rilov - Overview

Rilov Paloly Kulankara

🛠️ Technologies & Tools

Technology leader with over 20 years of experience and a proven track record in leading, architecting, building, and delivering highly reliable and scalable systems and software across diverse domains, including enterprise applications, machine learning, e-commerce startups, finance, and banking. Currently serving as a Director Plantform Engineering at the Royal Bank of Canada, where I lead a team of engineers focused on DevOps, API development, machine learning, and process automation.

🛠️ Experience

Director, Platform Engineering – RBC Borealis

Oct 2021 – Present

Leading platform engineering initiatives for RBC Borealis.
Involved in cloud transformation and modernization of multiple applications.
Driving innovation in platform services to enhance scalability and performance.

Senior Manager, System Integration - Canadian Banking Automation Technologies – RBC

Feb 2020 – Oct 2021

Oversaw system integration projects within Canadian Banking Automation Technologies.
Led a team to automate banking processes, improving efficiency by 25%.

Senior Technical Systems Analyst – RBC

May 2014 – Feb 2020

Developed, architected, and modernized applications for asset and account processing.
Worked on data visualization teams to provide actionable insights.
Spearheaded cloud transformation initiatives for multiple applications.

Lead Software Developer – Maxxam Analytics

Jun 2012 – May 2014

Led the design and development of a new Customer Portal.
Enabled clients to access current and historical data via a web-based interface.
Built custom reporting features comparing data to predefined regulatory criteria.

Associate Director Software Development – JustParts.com

May 2009 – Jun 2012

Developed JustParts.com, a leading automobile buying and selling website.
Hosted high-traffic websites on Amazon EC2 Cloud with load balancing and encryption.
Implemented seller tools, messaging systems, data integration services, and online order systems.
Involved in cloud migration and architecture based on Amazon EC2 Cloud.
Patent US8463658 - System and method for listing items online.

SQL Server Database Tester – SAC Capital Advisors

Jun 2008 – Apr 2009

Worked on back-office trade processing applications.
Conducted performance testing and impact analysis for database changes.

Senior Software Consultant – Willis Towers Watson

Jan 2008 – Jun 2008

Provided expertise in software development and system integration.
Contributed to key projects in the insurance domain.

Software Engineer – Travelers

2005 – 2008

Worked with the Business Insurance department.
Developed and supported LSP applications for pricing loss-sensitive accounts.
Integrated applications with mainframe systems, web services, and Filenet Content Management Server.

Senior Software Engineer – Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited

Jan 2004 – Dec 2007

Led development and maintenance projects.
Participated in client communications, requirement analysis, coding, and testing.
Developed data access layers and business logic layers.
Integrated applications with project registration, HR, and accounting systems using BizTalk 2004.