Summary
Shriram Mani is a seasoned technology leader with 25+ years designing and delivering large-scale, mission-critical applications across government and healthcare sectors, and he currently serves as Director of Software Engineering at Optum. He blends deep hands-on expertise in Oracle, Java, JavaScript/ES6 and full-stack system design with a proven record of driving technical debt reduction, DevOps adoption, and architecture modernization for complex health information exchanges. Known for strong client relations and pragmatic strategic planning, he has repeatedly led cross-functional and offshore teams to deliver under budget and on schedule. As founder of Ironpillars, he built productivity tooling and a code-generator that turns spreadsheets into executable Java/Spring full-stack apps, reflecting his penchant for automation and developer efficiency. Based in Lexington, MA, Shriram pairs rigorous engineering discipline with a practical understanding of business processes to produce durable, data-driven solutions.
10 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Physics (Electronics), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Physics (Electronics) at A.V.C. College (Bharathidasan University)
HDSE Software Engineering, HDSE Software Engineering at Apple Computer (Aptech, India)
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Physics (Electronics), Master of Science (M.Sc.) Physics (Electronics) at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Hindi, Tamil