08/03/2026 updated
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Principal Architect - Cloud | AI | DevOps
Thanjavur, India
Only remote
Bachelors in Electronics and Computer Science, MBA in Information and Cloud technologiesAbout me
Principal Architect with over 19 years of experience in architecting and delivering scalable cloud-native solutions. Modernizing Customer Relations with Agentic AI solutions including cloud migration, DevOps, AI, middleware modernization, microservices, and event-driven designs.
AI AgentsAzure DevOpsCloud ComputingDevOpsPython (Programming Language)YAMLKubernetesTerraformDocker
Cloud Architecture & Azure Migration
Expertise in designing enterprise-scale solutions for Azure migration, Azure Native application development, and Azure Infrastructure. Proven track record in spearheading cloud migration strategies and enterprise transformation initiatives across diverse industries, including AI-assisted migration of SQL Data Warehouses to Azure Synapse Analytics.
DevOps & CI/CD Pipeline Design
Deep knowledge in designing DevOps solutions and creating architectures with toolchains for the entire CI/CD pipeline across development platforms such as Java, Node, and Python. Experience with applications built on WEB, Microservices, and Middleware technologies, as well as designing and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Strong capability in designing and implementing robust frameworks for IaC to automate the building of cloud infrastructure on Azure. Hands-on experience with tools such as Biceps, Terraform, YAML, and HCL for scalable IaaC solutions.
AI & Agentic Solutions
Experience in modernizing Customer Relations with Agentic AI solutions and engineering hyperscale data and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Implementation of AI-driven root cause analysis for major incidents in Kubernetes environments leveraging Grafana and Prometheus.
Microservices & SOA Architecture
End-to-end architecture and modernization of middleware platforms using SOA, microservices, and event-driven designs. Involvement in designing DevOps solutions for applications built on WEB, Microservices, and Middleware technologies.
Kubernetes & Observability
Implementation of AI-driven root cause analysis for major incidents in Kubernetes environments, leveraging Grafana and Prometheus for observability and faster incident resolution.
Test Automation
Extensive background in designing and implementing automated test frameworks for functional and performance testing using tools such as JMeter, Jenkins, HP Quick Test Professional, and TCS MasterCraft. Creation of robust test automation frameworks for RESTful APIs and microservices applications.
FinOps & Cloud Financial Management
Advisory experience in cloud financial management strategies including resource right-sizing, commitment-based discounting, and usage monitoring to optimize spend and maximize cloud investment value.
Agile Governance & Program Management
Leadership of cross-functional engineering, QA, DevOps, and Product teams to deliver large-scale cloud and data applications on time and within budget. Management of multi-program portfolios with budgets exceeding $800K, implementing KPI-driven governance that improved portfolio ROI and reduced project slippage by 25%.
Security-by-Design & Compliance
Embedding security-by-design and privacy-by-default principles into architectural recommendations, ensuring solutions meet industry-specific compliance requirements and mitigate cyber risk exposure.
Expertise in designing enterprise-scale solutions for Azure migration, Azure Native application development, and Azure Infrastructure. Proven track record in spearheading cloud migration strategies and enterprise transformation initiatives across diverse industries, including AI-assisted migration of SQL Data Warehouses to Azure Synapse Analytics.
DevOps & CI/CD Pipeline Design
Deep knowledge in designing DevOps solutions and creating architectures with toolchains for the entire CI/CD pipeline across development platforms such as Java, Node, and Python. Experience with applications built on WEB, Microservices, and Middleware technologies, as well as designing and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Strong capability in designing and implementing robust frameworks for IaC to automate the building of cloud infrastructure on Azure. Hands-on experience with tools such as Biceps, Terraform, YAML, and HCL for scalable IaaC solutions.
AI & Agentic Solutions
Experience in modernizing Customer Relations with Agentic AI solutions and engineering hyperscale data and AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Implementation of AI-driven root cause analysis for major incidents in Kubernetes environments leveraging Grafana and Prometheus.
Microservices & SOA Architecture
End-to-end architecture and modernization of middleware platforms using SOA, microservices, and event-driven designs. Involvement in designing DevOps solutions for applications built on WEB, Microservices, and Middleware technologies.
Kubernetes & Observability
Implementation of AI-driven root cause analysis for major incidents in Kubernetes environments, leveraging Grafana and Prometheus for observability and faster incident resolution.
Test Automation
Extensive background in designing and implementing automated test frameworks for functional and performance testing using tools such as JMeter, Jenkins, HP Quick Test Professional, and TCS MasterCraft. Creation of robust test automation frameworks for RESTful APIs and microservices applications.
FinOps & Cloud Financial Management
Advisory experience in cloud financial management strategies including resource right-sizing, commitment-based discounting, and usage monitoring to optimize spend and maximize cloud investment value.
Agile Governance & Program Management
Leadership of cross-functional engineering, QA, DevOps, and Product teams to deliver large-scale cloud and data applications on time and within budget. Management of multi-program portfolios with budgets exceeding $800K, implementing KPI-driven governance that improved portfolio ROI and reduced project slippage by 25%.
Security-by-Design & Compliance
Embedding security-by-design and privacy-by-default principles into architectural recommendations, ensuring solutions meet industry-specific compliance requirements and mitigate cyber risk exposure.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2021
Languages
EnglishNative speakerHindiBasic knowledgeTeluguBasic knowledge
Project history
Serving as a trusted strategic advisor to C-level stakeholders, translating complex business objectives into scalable, future-proof cloud architectures. Leading comprehensive discovery workshops and current-state assessments to identify technical gaps and operational inefficiencies. Designing end-to-end solution blueprints balancing technical feasibility, security posture, regulatory compliance, and total cost of ownership for multi-cloud or hybrid deployment strategies.
Published and reviewed design documents for migrating 30+ applications and 3000+ workloads from Azure to New Azure Landing Zone Cloud. Participated in Design Authority meetings, mentored and assisted team in implementation, developed design patterns and protocols, and designed and implemented scalable IaaC solutions. Designed DevOps solution for automated provisioning of environments and solutions for infrastructure migration to cloud.
Published and reviewed design documents for migrating SAP workload from on-premise to Azure Cloud. Participated in Design Authority meetings, mentored and assisted team in implementation, developed design patterns and protocols, and designed and implemented scalable IaaC solutions. Designed DevOps solution for automated provisioning of environments and solutions for infrastructure migration to cloud.