Leveraging AI Tools for Development Team Productivity
How we achieved 40% reduction in manual tasks using Amazon Q, GitHub Copilot, and n8n workflow automation in our development process.
Santhosh Anand
Senior Development Manager @ TeamLease
13+ years of experience leading high-impact software design, development, and team management across HRTech, HealthTech, Payment Gateway, ERP, and Utilities domains.
About Me
Seasoned Software Development Manager with over 13 years of experience leading high-impact software design, development, and team management initiatives across HRTech, HealthTech, Payment Gateway, ERP, Verification, and Utilities domains.
Successfully delivered enterprise-grade applications serving major enterprise clients and over 3L+ active users daily. Expert in Microsoft (.NET) technologies, SQL databases, and AWS cloud solutions with proven ability to optimize performance and design scalable architectures.
Professional Experience
Current Role
Senior Development Manager
TeamLease Services Ltd, Bengaluru
Oct 2019 - PresentDomain: HRTech, Staffing & Compliance (3,500+ clients). Led a cross-functional development team of 10 members to deliver high-performance applications with assured scalability & availability.
- Designed self-hosted workflow automation leveraging n8n, Amazon Q, and AI-driven tools, achieving 40% reduction in manual task completion time
- Collaborated using Agile Scrum methodologies, ensuring 95% sprint goal achievement
- Enhanced user engagement and support response times by 35% through API-driven workflows
Team Size:
10 members
Technologies:
.NET Core, React, AWS, n8n
Key Metrics:
95% sprint success, 40% efficiency gain
HealthTech Expert
Senior Software Engineer
Clario (BioClinica India Ltd), Bengaluru
Jan 2017 - Oct 2019Domain: HealthTech (Clinical Trials for Abbott, AstraZeneca, Pfizer). Developed clinical trial management software used by global pharmaceutical clients.
- Contributed to 15% improvement in data accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Accelerated clinical trial data availability by 20% through real-time analytics
- Optimized complex query performances, resulting in 25% boost in system responsiveness
Clients:
Abbott, AstraZeneca, Pfizer
Focus:
Clinical Trial Management
Impact:
25% performance boost, 20% faster data
Verification Systems
Software Engineer
Softtek India Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru
Nov 2015 - Dec 2016Domain: Background verification & services for Sterling Talent Solutions (US). Delivered critical application support for global background verification systems.
- Achieved 99% SLA compliance rate by efficiently resolving production issues
- Automated reconciliation scripts, reducing manual effort by 35%
- Processed 50,000+ background verification records daily with 99.9% accuracy
Daily Volume:
50,000+ records
SLA:
99% compliance rate
Automation:
35% manual effort reduction
Dubai Consultant
Senior Software Developer (Consultant)
ATG Solutions LLC, Dubai
Nov 2014 - Oct 2015Domain: ERP, Online Payments for Za'abeel Palace Hospitality and DAFZA. Developed integrated payment gateways and comprehensive ERP suite.
- Developed payment gateways for Mashreq Bank and Mastercard, increasing processing efficiency by 30%
- Implemented ERP suite improving operational effectiveness by 25%
- Led onsite-offshore coordination for multi-million-dollar hospitality ERP implementation
Location:
Dubai, UAE
Partners:
Mashreq Bank, Mastercard
Project Value:
Multi-million dollar ERP
Software Engineer
AGS Infotech Ltd, Bengaluru
Nov 2012 - Oct 2014Domain: Utilities for client SEDC, USA. Developed core billing and reporting modules within the UPN utility management platform.
- Delivered UI and Notes modules using .NET WinForms
- Enhanced user experience and reduced training time for end-users
- Participated in code reviews improving software quality & defect rates
Technical Expertise
Technical Expertise
C# / ASP.NET / .NET Core
95%
JavaScript / React / Node.js
90%
RESTful APIs / Microservices
88%
HTML/CSS / ADO.NET
85%
Cloud & DevOps
AWS (EC2, S3, SQS, SES, IAM, RDS)
90%
Azure / CI/CD Pipelines
85%
DevOps Best Practices
80%
Data & Databases
Microsoft SQL Server
95%
PostgreSQL / MySQL
85%
Database Performance Optimization
90%
AI & Leadership
Amazon Q / GitHub Copilot
85%
n8n Workflow Automation
80%
Team Management (10 members)
95%
Agile/Scrum Methodologies
92%
Featured Projects
3,500+
Clients
40%
Efficiency Gain
25%
Performance Boost
15%
Data Accuracy
50K+
Daily Records
99.9%
Accuracy
30%
Processing Efficiency
25%
Operational Effectiveness
Enhanced
User Experience
Reduced
Training Time
15+
Projects
100%
Client Satisfaction
Certifications & Education
Cloud Architect Master Program
Simplilearn - Oct 2024
Various Professional Certifications
Cloud, DevOps, Data Analytics, AI & Participation
Master of Computer Applications
VTU Bengaluru - 75% (2012)
Bachelor of Computer Applications
Tumkur University - 81% (2009)
Recommendations
I've had the pleasure of working with Santhosh, and I can confidently say he is one of the most hardworking and dedicated professionals I've come across. He is always available to support the team, whether it's addressing production issues or lending a hand to resolve challenges. Santhosh's friendly nature and eagerness to learn new things make him a valuable team player. One of his strongest qualities is his logical thinking, which consistently helps in identifying solutions and making sound decisions under pressure.
I am writing to highly recommend Santhosh, whom I have had the pleasure of working with for several years. As a Senior Development Manager, he consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and a profound understanding of the .NET ecosystem. Santhosh's technical acumen is matched only by his ability to inspire and mentor his team. He has a remarkable track record of successfully delivering complex projects on schedule, while maintaining a collaborative and positive team environment.
I feel truly privileged to write this recommendation for Santosh. From the very beginning, Santosh stood out as one of the brightest minds among us. Over the past 13+ years of knowing him, I have seen Santosh grow into not just an innovative and creative professional but also a thoughtful, impactful problem solver. He has this rare ability to simplify complex challenges and bring clarity to situations that seem daunting to others.
At the core of his approach is a commitment to team empowerment and innovation. By leveraging the strengths of each team member, he has facilitated the successful launch of multiple products ahead of schedule and earned repeated client commendations for exceptional quality and delivery. He thrives in environments that challenge boundaries, and consistently seeks opportunities to collaborate, share insights, and deliver transformative solutions.
I had the opportunity to work with Santhosh in Dubai on a government project, and I was consistently impressed by his dedication and professionalism. He is a sincere, hardworking, and highly skilled software engineer who always goes the extra mile to ensure a project is completed to the highest standard. Santhosh has a strong command of technologies like .NET, Oracle, and SQL Server, and he combines that technical expertise with excellent problem-solving skills.
Santhosh and I had worked in a development project, he is an excellent team player and easy to work with and his abilities to think outside the box had helped our team to work on many solutions better. He will be great asset to any team.
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Get In Touch
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, and ways to drive technological excellence. Feel free to reach out!
santhuanand7@gmail.com
+91 9036046342
Bengaluru, India
linkedin.com/in/santhoshanand