Palaniappan Alagappan
About Palaniappan Alagappan
Palaniappan Alagappan is a Program Director at Dedalus, specializing in healthcare IT project management. He has extensive experience in Lab Information Management Systems and Computerized Physician Order Entry systems, with a career spanning over two decades in various roles across multiple companies.
Work at Dedalus
Palaniappan Alagappan has been serving as Program Director at Dedalus since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various healthcare IT projects. His expertise lies in managing Lab Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) systems. His leadership contributes to the successful delivery of digital projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Palaniappan Alagappan worked at Cognizant for a total of seven years, holding multiple positions. He began as a Software Developer from 2001 to 2004, then progressed to Assistant Manager from 2008 to 2011. He later served as Senior Manager from 2011 to 2018 and ultimately as Associate Director from 2018 to 2021. His roles involved leading projects, managing teams, and establishing offshore delivery teams.
Education and Expertise
Palaniappan Alagappan earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from Bharathidasan University, studying from 1994 to 1998. He possesses extensive expertise in managing healthcare IT projects, particularly in LIMS and CPOE systems. His technical skills include experience with various technology platforms such as Java, .NET, Visual Basic, Intersystems Cache, and Mumps.
Certifications and Methodologies
Palaniappan holds several certifications in Agile methodologies, including PMI ACP, Safe, and CSPO. He has practical experience in Agile frameworks, having played the role of Scrum Master. His knowledge in Scrum and Kanban methodologies supports effective project management and team collaboration.
Background in Software Development
Before his tenure at Cognizant, Palaniappan Alagappan worked at iSOFT as a Senior Systems Analyst from 2004 to 2008 and at Misys Healthcare Systems as a Software Developer from 2001 to 2004. He also briefly worked at Pragati Software Pvt. Ltd. as a Software Developer in 2000. His background in software development laid the foundation for his later roles in project management and leadership.