Jayaprakash Kulandaivel

Led architecture and development of AGCC (Application Group Communication Center) - an enterprise platform enabling seamless interaction between insurance agents, customers, and Belfius Insurance. This comprehensive system centralized all communications, policy management, claims processing, and settlement workflows.

• Led a team of 4 developers from onsite, providing technical guidance and ensuring project delivery excellence
• Served as primary on-call support for production systems, resolving critical issues to maintain business continuity
• Collaborated with IBM technical team to implement SSL security protocols for the WebSphere Application Server environment
• Led the selection and adaptation of the tech stack for both existing and new projects, including developing Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and implementing key features
• Architected middleware solutions for document generation and delivery, significantly improving performance across batch processes
• Spearheaded API design and implementation, enhancing system interoperability and integration capabilities
• Collaborated closely with functional analysts and stakeholders to design and refine XSD contracts for data exchange
• Mentored and developed engineering team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving

Contributed to the early development phases of AGCC (Application Group Communication Center) as a backend developer specializing in Java technologies.

• Designed and implemented backend services for insurance document processing and communication workflows
• Developed RESTful web services to enable seamless integration between system components
• Collaborated with business analysts to translate requirements into technical specifications
• Implemented data persistence solutions utilizing JPA/Hibernate with Oracle database
• Participated in code reviews and quality assurance processes to maintain high standards

Worked on STEP (Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement) - an online system to help the World Bank track procurement activities under Bank-financed projects. It transforms data into knowledge, speeds up the procurement process, and improves accountability and transparency.

• Specialized in backend development, focusing on core procurement workflow modules and data processing
• Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to enable seamless integration with other World Bank financial systems
• Built robust data validation and business logic layers using Spring MVC and Hibernate
• Developed backend services for generating dynamic reports and procurement analytics dashboards

Built the Operations Portal - a one-stop shop for all resources and guidance for task teams throughout the project cycle. The Portal centralizes the preparation, clearance and disclosure of project documentation.

• Developed the document management system that streamlined project documentation workflows
• Built custom search functionality with filters for quickly locating project information
• Integrated with existing World Bank systems using RESTful services and SOAP web services
• Participated in Agile development cycles with two-week sprints and regular demos

Performed software development using Java technology stack for a logistics customer. Development activities included coding, preparation of unit test plans, writing JUNITs and performing quality assurance.

• Developed JSR 286-compliant Spring-based portlets using Rational Application Developer (RAD)
• Analyzed requirements and provided estimations for project scope and effort
• Acted as the onsite coordinator, facilitating communication and project alignment with offshore (Chennai, India)
• Held full ownership of all project modules, ensuring delivery and quality
• Worked closely with customer support/Functional team and addressed all production issues promptly

Client: TNT Express, UK
Projects worked on: CDB (Customer Database), Sales

• Implemented JUnit tests for the service layer to ensure code quality (My very first task)
• Developed JSR 286-compliant Spring-based portlets using Rational Application Developer (RAD)
• Analyzed requirements and provided estimations for project scope and effort
• Created low-level designs for presentation and service layers using UML and IBM Rational Rose
• Developed Maven build scripts to streamline the build process
• Managed configuration and release activities to support project deployment
• Acted as the onsite coordinator, facilitating communication and project alignment
• Held full ownership of all project modules, ensuring delivery and quality
• Addressed and resolved all production issues promptly