Resourceful Senior IT Architect experienced in evaluating and assessing client requirements and implementing infrastructure to solve identified problems. Harnessed code and cloud-native technologies to create scalable and user-centric systems. Strong negotiator with excellent value-driven solutions.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Role - Cloud Infrastructure Solutions
FIS Global
Bangalore
11.2015 - Current
Reviewed existing systems and made recommendations for improvements.
Utilized code and modern cloud-native deployment techniques to design, plan and integrate cloud computing and virtualization systems for core banking solutions
Used metrics to monitor application and infrastructure performance.
Provided technical leadership and delivered products and services to address customer specific requirements.
Consolidation and migration of Legacy data centres into Strategic alignment with Converged Infrastructure solutions
Identified, analyzed and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
Understood client needs and objectives by conducting proactive customer and data analysis.
Create Solution Design document for projects which involves complex design process
Worked with cloud architect to generate assessments and develop and implement actionable recommendations based on results and reviews.
Partnered with infrastructure teams on evaluation and feasibility assessments of new systems and technologies.
Hardware sizing for VMware, Hyper-V solutions, migrating from Physical to Virtual environments, Storage and Backup sizing
Provided detailed information on hardware and software products so that appropriate stakeholders could make suitable purchasing decisions.
Led team development and assisted in project management coordination.
Developed network test and validation processes to maintain alignment with solution design.
Developed and wrote recommendations for departmental policies, procedures, technical standards and guidelines.
Understanding information system needs, evaluating end-user requirements, custom designing solutions and troubleshooting for complex information systems management
Coordinate with multiple teams to demonstrate how solutions meet the prospect's business and technical requirements
Work closely with Application development teams to build software solutions while performing cross platform migration of Applications, Operating Systems, and Database etc
Planned implementation of network enhancements and upgrades.
Role - Platform Architect
IGATE
Bangalore
12.2013 - 10.2015
Developed and implemented Center of Excellence Lab for performing proof of concepts
Involved with different layers of the business including Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Project Managers and Systems Architects to ensure that the right solution and designs are developed and deployed all the times
Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network and data center engineers.
Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
Defined enterprise processes and best practices and tailored enterprise processes for applications.
Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability.
Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Role - Platform Consultant
Wipro
Bangalore
08.2012 - 11.2013
Integrated technology and business operations to identify targeted solutions to customer issues.
Developed a migration strategy to migrate approximately seventy-five (75) business units worldwide into their enterprise Active Directory deployment utilizing Quest Tools
Designed and implemented a global Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) monitoring infrastructure for Active Directory deployment
Integrating and implementing HDS VSP
Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings.
Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
Role - IT Consultant
Pixion
Chennai
10.2008 - 08.2012
Developed the technical designs adhering to the current architecture and infrastructure strategies
Provided solutions for complex E2E infrastructure designs and respond to RFP and RFI's
Collected NFR and remediated the existing infrastructure design and redesign
Collected logs for conducting Root Cause Analysis for SP/ FBI/ Drive Failures/ Bug Checks/ Zoning /Connectivity issues (Front-End and Backend), etc
Completed configuration of Fiber Channel, Fabric & LUN Management and Storage Management
Tested the performance of the Array via SP Collects and Navi Analyzer such has High Response Time, Forced Flushing, RAID
Created service level agreement for IT operational functions and data center operations.
Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.
Met architecture compatibility and guidelines through effective troubleshooting.
Made recommendations and performed upgrades, assisting businesses in technology planning aligned with growth projections.
Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
Role - Implementation Engineer
Prana Studios
Mumbai
06.2007 - 10.2008
Looked after the Netapp FAS series by using DFM, OnCommand Suite and Filer View
Gathered logs for conducting RCA, recognized the right course of action and implemented the same
Configured and Managed Qtree in Netapp FAS
Managed S1 and S2 issues for L2 - L3 levels related to Netapp H/W and S/W issues SLA Management, Service and Delivery Management in the ITIL Framework
Collecting logs in the situation of drive failures, Filer reboots, sector issues and error correction for analysis
Performed troubleshooting with layered applications like Snap Mirror Snapshot, Snap Vault and Data Motion in Netapp
Project Title Implementing Hitachi Data Protection Suite (QiNetix 5.9)
Worked with technical staff on system audit to execute implementations on time and within functional parameters.
Assisted clients with monitoring all software implementation lifecycles.
Role - Technical Consultant
Anibrain
Mumbai
06.2006 - 06.2007
Managed Veritas NetBackup, Ultrium LTO Tape drives and VCS environments
Management of Hitachi SMS and AMS 200/500 Storage arrays
Resolved all the technical issues of the Narrow Band and Broadband (ADSL)
Conducted troubleshooting for Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP that included Desktops & Laptops
Analyzed client business processes to propose optimal software applications for unique requirements.
Maintained authoritative knowledge through continued education and ongoing training.