I am an experienced WordPress Developer with a strong background in building, customizing, and optimizing WordPress websites and applications. With expertise in developing custom themes and plugins, integrating REST APIs, and ensuring responsive, SEO-friendly designs, I focus on delivering scalable and maintainable solutions. I’m skilled in PHP, Drupal, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, React.js, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frameworks like React and jQuery. I also emphasize performance optimization, WCAG accessibility compliance, and cross-browser compatibility. My goal is to create high-quality WordPress solutions that align with business goals and enhance user experience.

Alagesan Pitchaikannu

I am an experienced WordPress Developer with a strong background in building, customizing, and optimizing WordPress websites and applications. With expertise in developing custom themes and plugins, integrating REST APIs, and ensuring responsive, SEO-friendly designs, I focus on delivering scalable and maintainable solutions. I’m skilled in PHP, Drupal, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, React.js, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frameworks like React and jQuery. I also emphasize performance optimization, WCAG accessibility compliance, and cross-browser compatibility. My goal is to create high-quality WordPress solutions that align with business goals and enhance user experience.

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I am an experienced WordPress Developer with a strong background in building, customizing, and optimizing WordPress websites and applications. With expertise in developing custom themes and plugins, integrating REST APIs, and ensuring responsive, SEO-friendly designs, I focus on delivering scalable and maintainable solutions. I’m skilled in PHP, Drupal, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, React.js, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frameworks like React and jQuery. I also emphasize performance optimization, WCAG accessibility compliance, and cross-browser compatibility. My goal is to create high-quality WordPress solutions that align with business goals and enhance user experience.

