AWS Certified Solution Architect with 15 years of extensive experience in cloud architecture across AWS and Azure, specializing in Python development and big data solutions for the life sciences and clinical trials sectors. Proven track record in designing scalable, compliant, and AI/ML-driven solutions for leading global pharmaceutical companies, including Roche, Novartis, and Pfizer. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams, managing client engagements, and driving large-scale cloud transformation programs while ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance standards such as GxP, GDPR, HIPAA, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11. Recognized for mentoring teams, optimizing costs through FinOps strategies, streamlining operations, and delivering zero-downtime releases in highly regulated environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior AWS Solution Architect / FinOps Lead
Accenture Solutions Private( Client -ROCHE)
01.2022 - Current
Designed and implemented cloud-native pipelines for the ingestion and processing of clinical trial datasets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Automated audit trail and metadata management using Python and AWS Glue, enabling improved traceability across study lifecycles.
Led the integration of Coral Reef APIs with Audit Trail Metadata, Lynx, and GraphDB.
Architected and delivered Lighthouse solutions for metadata visualization, reporting, and provenance.
Implemented user onboarding automation into OCEAN using AWS IAM, and Python.
Delivered data ingestion enhancements (error handling, timestamps, record count, direct ingestion from DISTILL).
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in cloud computing technologies relevant to the field of AWS Solutions Architecture by attending conferences, workshops, or webinars regularly.
Reduced operational costs with the migration of legacy systems to AWS.
Ensured high availability of applications, implementing effective backup and disaster recovery strategies.
Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by sharing lessons learned from previous projects and encouraging team members to contribute their own insights and experiences.
Worked with customers or prospective customers to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
Developed proof-of-concept implementations showcasing the benefits of adopting specific AWS services or architectural patterns before full-scale adoption within an organization''s infrastructure landscape.
Azure Cloud / AI Solutions Architect
Novartis (Client)
01.2018 - 01.2022
Worked on the AI-based doAcc project, leveraging Azure cloud services to support large-scale data processing and advanced analytics for clinical research.
Designed and implemented Cosmos DB solutions for handling high-throughput, globally distributed clinical trial datasets.
Integrated AI/ML pipelines with Azure Machine Learning and Databricks for predictive analytics and real-time insights.
Developed and optimized data ingestion frameworks from multiple trial systems into Cosmos DB, ensuring high availability, scalability, and low-latency access.
Implemented governance, security, and compliance frameworks aligned with pharma regulatory standards (GxP, GDPR).
Automated deployment and monitoring using Azure DevOps pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code templates.
Partnered with business and data science teams to enable AI-driven decision-making for trial operations and patient safety monitoring.
Enabled 30% faster query performance on clinical datasets with optimized Cosmos DB partitioning strategies.
Reduced data pipeline runtime by 40% using Azure Functions.
Recognized by client leadership for AI-driven enhancements that improved clinical trial efficiency and compliance reporting.
Improved solution efficiency by designing and implementing scalable architectures for enterprise clients.
Conducted research to evaluate systems design and process efficiency.
AWS Cloud Analyst
Pfizer
01.2014 - 01.2018
Delivered AWS migration and modernization programs for global pharma and healthcare clients.
Developed Python-based ETL frameworks for large-scale pharma datasets, with compliance checks.
Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
Architected and implemented AWS infrastructure solutions for containerized big data applications, enabling scalable, high-performance analytics for Pfizer's R&D workloads.
Designed ECS/EKS-based containerization frameworks to modernize legacy big data platforms, ensuring elasticity, and cost efficiency.
Built a data lake architecture using S3, Glue, and EMR to manage large volumes of clinical and research data.
Integrated containerized Spark clusters with AWS EMR for distributed processing of terabyte-scale datasets.
Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions for container image build, test, and deployment.
Applied AWS security best practices (IAM roles, KMS encryption, VPC isolation) to meet pharma compliance (GxP, HIPAA, GDPR).
Partnered with Pfizer’s data science teams to enable real-time insights for drug development and trial optimization.
Designed audit-ready systems aligned with FDA and GxP compliance requirements.
Led cost optimization initiatives, saving approximately 20% in infrastructure costs.
Established strong working relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating smooth communication channels and increased project success rates.
Implemented automated backup procedures across multiple client accounts, safeguarding critical data against loss or corruption incidents.
Helped businesses maximize ROI by analyzing their current IT infrastructure and recommending migration strategies based on potential benefits derived from moving certain workloads into the cloud environment.
Oversaw document development across project workstreams to create internal control statements per compliance and regulatory standards.