Rajan Mahadevan
About Rajan Mahadevan
Rajan Mahadevan is a Principal Software Engineer at Kong Inc. with extensive experience in software development and leadership roles across various industries, including healthcare and banking.
Work at Kong
Rajan Mahadevan currently serves as a Principal Software Engineer at Kong Inc., a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on technologies such as Kubernetes, Service Mesh, Git-ops, and AWS. His work involves developing and implementing solutions that enhance the performance and scalability of cloud-native applications.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Before joining Kong, Mahadevan held several significant roles in various organizations. He was the Chief Technology Officer at WendiHealth for seven months in 2018-2019. He also worked at QHR Technologies as a Dev Lead/Architect for eight months in 2019-2020. His tenure at TD included positions such as Senior Manager of Payment Innovation and Application Owner, spanning from 2010 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Rajan Mahadevan has a strong educational background with degrees from notable institutions. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. He also holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from The University of Queensland and an MBA from the International Management Institute - IMI. His academic qualifications complement his extensive experience in software engineering and technology leadership.
Diverse Industry Experience
Mahadevan has accumulated extensive experience across various industries, including Healthcare, Banking, Consumer Software, and Research and Development. His career has spanned multiple countries, including Canada, the United States, Australia, Japan, and India. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad perspective on technology solutions and innovations.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Rajan Mahadevan has held diverse roles that showcase his versatility in the tech industry. He has worked as a Senior Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase, a Senior Development Manager at Intuit, and a Principal Architect at SAP. His roles have included Executive Technical Adviser, Director of Delivery, and Innovation bootstrapper for Payments, reflecting his capability in both technical and managerial capacities.