Syed Nyamtulla
Cloud Architect
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Results-driven IT professional with over 20 years of experience in supporting the strategic direction of large-scale and complex IT transformation engagements for a multinational enterprise. Skilled in managing capital and operational budgets exceeding 200M USD. Proven track record as a Cloud Transformation Architect, providing technical leadership and reviewing design frameworks for Cloud Transformations, DevOps, and automation. Expertise in Security Transformation, possessing complete knowledge of Certificate Management, Key Management, and Data Masking. Experienced Project Manager successfully leading diverse technical projects, including Azure @ Shell, Citrix in Azure, and AWS DA 2.0. Efficiently delivered IT Security projects such as CMS and EKMS at Shell while ensuring adherence to organizational goals. Strong capabilities in project planning, team coordination, and driving solutions in cloud services, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Adept at steering technical solution designs post IT infrastructure architectural assessments. Certified Program/Project Management/Scrum Professional with expertise in program management activities encompassing planning, design, estimation, capacity planning, resource management, risk management, and compliance with quality standards. Known for providing thought leadership and advisory roles to customers and prospects in IT Infrastructure, Security implementations, ERP Application, and Service Integrations. Built and managed talented teams of Project Managers, Solution Architects, business analysts, developers, and testing teams while supervising up to 100+ personnel across engagements. Set delivery standards for various operational areas while adhering to SLA and business services by implementing quality systems and procedures to facilitate a high-quality experience. Domain expertise in IT, Banking & Insurance, Healthcare, Retail & Telecommunication industries, well-equipped to drive success in any organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
14
14
Certifications
Work History
CLOUD IT ADVISOR
Shell PLC
08.2021 - Current
- Driving complete portfolio of programs related to Cloud, IT Security and its Products
- Cloud Architecture Design: Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient cloud architectures using AWS, Azure, platforms to meet business needs
- Cloud Migration Strategy: Lead the assessment and migration of legacy applications and workloads to cloud environments, ensuring minimal disruption and maximizing resource utilization
- DevOps Implementation: Establish and enhance DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code (IaC) to accelerate deployment and reduce errors
- Infrastructure Management: Oversee the provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud infrastructure resources using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
- Devops Tools GIT, GIT HUB, GIT LAB, MAVEN, JENKINS, TRAVIS CI, TERRAFORM, ANSIBLE, PUPPET, CHEF, DOCKERS, KUBERNETES, AMAZON ECS & EKS, GRAFANA, SPLUNK, AWS CLOUD FORMATION, AZURE RESOURCE MANAGER
- Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize cloud resource usage, implementing best practices for cost management and performance enhancement
- Security Governance: Develop and enforce cloud security policies and best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Monitoring and Incident Management: Implement comprehensive monitoring solutions for cloud resources, setting up alerts and incident response plans to ensure high availability and reliability
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and security, to ensure alignment on cloud strategy and DevOps practices
- Technical Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design patterns, and operational procedures for cloud environments
- Training and Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate training sessions and workshops to promote cloud best practices and DevOps methodologies within the organization
- Good Work Experience Azure Services like Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure vNet, Azure ASR, Azure Devops, Azure Monitor, Azure Active Directory, Azure Key Vault, Azure AAD, Azure Policy, Azure SQL DB Azure Batch
- Disaster Recovery Planning: Design and implement disaster recovery strategies and backup solutions to ensure business continuity in cloud environments
- Automation of Processes: Identify and automate repetitive tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) to improve operational efficiency
- Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing processes and recommending enhancements to cloud and DevOps practices
- Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level support for cloud-related issues, troubleshooting complex problems, and implementing effective solutions
- Good Experience in Splunk, CROWDSTRIKE FALCON, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, SDWAN, vWAN, MY SQL
Project Manager
Shell PLC
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Proficient in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, SharePoint, Office 365, VMware and Citrix technologies
- Develop detailed project plans, define goals, and establish timelines to ensure successful project execution
- Lead cross-functional teams by delegating tasks, providing guidance, and fostering collaboration to meet project objectives
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of project progress, risks, and outcomes
- Allocate and manage resources effectively, including personnel, tools, and budgets, to maintain project efficiency
- Skilled in IT security systems such as CMS and EKMS
- Successfully handled a range of projects, from small-scale to high-value complex initiatives
- Expertise in planning, execution, and delivery of cloud and IT infrastructure projects
- Capable of managing cross-functional teams and driving collaboration
