Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
BFSI- CC business carve out – Sr. architect and offshore lead, Carve out to Azure
Telecom - UK - Infrastructure lead, SAP Migration to AWS
Luxury retail Brand Europe – SAP Migration to AWS
Government- KSA - Cloud Migration Lead
Service Provider - Network and Security Operations
Technical Support Manager
Timeline
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Prasad Sundaresan

Bangalore

Summary

A truly passionate Technology Leader, who is interested in leveraging modern digital technologies like Enterprise Clouds and Generative AI for the benefit of humankind. Currently I am working as Cloud Transformation Lead at Accenture, a leading global professional services company. With over 23 years of experience in the IT industry, I have designed, implemented, and managed numerous Datacenter, network, security and cloud solutions for various clients across the globe, spanning different industries such as retail, hospitality, telecom, financial services, supply chain services and energy resources.

As a cloud architect, I leverage multiple cloud platforms, infrastructure as code tools, hybrid and multi cloud services to deliver innovative and scalable solutions that enable business growth and efficiency. As a cloud transformation lead, I have successfully directed multiple green field and cloud transformation projects, overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of the cloud journey. I have also been recognized for my contributions to technical architecture, as well as client satisfaction and excellence. I am passionate about staying ahead of the curve in the technology domain and providing value to my clients and my team.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Technology Architect and Delivery Lead

Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
06.2016 - Current
  • Designed technical solutions architectures that are secure, cost-effective, scalable and maintainable.
  • Evaluated existing applications and systems infrastructure to recommend improvements or upgrades as needed.
  • Collaborated with Client teams to ensure successful implementation of the proposed architecture.
  • Identified gaps between current state and desired future state of technology architecture.
  • Contributed towards continuous improvement initiatives by offering feedback on successes and challenges encountered.
  • Collaborated Client Senior Management to develop suggested architecture and cultivate implementation.
  • Worked with clients to develop and customize technology solutions according to specific business requirements.
  • Performed design, troubleshooting and integration services to maintain in-place systems.
  • Created customized infrastructure for businesses.
  • Led cross-functional teams in systems integration projects.
  • Verified stability, security and scalability of system architecture.
  • Designed and delivered mission-critical infrastructure to maintain consistent availability and performance.
  • Built and oversaw network infrastructure comprised of various virtual products.

Technology Architect

Capgemini
Bangalore
08.2011 - 06.2016
  • Designed technical solutions architectures that are secure, cost-effective, scalable and maintainable.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to ensure successful implementation of the proposed architecture.
  • Identified gaps between current state and desired future state of technology architecture.
  • Contributed towards continuous improvement initiatives by offering feedback on successes and challenges encountered.
  • Lent technical leadership and mentoring throughout project lifecycle with emphasis on initial design.
  • Handled troubleshooting tasks for Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks and voice systems to reduce network connectivity problems.
  • Evaluated emerging technology factors around cost comparison, portability or usability.
  • Built and oversaw network infrastructure comprised of various virtual products.

Technical Architect

Mphasis Ltd
Bangalore
11.2011 - 08.2013
  • Provided technical guidance on the design of systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Implemented security measures such as firewalls, encryption protocols, and authentication mechanisms.
  • Configured server hardware components including routers, switches, firewalls.
  • Created customized infrastructure for businesses.
  • Provided technical guidance for system development and troubleshooting.
  • Lead migration and provided technical solutions for Datacenter transformation projects.

Network Security Officer

Bharti Airtel Ltd
Bangalore
10.2007 - 10.2011
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government regulations.
  • Monitored and maintained network operations in Bangalore circle for potential security risks and threats.
  • Conducted internal audits required for ISMS (ISO 27001), BCMS( BS25999), OSHAS(ISO18001) certification.
  • Liaison with law enforcement agencies for the Lawful interception.
  • Optimized the network connectivity to ensure the availability of systems in the karnataka circle.

Technical Support Manager

Microsense Pvt Ltd
Chennai
05.2000 - 10.2007
  • Provided technical support to customers and managed the team of engineers responsible for resolving customer issues.
  • Managed a team of technicians in providing timely resolution of customer inquiries.
  • Monitored network performance, identified areas for improvement, and took corrective action as needed.
  • Collaborated with vendors in order to resolve complex technical problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior team members on troubleshooting techniques and best practices.
  • Lead implementation of Guest WiFi connectivity in various Five star hotels.
  • Lead implementation of WISP for BSNL.
  • Designed and lead software team for WISP the billing system development.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Science

Diploma In Advanced Computing
Amrita Institute Of Advanced Computing Coimbatore
06-1999

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

College Of Applied Sciences
Malappuram Kerala
12-1998

Skills

  • Cloud Design And Implementation
  • Technology Architecture Management
  • Technical Roadmap Design
  • Technology Infrastructure Optimization
  • Network Infrastructure design and implementation
  • Infrastructure Implementation Planning
  • Virtualization

Languages

Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

BFSI- CC business carve out – Sr. architect and offshore lead, Carve out to Azure

•Responsible for Landing zone design and implementation of a multi cloud setup.

•Oversee migration planning

•Liaise with various stakeholders to manage the project delivery, governance of delivery of offshore team

Telecom - UK - Infrastructure lead, SAP Migration to AWS

•Assessment the Datacenter Landscape

•Assessed and created a plan for network connectivity to the cloud platform from clients various Datacenters.

Defined the Wave Plan, Bundling, Pre migration activities, Migration schedule, Post migration activities

Luxury retail Brand Europe – SAP Migration to AWS

  • Designed and implemented Landing zone for SAP Landscape.
  • Lead in deployment of infrastructure for SAP
  • Involved in Migration planning and extended support for the BASIS team.

Government- KSA - Cloud Migration Lead

•Leading team for Discovery, assessment Plan the Migration. Ensure readiness of the source and target environments.

•Conduct Client Meetings,

•Define the Process for migration and delivery management

•Define the Wave Plan, Bundling, Pre migration activities, Migration schedule, Post migration activities.

•Handover the environment to operations team and obtain sign off from entity

Service Provider - Network and Security Operations

  • Manage and Maintain Mobile network security.
  • Work with Law enforcement agencies
  • Report network metrics to CTO and central team.
  • Ensure uptime of Lawful Interception systems.
  • Conduct regular Audits
  • Facilitate the new projects rolled out in the network.
  • Review the new security infrastructure. Conduct VA / PT to assess the new Infra structure’s security.

Technical Support Manager

  • Address all the escalated issues form regional offices.
  • work with OEMs to solve the issues in the network.
  • Understand the requirements of the customer and design solutions.
  • lead new project implementation.

Timeline

Technology Architect and Delivery Lead

Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - Current

Technical Architect

Mphasis Ltd
11.2011 - 08.2013

Technology Architect

Capgemini
08.2011 - 06.2016

Network Security Officer

Bharti Airtel Ltd
10.2007 - 10.2011

Technical Support Manager

Microsense Pvt Ltd
05.2000 - 10.2007

Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Science

Diploma In Advanced Computing

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

College Of Applied Sciences
Prasad Sundaresan