Thiyagaraj M

Thiyagaraj M

Engineering Leader · Solution Architect · FinTech & Platform Engineering

Technical Leadership · System Design · Mobile & Web · AWS · Azure · GCP · Oracle Cloud

17+

Years of experience

Mobile, web & enterprise delivery

40+

Engineers led

Cross-functional global teams

15+

Cloud credentials

AWS, Azure, GCP & Oracle

6

Learning platforms

Sites, apps & AI products

Building platforms, teams, and lasting engineering excellence

Results-driven Engineering Head, Solution Architect, and Engineering Manager with 17+ years delivering mobile and web platforms at scale. I combine hands-on architecture with team leadership — designing cloud-native systems, leading cross-functional delivery, and building engineering cultures focused on quality, scalability, and continuous learning.

Currently contributing to next-generation fintech infrastructure at Stitch, after leading large application development portfolios at Presidio and Betamonks. Founder of Wiziontech Solutions and creator of the THIYAGARAAJ / Little Drops developer learning network — reaching learners worldwide through tutorials, Android apps, and AI-powered career tools.

“I believe engineering leadership is measured not only by what we ship, but by the systems, teams, and standards we leave behind — scalable architecture, empowered people, and platforms built to endure.”

  • Solution & enterprise architecture for mobile-first and cloud-native products
  • Engineering delivery management — frameworks, quality gates, and scalable SDLC
  • Cloud migration & modernization (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud)
  • FinTech platform engineering — secure, compliant, high-availability systems
  • Cross-platform mobile (Android, iOS, Flutter) and modern web (React, Next.js)
  • Technical hiring, mentoring, and self-enablement programs for engineering teams

Where leadership meets deep technical execution

FinTech & Banking

Secure, compliant platforms for finance, banking, cards, and payments — from architecture to production delivery.

Cloud & Modernization

AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle Cloud migrations, microservices, and cloud-native platform engineering at enterprise scale.

Mobile & Cross-Platform

Android, iOS, Flutter, Jetpack Compose, and mobile-first strategies for consumer and enterprise products.

Engineering Leadership

Delivery management, architecture governance, hiring, mentoring, and self-enablement programs for high-performing teams.

40+ developers

Enterprise delivery leadership

Managed multi-team application development portfolios for global clients at Presidio.

AWS migration

Cloud transformation

Led legacy-to-cloud modernization with Spring Boot microservices and seamless integration.

Compose + Flutter

Cross-platform innovation

Architected native Android and cross-platform pilots spanning Android, watchOS, and iOS.

Global reach

Developer ecosystem

Built THIYAGARAAJ, Little Drops, PredX, and Android apps serving learners worldwide.

Professional Experience

17+ years across fintech, enterprise consulting, banking, and product engineering

8 leadership roles · Global delivery

  1. Engineering

    Nov 2025 — Present

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Chennai, India

    Contributing to next-generation finance solutions — designing scalable platforms, establishing engineering frameworks, and driving high-quality delivery for fintech infrastructure.

    • Engineering leadership for fintech products in finance, banking, and cards domain
    • Building reliable, secure, and future-ready systems with cutting-edge technology
    • Scaling engineering teams across Flutter, React, and platform architecture
  2. Delivery Manager — Application Development

    Jun 2023 — Oct 2025

    New York, US · Chennai, India

    Led delivery for enterprise application development programs serving global clients.

    • Managed 40+ developers across multiple technology teams
    • Architected Jetpack Compose native Android and cross-platform pilot programs (Android, watchOS, iOS)
    • Spearheaded cloud migration of legacy applications to AWS with seamless integration
    • Designed headless applications with Spring Boot microservices and Microsoft Teams SDK
    • Established self-enablement programs for continuous learning and career growth
  3. Technical Manager

    Oct 2021 — May 2023

    New York, US · Chennai, India

    Technical leadership for application development and architecture initiatives.

    • Directed design, framework adoption, and modern development practices
    • Oversaw architecture reviews and delivery excellence across mobile and web portfolios
  4. Technical Manager

    Apr 2016 — Sep 2021

    Chennai, India

    Led application development for banking, telemedicine, and enterprise mobility solutions.

    • Architected mobile solutions with Spring Boot microservices and Java
    • Built real-time classification systems using AWS Comprehend and Java SDK
    • Created JSON Connector and Executor — lightweight library for database integration
    • Guided teams in web and mobile platform modernization
  5. Project Lead — Software Development

    Jan 2014 — Mar 2016

    Chennai, India

    Project leadership for multi-platform software delivery.

  6. Team Lead — Software Development

    Jul 2011 — Dec 2013

    Singapore

    Mobile technologies and kiosk R&D projects for payments and cards.

    • Led a team of 15+ developers for high-quality software delivery
    • Drove mobile R&D and kiosk platform initiatives
  7. Senior Software Engineer

    Jun 2010 — Jun 2011

    Singapore

    Java web development, performance tuning, and PL/SQL optimization.

  8. Founder & Director

    Feb 2009 — Present

    Dindigul · Chennai, India

    Founded mobile app and web development company; educational technology and Android apps on Google Play.

    • Web and mobile product development for clients and educational platforms
    • Cost-effective, timely delivery of Android apps and web solutions

Academic Foundation

  • M.Tech Artificial Intelligence

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

    2025 — Present

  • M.Phil Cryptography

    PRIST University

    2008 — 2009

  • MCA Computer Science

    RVS College of Engineering and Technology

    2005 — 2008

  • B.Sc Physics

    NMS SVN College

    2002 — 2005

Skills & Platforms

Leadership & Delivery

Solution ArchitectureEnterprise ArchitectureAgile DeliveryTeam BuildingSDLC Governance

Platforms & Cloud

AWSAzureGCPOracle CloudMicroservicesSpring Boot

Mobile & Frontend

AndroidiOSFlutterJetpack ComposeReactNext.js

Domains

FinTechBankingCards & PaymentsTelemedicineEdTechAI/ML

Languages: English · Tamil

Certifications & Professional Credentials

Multi-cloud and delivery credentials across AWS, PMI, Microsoft, Oracle, Google

AWS

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Amazon Web Services · 2022

PMI

Fundamentals of Agile Project Management

PMI · 2023

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft · 2022

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals

Microsoft · 2022

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals

Microsoft · 2022

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Microsoft · 2022

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals

Microsoft · 2022

Oracle

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate

Oracle · 2021

Oracle

Oracle Cloud Data Management Foundations

Oracle · 2022

Oracle

Oracle Machine Learning Specialist

Oracle · 2022

Google

Google Play — App Store Listing Certificate

Google Play Academy · 2025

Open to leadership conversations

Architecture discussions, fintech platform engineering, engineering leadership, cloud modernization, and collaboration on developer education and AI-powered career tools.

Phone
+91 98431 06881
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India