Cloud Solutions Continuous Improvement

VIJAY THAKUR (US CITIZEN) AUSTIN, TX

512-***-****· ********@*****.*** · https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-thakur-44a8bb3/ Summary:

AWS and multi-cloud Specialist with extensive years of experience in cloud environments. Skilled in designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud solutions across AWS and other cloud platforms. Adept at cloud migration, automation, and optimizing infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency. Known for strong problem-solving abilities, effective team collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. As an AWS Solution Architect, demonstrated expertise in architecting scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions tailored to business needs. Experienced in leveraging a wide array of AWS services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and CloudFormation, to design robust and cost-effective architectures. Proven ability to conduct architectural reviews, perform cost optimization, and ensure compliance with best practices and industry standards. Successfully led migrations to AWS, transforming legacy systems and enhancing cloud-native capabilities. Known for delivering high-quality results and driving strategic initiatives in cloud adoption and transformation.

Extensive experience in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline creation, infrastructure as code, and automated deployment strategies. Proficient in using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Terraform to streamline development and operational processes. Proven track record of successfully leading projects and working with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives and deliver high-quality results. SKILLS:

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, AZURE, GCP, SAP on AWS, RedHat OpenShift, AWS ROSA,SAAS,PAAS

• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, ADO, ArgoCD, Helm,

• Observability: Datadog, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana

• Containers and Orchestration: Docker & Kubernetes

• Databases: Oracle, MongoDB, AWS Aurora, MySQL

• Configuration Management: Chef, Ansible, puppet. Terraform & CloudFormation, Kubernetes

• Migration Tools: DRS, Cloud Endure, AWS SCT, DMS, MGN (Leading Resiliency practice).

• Scripting Languages: Bash, Python, Java, and Node

• O/S: Windows and Linux, SUSE, Centos, RHEL.

Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Professional

• GCP Certified Solutions Architect-Professional

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer-Professional

• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer

• Certified Kubernetes Application Administrator.

• AWS Partner Generative AI Essentials (Business) skill. Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in computers. WORK EXPERIENCE:

Deloitte Consulting: Specialist Master May2021 – Present

• Developed IaC capabilities for OpenShift clusters in the DMV AWS ecosystem, standardized ROSA cluster creation, and integrated logging with DMV’s centralized Splunk log aggregator for RedHat Decision Manager (RHDM).

• Lead the Network SRE and operations initiative at several clients. Responsibilities includes addressing complex connectivity issues between various external partnered systems, data center and AWS cloud. Built Automations, refined existing GITops repos to tailor to specific network needs using Terraform, Ansible automation Platform.

• Lead Agile development, CI/CD, containerization, and AWS cost reduction using Spot.io (spot and reserved instances), while staying updated on cloud tech trends and assessing cost-benefit of solutions.

• Assessing clients' current IT infrastructure and identifying opportunities for improvement and designing and implementing cloud-based architectures that meet clients' business requirements.

• Managed team to design and implement Ansible management node in the Multi-Account environment to enforce centralized managed configuration.

• Conducted stakeholder interviews, including key conversations with directors, to create alignment and ensure requirements are met with new tools and processes.

• Ansible management node design infrastructure on AWS cloud to run and manage Ansible Playbooks on Accounts.

• Developed various Playbooks COTS products that significantly reduce the build and provisioning time. Forcepoint: Engineering SRE Lead/DevOPS March20-May21

• Utilized Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Python, and shell scripts to automate infrastructure deployment to AWS and Azure, enabling service configuration and end-to-end testing for efficient delivery. Led centralized automation, consolidated AWS IAM users into roles, secured services with SSM/Secrets Manager, re-architected VPCs and subnets, reduced public IPs, minimized security group access, and implemented WAF to enhance security and best practices.

• Reduced AWS costs using reserved instances, savings plans, spot instances, and resource cleanup via Cloud Health and scripts; designed a MongoDB backup/restore strategy with Mongo-Ops Manager for Forcepoint CASB SaaS business continuity.

• Architected and deployed EKS and ECS for containerized microservices, automated business processes with Jenkins pipelines, and implemented monitoring and custom metrics using Datadog and Thousand Eyes integrated with AWS, Azure, and MongoDB.

• Maintained CentOS servers, updated services like Tomcat, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch, resolved connectivity and DNS issues, and ensured FedRAMP compliance through AWS AMI hardening and FIPS standards implementation.

Cognizant Consulting: Senior Infrastructure Cloud Architect/Senior Manager May19-March20

• Designed and implemented cloud solutions on Azure and AWS, including deployment, infrastructure, and services. Developed solutions for Azure AD, single sign-on, disaster recovery, and data migration, while optimizing Azure subscriptions and resources.

• Expert in AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, SNS, S3, and ECS; collaborated with internal teams on cloud-native architecture and migrations.

• Led modernization initiatives, including AWS Lambda with .NET, containerization, and migration from SQL Server to Aurora and Linux platforms.

General Motors: Platform Architect: Cloud Infrastructure and Automation/DEV-OPS 6/2015 -3/2019

• Evaluated application (Enterprise Native to Cloud Native), infrastructure and cloud decisions in the context of both high-level strategy and tactical solutions. Leverage IaaS and PaaS solutions to achieve these objectives.

• Created architecture and design for multiple complex projects involving internal and external partners and vendors Ensure security, elasticity, and performance is integrated into all architecture solutions.

• Conducted multiple POC projects for migrating legacy applications to cloud using Dockers, and Kubernetes.

• Earned latest and greatest cloud certification form, Amazon, Azure, Google cloud providers and understand their contribution to cloud ecosystem.

Oracle: Infrastructure Technical Architect/Lead (Principal IT Consultant) (04/2007-06/2015)

• Led complete cloud migration projects, including technical design, capacity planning, and performance optimization, ensuring a 100% success rate for private oracle on-demand cloud implementations.

• Managed projects by documenting technical issues, analyzing requirements, and collaborating with customer management teams to address challenges and ensure smooth execution.

• Led strategic migration projects for major enterprise applications (PeopleSoft, OBIEE, Informatica, etc.) from on-premises to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including business continuity planning and database backup/restore strategies.

• Lead multiple projects for MCS strategic customers for migrating complete tech stack of products such as People Soft, OBIEE, EDQ/EDQP, ODI, Informatica from On-premises to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

(OCI).

• Responsible for the design and delivery of the mission critical stack, with focus on security, resiliency, scale, and performance.

• Lead initiatives for business continuity solution, Application Stack, Oracle DB backup/restore strategy for RAC and non-RAC systems with EXACS in the cloud.

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