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Frederickson Fernandaz

Cloud Architect
Chennai,TN

Summary

Seasoned Azure Solutions Architect with over 17 years of IT experience. Specializes in crafting and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective Azure cloud solutions. Proficient in cloud migrations, governance, and DevOps automation. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and aligning cloud architecture with organizational goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Senior Specialist - Application Architect

LTIMindtree
04.2022 - Current
  • Identified areas in need of critical requirement and implemented strategies to achieve targets.
  • Drove change through quality-oriented strategies to help operations accomplish ambitious short- and long-term goals.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional customer service and proactive communication efforts.
  • Championed the use of automated deployment tools for faster and more reliable application releases.
  • Managed application maintenance, delivering timely updates to address security vulnerabilities and enhance performance.
  • Reduced time-to-market for new features by utilizing DevOps practices in the software development lifecycle.
  • Optimized system performance with thorough application testing and continuous integration practices.
  • Enhanced application functionality by designing and implementing cloud-based architecture solutions.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth within the team.
  • Developed scalable, high-performance applications to support business growth and improve user experience.
  • Managed project planning, resource allocation, scope, schedule, status and documentation.
  • Defined enterprise processes and best practices and tailored enterprise processes for applications.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies.
  • Led migration of 700+ workloads from Azure Tenant to Azure Tenant, improving performance by 30% and reducing costs by 25%.
  • Implemented landing zones using Terraform and Bicep for Infrastructure as Code.
  • Architected end-to-end Azure solutions for enterprise clients including network design, identity, governance, and DR.

Senior Speclaist

Bank of America
12.2013 - 12.2024
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Designed and developed enterprise web applications and services using ASP.NET, , following best practices in scalability, performance, and security.
  • Led the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design (HLD/LLD), development, unit testing, QA coordination, production deployment, and post-production support.
  • Created and maintained design documentation such as High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), deployment plans, and architecture diagrams.

Azure Architect

Wipro Technologies
11.2020 - 02.2022


  • Designed and deployed a greenfield Azure PaaS environment, leveraging services like App Services, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, and Key Vaults using Infrastructure as Code through Azure DevOps pipelines.
  • Onboarded enterprise APIs into Azure API Management, configured custom public-facing API names, set backend services, and established Azure AD authentication policies for secure and role-based access.
  • Lifted and shifted legacy .NET applications from on-premises infrastructure to Azure App Services, ensuring minimal downtime, improved performance, and enhanced scalability.
  • Provisioned and configured Azure App Service Environment (ASE) for hosting high-security and compliance-critical applications within a private network.
  • Architected and implemented serverless solutions using Azure Functions, Event Hubs, Service Bus, Queues, and WebJobs, enabling real-time processing and scalable workflows.
  • Integrated Azure Monitor and Application Insights using ARM templates, enabling real-time observability, performance tracking, and intelligent alerts.
  • Built custom dashboards in Log Analytics using Kusto Query Language (KQL) for monitoring critical metrics and providing business stakeholders with actionable insights.
  • Provisioned and automated deployment of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters using Azure DevOps pipelines, including CI/CD integration, autoscaling, and monitoring setup.
  • Deployed and managed event-driven architectures using Event Hubs, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Functions to build loosely coupled, scalable microservices.
  • Ensured security, compliance, and governance by integrating Azure AD authentication, Key Vault-managed secrets, and custom policy definitions in API Management.
  • Conducted Well-Architected Reviews and optimized environments for performance and cost.
  • Defined RBAC, conditional access, and MFA policies to meet compliance standards.
  • Deployed and managed IaaS and PaaS workloads in Azure.

Azure Architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
01.2015 - 11.2020
  • Designed and implemented greenfield Azure PaaS environments using Azure DevOps pipelines and ARM templates.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of emerging trends in architecture and design.
  • Maintained strong communication with clients throughout the design process to ensure alignment between their vision and the final product.
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Applied creative problem-solving skills to address unique challenges in the architectural design process.
  • Developed comprehensive project documentation, including site plans, elevations, sections, and details for clear communication of design intent.
  • Migrated multiple legacy .NET applications from on-premises infrastructure to Azure App Services with minimal downtime.
  • Created App Service Environments (ASE) for hosting applications in secure, isolated environments.
  • Onboarded APIs to Azure API Management with public names, backend bindings, and policies. Integrated Azure AD authentication and configured custom policies for secured API access.
  • Developed serverless solutions using Azure Functions, Event Hubs, Service Bus, and WebJobs to build scalable and event-driven architectures.
  • Automated AKS cluster provisioning using Azure DevOps; implemented CI/CD pipelines for container-based deployments.
  • Deployed observability tools using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics for full-stack monitoring.
  • Built custom dashboards and reports using KQL queries, enabling proactive monitoring and insights.
  • Implemented alerting strategies and diagnostic logging to meet operational and compliance requirements.

