Hi, I'm Manigandan
Lead Software Engineer
Seasoned Software Engineer with over 15 years of experience architecting, developing, and deploying scalable backend systems and full-stack applications. I build cloud-native, microservice-driven platforms that solve complex problems.
About Me
I'm passionate about building scalable systems that solve real-world problems. With extensive experience across the full technology stack, I specialize in backend architecture while maintaining strong frontend and mobile capabilities.
Core Competencies
Backend Development
Node.js, TypeScript, .NET, Java
Cloud Platforms
AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes
Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Azure SQL
Frontend & Mobile
React, React Native, Angular
Experience
Lead Software Engineer
hipages
Sep 2021 – Present
Sydney, Australia
Staff Engineer
VMware
Oct 2018 – Sep 2021
Chennai, India
Software Engineer II
Microsoft
Feb 2015 – Sep 2018
Hyderabad, India
Education & Certifications
Education
- M.Tech, Computer Software Engineering – BITS Pilani
- B.Tech, Information Technology – Coimbatore Institute of Technology
Certifications
- AWS Developer Associate
- Oracle Certified Associate
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
What Colleagues Say
Feedback from team members and leaders I've had the pleasure of working with throughout my career.
"Manigandan consistently delivers high-quality solutions that exceed expectations. His ability to break down complex requirements into manageable deliverables has been instrumental in our platform's success."
"Working with Manigandan on the SD-WAN orchestrator migration was exceptional. His technical expertise in microservices architecture and leadership skills made the transition seamless."
"Manigandan's work on the anomaly detection service was outstanding. His attention to detail and innovative approach to problem-solving significantly improved our system reliability."
"Manigandan is a reliable team player who consistently delivers quality code. His expertise in .NET and enterprise applications helped us maintain and enhance critical healthcare systems."
Get In Touch
I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, or just having a conversation about technology and software engineering.
Let's Connect
Available for
- • Full-time opportunities
- • Consulting projects
- • Technical mentoring
- • Speaking engagements