Gopi Kathiresan is a highly accomplished Full-Stack Technical Lead and Java Architect with over 14 years of experience in designing and developing enterprise-scale, cloud-native, and event-driven applications. His work spans diverse domains including Banking, Insurance, Networking, and Logistics, where he has played pivotal roles in modernizing legacy systems, implementing microservices, and leading cloud transformation initiatives.
Gopi brings deep expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Angular, AWS, and Kafka, with a strong foundation in architecture definition, system integration, and performance optimization. Known for his ability to blend technical leadership with hands-on development, Gopi has consistently delivered critical solutions for high-availability systems involving trading, customer experience, logistics optimization, and enterprise support platforms.
He is also well-versed in agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and has demonstrated strong capabilities in leading cross-functional teams across geographies.
Key Accomplishments
· Led architecture and development of critical microservices for a trading and settlement system in a global stock plan platform, ensuring real-time trade execution and fund disbursement accuracy.
· Migrated legacy customer service applications to modern microservices and Angular-based frontends in the airline reservations domain, enhancing agent efficiency and scalability.
· Developed AWS Lambda-based serverless applications for customer engagement services, integrating API Gateway, S3, and IAM for secure, scalable service delivery.
· Implemented Kafka-based messaging pipelines for large-scale logistics and aviation systems, enhancing event-driven communication and system reliability.
· Built enterprise dashboards using Angular and Spring to track code quality and build health, enabling leadership visibility and release readiness.
· Designed CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments using Jenkins, Git, and Maven/Gradle across multiple projects, driving faster delivery cycles and reducing manual errors.
· Successfully transitioned from on-prem legacy platforms to cloud-native architectures, including support for multi-region deployments and hybrid environments.
Short Profile
Gopi Kathiresan is a seasoned Director – Java architect and full-stack technical leader with 14+ years of experience across financial services, logistics, and enterprise technology. Adept at cloud-native transformation, microservices design, and full-stack application delivery, Gopi has architected and implemented high-performance systems that scale globally and comply with modern software standards. His deep technical acumen and leadership make him a trusted contributor to mission-critical modernization programs.
