Kirupakaran S

Cloud Solution Architect (Azure Cloud Practice Lead) with an overall 16 years of experience, specializing in cloud architecture and strategy initiatives. Insightful experience in Azure, AWS, containerization, networking, virtualization, Terraform, and DevOps, including how to build, deploy, and integrate applications using IaaS/PaaS services.

Rich experience in technical analysis to modernize/migrate applications to Azure or AWS, and define the modern state of applications for the relevant cloud environments (public/hybrid), including a business case. Including Azure and AWS cloud solutioning roadmaps, with a clear understanding of other phases of the application cloud migration lifecycle, including testing, integration, DevOps, taking relevant assumptions, and highlighting the associated risks. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive the engineering from concept through delivery, ensuring product alignment with market demands.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

• Leadership in Cloud Engineering Experience in design and implement large-scale cloud platforms, cloud migration initiatives and guiding enterprise-level DevOps integration & innovation.
• Architect of Scalable, Resilient Cloud Solutions Designing and implementing enterprise-grade cloud infrastructures that drive operational excellence, enhance system performance, and optimize cost-efficiency.
• Expert in Cloud Migration and Modernization Strategies Leading successful migrations of complex, legacy applications to cloud platforms, delivering substantial cost savings and accelerating digital transformation.
• Driving Automation and Efficiency at Scale Leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IAC) with Terraform to streamline cloud operations, ensuring consistent, repeatable processes across large environments.
• Strategic Vision for Cloud and DevOps Integration Aligning DevOps methodologies with business objectives, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and accelerating software delivery cycles to improve time-to-market.
• Business-Focused Innovation and Growth Applying a deep understanding of cloud technologies and DevOps tool integrations to drive business value, achieving up to 40% revenue growth by launching high-impact product features and optimizing cloud operations.
• Cloud Cost Optimization and Operational Excellence Identifying and executing strategic initiatives that resulted in significant cost reductions (e.g., $50,000 annually) through cloud infrastructure optimization and efficient resource management.
• Pioneering Technology Integration By implementing cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI and advanced automation, aligning technology solutions with business strategies to foster competitive advantage and drive market leadership.