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• Building & leading teams during development, operations, and support phases.

• Deep understanding of technologies, platforms & tools, SLA management, incident resolution, and automation implementation.

• Mastery of infrastructure, application, and data architecture disciplines and presenting the same to C-level executives.

• Developing & presenting architecture, design, and business process flows to management.

• Financial controls and budget management for an onshore, offshore projects.

• Dealing with large scale IT companies, technology implementations, & people management.

• Managing operations of large-scale internet-centric production environments for infrastructure or application services serving a large end-user base.

• Helping coach & mentor team members by conducting training sessions on various topics.

• Enterprise Cloud Application Cost, Reliability, Operational, Performance, Risk Analysis and Security optimization on AWS, Azure, IBM using industry best practices.

• Integration & automation of security with CI/CD for DevOps on AWS, Azure.

• NIST, FedRAMP, HIPAA, & NIST cybersecurity framework compliance standards and their implementation on AWS, Azure, IBM, Google clouds.

• ISO/IEC information technology, application security, and security techniques.

• On-prem to Cloud migration, infrastructure deployment automation using DevOps.

• Big data analytics & visualization using PaaS resources on AWS, Azure.

• DSE Cassandra, Solr, Spark for data store, search & analytics either on-prem or Cloud.

• Enterprise application design, implementation & migration from multi-tier architecture to microservices architecture on AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, Oracle, DO, Alibaba Cloud.

• Helping start-ups implement cloud solutions, DevOps, DevOps and SysOps.

• Experience in designing and implementing PaaS, SaaS or (X)asS solutions for leveraging enterprise intangible assets for revenue generation on AWS or Azure.

• Experience using messaging queue systems – Kinesis, Kafka and RabbitMQ for FinTech.

• Implemented K8s security with Calico, logging and monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana.

• K8s cluster automation with Terraform, K8s experience with AWS EKS, Rancher, GCP

• Experience with CRDs, operators, coredns, various run-time container engines in K8s.

• Large scale infrastructure build automation using Kubernetes, Cloud Formation, Resource Manager and multiple CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Chef, Ansible, Terraform, Spinnaker.

• Migration and performance analysis of RDMS in K8s and custom operator development.

• 30+ years total in infrastructure & application design including 11+ years on cloud platforms.

• Common Securitization Solutions (CSS). JV of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. – Financial.

• 3M – Health Care – Big data analytics in Cloud.

• State of Texas – Government – Enterprise document management in GovCloud.

• Gilbarco – Consumer – Gas Stations, Retail Outlets – Big data analytics in Cloud.

• Fareportal – Travel – Moving on-prem infrastructure to Cloud.

• HPI – Health Care – Cloud infrastructure setup and support.

• Home Depot, Bank of America, SWIFT, Advance Auto Parts, Comcast, Symantec.

• Adobe, ADP, Discover, Equifax, FedEx, Sabre, StarZ, Shutterstock, Fiserv, TD Bank.

• Capital One, CISCO, Expedia, Ford, GE, L'Oréal, Sabre, Ralph Lauren, AT&T,
  T-Mobile, NYC Care, REMAX, Boeing, NASA, and many others.

Multi-Cloud & Kubernetes Architect, IT Consultant at k8or.com and sambar.one

Aug. 2020 – Present

I worked PT 30 hours a week while maintaining a FT job. I spearheaded the design and development of a new "BUY" Kubernetes cluster model, streamlining deployments. This model includes pre-built solutions for orchestration, container image optimization, and a customized k8or OS. Additionally, it implements multi-level security hardening at the OS, package, and application levels. For enhanced cloud provider flexibility, k8or clusters come pre-built with Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) to access resources from major cloud providers. Reported to: Multiple Associates.

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Customer Success Manager – Cloud Architect, Consultant at IBM

Aug. 2021 – Aug. 2023

I was the technical expert helping existing Fortune 100 clients American Express, Nationwide, PayPal, Chubb, and others adopt IBM Hybrid Cloud and AI. I engaged with these clients designing, architecting, and providing guidance on their hybrid cloud and AI deployments, helping with architectural and deployment solutions, and optimizing resources usage and utilization costs to improve ROI. This role also focused on pre-sales and post-sales new clients by leading teams helping them with design and engineering activities on IBM Cloud. Reported to Chris Crane.

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Kubernetes SME – Architect, IT Consultant at Acquia

Jun. 2019 – Aug. 2020

Worked on Polaris migrating their legacy hosting platform to Kubernetes. Acquia is the world’s largest Drupal CMS hosting platform with over 20,000 plus sites from all industries. Since January of 2020, I did a technical analysis of the of legacy environment from an Operations and Support teams’ perspective and documentation of how these two teams day-to-day processes and procedures change in a Polaris/Kubernetes environment. I had an in-depth understanding of both Legacy and Kubernetes infrastructures, policies, procedures, and related source code and documentation.

