Hi, I'm Smitha Sanalkumar - Chief Executive Officer at Sukamo Technologies
I architect high-performance financial systems, bridging legacy infrastructure with modern innovation. My passion lies in transforming complex, critical systems and leading teams that deliver excellence, thriving in environments focused on robust enterprise modernization and AI-driven solutions.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Successfully led mainframe modernization efforts for major financial institutions.
Currently building next-gen enterprise modernization software at SukamoAI.com.
Can help others by architecting resilient systems and driving digital transformation.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Mainframe Expertise
Began career with deep specialization in mainframe systems (COBOL, CICS, DB2) at Wells Fargo, establishing a strong foundation in core financial infrastructure.
✦ Mainframe
✦ COBOL
✦ Financial Services
Technical Leadership & Modernization
Transitioned to technical lead and architect roles at U.S. Bank, driving modernization efforts, CI/CD implementation, and system reliability.
✦ Technical Lead
✦ DevOps
✦ System Architecture
Entrepreneurial Venture
Founded SukamoAI.com to apply extensive enterprise modernization experience to build next-generation software solutions.
✦ CEO
✦ Founder
✦ SaaS
💪🏻 Superpowers
Legacy Modernization Architect
Transforming monolithic mainframe environments into agile, reliable ecosystems.
✦ Led successful migrations from ClearCase to GitLab.
✦ Architected complex CI/CD pipelines for financial platforms.
✦ Managed regulatory compliance for large-scale lending systems.
Entrepreneurial Innovator
Driving next-generation software solutions for enterprise modernization.
✦ Founded SukamoAI.com to build cutting-edge modernization software.
✦ Leveraging 20+ years of financial system architecture expertise.
✦ Focusing on AI and advanced technologies for enterprise solutions.
Resilient Systems Leader
Ensuring operational stability while driving aggressive innovation.
✦ Expert in production engineering and incident management.
✦ Skilled in root cause analysis for critical banking infrastructure.
✦ Passionate about building and mentoring high-performing teams.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with forward-thinking leaders in enterprise modernization.
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships for SukamoAI.com's growth.
✦ Discovering innovative approaches to AI-driven system transformation.
I can help with
✦ Providing strategic guidance on mainframe modernization initiatives.
✦ Sharing insights on building resilient and scalable financial systems.
✦ Mentoring emerging technical leaders in DevOps and architecture.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying potential co-founders with complementary skill sets.
✦ Gaining introductions to venture capital firms specializing in enterprise tech.
✦ Finding early adopters for new AI-powered modernization solutions.