In the world of enterprise technology, the ability to design scalable systems while leading teams through complex transformations is a rare and valuable skill. Abirami Jegadeesh brings this capability to every project she touches. With over 18 years of experience in software architecture and enterprise application development, she has consistently delivered high-impact solutions in industries such as banking and insurance.
Currently serving as a Software Development Manager at Ally Financial, Abirami leads with a focus on building robust platforms, improving developer experience, and driving adoption of modern technology stacks.
Leading the Power Bank Platform at Ally Financial
At Ally Financial, Abirami manages the Power Bank Application Platform Team, responsible for creating foundational services and tools that streamline the development lifecycle across the organization. Her team builds and maintains internal platforms, standards, and processes that support faster, more secure, and more efficient delivery of software products.
Her leadership in this space enables development teams to focus on innovation by providing them with reusable tools, self-service capabilities, and architecture guidance.
Key Initiatives and Achievements
Throughout her tenure at Ally, Abirami has led several strategic initiatives:
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Migration to AWS Apigee Gateway: Led a Proof-of-Concept to migrate internal microservices to AWS Apigee, enhancing service security and standardizing API management.
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Third-Party Platform Transition: Directed the migration from MX to Plaid, streamlining financial data aggregation and improving system performance.
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OAuth Integration Using JWT: Designed and implemented token-based authentication mechanisms to secure sensitive applications.
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TLS Protocol Upgrade: Oversaw critical upgrades to security infrastructure by implementing stronger encryption protocols.
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CI/CD Automation: Automated SOAP UI testing and integrated it with Jenkins pipelines to enhance release cycles through continuous testing.
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Event Streaming Architecture: Implemented real-time data processing solutions using AWS Kinesis for seamless integration across systems.
Each of these projects reflects her ability to architect end-to-end solutions that are secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals.
Technical Expertise
Abirami’s skillset spans a broad and modern technology stack:
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Languages: Java, JavaScript, Python
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Cloud & Integration: AWS, Node.js, GraphQL, Apache Camel, Kafka, MuleSoft ESB, Drools
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DevOps & Tools: OpenShift, Dynatrace, Jenkins, Maven, Apache Ant, SOAP UI
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Databases: Oracle, MySQL
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Development Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall
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Version Control: Git (Bitbucket), Perforce, CVS, Microsoft VSS
She combines strong technical depth with practical implementation skills, which allows her to solve both architectural and operational challenges effectively.
A Strong Foundation and Career Growth
Abirami began her career at Solartis Technology Services, advancing through multiple roles from Software Engineer to Team Lead. She then spent nearly a decade at Infosys, where she worked on large-scale software development projects before joining Ally Financial in 2021.
She holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from K.L.N.C.I.T, affiliated with Anna University.
Her journey reflects not only her technical proficiency but also her growth as a leader and mentor in the software development community.
Committed to Continuous Innovation
What sets Abirami apart is her strategic thinking, ability to lead high-performing teams, and focus on delivering secure, efficient, and maintainable enterprise applications. She is deeply invested in enabling developer success and transforming traditional systems into modern, scalable platforms.