Prakash Devaraj
About Prakash Devaraj
Prakash Devaraj is a Senior Architect with over 17 years of experience in enterprise application development and architecture, currently working at Floor & Decor since 2022. He has a strong background in DevOps solutions and has held various roles at Cognizant and Equinox, demonstrating expertise in multiple industry processes.
Work at Floor & Decor
Prakash Devaraj has been employed at Floor & Decor as a Senior Architect since 2022. In this role, he focuses on product development and implementation, utilizing his extensive background in enterprise application development. His position is remote, allowing him to contribute to the company's architectural strategies and DevOps solutions tailored for enterprise customers.
Education and Expertise
Prakash Devaraj holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Bharathidasan University. His educational background complements his professional experience, which spans over 17 years in enterprise application development and architecture. He possesses expertise in defining and building DevOps solutions, particularly for enterprise customers and legacy code bases.
Background in Cognizant
Prakash Devaraj worked at Cognizant for a total of 12 years, holding various roles. He started as an Architect from 2007 to 2011 in Chennai, India. He then progressed to the position of Sr. Architect from 2011 to 2016 in Dayton, Ohio, and later served as a Principal Architect from 2016 to 2019 in Teaneck, New Jersey. His tenure at Cognizant provided him with a solid foundation in enterprise architecture and application development.
Experience at Equinox
Before joining Floor & Decor, Prakash Devaraj worked as a Senior Engineering Manager at Equinox from 2020 to 2022 in New York, United States. In this role, he managed engineering teams and contributed to the development of technical solutions, further enhancing his leadership and management skills in the technology sector.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Prakash Devaraj has a comprehensive understanding of various software development methodologies, including SDLC, Waterfall, RUP, and Agile. He has full stack development experience, having worked across UI, backend, and database areas. His strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills enable him to adapt to rapidly changing technical environments.