Solution Architecture Design
Anurag Thakur
Gurgaon
Summary
Results-driven Senior Solutions Architect with over 22 years of experience in Cloud Architecture, Enterprise Modernization, and Digital Transformation. Skilled in developing scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud solutions that adhere to security, governance, and data sovereignty standards. Proven track record of meeting aggressive deadlines while delivering high-quality outcomes. Expertise lies in architecting and implementing scalable Microservices, modernizing compute, storage, and databases to improve performance, efficiency, and cloud adoption. Leverages automation, cloud migration, and cost optimization to drive value. Excels in implementing CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to optimize deployment and system resilience. Leadership in data center sizing and pre-sales consulting influences architectural decisions to maximize impact. Recognized for strategic thinking, enterprise transformation leadership, and performance optimization. Enhances system efficiency and scalability by identifying and resolving application bottlenecks. Effectively communicates complex technical solutions in terms of business value for stakeholders. Collaborates across cross-functional teams to drive seamless execution in fast-paced agile environments. Demonstrates adaptability, self-motivation, and commitment to continuous improvement through ownership of projects.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Solution Architect
R1 RCM
10.2021 - 02.2025
- Company Overview: US Healthcare
- Led the modernization of a monolithic application to cloud-native microservices using the Strangler Fig pattern, ensuring seamless data migration and integration
- Provided leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams, enabling the successful adoption of microservices architecture
- Orchestrated Azure Cloud migration using lift-and-shift, refactoring, and modernization strategies, improving scalability and performance
- Enhanced application performance by implementing distributed caching and a read-only SQL Server database, reducing latency and increasing responsiveness
- Established CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and Terraform, enabling automated, efficient, and secure deployments
- Implemented automated testing with containerized microservices, reducing operational costs while maintaining system reliability
- Developed OpenAI-powered automation solutions, reducing manual processes by more than 20% and improving operational efficiency
- Strengthened cloud security by enforcing IAM governance, OWASP compliance, and best practices to enhance data protection and risk mitigation
- US Healthcare
Solution Architect
Datamatics Global Services Limited
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Solution Architect in Automated Fare Collection (AFC) systems, designing a resilient and scalable architecture for high-volume distributed transactions
- Aligned cross-functional teams with enterprise objectives, ensuring solutions met technical standards for performance and future adaptability
- Migrated traditional systems to AWS Cloud using lift-and-shift, refactoring, and modernization strategies, improving performance, agility, and scalability
- Modernized legacy applications, defining and executing a migration roadmap for seamless transition
- Established CI/CD pipelines for testing and production using TeamCity and PowerShell, ensuring efficient and automated deployments
- Utilized Kubernetes and Docker for containerized testing, streamlining development and test environments
- Optimized hardware specifications to match production workloads, ensuring peak system performance
Senior Architect
Ness Digital Engineering
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Led multiple AWS projects, managing end-to-end lifecycles from bidding to successful Go-Live
- Developed technical solutions aligned with business and architectural standards, ensuring seamless requirement translation
- Managed cloud migration, including platform upgrades and live application transitions, optimizing performance and availability
- Enhanced system efficiency by re-architecting applications, integrating standalone systems, and addressing existing limitations
- Ensured OWASP Top 10 compliance, implementing security best practices to minimize vulnerabilities and risks
- Configured robust CI/CD pipelines for both on-premises and AWS environments, leveraging TeamCity and PowerShell for automated deployments
Technical Architect
G4S Global Development Centre
06.2015 - 08.2015
Technical Architect
HCL Technologies Ltd.
08.2011 - 06.2015
Technical Manager
Vinculum Solutions / GlobalLogic
11.2007 - 08.2011
Senior Developer
VeriFone UK
06.2007 - 11.2007
Senior Software Developer
HCL Technologies Ltd.
01.2003 - 06.2007
Education
PGDCA -
IMT Ghaziabad
01.2001 - 01.2003
B.E. - Production
PTU Jalandhar
01.1995 - 01.1999
Skills
Enterprise Architecture
Solution Architecture
Azure Cloud
AWS Cloud
Solution Design
Security Design
Design Principles/Patterns
Requirement Analysis
Solution Prototyping
Agile (Scrum & Kanban)
Test Driven Development (TDD)
Performance Tuning
DevOps (CI/CD Pipelines)
Penetration Testing
Microservices Architecture
Modernization
Application & Data Migration
Hardware Sizing
Architectural System Evaluation
Technology Selection
Threat Modelling
Integration Patterns
Digital Transformation
Project & Resource Management
Analyze Technology Environment
Cost Optimization
Regulatory Standards
API Gateways
IAM/OAuth/SAML/JWT
High Availability & Scalability
Caching
Automated Testing
Event Driven Design
High Performance SQL Server
Infrastructure as a Code (IaC)
NET Framework/NET Core
ASPNET Core
ASPNET MVC
Blazor
Web API
WCF
Entity Framework
Dapper
NHibernate
SQL Server
Oracle
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Cosmos
Nodejs
React
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Awards
- Ness Award for Commitment towards Customer Orientation
- Outstanding Rating for 3-consecutive years during my stay in HCL
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsCareer advancementSoftware
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Solution Architect
R1 RCM
10.2021 - 02.2025
Solution Architect
Datamatics Global Services Limited
02.2018 - 10.2021
Senior Architect
Ness Digital Engineering
08.2015 - 01.2018
Technical Architect
G4S Global Development Centre
06.2015 - 08.2015
Technical Architect
HCL Technologies Ltd.
08.2011 - 06.2015
Technical Manager
Vinculum Solutions / GlobalLogic
11.2007 - 08.2011
Senior Developer
VeriFone UK
06.2007 - 11.2007
Senior Software Developer
HCL Technologies Ltd.
01.2003 - 06.2007
PGDCA -
IMT Ghaziabad
01.2001 - 01.2003
B.E. - Production
PTU Jalandhar
01.1995 - 01.1999