My Resume Highlights

Core Competencies and Achievements:

• Cloud and DevOps Expert: Designed scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions across Azure and AWS clouds using microservices and event-driven architectures. Led DevSecOps adoption and architected CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, and Jenkins, leveraging containerization.
• Data & AI Strategist: Designed and developed enterprise data platforms for advanced analytics. Leveraged relational, NoSQL, and big data technologies to deliver actionable insights across applications. Developed AI/ML solutions and ML Ops pipelines to drive automation and data-informed decision-making.
• Full-Stack Engineer: Built applications using Java and JavaScript frameworks with seamless front-end and back-end integration. Delivered user-friendly, high-performance solutions by applying best practices in scalability, usability, and maintainability, leveraging REST APIs and cloud-native databases.
• Award-Winning Author: Authored three internationally published books, including AWS Security Cookbook, ranked among the “Top 8 Cloud Computing Books of All Time” and available on Amazon.  
• Educator & Mentor: Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), founder of global learning initiatives of 135K+ learners, mentor, conference speaker, 15+ certifications and dual master’s degrees (Cloud and Data Analytics with AI and ML).

Professional Certifications

• Amazon (1): AWS Certified Developer Associate
• Microsoft (7): Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Expert, Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Expert, Microsoft Certified Azure Developer, Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator, Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified Professional for C# and SQL Server.
• Java & Spring (4): Pivotal Certified Spring Professional, Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Web Component Developer, Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, SCJP 5.0
• IBM (4): IBM Certified Solution Developer - Web Services Development, IBM Certified Solution Designer – OOAD, Rational Unified Process, IBM Certified Application Developer - Rational Application Developer for Websphere.

Technical Skills

• Azure Cloud: VM, App Services, Functions, AKS, Azure SQL, Storage Account, Cosmos DB, Databricks, ADF, Virtual Network, Entra ID (Azure AD), Key Vault, SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Monitor, AI Services.
• AWS Cloud: EC2, S3, Lambda, Step Functions, VPC, IAM, RDS, DynamoDB, RedShift, GuardDuty, KMS, CloudHSM, CloudTrail, Config, Organizations, CloudWatch, Kinesis, Macie, Inspector, Cognito.
• Development: OOPS, Java, Spring, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React & Angular), TypeScript, SQL, Python, PowerShell, and content management systems (CMS) such as Drupal and WordPress.
• Containers & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Bicep, Datadog, Splunk, Control-M and ServiceNow.
• Databases (Relational): PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server, and Oracle.
• Big Data & No SQL: Mongo DB, Elasticsearch, Hadoop, Spark.
• Middleware & App Servers: Kafka, RabbitMQ, Tomcat, WebSphere, and WebMethods.
• Domain Knowledge: Banking and Finance, Cloud Governance and Migration, Data Analytics.

Career Profile

Communities Canada Inc, Calgary, Canada – Architect & Trainer (Oct 2024 – Present)

• Lead the research for developing secure cloud-based Data and AI solutions, DevSecOps processes, architecture, and compliance for a Canadian startup focused on community impact.
• Provide expert training and consulting as a Microsoft Certified Trainer focusing on cloud adoption, cloud architecture, DevOps & infrastructure automation, data and AI.
• Spearhead web development initiatives to support small businesses in Calgary by building affordable, user-friendly websites that enhance their digital presence and community engagement.

Independent Author and Mentor (Sep 2023 – Aug 2024)

• Published AWS Security Cookbook SE, featuring practical recipes using AWS security services.

Morgan Stanley - Cloud & DevOps Architect (Jun 2022 – Aug 2023)

• Lead digital transformation and Infrastructure modernization efforts by guiding Infrastructure and DevOps teams in designing cloud solutions based on Microsoft Azure aligned with business needs collaborating with cross-regional delivery teams across Montreal and Bangalore.
• Migrated and modernized cloud infrastructure using IaaS (Terraform, ARM Templates, Bicep, etc.), GitHub, Azure Pipelines, and GitHub Actions, integrating SAST, DAST, IaC, and Shift-Left Security practices to enhance deployment reliability and security.
• Successfully conducted POCs to enhance security, streamline DevOps, and optimize database performance. Key initiatives include migrating authentication mechanisms from Service Principals to Managed Identities in Azure, transitioning CI/CD pipelines from Azure Pipelines to GitHub Actions, and evaluating MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas adoption on Azure Cloud for transactional workloads.