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Work Experience

Tech Lead at Pamten Inc
April 1, 2024 - Present
Gathers business requirements and designs scalable, web-standard solutions. Develops and maintains enterprise-grade web applications with accessibility (Section 508) and security in mind. Designs scalable backend APIs using Laravel (REST, authentication with Passport/Sanctum) and optimizes databases. Builds component-based UIs with React.js, leverages Hooks/Context/Redux, and ensures responsive frontend. Maintains legacy apps with AngularJS and integrates Laravel backends with frontend frameworks. Implements secure deployment workflows, environment configurations, and CI/CD with Git/Jenkins. Develops Drupal multisite/multilingual setups, WordPress multisites, and API integrations. Builds Python scripts for automation, RESTful APIs with Flask/FastAPI, and AI-powered features. Collaborates in Agile/Scrum, maintains quality through code reviews, and tunes performance via caching, Solr/OpenSearch, and API management with Apigee. Responsibilities also include CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployme
Tech Lead at Pamten Inc
April 1, 2024 - Present
Gathers business requirements and translates them into web-standard specifications, selects scalable technologies, designs optimized databases. Architected scalable backend APIs using Laravel (Passport/Sanctum) with Eloquent ORM, and engineered dynamic UIs with React.js (Hooks, Context API, Redux). Maintained legacy AngularJS apps, integrated with backend APIs, and automated deployments across Staging/QA/Production. Applied Drupal best practices for multisite and multilingual deployments, configured CIM, and implemented secure OAuth2/SAML SSO. Architected and maintained Python automation scripts where needed, and integrated with Google Suite services. Led API governance via Apigee, and championed observability with Datadog/New Relic. Directed DevOps with Docker, Git/Jenkins, and Terraform-based infrastructure; optimized performance with caching/CDN.
Technical Lead at Pamten Inc (GSA)
April 1, 2024 - Present
Gathered business requirements and translated them into scalable, web-standard Drupal solutions; architected multisite and multilingual environments; led complex Drupal content migrations, and implemented SSO integration (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect). Implemented caching strategies with Redis, Varnish, CDN, and performance tuning; exposed RESTful APIs; cloud deployments on AWS and on-prem; CI/CD with Jenkins, Git, Docker, and Lando; ensured WCAG accessibility and security hardening.
Technical Lead at Pamten Inc
April 1, 2024 - Present
Led architecture and development of enterprise Drupal applications aligned with federal accessibility and security standards. Gathered requirements, designed scalable data models, managed multisite/multilingual deployments, and migrated content across Drupal versions. Implemented SSO (SAML, OAuth/OIDC) and integrated with Apigee API Management for secure, scalable integrations. Built RESTful APIs within Drupal for external system integrations and decoupled frontends. Implemented caching strategies (Redis, Varnish, CDN caching) and optimized performance. Established CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Git, Composer, Docker, and Lando; mentored developers and enforced code quality.
Technical Lead at Pamten Inc
April 1, 2024 - Present
Architected and delivered enterprise Drupal web applications with a focus on accessibility (Section 508), security, and performance. Led multisite and multilingual Drupal implementations, data migrations across versions (Drupal 6–11), content synchronization workflows, and environment configuration management. Implemented SSO (SAML/OAuth/OpenID Connect), caching strategies (internal Drupal cache, Redis, Varnish, CDN), and RESTful API development. Built and secured REST APIs for integrations via Apigee, and established CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Composer, Git, Docker, and Lando. Drove performance optimizations, code quality through automated tests, and security hardening.
Tech Lead at Movate (formerly SlashSupport Inc.)
March 31, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Led architecture and development of enterprise web apps across healthcare domain. Migrated Drupal across major versions (6 → 10); managed Drupal multisite architectures and WordPress multisite environments. Built RESTful APIs with Laravel and Python (Flask/FastAPI); created React/Angular frontends; automated data ingestion via Python; integrated with Google Suite and SSO (OAuth/SAML) via Apigee. Developed dashboards and tools in React to visualize external data; implemented CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline/Acquia pipelines; containerized with Docker; deployed on AWS (ECS/RDS/S3) and Acquia Cloud; integrated Solr/OpenSearch for search; ensured WCAG accessibility and security.
Lead at Movate (formerly SlashSupport Inc.)
March 31, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Led Drupal-based project delivery for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield across multiple engagements. Implemented SSO (OAuth2, SAML), API integrations via Apigee and REST/GraphQL, and HIPAA-compliant healthcare workflows. Architected multisite/multilingual deployments, leveraged Drupal components (Paragraphs, Webform, Views), and integrated with Mirth Connect HL7. Optimized performance with caching, CDN, and WAF protections; exposed secure APIs for decoupled frontends (React/Angular). Managed cloud deployments (AWS) and on-premises, built CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Docker, Lando), and collaborated closely with product, UX, QA, and compliance teams in Agile environments.
Lead at Movate (formerly SlashSupport Inc.)
