Vinod Kurien Alex

Engineering Manager & Technical Enthusiast

A Bit About Me

My Story

Born and raised in the beautiful state of Kerala, India, I've always been fascinated by the world of technology. As a child, I was captivated by the endless possibilities that code could unlock. Today, as a seasoned engineering leader, I've had the opportunity to drive digital transformation, implement AI solutions, and lead high-performing teams to achieve remarkable results.

What Drives Me

While my role as a leader keeps me busy, I'm still an engineer at heart. I thrive on learning new things, exploring emerging trends, and sharing my knowledge with others. There's no greater joy than seeing my team members grow and succeed. When I have time on my hands, I try to go over the latest tech advancements or sharing my insights with friends and colleagues.

What's Next?

I'm excited to take on new challenges as the industry shifts to newer and better ways of working, where I can leverage my technical expertise and leadership skills to drive innovation and deliver impactful results. Join me on this journey, where I try to share the knowledge that I gain through this personal website!

Work Experience

Oct 2021 - Present

Feb 2018 - Oct 2021

Led a 100-member engineering team in Experion Technologies for developing a £200 million digital asset management system for a UK client, resulting in 6 program increments, 100+ features, and 1000+ user stories over 18 months.
Implemented a customized scaled agile framework, improving project efficiency and meeting all deadlines.

Managed three product development teams for and educational assessment product, serving over 5 million students annually.
Led the development of an AI-driven handwritten text recognition solution, reducing manual processing time by 40%.
Owned production support processes, including triage and patch decisions.

Nov 2013 - Feb 2018

Led the large scale migration of a product to React JS and .NET Web APIs over an year, improving system performance by over 50%.
Optimized backend services and database queries and stored procedures, reducing API response times by 30% and enhancing user experience.