Societe Generale - Principal Architect for Cloud, Data & DevOps (Jul 2020 – May 2022)

•  Drove global digital transformation and modernization efforts from the Bangalore (India) team by leading cloud infrastructure and application modernization, secure data migration, build data lake and AI/ML pipelines, and cost optimization initiatives in collaboration with business units and stakeholders.
• Delivered Azure cloud development, administration and migrations using containerization (Docker and Kubernetes), implemented landing zones aligned with CAF/WAF, and standardized infrastructure provisioning with blueprints using Terraform and Python automation.
• Optimized planning and cloud costs by developing a modernization estimation tool using Java, React, and TypeScript utilizing Azure DevOps for migration planning and facilitating the transition from .NET Framework to .NET Core, reducing infrastructure expenses and improving scalability.
• Managed cross-functional teams and operations, fostering collaboration among development, operations, and security departments while overseeing operations through SLAs and performance monitoring to ensure technology projects align with business goals and drive continuous improvements.
• Enhanced operational efficiency using Control-M workflows, automating ServiceNow ticket creation for job failures, and routing incidents to appropriate teams.
• As Head of Engineering, lead engineering and operational efforts for the 1Inclusion project, a CSR initiative in collaboration with other financial and non-profit institutions, dedicated to empowering diverse inclusion candidates, including underrepresented and differently abled individuals.

VMware - Technical Lead - Full-stack with Data Engineering, Cloud Security Architect (Sep 2016 – July 2020)

• Led a dev team hands-on in architecting and building a cloud-based data analytics product leveraging Java, Angular, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, ETL development, CI/CD with Jenkins, and containerization, making use of AWS compute, data and operations services such as EC2, ECS, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Kinesis, Lambda, Step Functions, and CloudFormation.
• Contributed to the AWS RDS on VMware collaboration between Amazon and VMware by enabling RDS deployments on VMware environments. Proactively addressed deployment complexity by independently developing an Angular-based UI for appliance deployment, delivered within 2 weeks.
• Lead the public cloud governance council as a Cloud Security Architect to enhance cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms, focusing on preventive and detective controls aligned with VMware’s cloud control objectives.

IG - Technical Specialist (Nov 2015 – August 2016)

• Developed and maintained back-office systems for account management using modern Java technologies, OOPS concepts, and microservices architecture, utilizing GitLab and Jenkins for version control and CI/CD.
• Utilized Datadog and Splunk to enhance operational efficiency within a microservices architecture, and managed ServiceNow workflows integrated with PagerDuty for real-time incident alerting and escalation.

Software AG - Engineering Specialist, Senior Software Engineer (April 2013 – Nov 2015)

• Built multithreaded integration solutions using Java for the WebMethods product suite, emphasizing both on-premise and cloud integration.
• Worked on Developing WebMethods adapters for Oracle, JDBC, Kafka, and SAP ERP, with additional R&D on emerging technologies like RabbitMQ, Hadoop and SAP Hana.

Ariba, an SAP company - Product Engineer (May 2012 – April 2013        

• Integrated Ariba applications with ERP systems (SAP and Oracle) using Java, J2EE, OOPS, and cloud integration technologies.
• Enhanced Ariba software's integration capabilities, assisted in defect fixing, and supported QA with automation scripting using JUnit.

American Express (Through TCS) - Software Engineer (Feb 2008 – May 2012)

• Led analysis and requirements gathering for American Express Credit Card IVR System development, covering front-end (VXML), middle-tier (J2EE), and backend simulation.
• Designed and developed multi-tier applications with Java, Tomcat, WebSphere, RAD, VXML, MS SQL Server, and JavaScript, following OOPS concepts and SOLID principles.

Academic Qualification

• Masters in Technology (Software Systems), BITS Pilani, 2020.
• Masters in Science (Information Technology), Sikkim Manipal University, 2014.
• Bachelor in Technology (Computer Science), M G University, 2007.