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Cloud Architect & Kubernetes SME – Part-time. Samurai Tech. Corp. – Financial Analysis Project

Dec. 2015 – Present

Researching, evaluating, integrating, and testing the right technologies for developing a patent pending financial services platform which converts information into strategies and monetary results. This technology can be diversely incorporated into various subject areas, such as mathematics, science, and economics, to name a few. Upon its release this services platform will focus primarily on analyzing articles published in financial newspapers, magazines, newsletters, websites, blogs, and books to provide insights into market strategies with such clarity anyone can comprehend the message with minimal knowledge in the subject area. A web-based SaaS platform implemented on AWS. Management of 54+ employees/consultants from India, Ukraine, Slovenia.

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Solutions Architect – Infrastructure & Big Data at DataStax – Cassandra, Solr & Spark related Projects

Sep. 2016 – Nov. 2018

As a Solutions Architect, my responsibilities included: Enterprise application design, implementation and guidance leading to successful development, configuration, and delivery of large-scale, distributed solutions built on the DataStax Enterprise platform. Created presentations and POCs for customers highlighting the capabilities of DSE. Customer support and maximize DataStax success through effective mentoring and product positioning. Offering technical insights for customer engagement, internal initiatives, and product development.

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IT Consultant – Cloud Infrastructure Architect at Smartronix Inc. – Infrastructure, App & Big Data Projects

Nov. 2014 – Aug. 2016

As a Senior AWS Solutions Architect, my responsibilities included: Owning the technical engagement and ultimate success around specific implementation projects; defining implementation architectures, responding to Proof of Concept implementations, developing necessary technical documents and infrastructure scripts, helping clients develop an expertise in the AWS technologies as well as broad know-how around how applications and services are constructed using the cloud platform, and a subject matter expert on cloud computing and technology as it relates to building and migrating customer applications and services.

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IT Consultant for various companies PT and FT Self Employed – AWS Cloud Architecture Projects

Jul. 2006 – Jul. 2014

After the financial hit I took due to the collapse of Clarixxon, I contacted several IT firms in the DC area to sell and salvage the software developed at Clarixxon for several years. With morale low and more mishaps and tragic events, I took a break from IT endeavors to spend time with my family. This gave me the opportunity to rethink about my future, taking courses online to augment my education in the area of big data and data analysis and identify five key skills to acquire to rebuild myself. A few months later, I started part-time IT consulting and the invested the majority of my time in self-education on cloud computing, big data and IP stacks. With easy access to AWS resources, I was able to experiment, build, reconfigure, and tear-down complex systems configurations. Finally, in May of 2012, I started to architect and build the technology engine for SAMURAI’s Analytics As a Service (“AaaS”) platform.

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CEO/CTO Clarixxon Technologies Limited – US Taxation Project

Jul. 1998 – Mar. 2004

Using my own financing, I was the first to start a multi-million dollar web based federal and state taxation application development project with 60 plus software developers and another 60 plus accountants in India. The business model is based on outsourcing the US taxation services – Federal and State – to India and US clients having web based interaction and live online help – 24/7 – from US certified CPAs stationed at Clarixxon offices. A summary of my responsibilities included:

• Space acquisition and infrastructure build-out.

• Network Design and connectivity from the Indian office to the ISP in the US.

• Export of necessary hardware and software to India.

• Talent acquisition – Developers, accountants and support personnel.

• Conducting training sessions to 60 plus accountants on the US tax system.

• Writing business rules to translate tax logic into software modules.

• Application architecture design for federal and state taxation modules.

• Training on web technologies used in the development process.

• Working with UI teams for application and web interface design.

• Leading a unit testing team for integrated testing of the web application.

• Demonstration of the product and services to potential clients in the US.

• Working with multinational banks to take the company public.

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CTO – Clarixxon Corporation – US Taxation Project

Mar. 1998 – Apr. 2004

While at Clarixxon, my duties included managing both the US company and the Indian subsidiary, listed below, at the same time. Due to the time difference of almost 11 hours, I worked with the Indian team members, technical and accounting, from 2 AM until 9 AM EST using video conferencing, IM, etc., and again at the US office from 11 AM until 6 PM EST. I also flew to India quite frequently and spent months discussing both technical and non-technical issues. My duties at the US office primarily included marketing and sales of the web application developed in India.

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IT Consultant – Booz Allen Hamilton – Chemical Industry Project

Jul. 1996 – Apr. 1997

Worked on the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) project at the Chemical Manufacturers Association in Arlington, VA on behalf of BAH. Designed, acquired hardware and software, programmed and developed a client/server architecture-based system for moving the MS data sheets from the legacy system and provided dial-up access to the new system. Reported to Mr. Larry Cooper.

