Prakash Palakkarai
About Prakash Palakkarai
Prakash Palakkarai is an Application Architect at Softrams, specializing in performance and application stability issues. With over 9 years of experience in J2EE technologies and a strong background in multi-tier distributed systems, he has held various technical roles in notable companies including Deloitte and JPMorgan Chase.
Work at Softrams
Prakash Palakkarai has been serving as an Application Architect at Softrams since 2023. In this remote role, he focuses on application design and architecture, leveraging his extensive experience in J2EE technologies and service-oriented architecture (SOA). His responsibilities include addressing critical performance and application stability issues, ensuring that the applications meet high standards of reliability and efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Prakash Palakkarai holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics and a Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) from Gobi Arts and Science College, where he studied from 1989 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering. He possesses over nine years of hands-on experience with J2EE technologies and has a solid understanding of object-oriented design and development using Java and C++.
Professional Background
Prakash Palakkarai has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He spent ten years at Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC as a Java Architect from 2013 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as a Technical Lead at JPMorgan Chase for eight years, from 2004 to 2012. His career began at Citibank, where he worked as an Assistant System Analyst in Tokyo, Japan, from 1997 to 1999.
Technical Skills and Experience
Prakash Palakkarai has extensive experience in developing high availability and mission-critical systems in production environments. He is proficient in multi-tier distributed and SOA application design and development. His technical skills include working with various databases such as Oracle, DB2, Sybase, and SQL Server, as well as experience with Message Oriented Middleware technologies including IBM MQ, Active MQ, Tibco Rendezvous, MSMQ, and Java Messaging Service (JMS).
Agile Development and Methodologies
Prakash Palakkarai is experienced in Agile SCRUM development models, emphasizing test-driven development and continuous integration. His approach to software development focuses on iterative progress and collaboration, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently and meet quality standards. This methodology complements his technical skills and enhances his ability to solve complex application stability issues.