Kuralarasan Murugesan

Innovative Software Developer | Drupal | CMS

Technical Architect | Senior Drupal Developer | 12 Years

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• A dynamic and skilled Full-Stack Web Developer with extensive expertise in Drupal (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) for enterprises, governments, and small to medium-sized clients.
• Proficient in both backend and frontend development, API integrations, CMS customization, and optimization of large-scale enterprise applications.
• Architecting the application by choosing the right components and technology stacks
• Daily and weekly touch-point meetings to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Experienced in collaborating with stakeholders to design and estimate timelines for custom Drupal solutions.
• Actively contributed to the Drupal community through modules and forum support.
• Expertise in developing responsive websites using Drupal CMS, along with core web technologies such as HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, TWIG, and decoupled interfaces to create dynamic, user-friendly designs.
• Strong background in advanced site-building within Drupal, with hands-on proficiency in key modules such as CTools, Views, Panels, Pathauto, Webform, CKEditor, Admin Toolbar, Token, Redirect, Metatag, Rules, Paragraphs, Drupal Commerce, Devel, Backup and Migrate, Media, Simple Google Maps, Entity Reference, Field Group, SMTP, Schedule Content, Flag, Commerce PayPal, Search API, Content Moderation, Google Analytics, Inline Entity Form, Solr Search, Block Class, UUID, and others to design and implement customized solutions.
• Skilled in building custom Drupal modules, creating hooks, and tailoring functionalities to meet project requirements and optimize site performance and user experience.
• Involved in all phases of project development, including requirements gathering, RFPs, PoC, estimations, project planning, use case creation, and architectural design.
• Experienced in handling Prod and Non-Prod deployments using tools such as Docker, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Octopus, TeamCity, AWS, Acquia, and Pantheon.
• Expertise in creating multi-docroot and multisite architectures in Acquia, integrating them with Lando for local development and deployment.
• Developed and executed custom Drush commands from local environments to Acquia servers.
• Implemented and managed meta tags, including titles, canonical URLs, descriptions, and keywords, in alignment with business needs and assisted business teams in adding appropriate tags.
• Monitored domains, SSL certificates, and keys, assisting for the renewal process.
• Skilled in payment integrations, including Auth.net, PayPal, PayPal Workflow, and Zero Payment.
• Ensured web applications adhere to security guidelines, ensuring they remain up to date.
• Expertise in security updates, SEO and Security audits
• Expertise in Simple SAML, Single Sign On (SSO) Integration
• Specializing in migrations from Drupal to Drupal (versions 6 to 11) and other platforms like Ektron and WordPress.
• Ensured new features met Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and Section 508 compliance.
• Experienced in handling large-scale multisite environments across Drupal and other technologies.
• Specialized in Solr Search, custom search processors, permission management, and code alteration.
• Assisted designers, mentored team members, and collaborated across different technical teams.
• Implemented feature flagging in the admin console, showcasing a forward-thinking approach to development
• Integrated Drupal with Angular Js, React Js, Salesforce as a headless approach
• Fethced data from various sources like Arrow, DigiKey, Mouser, Pardot,
• Worked on Acquia Cloud Enterprise, Pantheon, GoDaddy, AWS, Microsoft Azure hosting providers

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Acquia Certified Developer - Drupal 10 https://certification.acquia.com/user/7705
• Acquia Certified Developer - Drupal 8  https://certification.acquia.com/user/7705

CLIENTS

CONTRIBUTIONS:

• Contributed the module “Module List” which provides a detailed list of custom and contributed modules available on the website. Was created with an intention to simplify tasks during site audit. URL: https://www.drupal.org/project/module_list
• Crafted a unique idea of developing an internal tool to efficiently manage cultural programs conducted within the organization.
• Coordinator of the inaugural Drupal Camp held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, in December 2019
  • https://www.drupal.org/project/drupalhuddle/issues/3103163
  • https://www.drupal.org/project/drupalhuddle/issues/3103164
  • https://www.drupal.org/project/drupalhuddle/issues/3103172
  • https://www.drupal.org/project/drupalhuddle/issues/3103177
• District first in SSLC Examination year 2007 in Salem District - https://tinyurl.com/v57f4lr
• Won first prize for Water Rocketry in Science Exhibition 2007
• Won third prize in State Level Aptitude Test -2008

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