# Kulasekaran Krishnaraj — Software Engineer

## Who I am

Kulasekaran Krishnaraj is a software engineer building thoughtful digital products and dependable systems from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India. He works across backend services, APIs, interfaces, integrations and cloud deployment.

## Contact

- Email: itzkulasekaran@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imkulasekaran/
- GitHub: https://github.com/kulasekaranK
- Resume: https://kulasekarank.github.io/CV/
- Portfolio: https://imkulasekaran.web.app

## Core strengths

- Product engineering and problem solving
- Backend services and REST API design
- Frontend development and responsive interfaces
- Enterprise system integration and data transformation
- Java and Spring Boot
- React and modern web technologies
- Cloud-native deployment and OpenShift
- Thoughtful interaction design and technical communication
- Enterprise commerce and IBM Sterling OMS experience

## How I work

I start by understanding the real problem, make the structure visible, build the useful version, and stay responsible after launch. I value clarity over noise, craft over shortcuts and software that is easy for the next person to continue.

## Selected work

### AI Storefront Assistant
A conversational AI assistant integrating Gemini LLM with IBM Sterling OMS using tool calling. Customers ask natural language questions about orders, inventory and shipping. The assistant retrieves live business data through APIs so answers are grounded in current information.
URL: https://imkulasekaran.web.app/projects/ai-storefront-assistant/
Stack: Gemini LLM, Vertex AI, Tool Calling, IBM Sterling OMS REST APIs, Java, Spring Boot, React

### OMS + Odoo WMS Integration
Java middleware integration connecting order management and warehouse operations. Synchronizes sales orders, inventory availability, shipment confirmation, fulfillment status and product information between both platforms.
URL: https://imkulasekaran.web.app/projects/oms-odoo-integration/
Stack: IBM Sterling OMS, Odoo WMS, Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs

### Fleetbase Logistics Integration
Automated shipment creation and delivery tracking integration between an order management system and Fleetbase logistics platform. Shipment events create delivery tasks and webhook updates synchronize tracking information.
URL: https://imkulasekaran.web.app/projects/fleetbase-logistics/
Stack: IBM Sterling OMS, Fleetbase APIs, Java, Spring Boot, Webhooks

### Enterprise Integration Middleware
Spring Boot middleware deployed on IBM Cloud OpenShift connecting enterprise systems. Features resilience patterns, correlation ID tracking, audit logging and container-native deployment.
URL: https://imkulasekaran.web.app/projects/enterprise-middleware/
Stack: Java, Spring Boot, Resilience4j, OpenShift, Docker, IBM Cloud

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does Kulasekaran build?
A: Thoughtful digital products, backend services, APIs, interfaces, integrations and dependable cloud-deployed systems.

Q: Where is Kulasekaran based?
A: Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.

Q: What is one area of his professional experience?
A: Enterprise commerce and IBM Sterling OMS integrations are one part of his broader software engineering experience.

Q: How can I contact Kulasekaran Krishnaraj?
A: Email itzkulasekaran@gmail.com or connect on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/imkulasekaran/