Selvakumar Thangavelu
About Selvakumar Thangavelu
Selvakumar Thangavelu is a Technical Architect at BORN Group, with extensive experience in software engineering and project management. He has worked in various roles within the company since 2013 and holds multiple certifications in Drupal and Contentful.
Work at BORN Group
Selvakumar Thangavelu has held multiple roles at BORN Group, contributing significantly to various projects. He began as a Lead Engineer from 2015 to 2018, where he was responsible for overseeing engineering tasks in Chennai, India. Following this, he advanced to the position of Senior Lead Engineer from 2018 to 2020, continuing his work in the Chennai area. Since 2020, he has served as a Technical Architect, where he has been involved in key technical decisions and project implementations for four years.
Education and Expertise
Selvakumar Thangavelu completed his Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at Anna University from 2002 to 2005. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Computer Science from Periyar University from 1999 to 2002. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in computer applications and software development.
Professional Experience Prior to BORN Group
Before joining BORN Group, Selvakumar worked at several organizations. He served as a Senior Analyst Programmer at NetLink Technologies Ltd from 2008 to 2010. He then worked at Photon Interactive as a Senior Software Engineer from 2010 to 2013. He also held the position of Senior Software Engineer at BORN Group from 2013 to 2015 before progressing to more senior roles.
Certifications and Technical Skills
Selvakumar Thangavelu has achieved several certifications that enhance his technical capabilities. He became an Acquia Certified Developer for Drupal 7 in 2015 and an Acquia Certified Site Builder for Drupal 8 in 2017. In 2020, he obtained the Contentful Certified Developer certification. His technical skills include proficiency in developing custom modules and themes in Drupal, performing technical code audits, and conducting code reviews. He possesses strong knowledge in Acquia Server Management, AWS Server, and Linux Server.
Project Management and Development Practices
In his current role, Selvakumar is involved in project management activities, including creating user stories, tasks, backlog, and sprint plans using JIRA. He designs functional implementations and develops functionalities with unit testing, ensuring high-quality deliverables. His responsibilities also include the initial installation and configuration for new projects.