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Systems Team Lead Unisys – State Health Information Project

Jul. 1995 – Sep. 1996

Lead a team of systems professionals and developers in designing, programming, integrating and testing the Unisys Health Information System (HIM) for various state health agencies. Reported to Mr. Jerry Anderson.

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Unix Systems Administrator/Integrator Hughes Network Systems – Internal Support

Nov. 1992 – May. 1995

Started as a contractor and became an employee. I was a member of the systems/network support team and my responsibilities included new system installation, configuration, networking, maintenance and user support. Reported to Mr. Shah Behzadi.

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IT Consultant AT&T Government Services – IRS Project

May. 1992 – Oct. 1992

Designed and implemented a test bed for document scanning, indexing and sharing application for the IRS. Successfully completed the project on time and on budget and lead a team of four. The proposed system was designed as per IRS requirements. The knowledge I gained here led me to start a web based and outsourced financial services company called Clarixxon in 1998.

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Systems Engineer – Consultant CACI – Army Project

Sep. 1991 – Jan. 1992

Networking configuration, management and development of several UNIX systems in support of a government project at several Army bases on the East Coast. Collaborated with other teams and project lead at the base to ensure the application worked as intended. Reported to Mr. Jay.

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UNIX Systems Administrator Boeing Computer Services – NASA Project

Sep. 1989 – Sep. 1991

Started as a consultant and became an employee. Managed multiple UNIX systems performing day-to-day administrative tasks and provided systems programming help to the development team for the NASA Space Station Project. Reported to Ms. Annette Brady.

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Systems Analyst/Administrator Howard University – Campus Computer Center Support

Jan. 1986 – Apr. 1989

UNIX systems administration and computer lab support at the University's main computer center serving students and faculty of several thousands. Reported to Dr. Janet Nicholson.

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Internship AT&T Bell Laboratories – Canadian Magacom Project

Jun. 1987 – Aug. 1987

Worked on the Canadian Magacom project and my first exposure to programming with UNIX internals with a team of developers at the birthplace of UNIX. Reported to Mr. Al Frides.

Doctor of Business Administration – Global Business Program for Professionals – Keiser University

May 2024 - Present

This 4-year program equips me with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of global business. I will gain a comprehensive understanding of effective leadership and decision-making practices in an international context. Global Business Landscape: Deepen my understanding of cross-border transactions of goods, services, and resources. International Production: Explore the intricacies of economic resource transactions, including capital, skills, and people, involved in the international production of physical goods and services across sectors like finance, banking, insurance, and construction. Global Expansion Strategies: Develop the ability to assess the cultural and geographic nuances of international markets to ensure successful expansion. Building a Global Network: Learn strategies to cultivate and leverage multinational networking opportunities, fostering an enhanced cultural understanding and a truly global perspective. By participating in this program, I will be well-positioned to thrive in today's dynamic global business environment.

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Master's Degree in Information Systems (Dropout) – Harvard University

Jan. 2014 – Nov. 2016

Information Management Systems Concentration: This master’s degree in the information technology graduate program examines the integration of business strategies and processes with computer systems. I learned how organizations and global competition are transformed by IT developments. I concentrated on courses related to Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics and Visualization. Due to heavy workload and family obligations I have to discontinue the program after successfully completing several courses with a B+ average GPA.

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Master's Degree in Computer Sciences – Howard University

Jan. 1986 – Jun. 1988

Database and Compiler Design Concentration: Much of the course work at that time was in UNIX System V internals, Database Design and Management and Compiler Design. Much has changed since 1988 and I decided to pursue a second master's degree and augment my knowledge through Coursera.

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Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering – MIT, Manipal, India

Jan. 1980 – Jan. 1984

One of the Premier Institutions in India and current Microsoft CEO Mr. Satya Nadella, graduated from this institute with a bachelor’s degree in 1986. I would love to teach a course at MIT or at another institute one day.

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Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Duke University

Completed all course assignments.

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Gamification – University of Pennsylvania

Completed all course assignments.

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Web Intelligence and Big Data – Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India

Completed all course assignments.

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Financial Engineering and Risk Management – Columbia University

Completed all course assignments.

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Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies & Surviving Disruptive Technologies – University of Maryland

Two separate courses. Completed all course assignments.

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Health Informatics in the Cloud & Computational Investing, Part 1 – Georgia Institute of Technology

Two separate courses. Completed all course assignments.

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Neural Networks for Machine Learning & Statistics: Making Sense of Data – University of Toronto

Two separate courses. Completed all course assignments.

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Data Analysis & Computing for Data Analysis – Johns Hopkins University

Two separate courses. Completed all course assignments.