Raakesh Dhayalan
About Raakesh Dhayalan
Raakesh Dhayalan is a Staff Software Engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from HKBK College of Engineering. He has extensive experience in software development, including test automation and team leadership, and has worked with companies such as Accenture, HCL Technologies, and Oportun.
Work at Oportun
Raakesh Dhayalan has been employed at Oportun as a Staff Software Engineer since 2019. His role involves leading engineering initiatives and contributing to software development projects. He has been part of a team that focuses on enhancing the company's technological capabilities. His experience in creating and maintaining libraries for common functionalities supports the engineering team's efficiency and productivity.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Prior to his current position, Raakesh Dhayalan worked at Accenture in various roles. He served as a Development Team Lead from 2011 to 2015 in the Charlotte, North Carolina Area, where he managed development projects and led teams. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 2008 to 2011 in Bengaluru, India, where he initiated and managed discussions with vendors and participated in hiring and recruitment tasks for the engineering team.
Experience at HCL Technologies
Raakesh Dhayalan was employed at HCL Technologies as a Senior Tech Lead from 2015 to 2019 in Frisco. In this role, he was responsible for leading a taskforce that implemented the Shift-Left initiative across the organization. His contributions focused on improving software development processes and enhancing the overall quality of deliverables.
Education and Expertise
Raakesh Dhayalan earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology from HKBK College of Engineering, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical roles.
Technical Contributions
Raakesh Dhayalan has developed a test automation framework that utilizes Testcontainers, Server-Mocks, and AWS Local Stack. This framework supports automated tests in an ephemeral environment, showcasing his technical skills and commitment to improving software testing processes. His experience in creating and maintaining libraries for common functionalities further demonstrates his expertise in software development.