Praveen Chinthala

Principal Technologist | .NET & Cloud Solutions Architect | API & Microservices Expert | Angular | Azure Certified

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

About

Principal Technologist with extensive experience in architecting, building, and delivering high-quality web and mobile applications. I specialize in full-stack development, solution architecture, and automation, with a strong focus on scalability, performance, security, and user experience. I bring a leadership mindset to every project—collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and integrate enterprise solutions, guiding new team members through onboarding and development, and fostering a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. Key strengths include: • Expertise in .NET, ASP.NET, C#, Angular, JavaScript, SQL Server, and Oracle • Designing and leading architecture for APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions • Driving secure development practices and proactively addressing vulnerabilities • Leading planning, estimation, development, testing, and deployment activities • Mentoring and coaching team members to strengthen technical excellence • Building strong stakeholder relationships to align technology with business goals • Championing adoption of emerging technologies, cloud platforms (Azure), and industry best practices

Experience

  • Principal Technologist at AVEVA
    Aug 2015 - Nov 2025 · 10 yrs 4 mos

    Led product development initiatives using modern web technologies, ensuring solutions were scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards. Collaborated closely with product owners and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical designs. Defined and enforced coding standards, conducted architecture and code reviews, and promoted best practices across development teams. Designed and maintained automated build pipelines and deployment processes, improving release efficiency and reducing manual errors. Championed adoption of DevOps practices, enabling continuous integration and delivery for faster, more reliable product releases. Mentored developers on clean architecture, SOLID principles, and secure coding practices, fostering technical excellence and innovation

  • Assistant Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services
    Mar 2011 - Aug 2015 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Provided end‑to‑end maintenance and support for enterprise products of a reputed client, working both onsite and at the Offshore Development Center to ensure seamless delivery. Contributed to the design and enhancement of an integration platform solution, including web‑based applications and services built with Microsoft technologies (.NET, ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server). Automated unit testing and implemented continuous integration pipelines, improving release reliability and reducing manual effort. Streamlined deployment processes through automation, accelerating delivery cycles and minimizing downtime. Monitored and optimized application performance, proactively identifying bottlenecks and ensuring high availability. Collaborated with client stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to align technical solutions with business requirements and industry standards.

  • Software Engineer at IMImobile (P) Ltd
    Jan 2010 - Mar 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Developed and tested the WAP module as part of the product development team, ensuring high performance and reliability. Designed and implemented data synchronization services and messaging services to enable seamless communication across system components. Carried out core development activities using Microsoft technologies (.NET, C#, SQL Server), contributing to scalable and maintainable solutions. Automated unit testing and integrated performance monitoring tools to ensure quality and stability across releases. Collaborated with senior engineers and architects to align development with system design standards and best practices. Delivered consistent quality results by proactively identifying performance bottlenecks and optimizing application workflows.

  • Software Engineer at CES
    Jun 2007 - Jan 2010 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Began career as a trainee and quickly advanced to contributing on client projects, developing both desktop software and web applications using Microsoft technologies. Provided product support and enhancements by gathering requirements, analyzing business needs, and translating them into technical solutions. Coordinated task distribution within the team, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. Participated in client interaction sessions to capture ongoing improvement requests and feature development needs, strengthening communication and stakeholder alignment. Gained early exposure to enterprise product lifecycles, building a strong foundation in software engineering, collaboration, and solution delivery.