Kiran Chanda

Director Product Operations | DevSecOps, AWS & Kubernetes | LLM, Automation | Python & Java | Hands-on Practitioner | Code with Clarity. Automate with Purpose.

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

About

I'm a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience across diverse industries—including finance, retail, manufacturing, and commodity insights. My journey began as a hands-on developer honing my skills in Java and Python, and has evolved into a leadership role driving digital transformation through advanced automation and configuration tools. I thrive on solving complex technical challenges and have successfully led teams to modernize legacy systems while integrating cutting-edge technologies like cloud computing, DevSecOps, and AI. Currently, I'm actively exploring advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) from leading providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepSeek, while delving into innovative techniques such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to unlock valuable data insights. Passionate about continuous learning and mentorship, I strive to bridge the gap between traditional systems and next-generation digital solutions. I enjoy collaborating with like-minded professionals to create scalable, impactful solutions that drive business growth and innovation. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on my profile are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my current or past employers. Content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice.

Experience

  • S&P Global (Full-time · 7 yrs 6 mos)
    • Director Product Operations
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Associate Director
      Apr 2023 - May 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Lead DevOps Engineer
      Jan 2019 - Apr 2023 · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Lead Software Development Engineer at S&P Global Platts
    May 2016 - Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Drive technical innovation and efficiency in cloud infrastructure operations via automation. Worked on broad range of AWS technologies in an automated deployment environment including IAM, S3, EC2, Lambda, Dynamo db, VPC, Cloud Formation and CloudWatch. Implemented Hybrid DNS for platts. Building data storage solutions (Data lake). In-depth knowledge of the AWS APIs and command line tools. Worked on Ansible / CloudFormation / terraform to deploy enterprise application.

  • Freelancer Senior J2EE/Cassandra developer at Minerals Value Service GmbH
    Sep 2015 - Apr 2016 · 8 mos

    ✓ High-availability, scalable application design on AWS ✓ Cassandra data modeling & query optimization ✓ REST API design & development ✓ Cloud-native architecture & deployment ✓ NoSQL performance tuning & data review Expert in building enterprise-grade cloud applications with robust data architecture and seamless API integration.

  • Technology Lead at Infosys
    Dec 2008 - Mar 2015 · 6 yrs 4 mos

    BMW Group - Linux Systems Administrator - B2V Vehicle Services ✓ Linux administration & shell scripting automation ✓ EMC storage array administration & NFS mount configuration ✓ Network file system management across distributed environments ✓ Automated application deployments with zero-downtime strategies ✓ Nagios monitoring infrastructure & proactive alerting ✓ 24/7 incident response & root cause analysis Specialized in enterprise storage solutions, network file systems, and maintaining high-availability infrastructure supporting critical vehicle services platforms. Worked with Adidas group from Dec 08 till Mar13.

  • Tata Consultancy Services (On-site)
    • IT Analyst
      May 2006 - Nov 2008 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Worked with ABN AMRO internet banking. Developed secure, customer-facing banking applications with focus on user experience and transaction security.

    • Assistant System Engineer
      Apr 2004 - Apr 2006 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Java developer specializing in large-scale government financial applications, transforming traditional processes into efficient digital solutions.