Hello! I’m Ponnila Ganeshan, a senior software developer based in Whitby, Canada. I specialize in building cloud-native microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. I enjoy crafting scalable, reliable systems and leading teams to successful deliveries. In addition to coding, I excel at incident management, performance tuning, and root cause analysis, using Dynatrace, ELK, and Splunk to diagnose issues quickly. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor engineers to grow their skills and deliver high-quality software.

Ponnila Ganeshan

Hello! I’m Ponnila Ganeshan, a senior software developer based in Whitby, Canada. I specialize in building cloud-native microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. I enjoy crafting scalable, reliable systems and leading teams to successful deliveries. In addition to coding, I excel at incident management, performance tuning, and root cause analysis, using Dynatrace, ELK, and Splunk to diagnose issues quickly. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor engineers to grow their skills and deliver high-quality software.

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Hello! I’m Ponnila Ganeshan, a senior software developer based in Whitby, Canada. I specialize in building cloud-native microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. I enjoy crafting scalable, reliable systems and leading teams to successful deliveries.

In addition to coding, I excel at incident management, performance tuning, and root cause analysis, using Dynatrace, ELK, and Splunk to diagnose issues quickly. I thrive in Agile environments, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor engineers to grow their skills and deliver high-quality software.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Java Developer at Dalhousie University
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Designed and deployed a microservices shopping application on GCP using Docker and Kubernetes. Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, automating deployments and reducing errors. Applied Grafana dashboards for observability and system health monitoring. Followed Agile methodologies with sprint reviews and backlog grooming.
Java Developer – Technical Lead at Tata Consultancy Services
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Led development of enterprise microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and JPA. Deployed applications on OpenShift with automated CI/CD pipelines, reducing release time by 35%. Integrated APIs via IBM API Connect with secure REST endpoints. Conducted RCA and performance tuning using Dynatrace and ELK to resolve production issues. Managed incident resolution, SLAs, and critical production calls. Mentored and tracked progress of 10+ engineers using Jira and Confluence. Delivered system-level architecture diagrams and technical presentations to stakeholders.
Software Developer at Catwise Technologies
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Built full-stack applications using Core Java, J2EE, and JSF (PrimeFaces). Optimized SQL queries and improved application performance. Automated support tasks, reducing downtime and improving deployment reliability.

Education

Masters Degree (Internetworking) at Dalhousie University, NS
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
B.Tech (Information Technology) at Anna University, India
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 6 Programmer
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
AWS Cloud Foundations & EKS
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
CCNA: Routing & Switching, Wireless Essentials
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government