March 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Led end-to-end delivery of enterprise web apps across Drupal, WordPress, and React stacks. Architected scalable APIs with Laravel and Python scripts for data ingestion/processing. Implemented REST/GraphQL APIs, Google Suite integrations, and Apigee-proxied services. Guided migrations (Drupal 6→10), multisite deployments, and frontend modernization. Established CI/CD pipelines on AWS/Acquia, mentored cross-functional teams, and ensured SLAs for scalability and performance. Coordinated with product owners, designers, and QA in Agile environments.
Lead / Senior Drupal Developer at Movate (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield)
March 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Led enterprise-grade Drupal solutions for healthcare, multisite and multilingual setups; implemented content migrations across Drupal versions, Content Sync, Configuration Split; developed custom modules/themes; integrated SSO (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect); managed API security via Apigee and performance tuning; cloud deployments and CI/CD pipelines; collaborated across cross-functional teams in Agile environments.
Lead at Movate
March 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Led enterprise Drupal solutions for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, including multisite and multilingual deployments, HIPAA/compliance, and API governance via Apigee. Architected decoupled frontends with React/Angular, built REST/GraphQL APIs, and optimized performance with CDN and caching. Oversaw CI/CD pipelines and collaboration across product, UX, and QA in Agile environments.
Tech Lead at Ameex Technologies (P) Ltd
April 30, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Implemented enterprise WordPress solutions with custom Gutenberg blocks, API integrations; developed custom Drupal modules/themes; integrated Moodle LMS; implemented SSO and security best practices; collaborated on migrations to Drupal 10; contributed to CI/CD pipelines and AWS deployments; engaged in frontend-backend integration with PHP & React.
Tech Lead at Ameex Technologies (P) Ltd
April 30, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Designed and delivered Drupal-based healthcare/consumer sites (e.g., Mead Johnson/Enfamil) with accessibility and branding compliance. Developed custom modules and themes, implemented SSO, REST/GraphQL integrations, and content migrations. Ensured performance optimization through asset optimization and caching, and contributed to CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Docker, and Lando. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet HIPAA/healthcare requirements.
Tech Lead at Ameex Technologies (P) Ltd
April 1, 2018 - October 10, 2025
Led enterprise WordPress solutions, custom Gutenberg block development, and API integrations. Implemented scalable PHP CMS features, optimized performance, and enhanced editorial workflows. Collaborated across teams to deliver Drupal/WordPress-based projects and ensured alignment with client requirements.
Tech Lead at Ameex Technologies (Mead Johnson)
April 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Designed and developed Drupal-based solutions for healthcare clients, ensured HIPAA & accessibility compliance, implemented multisite environments and clustering; integrated SSO, API exposure, and customization of contributed modules; led performance optimization and CI/CD workflows.
Tech Lead at Ameex Technologies (Mead Johnson - Enfamil)
April 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025
Architected Drupal-based healthcare solutions, led upgrades (Drupal 6–8/9/10) and custom module/theme development, implemented SSO, HIPAA security, and integration with healthcare data exchanges. Managed cloud deployments on AWS and API integrations; drove performance optimization and documentation.
Tech Lead at Sensiple Software Solutions (P) Ltd
July 31, 2017 - October 7, 2025
Gathered requirements, designed scalable web apps, and delivered reusable components and modules. Performed code reviews, mentored teams, and maintained project documentation. Delivered Drupal/WordPress-based solutions with API integrations; implemented Drupal multisite and SSO; contributed to project management and agile processes.
Tech Lead at Sensiple Software Solutions (P) Ltd
July 31, 2017 - October 7, 2025
Led Drupal-based solutions, performing migrations across versions (Drupal 6–11), implementing Content Sync and Configuration Split for environment-specific deployments, and ensuring accessibility compliance. Integrated Solr/Search, SSO (SAML/OAuth), and backend services; performed cloud deployments and CI/CD automation; optimized performance and security.
Tech Lead at Sensiple Software Solutions (P) Ltd
July 1, 2017 - October 10, 2025
Grew and guided web projects using Drupal/PHP, architected reusable components, and mentored developers. Delivered multiple client projects with emphasis on quality, performance, and maintainability within Agile/Scrum settings.
Tech Lead at Sensiple Software Solutions (P) Ltd
July 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025
Led Drupal projects including Securities America and NYC DOT Feedback portals; architecture, design, development; performed high-level planning, code reviews, and mentoring; implemented Drupal 8/7 migrations, module customization, and performance optimization.
Tech Lead at Sensiple Software Solutions
July 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025
Designed and delivered Drupal multisite and multilingual installations, content migrations, and performance tuning. Implemented SSO (SAML/OAuth), API integrations via Apigee, and cloud deployments. Conducted code reviews, mentoring, and Agile/Scrum collaboration.
Tech Lead at Securities America (Sensiple)
July 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Led Drupal 7.x development for Securities America; analysis, design, coding, testing; implemented reusable components and ensured quality across sprints.
Tech Lead at 3D Talent Services (P) Ltd
