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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 -
ADITYA SAXENASenior Solutions Architect