ADITYA SAXENA
Senior Solutions Architect
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced Infrastructure Architect well-versed in designing and delivering a wide range of infrastructure solutions. Strategic and tactical planner with a decisive approach and analytical problem-solving skills. Looking for a long-term position with room for advancement.
Dynamic project planner with a proven track record in orchestrating and executing IT infrastructure and support projects. Expertise in developing and streamlining systems to enhance operational effectiveness, along with a swift ability to assimilate organizational processes, workflows, and policies. Extensive experience in creating robust IT infrastructures and driving technological advancements, while adept at managing enterprise-wide IT solutions involving complex technologies. Successful in leading high-performance global teams, optimizing processes, and delivering technology projects on time and within budget, while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Infrastructure Architect
Haleon Plc
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments of existing architecture to identify areas for improvement, leading to enhanced functionality and reduced costs.
- Facilitated effective communication between stakeholders by presenting complex concepts in easily understood terms during meetings and presentations.
- Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers for hardware purchases.
- Planned, designed and delivered diverse IT solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
- Ensured business continuity with comprehensive disaster recovery plans and backup systems.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, incorporating new technologies when appropriate for improved performance.
- Streamlined IT operations for increased efficiency with the development of innovative architectural strategies.
- Developed long-term strategies for different business segments.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services while maintaining high quality standards throughout all stages of procurement.
Infrastructure Architect
Kyndryl Solutions Private Limited
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Performing the planning and designing of the solution for the customer based on their requirements
- Collaborating with third-party vendors and contractors to manage and coordinate projects with the Business Units and other IT Departments, where necessary
- Delivering large-scale, complex programs with a focus on technology transformation
- Designing and defining automation solution using Ansible for day-to-day business requirements
- Solution design and integration of traditional application setup along side micro services-based application setup
- Reviewing and improvising on security posture of cloud hosted setup
- Providing solution for hybrid setup consist of multiple public cloud and on-premise
- Defining hardware and software standards, to provide the best productivity and service to the business units and other stakeholders
- Establishing and validating monitoring technologies to ensure alignment of performance metrics, alert criteria, and other monitoring functions for operations
- Key Result Areas:
Computer Scientist
Edgeverve Systems Limited
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Working as the Senior Solution Architect and migrating the existing Finacle (Infosys Banking Solution) in the Cloud domain
- Identifying and generating new opportunities for the organization supporting the existing Finacle clients as well as bringing new clients on Cloud and providing Finacle as a service
- Offering customers with different flavours of Finacle based on their budget and technology needs
- Performing the planning and designing of the solution for the customer based on their requirements
- Reviewing the cost incurred in the proposed solution as well as ensuring the security requirements are in compliance with the local law
- Implementing the agreed solution and providing BAU support for the implemented projects post go-live
- Maintaining key program performance data for evaluations to support key decision-making program performance analysis
- Collaborating with third-party vendors and contractors to manage and coordinate projects with the Business Units and other IT Departments, where necessary
- Delivering large-scale, complex programs with a focus on technology transformation
- Defining hardware and software standards, to provide the best productivity and service to the business units and other stakeholders
- Establishing and validating monitoring technologies to ensure alignment of performance metrics, alert criteria, and other monitoring functions for operations
- Ensuring security policies and procedures that encompassed redesign of the network infrastructure are in compliance
- Directing initiatives to improve stability of the platform by integrating server and website monitoring
- Led the team which got Finacle customer on cloud and it was first instance of any Edgeverve / Infosys Finacle customer to get on cloud; As part of this feat, received the EV-Cheers award during Dec’18
- (Edgeverve is a product division of Infosys and a fully owned subsidiary of Infosys)
- Key Result Areas:
Infrastructure Development Specialist
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Implemented several cost optimization initiatives within AWS infrastructure which led to savings worth USD 1.5 million
- Appointed as Academy Trainer in Cognizant and provided trainings on various technologies including Linux, Networking, Cloud and Virtualization
- Led the design and implementation of cloud security policies which reduced attacks by 80 – 90%; received ‘Hall of Fame Award’ for the same
- Organized trainings on Linux, Networking, Cloud and Virtualization for Cognizant Academy
- Facilitated the successful migration of legacy rebounding application to the latest integration tool
- Led the development of business continuity plans and implementation of disaster recovery infrastructure such as Cross Region Replication
- Pivotal in streamlining processes through measures such as implementation of SOPs and Service Catalogues
- Highlights:
Technical Services Specialist, IBM’s Smart Cloud
IBM India Private Limited
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Supervised a team of L1, L2 and L3 resources and provided assistance in drafting product, process and design documentation
- Managed Cloud Infrastructure including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, hosting more than 3000 servers
- Provided training on cloud infrastructure set-up including technical training on RHEL
- Automated tasks within 2 months using bash script to reduce workload from approximately 8 hrs. Initially to 2 hrs.
- Highlights:
Technical Specialist
Microland Limited
03.2010 - 10.2012
- Conducted RCA (Root Cause Analysis) for high severity incidents and problem records and led the implementation of changes and RFCs (Request for Change)
- Highlights:
Senior Associate
Novell India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2007 - 03.2010
- Organized training sessions for IT Staff on Suse Linux
- Installed, configured and managed Novell Products like GroupWise, eDirectory on Novell Suse Linux & Novell Open Enterprise Server(OES2)
- Highlight:
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Netaji Subash Chander Bose College
Bhopal 04.2001 -
Skills
Cloud hosting
Certification
AWS Certified Solution Architect: Associate
Timeline
Infrastructure Architect
Haleon Plc
08.2023 - Current
Infrastructure Architect
Kyndryl Solutions Private Limited
04.2021 - 08.2023
Computer Scientist
Edgeverve Systems Limited
06.2018 - 03.2021
Infrastructure Development Specialist
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 06.2018
Technical Services Specialist, IBM’s Smart Cloud
IBM India Private Limited
11.2012 - 01.2015
Technical Specialist
Microland Limited
03.2010 - 10.2012
Senior Associate
Novell India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2007 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Netaji Subash Chander Bose College
04.2001 -