Ponnu D.

Ponnu D. has a diverse work experience history, starting with their most recent position as the Head of Technology at Verastar, which began in February 2023. Prior to this, they worked at POWWR from May 2020 to January 2023, where they held the roles of Director of Development and Head of Development. During this time, they managed a team of 50 and were responsible for designing and delivering various software solutions for retail energy brokers and suppliers. They also merged UK and US teams and implemented cybersecurity and risk management programs.

Before POWWR, Ponnu D. worked at Mutual Vision from October 2015 to January 2020, holding positions as Development Director and Head of Development. Their responsibilities included managing development teams across the UK and Asia, driving strategic product direction, and implementing ISO 27001.

Prior to Mutual Vision, Ponnu D. co-founded Rekoop Limited in January 2009 and served as a Director until September 2015. They developed software solutions for the legal field, focusing on time and cost tracking for law firms. This involved designing and developing software compatible across desktop, mobile, and web platforms.

Earlier in their career, Ponnu D. worked at Outerin as a Software Developer from April 2008 to December 2008, where they played a key role in developing software for managing business expenses and time capture. They worked with leading law firms and expanded into other industries.

Lastly, Ponnu D. worked at Trellisys from June 2004 to February 2008 as a Team Lead and Project Manager. They managed software development projects across EMEA, focusing on employee information, data management, and HR functionality. They utilized Agile and Prince2 methodologies and led a team of 15 developers.

Overall, Ponnu D. has demonstrated expertise in technology leadership, development management, software design and implementation, team management, and project management.

Ponnu D. obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Periyar University, where they studied from 2000 to 2004. During the same time period, they also attended Aptech Computer Education and earned a Higher Diploma in Software Engineering, with a focus on .NET and Java. Prior to that, from 1998 to 2000, Ponnu D. completed their Higher Secondary education at Vailankanni Matriculation Higher Secondary School, specializing in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

In addition to their formal education, Ponnu D. has obtained certifications in various areas. Ponnu is a Certified Ethical Hacker, certified by EC-Council. Ponnu is also a Microsoft Certified Application Developer, certified by Microsoft. Furthermore, they have achieved the PRINCE2 Foundation certification through APMG-International. The specific details regarding the month and year of obtaining these certifications are not provided.