Arif Botawala
Pune
Summary
Accomplished AWS Architect with over 22 years of robust experience in delivering high-impact cloud solutions and spearheading agile project deliveries across various sectors. Demonstrated expertise in cloud migrations, disaster recovery, and infrastructure optimization, aiming to drive business efficiency while crafting resilient architectures and implementing chaos engineering principles.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Portfolio Manager
Capgemini
Pune
07.2022 - Current
- Accountable for eliciting client needs and architecting effective Cloud and Hybrid solutions that drive business efficiency
- Oversaw a diverse team of experts managing various cloud technologies, ensuring optimum system efficiency and performance
- Served as a trusted advisor to clients, effectively addressing operational and recovery requirements to enhance service availability
- Developed strategic relationships that align business objectives with technical deliverables for improved project governance, Work break down structure
- Executed project management practices to ensure timely, cost-effective service delivery while optimizing profit management
- Guided significant modernization initiatives; transformed on-premise applications to resilient microservices architecture using technologies like Kubernetes
- Engineered robust cloud architectures that support scalability, security, and chaos engineering practices
Platform Architect
SunGard Availability Services
Pune
01.2016 - 07.2022
- Directed and managed comprehensive disaster recovery strategies and implementations for clients, ensuring robust business continuity
- Led critical cloud migration initiatives that enhanced resilience and ensured high service availability for diverse client needs
- Executed tailored architectural solutions that ensured optimal resource utilization and performance
- Facilitated successful disaster recovery through systematic deployment of AWS Cloud Endure, strengthening disaster recovery posture
- Achieved exceptional customer satisfaction levels through strategic execution of disaster recovery tests
Staff Platform Admin
BMC Software
Pune
07.2012 - 01.2016
- Oversaw critical infrastructure for BMC's SaaS clients, ensuring operational excellence and availability
- Facilitated successful data center implementations, adhering to strict project timelines for optimal outcomes
- Identified and advanced automation opportunities for repetitive tasks, significantly enhancing overall operational efficiency
Senior System Admin
IBM India Pvt Ltd
Pune
12.2009 - 07.2012
- Managed administration of both Windows and ESX servers to effectively meet diverse client needs and demands
- Executed comprehensive disaster recovery tests to ensure high availability for mission- critical applications, reinforcing business continuity
- Ensured adherence to stringent security standards and capacity management protocols for optimal performance
Senior System Admin
HCL Comnet
Hyderabad
04.2008 - 12.2009
- Delivered high-level support for Microsoft MSN server environments, ensuring operational continuity and optimal performance
- Executed effective troubleshooting strategies for critical Microsoft tools, enhancing service reliability
- Prioritized application uptime through proactive system administration practices, mitigating risks to service delivery
Server Admin L3 Support
Wipro InfoTech
Gurgaon
05.2007 - 03.2008
- Designed and executed comprehensive strategies for effective data center implementation, ensuring optimal operational capacity
- Managed critical Windows 2003 domain controllers, ensuring reliable DNS operations and system integrity
- Led administration of VMware ESX 3.5 servers, guaranteeing system resilience and high availability
Senior Server Admin
Team Computers Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad
08.2003 - 05.2007
- Executed comprehensive management practices for Windows domain control and DNS services ensuring system reliability
- Facilitated inter-departmental collaboration for timely resolution of service-related issues, enhancing service efficiency
Education
B.Sc - Bachelor in Science
Gujarat University
01.2000
Skills
- Cloud Computing AWS Solution Architect, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Git Hub action, bitbucket for CI/CD, Git for code and repository management
- Project Management Project Planning, Agile Delivery, Resource Management
Certification
- AWS Solution Architect Associate Obtained AWS Solution Architect Associate certification, validating expertise in architecting scalable and resilient systems on AWS.
- Google Cloud Professional Achieved certification as a Google Cloud Professional, demonstrating expertise in deploying solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
- TOGAF 9 Achieved TOGAF 9 certification, highlighting in-depth knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks.
- Lead SAFe 6 Agilist Certified as a Lead SAFe 6 Agilist, showcasing proficiency in implementing Scaled Agile Framework methodologies.
- ITIL V.3 Achieved ITIL V.3 certification, showcasing mastery in IT service management frameworks and best practices.
- VCP 5 & 6 Obtained VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certifications for versions 5 and 6, underscoring advanced skills in VMware technologies.
- CCNA & CCNP Trained Completed training in CCNA and CCNP, strengthening expertise in advanced networking technologies.
- PMP Trained Completed training in Project Management Professional (PMP) accumulating 35 PDUs, reinforcing advanced project management capabilities.
Languages
- English, Hindi
- Fluent in Hindi
Personal Information
Date of Birth Born on November 21, 1978/
Contact Information
Contact Details Reachable at +91-8530512464 or via email at arif_m121@yahoo.in.
Projects
Cloud Migration Led critical cloud migration projects using Cloud Endure as Data mover, transitioning on-premises environments to AWS Cloud platforms while implementing resilient architecture design for enhanced operational efficiency and performance optimization., Disaster Recovery Solutions Designed and implemented advanced disaster recovery solutions to guarantee business continuity across various client sectors, leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies and stringent testing methodologies., Application Modernization Reengineered outdated monolithic applications into scalable microservices architectures using Kubernetes, resulting in improved performance metrics and expedited deployment processes.
Timeline
Portfolio Manager
Capgemini
07.2022 - Current
Platform Architect
SunGard Availability Services
01.2016 - 07.2022
Staff Platform Admin
BMC Software
07.2012 - 01.2016
Senior System Admin
IBM India Pvt Ltd
12.2009 - 07.2012
Senior System Admin
HCL Comnet
04.2008 - 12.2009
Server Admin L3 Support
Wipro InfoTech
05.2007 - 03.2008
Senior Server Admin
Team Computers Pvt Ltd
08.2003 - 05.2007
B.Sc - Bachelor in Science
Gujarat University
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