Ashutosh Prasad
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Dynamic engineering leader with over 20 years of experience in cloud-native architecture, distributed systems, and platform engineering. Proven track record in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and high-availability enterprise platforms on Azure and AWS. Successfully led three cross-functional engineering teams of 18 engineers to achieve modernization, platform transformation, and cost optimization goals. Expertise includes microservices, event-driven architecture, DevOps practices, security engineering, and platform reliability. Recognized for fostering high-performing teams, enhancing delivery velocity, and driving architectural evolution that aligns with business growth objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Senior Engineering Manager
Walmart Global Tech, India
12.2019 - 06.2025
- Led three Scrum teams (18 engineers) in designing and delivering secure, cloud-native backend and platform solutions.
- Owned architecture and implementation of distributed microservices (Java, Go) with end-to-end automation via Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
- Created architecture blueprints and modernization roadmaps aligning platform evolution with strategic goals and lifecycle risks.
- Partnered with Product Managers, Architects and QA to deliver secure, scalable platform capabilities aligned with product objectives.
- Collaborated with security and compliance teams to embed platform-security governance and access-control standards.
- Coached engineers on technical growth and career development, fostering a culture of ownership and delivery excellence.
Principal Engineer
Dell EMC
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Improved infrastructure reliability through automated compliance and reporting systems by 20%.
- Analyzed system performance metrics to identify areas for enhancement and proactively propose solutions.
- Implemented DevOps practices, streamlining deployment processes and reducing time-to-market for new features by 30%.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence within the organization.
Principal Engineer
Conga(Apttus) Software Pvt. Ltd.
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Architected modular CRM data pipelines using microservices and API-based integration.
- Introduced secure data exchange patterns and performance optimizations across distributed systems.
- Designed scalable cloud-based solutions enhancing performance and reliability of enterprise systems.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement projects, optimizing processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Implemented DevOps practices, streamlining deployment processes and reducing time-to-market for new features by 30%.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define technical requirements and align project goals with business objectives.
Senior Software Engineer
Microsoft
12.2015 - 10.2017
- Built cloud-integrated business applications leveraging ASP.NET, Azure SQL, and Power BI.
- Developed automation scripts and monitoring logic to improve incident response time and platform stability.
- Designed and implemented microservices architecture, streamlining deployment processes and reducing time to market.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define software requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.
- Optimized existing codebase for improved efficiency, resulting in 20% reductions in processing times .
- Drove continuous integration efforts by integrating automated testing frameworks, enhancing overall software reliability and delivery speed by 30%.
Earlier Roles
Wipro, Mahindra Satyam, HCL, Dynamic Systems
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Delivered enterprise applications with focus on scalability, backend performance, and secure system design.
- Developed reusable frameworks and monitoring dashboards improving operational efficiency by 20%.
Education
Master in Computer Applications(MCA) - Computer Science
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi, India06-2004
Bachelor of Arts - English
Bhagalpur University
Khagaria, India12-1998
Skills
- Architecture & Solution Design: Cloud-Native Architecture, Distributed Systems, Microservices, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Event-Driven Patterns, API-First Design, Architecture Blueprinting
- Leadership & Strategy: Technical Road mapping, Organizational OKRs, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Mentorship, Cost Optimization, Risk & Lifecycle Management
- Platform Engineering & Automation: CI/CD (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM), Secure Pipeline Automation, Containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Cloud & Reliability Engineering: Multi-Cloud Platforms, High Availability, Fault Isolation, Service Resilience, Observability, Performance Optimization
- AI Acceleration & Automation: Predictive Monitoring, Smart Log Analysis, AI-Assisted Development, Intelligent Documentation, Workflow Automation
- Security & Governance: Secure by Design, Compliance Automation, Access Control Patterns, Platform Hardening
- Collaboration & Tools: Git, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Agile Delivery, Lean Practices
- Analytical decision-making
- Mentorship development
- Client-centric approach
- Strategic team engagement
Accomplishments
Mass Access Review (MAR)
Architected a unified review framework consolidating workflows from ten disparate platforms into a single cloud-native solution. Eliminated 2 000 + hours of manual effort per review cycle (≈ $180 K in productivity savings) and enhanced audit accuracy through automation and standardized UX.
Scalable Solution Gateway (SSG)
Built a modular, containerized gateway enabling seamless cross-platform integration and service discovery. Deployed on Kubernetes with Jenkins automation, reducing onboarding effort by 60 % and manual operations by 90 %. Provided a reusable architecture blueprint for service modernization.
NetMap Platform Modernization
Re-architected ACL visualization and network analysis tool into a microservices-driven, cloud-native service. Reduced SLA from 5 days to 20 minutes while improving reliability, automation, and governance through architecture refactoring and observability instrumentation.
Workflow Automation & Lifecycle Modernization
Introduced automated validation pipelines, self-service onboarding, and lifecycle orchestration tools to streamline vendor review and compliance processes. Delivered cost-effective automation improving SLA adherence and reducing human dependencies.
Affiliations
- Active member of Walmart’s Culture Committee, Tech Council, and Engagement Programs for six years.
- Mentored and judged hackathons and Demo Days fostering innovation and engineering excellence.
- Contributed to architecture standards and automation playbooks enhancing platform consistency and delivery agility.
Certification
- Certified Transformation Champion – ISB Executive Education (2023-24)
- Introduction to Generative AI – Google Cloud (2025)
- CIC – Computer Science – IGNOU (1999)
- PPC – Mathematics – IGNOU (1999)
Timeline
Senior Engineering Manager
Walmart Global Tech, India
12.2019 - 06.2025
Principal Engineer
Dell EMC
09.2019 - 12.2019
Principal Engineer
Conga(Apttus) Software Pvt. Ltd.
11.2017 - 09.2019
Senior Software Engineer
Microsoft
12.2015 - 10.2017
Earlier Roles
Wipro, Mahindra Satyam, HCL, Dynamic Systems
01.2004 - 01.2015
Master in Computer Applications(MCA) - Computer Science
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Bhagalpur University
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Impact & Bravo Awards – Walmart Global Tech, Engineering Excellence – Walmart, Spot Recognition – Microsoft, Apttus, Wipro