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Solution Architect and tech lead with strong experience designing and implementing scalable web and cloud platforms across AWS (AKS also), microservices, and mission-critical customer-facing services. Known for aligning product strategy with engineering execution, leading cross-functional teams, and driving measurable improvements in reliability, performance, and delivery speed. Specializes in AI-driven transformation and agentic workflows, API architecture, observability, and governance frameworks. Has led the orchestration of large-scale microservices (180+) with high uptime, implemented value-added data-driven revenue solutions, and contributed to identity and secure systems integrations in enterprise environments.…Solution Architect and tech lead with strong experience designing and implementing scalable web and cloud platforms across AWS (AKS also), microservices, and mission-critical customer-facing services. Known for aligning product strategy with engineering execution, leading cross-functional teams, and driving measurable improvements in reliability, performance, and delivery speed. Specializes in AI-driven transformation and agentic workflows, API architecture, observability, and governance frameworks. Has led the orchestration of large-scale microservices (180+) with high uptime, implemented value-added data-driven revenue solutions, and contributed to identity and secure systems integrations in enterprise environments.

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Solution Architect and tech lead with strong experience designing and implementing scalable web and cloud platforms across AWS (AKS also), microservices, and mission-critical customer-facing services. Known for aligning product strategy with engineering execution, leading cross-functional teams, and driving measurable improvements in reliability, performance, and delivery speed. Specializes in AI-driven transformation and agentic workflows, API architecture, observability, and governance frameworks. Has led the orchestration of large-scale microservices (180+) with high uptime, implemented value-added data-driven revenue solutions, and contributed to identity and secure systems integrations in enterprise environments.…Solution Architect and tech lead with strong experience designing and implementing scalable web and cloud platforms across AWS (AKS also), microservices, and mission-critical customer-facing services. Known for aligning product strategy with engineering execution, leading cross-functional teams, and driving measurable improvements in reliability, performance, and delivery speed. Specializes in AI-driven transformation and agentic workflows, API architecture, observability, and governance frameworks. Has led the orchestration of large-scale microservices (180+) with high uptime, implemented value-added data-driven revenue solutions, and contributed to identity and secure systems integrations in enterprise environments.

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Solution Architect and tech lead with strong experience designing and implementing scalable web and cloud platforms across AWS (AKS also), microservices, and mission-critical customer-facing services. Known for aligning product strategy with engineering execution, leading cross-functional teams, and driving measurable improvements in reliability, performance, and delivery speed.

Specializes in AI-driven transformation and agentic workflows, API architecture, observability, and governance frameworks. Has led the orchestration of large-scale microservices (180+) with high uptime, implemented value-added data-driven revenue solutions, and contributed to identity and secure systems integrations in enterprise environments.

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Work Experience

Solution Architect at EPAM Systems

September 1, 2023 - Present

Led product strategy and digital value creation, aligning engineering execution with business vision via API architecture, vendor strategy, and cross-functional leadership. Integrated agentic AI into end-to-end design, development, and delivery across multiple squads using custom AI workflows; leveraged GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT/Claude-style foundational models. Architected and managed core digital services and C&D S squads, orchestrating interactions across upstream systems including product catalog, pricing engines, loyalty programs, and user management. Designed and ran weather-responsive hyperlocal digital experiences adapting in real time to store conditions. Architected governance and strategy to streamline end-to-end software architecture lifecycle, reduce friction, and accelerate delivery. Managed 180+ microservices over 18 months on Azure AKS with data-dog observability, serving millions of users with 99.9% uptime. Delivered data-driven revenue solutions combining personali

Associate Architect at Collective

June 1, 2021 - Present

Worked on a product-based company offering multiple product lines; designed and developed RESTful APIs (TDD-driven) and collaborated with cross-functional teams to convert business requirements into technical implementation. Monitored project progress to ensure timely delivery within budget constraints. Played a key role in AWS cloud engineering by converting Node.js services to containerized microservices on AWS EKS, ECR, SNS, Lambda, RDS, and SES; ensured services were scalable and reliable. Collaborated with DevOps on Blue/Green and Canary deployments and presented the importance of these deployment strategies. Analyzed build systems to identify potential issues and improve efficiency in the architectural process. Created written and oral presentations for project designs and proposals.

Senior Technical Member at Mindera, India Pvt Ltd

March 1, 2020 - Present

Developed solutions for e-commerce platform needs such as training and Net-A-Play with REST services critical for scalability during peak traffic. Monitored system performance metrics proactively to address potential issues and enhance reliability. Provided technical guidance and mentoring to team members. Migrated monolithic REST services into strategic, zero-downtime microservices on AWS EKS and RabbitMQ. Facilitated Agile methodologies by organizing daily stand-ups and removing roadblocks to ensure smooth project progression. Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements and timelines. Evaluated and integrated new technologies to enhance system capabilities and maintain competitive edge. Contributed to post-release activities including bug fixes and feature enhancements to support continuous improvement.

Principal Architect at iCrypto Inc

March 1, 2016 - Present

Designed in-house identity solutions and developed PAM & PEM systems for AT&T USA, tested on 1500 lab machines, deployed on AWS infrastructure using a hybrid communication model. Designed an advanced NOC onboarding wizard for service engineers aligned with business objectives. Analyzed and identified system gaps, coordinated with stakeholders to enhance solutions, and documented system architecture. Evaluated and implemented emerging technologies while maintaining industry trend knowledge and performance metrics monitoring. Provided technical support in post-implementation phases including bug fixes and system upgrades. Converted Perl-based monolithic services into microservices using AWS EKS, ECR, SNS, Lambda; held client meetings to align project requirements and solutions.

Senior Technical Lead at Nilaaashaa Solutions India Pvt Ltd

July 1, 2014 - Present

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Team Lead at Aujas Network India Pvt Limited

April 1, 2012 - Present

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Senior Software Engineer at Mindtree India Pvt Limited

December 1, 2010 - Present

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Software Engineer at Tratum Technologies

November 1, 2008 - Present

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