Raj Rajasekaran, Csm
About Raj Rajasekaran, Csm
Raj Rajasekaran is a Senior Solutions Architect at SparkCognition, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in software engineering and architecture, having held various roles at notable companies including GE Energy, Texas Department of Agriculture, and Dell Technologies.
Current Role at SparkCognition
Raj Rajasekaran serves as a Senior Solutions Architect at SparkCognition, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has architected a Configurable Data Workflow Management Solution using technologies such as React, Python, and .NET Framework for the SparkCognition AI Industrial Suite. He is also responsible for mentoring architects, software engineers, QA, and DevOps engineers, contributing to the development of effective teams within the organization.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Raj has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He was a Senior Software Engineer at Wayne, A GE Energy Business from 2009 to 2011, and held a similar position at Freescale Semiconductor Inc from 2007 to 2009. He also worked at ConnectTel in various capacities from 1998 to 2007, including Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer. His experience includes leading the design and development of scalable Industrial AI Suite and NLP Solution templates for Fortune 100 clients.
Education and Expertise
Raj Rajasekaran earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Madras, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He later obtained a Master of Science in Computer Science from Texas State University-San Marcos. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software architecture and engineering, particularly in the context of industrial AI solutions.
Career Progression and Roles
Raj's career has seen significant progression through various roles in software engineering and architecture. He served as a Senior Software Engineer at Texas Department of Agriculture from 2016 to 2017 and as a Senior Cloud Architect Consultant at Dell Technologies from 2019 to 2021. He also held positions at Virtual Bridges, where he worked as a Software Engineering Manager/Architect from 2014 to 2015 and as a Senior Software Engineer from 2011 to 2014. His roles have consistently involved leading teams and projects focused on innovative software solutions.
Technical Contributions and Responsibilities
In his technical roles, Raj has been involved in conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of production issues and coordinating with stakeholders to resolve them. He works closely with business and technical stakeholders to define enterprise readiness for solution templates, ensuring alignment on vision, product backlog, and roadmap. His contributions have been crucial in delivering effective software solutions tailored to the needs of various industries, including manufacturing, airlines, and oil & gas.