Developer Programmer

UST Glopal
06.2011 - 12.2013
  • Designed, developed, and implemented web services to support core business functionality and product integrations using ASP.NET and C#.
  • Wrote optimized and maintainable .NET code to deliver complex business logic and custom modules, ensuring adherence to coding standards and design patterns.
  • Performed full-cycle development: requirement analysis, development, unit testing, and deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality releases.
  • Led performance tuning and query optimization efforts across application layers, resulting in significantly improved response times and reduced resource usage.
  • Developed and maintained SQL Server stored procedures, views, triggers, and database structures to support data-driven applications.
  • Worked on product platform engineering, building reusable frameworks and components used across multiple products and teams.
  • Created proofs of concept (POCs) and evaluated technical solutions for new product features and architecture enhancements.
  • Contributed to deployment automation and enhancement testing to ensure reliability and stability in production releases.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including QA, product owners, and DevOps to deliver scalable and maintainable software solutions.

Application Developer

Computer Science Corporation, CSC
12.2008 - 06.2011
  • Designed and implemented web service applications using Microsoft .NET technologies to support secure and scalable system integrations.
  • Developed complex business functionality within enterprise healthcare systems, delivering critical modules aligned with regulatory and clinical workflows.
  • Played a key role in implementing the healthcare module, including patient data management, appointment scheduling, claims processing, and audit trails.
  • Conducted application performance tuning across front-end, middleware, and backend systems to improve load time, reduce latency, and enhance user experience.
  • Designed and developed SQL Server database schemas, including tables, stored procedures, views, and indexes to support high-transaction healthcare data.
  • Led .NET-based application development using C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, and Entity Framework, ensuring modular, testable, and maintainable codebases.
  • Performed SQL Server performance engineering, analyzing slow-running queries, optimizing stored procedures, and improving overall database response time.
  • Created documentation, performed unit testing, supported UAT cycles, and contributed to production deployments and post-release support.
  • Worked in an agile environment, collaborating closely with business analysts, testers, DevOps, and product owners to deliver high-impact solutions on schedule.

Application Developer

Nuware Systems Pvt Ltd
04.2007 - 09.2008
  • Developed RESTful APIs and reusable service components to support scalable, distributed enterprise systems.
  • Led application enhancements and testing initiatives, collaborating with QA teams to ensure code quality and feature stability.
  • Wrote comprehensive unit test cases using frameworks like MSTest/NUnit to support test-driven development and ensure high code coverage.
  • Owned end-to-end production deployments, coordinating with DevOps and release teams to ensure smooth and timely delivery of updates.
  • Conducted performance engineering tasks, including profiling application behavior, optimizing backend code, and tuning database queries for improved response times and resource efficiency.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with UI/UX designers, backend teams, and database developers to deliver robust, high-performing software solutions.

Education

Master of computer Application - Computer Science

St. Josephs College
Trichy
01.2002 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

St. Arulanandar College
Trichy
04.2001 -

Skills

Architecture: Microservices, Serverless, PaaS, SaaS, Cloud

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Certification

AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions, Completed

Accomplishments

  • Four accolades for quality of work and delivery to the NHS U.K project from CSC.
  • Fourteen silver awards to team for stability changes from Bank of America.
  • Bronze award for CIWI Duplication Barcode generate tool from Bank of America.
  • Bronze award for October release from Bank of America.
  • Two awards from Ford for cloud engineer support for release management support.
  • Award from Microsoft for a healthcare windows app for windows phone Hackathon.

Additional Information

  • Received four accolades from Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) for exceptional work quality and timely delivery on the NHS U.K. project, specifically in areas of performance engineering, error-free code delivery, technical knowledge sharing, and team leadership.
  • Contributed to 14 Silver Awards for the team at Bank of America by implementing stability enhancements, including migrating business logic from OLEDB to AS400-based libraries for efficient database connectivity.
  • Honored with a Bronze Award at Bank of America for developing the CIWI Duplication Barcode Generation Tool, which automated the printing of over 2,000 barcode sheets daily, significantly reducing manual duplication of lakhs of loan documents.
  • Recognized with an additional Bronze Award for individual contributions during the October release cycle at Bank of America, showcasing excellence in delivery and ownership.
  • Earned two performance awards from Ford for providing cloud engineering support and release management assistance in critical production cycles.
  • Awarded by Microsoft during a Windows Phone Hackathon for creating a healthcare application focused on improving patient care via mobile technology.
  • Successfully delivered multiple production releases on schedule, even while managing parallel release cycles, demonstrating strong multitasking and project management skills.
  • Received formal appreciation and organizational-level recognition from Cognizant for conducting training sessions on Microsoft Azure certification, with a photograph published across internal platforms.

Timeline

Senior Specialist - Application Architect

LTIMindtree
04.2022 - Current

Azure Architect

Wipro Technologies
11.2020 - 02.2022

Azure Architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions, CTS
01.2015 - 11.2020

Senior Speclaist

Bank of America
12.2013 - 12.2024

Developer Programmer

UST Glopal
06.2011 - 12.2013

Application Developer

Computer Science Corporation, CSC
12.2008 - 06.2011

Application Developer

Nuware Systems Pvt Ltd
04.2007 - 09.2008

Master of computer Application - Computer Science

St. Josephs College
01.2002 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

St. Arulanandar College
04.2001 -

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