February 29, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Led a team of 12 developers delivering web-based products; oversaw full lifecycle from requirements to delivery; built scalable web apps using PHP, Drupal, WordPress; promoted reusable components and ensured performance.
Tech Lead at 3D Talent Services (P) Ltd
February 29, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Led development for multiple Drupal-based web applications, architecting scalable solutions, and delivering projects on time. Built reusable components, performed high-level design reviews, and mentored teams to maintain code quality and optimize performance.
Tech Lead at 3D Talent Services (P) Ltd
February 1, 2016 - October 10, 2025
Led a team of 12 developers to deliver web-based products on Drupal/WordPress/Moodle while managing requirements, architecture, and QA. Drove project lifecycle from planning to delivery with a focus on scalability and quality.
Tech Lead at 3D Talent Services
February 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Led a 12-person team delivering large-scale web projects, from requirement analysis through deployment. Implemented reusable components, architecture decisions, and performance optimizations; mentored team members and ensured project milestones.
Sr IT Analyst at Openwave Computing Services (P) Ltd
September 30, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Provided design leadership for website production; conducted project analysis, risk assessment, and documentation; implemented reusable components and best practices.
Sr IT Analyst at Openwave Computing Services (P) Ltd
September 30, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Worked on end-to-end web solutions from analysis to implementation. Led design and architecture discussions, produced technical designs, and delivered projects with emphasis on quality, reliability, and timely delivery.
Sr IT Analyst at Openwave Computing Services (P) Ltd
September 1, 2012 - October 10, 2025
Provided project leadership across website production, analysis, design, and coding. Managed high-level project reviews, reusable component creation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Sr IT Analyst at Openwave Computing Services (P) Ltd
September 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Worked on end-to-end web projects; provided design leadership to a small team; conducted analysis, design, coding; implemented reusable components and ensured adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Sr IT Analyst at Openwave Computing Services
September 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Provided end-to-end project leadership for website development efforts; analyzed requirements, designed architectures, and led coding tasks across teams; delivered Drupal-based and PHP-driven projects with emphasis on quality and timely delivery.
Software Engineer at i-Net Solution
March 31, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Independently managed projects from inception to completion; collaborated with team members to ensure project success; handled multiple technologies.
Software Engineer at i-Net Solution
March 31, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Handled individual projects from inception to completion, performing analysis, design, and coding. Collaborated across teams to ensure successful delivery and maintain high-quality software.
Software Engineer at i-Net Solution
March 1, 2009 - October 10, 2025
Individually managed projects from inception to completion, handling analysis, design, and coding across multiple technologies. Collaborated with teammates to ensure successful delivery.
Software Engineer at i-Net Solution
March 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Managed projects from inception to completion; analysis, design, coding; collaborated across teams to deliver on time.
Software Engineer at i-Net Solution
March 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Managed projects from inception to completion, handling analysis, design, coding, and delivery; collaborated with teams to ensure successful outcomes across multiple technologies.

Education

Master of Computer Applications at Ponnaiyah Ramajayam College, Thanjavur (Bharathidasan University)
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science (IT) at Enathi Rajappa College, Enathi, Pattukkotai (Bharathidasan University)
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2004
Master of Computer Applications at Ponnaiyah Ramajayam College, Thanjavur, Bharathidasan University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science (IT) at Enathi Rajappa College, Enathi, Pattukkottai, Bharathidasan University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2004
Master of Computer Applications at Ponnaiyah Ramajayam College, Thanjavur
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science (IT) at Enathi Rajappa College, Enathi, Pattukkottai
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2004
Master of Computer Applications at Ponnaiyah Ramajayam College, Thanjavur
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science (IT) at Enathi Rajappa College, Enathi, Pattukkotai
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2004
Master of Computer Applications at Ponnaiyah Ramajayam College, Thanjavur, Bharathidasan University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2007
Bachelor of Science (IT) at Enathi Rajappa College, Enathi, Pattukkotai, Bharathidasan University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2004

Qualifications

Acquia Certified Developer - Drupal 10
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Acquia Certified Developer - Drupal 10
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Acquia Certified Developer - Drupal 10
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Acquia Certified Developer - Drupal 10
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Other