Mohan Rajendran
Chennnai
Summary
Strategic Azure Cloud Architect with 17+ years of proven expertise in leading end-to-end cloud architecture and DevOps transformation initiatives for enterprise clients. Experienced in designing scalable, secure Azure infrastructures across compute, data, and security domains using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and automated CI/CD pipelines.
Overview
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Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager (Azure Cloud Architect)
Accenture
Chennai
10.2021 - Current
- Architected Automation of Azure infrastructures (Storage, Key Vault, Databricks, VMs, Containers) using Terraform & CI/CD pipelines.
- Automated Azure DevOps infrastructure setup, including boards, repos, and pipelines, using Terraform Cloud and Bash scripts for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Designed and managed AWS Glue ETL jobs to extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources, improving data processing efficiency and reliability.
- Amazon S3 buckets for secure data storage.
- Automated RBAC identity management using JSON, PowerShell, and Bash to streamline access control.
- Designed data platforms with Azure Databricks.
- Built CI/CD pipelines with Docker & Azure Registry.
- Produce and review Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
- Delivered technical presentations & mentored teams.
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
12.2015 - 10.2021
- Implement and integrate the technical architecture requirements, Design, perform coding and Unit Testing, implementing CI (Continuous Integration) & CD (Continuous Delivery) using Azure DevOps.
- Coordinating the efforts of product design and development with the more m business‑oriented operations and production to achieve successful new product launches. Following Agile and Scrum practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in microservices, web APIs, Microsoft Windows Azure, MVC, Azure Security Center, and DevOps application security.
- Developed and implemented solutions for public-facing websites using Sitecore.
- Nearshore Experience: Worked from Nearshore location in Uruguay TCS (Latin America) between 2017‑2019
Senior Software Engineer
HCL Technologies
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Developed regulatory reporting system for BFSI client, enhancing compliance and data accuracy
- Led software development projects using Agile methodologies and best practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design solutions.
- Mentored junior engineers in coding standards and software design principles.
Senior Software Engineer
Interpro Global Pvt Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Developed appraisal management web application to streamline HR processes for enterprise.
- Developed scalable software solutions for diverse client needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver project requirements.
- Mentored junior engineers on coding standards and best practices.
Junior Executive Information Technology
Flextronics India Private Ltd
06.2011 - 01.2013
- Developed payroll and attendance system integrating barcode entry to streamline employee time tracking.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.
- Developed strategic initiatives to align with corporate goals and objectives.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure compliance with service level agreements.
Software Developer
Rosewin Solutions
12.2009 - 06.2011
Education
Master of Computer Applications -
JJ College Of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Science -
Bishop Heber College
Skills
- Cloud Architecture
- Microsoft Azure
- Cloud DevOps
- Azure automation
- Microsoft Azure DevOps
- CI/CD pipeline development
- Continuous deployment
- Terraform Configuration
- Powershell Programming
- Bash Scripting
- Python Programming
- ASPNet MVC
- ASPNet
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Management
Key Contributions
- Architected and automated Azure infrastructure (Storage, Key Vault, Databricks, Virtual Machines, Containers) using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines, significantly reducing provisioning effort and eliminating configuration drift.
- Designed and managed AWS Glue ETL jobs to extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources, improving data processing efficiency and reliability.
- Amazon S3 buckets for secure data storage.
- Designed and implemented RBAC identity automation using JSON, PowerShell, and Bash, enabling secure, least-privilege access across cloud environments at scale.
- Automated Azure DevOps ecosystem (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Permissions) using Terraform Cloud and scripting, ensuring consistent, repeatable, and audit-ready environments.
- Designed enterprise-grade data platforms leveraging Azure Data Lake and Databricks to support large-scale analytics workloads.
- Developed containerized CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Azure Container Registry, standardizing application deployment across multiple teams.
- Delivered executive-level technical presentations and mentored engineering teams, strengthening cloud and DevOps capabilities across the organization.
- Contributed to building robust, automated Azure environments with strong emphasis on security, governance, and scalability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive cloud adoption, technical excellence, and delivery efficiency.
Certification
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certificate, Microsoft
- Accenture Certified Technology Architect
- Google Associate Cloud Engineer
Awards
- Architected and automated Azure infrastructure (Storage, Key Vault, Databricks, Virtual Machines, Containers) using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines, significantly reducing provisioning effort and eliminating configuration drift.
- Designed and managed AWS Glue ETL jobs to extract, transform, and load data from multiple sources, improving data processing efficiency and reliability.
- Amazon S3 buckets for secure data storage.
- Designed and implemented RBAC identity automation using JSON, PowerShell, and Bash, enabling secure, least-privilege access across cloud environments at scale.
- Automated Azure DevOps ecosystem (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Permissions) using Terraform Cloud and scripting, ensuring consistent, repeatable, and audit-ready environments.
- Designed enterprise-grade data platforms leveraging Azure Data Lake and Databricks to support large-scale analytics workloads.
- Developed containerized CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Azure Container Registry, standardizing application deployment across multiple teams.
- Delivered executive-level technical presentations and mentored engineering teams, strengthening cloud and DevOps capabilities across the organization.
- Contributed to building robust, automated Azure environments with strong emphasis on security, governance, and scalability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive cloud adoption, technical excellence, and delivery efficiency.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Associate Manager (Azure Cloud Architect)
Accenture
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2015 - 10.2021
Senior Software Engineer
HCL Technologies
01.2014 - 12.2015
Senior Software Engineer
Interpro Global Pvt Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2014
Junior Executive Information Technology
Flextronics India Private Ltd
06.2011 - 01.2013
Software Developer
Rosewin Solutions
12.2009 - 06.2011
Master of Computer Applications -
JJ College Of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Science -
Bishop Heber College