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Rahulan Payanatt

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Summary

Dynamic Technical Manager with a proven track record at Neudesic, excelling in Azure transformations and project lifecycle management. Expert in Infrastructure as Code and stakeholder communication, I successfully led enterprise-scale migrations, optimizing cloud environments and enhancing financial operations. Passionate about driving innovation and fostering team collaboration for impactful results.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Manager

Neudesic
08.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, for enterprise-scale Azure landing zone deployments.
  • Collaborated with business and technical stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and KPIs.
  • Successfully led the migration from on-premises infrastructure to Azure, ensuring seamless transitions.
  • Conducted comprehensive Azure landing zone assessments to optimize cloud environments.
  • Contributed to presales activities by developing detailed proposals and strategic solutions.

Manager

Valorem Reply
06.2018 - 08.2024
  • Led project planning and delivery for 10+ Azure transformation projects using Agile methodology with budgets exceeding $1M.
  • Developed project charters, work breakdown structures, and resource allocation plans to align with enterprise cloud strategy.
  • Held regular stakeholder meetings and status reporting sessions to ensure alignment and transparency.
  • Orchestrated a cohesive team of 10 professionals during Cloud Infrastructure Deployment projects.
  • Conceptualized and delivered top-tier architecture designs aligned with customer needs and enterprise standards.
  • Spearheaded FinOPS initiatives, optimizing Cloud Financial Management.
  • Championed DevOps adoption and pioneered IaC using ARM, PowerShell, and Terraform.
  • Architected Identity and Access Management (IAM) scope for B2C and B2B identities using Azure AD.

IT Operations Specialist

DXC Technology
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement and streamlined ongoing operations.
  • Led end-to-end design and seamless delivery of Supplier Target Platform Cloud.
  • Acted as a key decision-maker in the Change Approval Board.
  • Executed Data Center and OS migrations using Double Take-High Availability tool.
  • Conducted vulnerability testing and ensured security compliance.

Software Engineer Team Lead

Accenture India Pvt.
06.2013 - 09.2016
  • Deployed Azure Cloud infrastructure and supported IIS Web Server deployment.
  • Provided advanced client support and automated incident resolution.
  • Mentored team in Cloud Technology and managed infrastructure planning.

System Administrator

IBM India Pvt.
11.2012 - 06.2013
  • Led server infrastructure development and resolved Severity 1 issues.

Senior Engineer

Wipro Infotech
07.2008 - 10.2012
  • Managed 2000+ Windows servers and provided L2 support.

Education

Master of Science - System Engineering

BITS Pilani
Hyderabad
01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Electronics Technology

Calicut University
Kerala
01.2008

Skills

  • Cloud computing and security
  • DevOps practices and methodologies
  • Infrastructure as code
  • Virtualization technologies
  • Containerization technologies
  • Identity management
  • IT project management
  • Risk and issue management
  • Budget and cost management
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Agile and waterfall approaches
  • Project lifecycle management
  • Vulnerability management
  • Enterprise backup and recovery solutions
  • Microsoft Azure platform
  • Azure DevOps tools
  • Terraform automation
  • ARM templates deployment
  • Kubernetes orchestration
  • Docker containerization
  • Microsoft Defender security
  • Azure Sentinel monitoring
  • vSphere virtualization solutions
  • Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp
  • Azure Entra (AD) identity services
  • Sitecore content management system
  • People management strategies
  • FinOps financial operations practices

Certification

  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-300, AZ-301)
  • Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500)
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
  • ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

Accomplishments

  • Managed cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver a multi-phase Azure migration project valued at $1 million, completing all phases within scope and schedule.
  • Implemented Cloud Watcher tool, resulting in a 90% reduction in cloud resource costs.
  • Optimized deployment processes, leading to a 99% increase in deployment speed.
  • Introduced training programs, improving team productivity by 90% during Cloud Infra Deployment projects.
  • Conducted Vulnerability Testing, resulting in a 90% reduction in vulnerabilities in Supplier Tools.
  • Led the successful migration of Supplier Target Platform Cloud, achieving zero downtime and minimal disruptions.
  • Successfully managed Azure Cloud activities, achieving a 99% reduction in configuration errors.
  • Instituted project governance models, reducing delivery slippages by 99%.

Languages

  • English
  • Malayalam

Personal Information

Date of Birth: [To be added]

Timeline

Technical Manager

Neudesic
08.2024 - Current

Manager

Valorem Reply
06.2018 - 08.2024

IT Operations Specialist

DXC Technology
09.2016 - 06.2018

Software Engineer Team Lead

Accenture India Pvt.
06.2013 - 09.2016

System Administrator

IBM India Pvt.
11.2012 - 06.2013

Senior Engineer

Wipro Infotech
07.2008 - 10.2012

Master of Science - System Engineering

BITS Pilani

Bachelor of Science - Electronics Technology

Calicut University

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