Renjith Pillai
Pune,MH
Summary
Results-driven Cloud-Native Architect with 18+ years of experience in designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient solutions across application, cloud, and infrastructure domains. Expertise in Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and well-architected principles for seamless cloud migrations, application modernizations, and digital transformations. Specializes in crafting resilient architectures to optimize performance, enhance operational efficiency, and align technology with business objectives. Leverages strategic design patterns and DevOps best practices to drive innovation, reduce costs, and accelerate cloud adoption for enterprises.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President–Lead Cloud Architect
JP Morgan Chase& Co.
12.2023 - Current
- Revamped the cloud platform for Chase Travel on AWS by applying well-architected principles and best practices, integrating services like EKS, ECS, and Lambda, achieving a 25% reduction in operational expenses ($1.5M annual savings) through Kubernetes optimization, while minimizing toil and enabling developers to focus on innovation
- Spearheaded the development of hosting-as-a-service solutions, enabling 20+ teams to deploy applications 50% faster, reducing deployment time
- Developed an internal developer portal using OpsLevel, enabling cataloging and dependency mapping for 300+ microservices across teams, enforcing service maturity with OpsLevel Rubrics, and consolidating tools to enhance developer experience, reducing MTTR by 25% and improving operational efficiency
- Enhanced observability in the cloud platform by integrating ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, and Dynatrace, enabling data-driven architectural decisions, proactive planning, and efficient troubleshooting, which optimized performance, reduced MTTR by 20% (from 1 hour to 48 minutes), and improved system reliability through real-time monitoring, distributed tracing, and anomaly detection
- Developed a solution using AWS Bedrock and the Claude LLM to generate personalized itineraries for users based on image inputs, improving user engagement
- Achieved zero-downtime Kubernetes upgrades across 20+ clusters, enhancing system reliability and maintaining 99.99% uptime for critical applications
Cloud Application Architect
Amazon Web Services
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: AWS Professional Services
- Led the modernization and migration of 8 on-premise applications to EKS for a leading bank, enhancing operational proficiency and scalability
- Designed a serverless identity platform using AWS Cognito, migrating 5M+ users from Okta with zero downtime, saving $1.2M in licensing costs
- Led a large-scale cloud migration project, delivering designs for 36 applications in a year, successfully decommissioning 200 servers across 15 data centers, and achieving $3.18M in annual cost savings
- Optimized infrastructure provisioning by 50% through streamlined processes, dependency mapping, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring a seamless and efficient transition to the cloud
- Developed a greenfield AIOps application with AWS serverless tech, slashing MTTR by 30%
- Presented 5+ presentations as a speaker at AWS Tech Summits and conferences, focusing on Application Modernization for Cloud and Serverless AIOps, enhancing industry thought leadership
- Led pre-sales efforts for Application Modernization and greenfield development, securing two major deals worth $5M+ by demonstrating solution value and addressing client needs
- Professional Services
Principal Cloud Architect
Qloudx
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: A Subsidiary of SYSYEMS+
- Led pre-sales for retail and logistics clients, securing 3 AWS Modernisation contracts worth $2M+
- Designed a cloud-native CRM tool for a maritime startup, reducing port cost calculation time by 50% and onboarding 10+ clients in 6 months
- Managed a 10-member AWS Managed Services Team, ensuring reliable client operations
- A Subsidiary of SYSYEMS+
Application Architect
IBM India Pvt LTD
04.2008 - 01.2021
- Led digital transformation at a major bank, implementing agile and DevOps practices across seven teams with automation and DevOps pipelines
- Developed a Self-Service Portal and e-Commerce shop for a leading Telecom provider, serving 3 million subscribers, and integrated a Payment Gateway System for over 2 million users
- Modernized Telecom CRM Systems, reducing customer query resolution time by 20% for 2M+ users
Full Stack Developer( Java/ LAMP stack)
Samagra Info Solutions (Infoteq Global Solutions)
03.2008 - 11.2009
Research Officer(LAMP stack)
Anantix PVT LTD
04.2006 - 02.2008
Education
MSc - Bioinformatics
Bharathiar University
01.2005
Skills
- Cloud-Native Architecture
- Infrastructure & Application Modernization
- Kubernetes & Container Orchestration (EKS/ ECS)
- Proficient in Generative AI Applications
- Enterprise Architecture Leadership
- Cloud Migration Expertise
- Technical Pre-Sales & Evangelism
Certification
AWS Solution Architect Professional
Timeline
Vice President–Lead Cloud Architect
JP Morgan Chase& Co.
12.2023 - Current
Cloud Application Architect
Amazon Web Services
10.2021 - 12.2023
Principal Cloud Architect
Qloudx
01.2021 - 10.2021
Application Architect
IBM India Pvt LTD
04.2008 - 01.2021
Full Stack Developer( Java/ LAMP stack)
Samagra Info Solutions (Infoteq Global Solutions)
03.2008 - 11.2009
Research Officer(LAMP stack)
Anantix PVT LTD
04.2006 - 02.2008
MSc - Bioinformatics
Bharathiar University
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