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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Public Contribution
Timeline
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Akshit Pratiush

Bengaluru
Akshit Pratiush

Summary

Seasoned Senior Solution Architect with history in designing and implementing robust, efficient solutions in alignment with business objectives. Strong technical leadership skills, profound knowledge of cloud computing technologies, and agile methodologies. Demonstrated success in fostering cross-functional collaboration, managing vendor relationships, and delivering impactful solutions improving operational efficiency.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
5

Certifications

Work History

DigitalOcean

Senior Solutions Architect
12.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Led end-to-end cloud migration of a complex production workload from AWS to DigitalOcean, resulting in multi-million-pound contracts through improved performance, cost efficiency, and reliability.
  • Designed and implemented scalable cloud infrastructure for a data analytics platform, incorporating auto-scaling, optimized managed databases, and secure payment transfer workflows.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical architectures, leveraging IaaS, PaaS, and containerization solutions.
  • Built reusable solution templates and infrastructure-as-code modules (Terraform, Ansible) to accelerate client onboarding and reduce deployment time.
  • Performed architecture reviews and cost audits, identifying infrastructure bottlenecks and optimizing cloud spend for multiple clients, improving resource utilization by up to 40%.
  • Led technical discovery and POC sessions with enterprise clients to validate architectural decisions involving Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Spaces (S3-compatible object storage), and VPC networking.
  • Developed architecture review playbooks to standardize solution patterns across teams.
  • Created educational content and showcased products through various media.
  • Submitted more than 250 customer feedback items to highlight product concerns.
  • Created and updated architectural documentation, including diagrams and technical guidelines, to assist project teams.
  • Supported customer implementations and ensured success through the identification and application of repeatable best practices.
  • Engaged in pre-sales activities, presenting technical proposals, and demonstrating solution value to prospective clients.
  • Authored technical white papers and case studies to share insights and learnings with the wider technology community.
  • Collaborated with product managers to define technical requirements.
  • Designed scalable cloud architectures for diverse client needs.
  • Designed high-level system architectures that align with customer requirements and strategic objectives.
  • Performed cost and benefit analyses of proposed solutions versus existing ones.
  • Conducted technical workshops and webinars to educate clients on product features.
  • Monitored system performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement or optimization.
  • Developed prototypes or proof of concepts for new technologies or approaches.

Google Operations Center

Cloud Engineer Specialist
10.2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Part of the role is as a technical trainer, where I provide training on Google Cloud to new hires, including freshers, and experienced staff.
  • Upskilled internal engineers by implementing cloud-focused training programs.
  • Leading and managing a team of 10 big data support engineers.
  • Resolved customer issues and directed the team to appropriate solutions on GCP services.
  • Provided expert guidance on cloud architecture best practices, contributing to the development of high-performing systems.

T-Systems

Cloud Consultant
11.2018 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Design and deployment of Citrix on the public cloud.
  • Implemented automation solutions using PowerShell.
  • Set up FSLogix profiles on the Azure NetApp platform.
  • Prepared detailed technical designs to optimize system functionality and behavior.
  • Oversaw environment monitoring and application performance as the Login Enterprise liaison.
  • Consistently working on reducing Azure services costs, and improving virtual desktop performance.

Citrix

Technical Lead / Solutions Engineer
08.2014 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • I held a Technical Lead role and managed a team of around 10 people.
  • Handled escalated cases with efficiency and professionalism.
  • Improving the Citrix Article Knowledge Base.
  • Reproduced client issues in-house with lab tools.
  • Conducted technical training sessions for team members to enhance their knowledge.
  • Supporting customers with live issues via call and remote screen-sharing sessions.
  • Managing assigned cases independently while ensuring that the case details and status are correct and updated.
  • Resolved application troubleshooting and OS services issues.
  • Engaged with customers to better understand their needs and deliver excellent service.
  • Resolved HDX and graphics-related technical challenges efficiently.
  • Specialized in Provisioning Services and Machine Creation Services.

Education

John Moores University
Liverpool

Master of Science from Data Science

Biju Patnaik University of Technology

B.Tech from Computer Science
01.2014

University Overview

GPA: 7.2

Skills

  • Cloud architecture
  • Infrastructure as code
  • Customer engagement
  • Project management
  • Technical leadership
  • Containerization technologies
  • Infrastructure design
  • Cloud computing expertise
  • Architecture review
  • Cloud services

Certification

  • AWS AI/ML practitioner (2025)
  • Google Cloud Certified – Associate Cloud Engineer
  • Google Cloud Certified – Cloud Digital Leader
  • Microsoft Certified – Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
  • Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V)

Accomplishments

Citrix

  • Kudos award in Q2 2015
  • Kudos award in Q3 2015
  • Performance award in Q1 2016
  • Excellence Award in Q2 2016
  • Kudos award in Q2 2017
  • Kudos award in Q1 2018

T-Systems

  • Above and Beyond Award Q1 2020 for Cloud Migration Project

Google Operations Center

  • Touchstone Award - Individual Contributor, Dec 2021

DigitalOcean

  • Sammy Pearl Award, Q1 2024
  • Sammy Pearl Award, Q1 2023

Public Contribution

Published multiple technical tutorials on different products

  • https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/sending-app-platform-logs-to-do-managed-opensearch
  • https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/partner-connect-gcp
  • https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/connect-vpc-to-azure-using-megaport
  • https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/integrate-telegram-bot-gen-ai
  • https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/chatbot-for-ghost-website

YouTube videos with 2,500+ views across all videos

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnnq16hr-fM
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYY5IhhOS3Q&t=20s
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHRd4YjbH6c&t=3s
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW6B27sGeDs

Timeline

Senior Solutions Architect

DigitalOcean
12.2022 - Current

Cloud Engineer Specialist

Google Operations Center
10.2021 - 12.2022

Cloud Consultant

T-Systems
11.2018 - 10.2021

Technical Lead / Solutions Engineer

Citrix
08.2014 - 10.2018

John Moores University

Master of Science from Data Science

Biju Patnaik University of Technology

B.Tech from Computer Science

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