- Balances technical guidance with managerial leadership to achieve project goals
- Experienced in overseeing projects involving cloud technologies, IT security, and collaboration tools
- Adept at managing resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes
- Unique blend of technical and managerial expertise, ensuring seamless execution of complex projects
Infrastructure Second Line Manager (M2)
Capgemini India Private Limited
04.2012 - 07.2017
- Managed the Complex Transformation, Migration of different Datacenter to newly built private cloud and preformation the Transformations
- Worked on Migrating VMWARE VM Migrations to AZURE Platform
- Responsible for selecting the methodology that best aligns with the mission and vision of their assigned Project and set the direction for the organization's project governance and leadership structure
- Managed to move the most critical network equipment to exit the DC which was a major blocker for the banking support transition and transformation, hence preventing a major revenue loss due to penalty for not being able to complete the DC exit on time
- Managed the Complex Program of Building the state of art Software Defined Datacenter (SDDC) and Migrate & Transform the Customers IT environment for Future requirements
- The program was delivered with very minimum impact to business and least outages, pro-actively working with relevant stakeholders
- Managed the project team of 20 people comprising of Architects, technical SMEs, Cloud migration engineer
- Implemented VMware Horizon View and VMware MTC Cloud
- Accountable for the Solution Design Solution Architect/Manager role for Datacenter Transformation, Transition and Migration projects
- Ensuring the Operational Performance to deliver security controls at optimum cost
- Building trusted relationships as a strategic technology advisor with clients, and work internally across advisory teams to help bring clients the most comprehensive, end-to-end business and IT transformation and transition services to effectively address their business challenges
- Monitor network and application performance to identify any irregular activities
Infrastructure Management Principal
ACS (A Xerox Company)
11.2008 - 02.2012
- Managed End to End Complex Datacenter Transformation Projects
- Managed and oversee project delivery documents such as Infrastructure Architecture, Requirements, design, and implementation guides, runbooks, configuration management guide
- Managing customer escalations and working with the delivery teams to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
- Worked on RFP/RFI's to provide product roadmap in a phased approach to implement solutions for prospective clients
- Managed & tracked the monthly finances and maintain the targeted contribution margins throughout the project
- Worked on VMware ESXi Platform with more than 40 hosts and provided a support Multiple Private cloud Customers
- Responsible for major changes and releases, architecture improvements, network and data security and automation of IT infrastructure monitoring and management processes
- Manage and ensure the IT Disaster Recovery Solutions and ensure team is providing the SLA and business continuity
- As a Tech Lead managed 12 resources from VMware and Wintel teams
- As a technical Lead accountable for Storage, capacity, and database performance
- Maintaining inter-department collaboration and communication to delivery projects and technology changes
- Handling all the Major escalations to support the team whenever needed
- Managed and ensuring that all potentials risks/issues are properly communicated to all stakeholders
- Managed a team of Architects and SMEs for the Migration program
- Implemented the ISO 14000/20000/27000 Audits for Datacenter
- Implemented the best practices for Continues improvement
Specialist
Wipro Technologies
12.2007 - 11.2008
- Working on Technical Delivery from Customer On-Boarding to Go Live Worked with Citrix Presentation Server
- POC for High Level Technical Escalations on Virtualization Tower
- Working Closely with BU and understanding new business needs and planning with Support and Work functionalities
- Working on VMware POC labs
- Working on SOP, Change Control Boards on Technical Delivery
- Working on Customer Up-gradations and new Scope of work
Education
Msc - Computer Science
Madras University
PHD - Journal Submission
Manasarovar Global University
Skills
Strategic IT Planning & Leadership
Certification
Microsoft Azure Certified AZ-104
Awards
- Wall of the Fame Award, Shell India
- Best Technology Excellence Award, Capgemini
- Feather in Cap Award, Wipro
- Best Engineer Award, Wipro
- Champion Technology Expert, ACS
- Feather in Cap, Capgemini
Notable Accomplishments
- Successfully handled as Technical Architect Azure @ Shell Project, AWS DA 2.0, Citrix TPA
- Successfully Completed Implementing Security COE Platform in Shell and have experience on Azure Key vaults, Azure AD, Azure IAM, Azure Automation Accounts, Azure Scripts, Azure Hybrid Workers and Azure DB, Azure Functions, Azure App Service, Azure Blobs, Azure Pipelines and Azure Repos
- Worked in Cloud COE and Worked with Solution Architects and Enterprise Architects delivering use cases on AWS, Azure Platform
- Successfully Worked on Deploying Cloud Solutions
- Successfully Managed and implemented Hybrid Cloud and VMware Solution for Capgemini
- Worked in Shell for EKMS SDWAN Implementation and Data masking
Timeline
CLOUD IT ADVISOR
Shell PLC
08.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Shell PLC
08.2017 - 03.2021
Infrastructure Second Line Manager (M2)
Capgemini India Private Limited
04.2012 - 07.2017
Infrastructure Management Principal
ACS (A Xerox Company)
11.2008 - 02.2012
Specialist
Wipro Technologies
12.2007 - 11.2008
PHD - Journal Submission
Manasarovar Global University
Msc - Computer Science
Madras University
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