innovative, strategic, and visionary leader with around thirteen years of extensive experience in driving application development within Banking & Financial Services, Telecom, Logistics and Supply chain. Demonstrated expertise in orchestrating and managing large, high-performing cross-functional teams, leveraging Agile methodologies and Dev-Sec-Ops practices to deliver exceptional results. Masterful in architecting, designing, implementing, integrating, and deploying scalable, high-velocity Java and Spring Boot-based microservices applications in cloud environments.

• FedEx ACC – Hyderabad                             Application Architect                             November 2023 to Till Now 

Architected, developed, and deployed a scalable microservices platform on PCF and Cloud Ops using Spring Boot, Kubernetes, DevOps enhancing agility and efficiency. Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions, automating the build, test, and deployment processes, resulting in a 50% reduction in deployment time. Ensured high availability and fault tolerance using services like Auto Scaling and Elastic Load Balancing, achieving a 99.9% uptime and handling daily 15 million transactions for FedEx Route Optimization Tender Operation Processing. Revamped UI and upgraded the Intercept Suite of applications to latest FedEx 3-Tier Architectural Standards. 

• Netcracker – Gurgaon                                Technical Lead                                      October 2022 to August 2023 

Orchestrated the design and integration of advanced BSS components, including Cloud Order Management, Order Entry, Order Catalog, Feasibility API, Event Manager, and CPQ API integration with Salesforce and Ericsson OSS modules for T-Mobile, Netherlands (Onsite Client-end). Comprehensive ownership of End-to-End SDLC, from crafting the Order Management Catalog Blueprint and architecting cloud integration portals to rigorous testing (unit and system), CI/CD automation with Jenkins, and deploying via Kubernetes and Helm charts. 

• IBM Client Innovation Center – Pune      Senior Advisory Consultant                   March 2020 to October 2022 

Served as Tribe Architect for client - DBS, Singapore (Client-end), delivering technical expertise for greenfield development. Architected and led the development and managed the delivery of Branch Connect, a cloud-based microservices solution for core banking branch self-service banking products, supporting critical operations. Managed end-to-end solution architecture, development, and delivery, ensuring robust, efficient, and scalable banking solutions. 

• Cognizant – Kolkata                                   Technical Lead / Manager                       August 2016 to March 2020 

Handled cross functional teams for Insurance In-Force Illustration Product Development for CAS - Manulife, HK. Spearheaded full project life cycle directing a team of 30 members across seven capabilities, driving development, enhancement, maintenance, and support for Monsanto’s R&D applications. Managed transition of application development, support, and enhancement for 1590 applications. Recognized with "The Titans" award for highest customer service excellence. Owned and resolved all issues from initial reporting to closure. Implemented strategic approaches to eliminate incidents, reduce service disruptions, and drive continuous process improvement. 

• TATA Consultancy Services – Kolkata   Information Technology Analyst               March 2012 to August 2016 

Automated Citibank collateral application report generation process. Developed Risk Status portal "VISION" -a single dashboard showing status of all the Citibank Risk applications to the Executive Team of Citigroup. Worked as Lead Developer for British Telecommunications innovate and design, and developed interactive Telecom Billing application “Polo Invoice Comparison Tool – PICT” for BT Wholesale Open Net. Developed BT Global Services “Mediation Administration Revenue Assurance Dashboard” which helps increase revenue by 10%. Customized Oracle Network Mediation, tailoring solutions to meet specific business needs and enhance operational performance by 90%.

Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering – BE - CSE Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) – Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA