Summary
Siva Kannan is a pragmatic software leader with 11+ years building and shipping commercial web applications, currently serving as Head of Development at Autify Digital. A self-taught developer turned MSc (Distinction) in Advanced Computer Science, he blends hands-on MVC and REST API expertise with frontend skills in JavaScript, jQuery and Bootstrap to deliver practical, production-ready solutions. He has led teams and projects across eCommerce automation, microservices and ERP integrations, and has a track record of improving delivery velocity and deployment practices. An entrepreneur and startup fellow, Siva co-founded education-focused ventures and still volunteers technical time for IEEE initiatives, reflecting a sustained commitment to community impact. Notably, he pairs academic recognition (best MSc software project) with a "get things done" mindset that thrives in both startup and corporate environments.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Nanodegree, iOS App Development, Nanodegree, iOS App Development at Udacity
Computer Science, Computer Science at Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Anna University, Chennai
Hardware and Networking, Hardware and Networking at HCL Career Development Center
Multimedia Bootcamp Course, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, S Grade, Multimedia Bootcamp Course, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, S Grade at SSI Computers
Master of Science (Distinction), Advanced Computer Science, Distinction, Master of Science (Distinction), Advanced Computer Science, Distinction at University of Leicester
English, Tamil