
Dynamic DC/Cloud Architect & Transformation Leader with ~15 Years of Impactful IT Experience As a forward-thinking Cloud and Infrastructure Architect, I bring 13 years of strategic and hands-on expertise in guiding organizations through transformative IT journeys. Currently leading an innovative Cloud Advisory team, I excel in designing and implementing robust solutions that drive efficiency and significant cost savings. Key Achievements: Transformational Leadership: Successfully led numerous transformation and transition projects, delivering multimillion-dollar savings by optimizing infrastructure and processes. Industry Recognition: Developed a pioneering solution showcased at the esteemed Red Hat conference, underlining my role as a thought leader and innovator in the cloud technology space. Strategic Alignment: Craft and execute IT strategies that align with organizational goals, ensuring every solution supports business growth and scalability. Diverse Expertise: Proficient in a wide array of technologies, including DevOps automation, cloud platforms,, virtualization, containerization, RHEL server and SAN/NAS storage solutions (EMC, IBM, Cisco), as well as software-defined products such as Cisco ACI, Pure Storage, and vSAN. Constantly driven by a passion for learning, I stay ahead of industry trends and continuously integrate new technologies to deliver state-of-the-art solutions. My holistic approach not only addresses immediate technical needs but also sets the foundation for future innovation and success.
- Drive the development and implementation of innovative datacenter & cloud architecture solutions, optimizing efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness for clients.
- Advise and consult with clients understand the requirements, strategies, aligning technology solutions with their business objectives.
- Have developed self service portal to remediate outdated software with Click of button for leading Bank in UK and saved 10 million for client. The same solution was presented n Boston Redhat Conference and created as Service as part of KPMG offering.
- Created a Automation solution which helps end clients to move from one virtualization platform to another.
- Designed and deployed a Azure Landing Zone for UAE Education Ministry.
- Conduct in-depth technical assessments of clients' existing infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and proposing cutting-edge cloud-based alternatives.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, leveraging the latest advancements in cloud technology to provide strategic recommendations.
Cloud Technologies – Microsoft Azure, AWS, HP Hellion, VMWare vCloud, HP SA and HP CSA
Automation & Orchestration – Ansible, Jenkins, Rundeck, GitHub, GitLab and HP Operation Orchestration
Prometheus, Grafana, Python Scripting, Jira
Migrations, BC-DR, DC Exit
Virtualization – vSphere and Hyper-V (Basic understanding)