Hi, I'm Oleg! Software & Cloud Architect with 20+ years of experience designing, building, and modernizing enterprise platforms across cloud, software engineering, DevOps, SRE, data platforms, and industrial IT/OT environments. I combine strategic architecture with deep hands-on engineering, helping organizations design scalable, secure, and resilient platforms while accelerating software delivery and operational excellence. My expertise includes: • Cloud architecture (Azure, hybrid and on-premises) • Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms • DevOps, GitOps & SRE operating models • Kubernetes & container platforms • Infrastructure as Code & automation (Terraform, Bicep, Ansible) • CI/CD, developer experience and software delivery • Observability, monitoring and reliability engineering • Enterprise integration and modernization • Industrial IT/OT, Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 platforms • AI-enabled platforms and modern cloud-native architectures Throughout my career, I have led architecture initiatives, platform transformations, cloud migrations, and engineering modernization programs for global organizations in manufacturing, mining, insurance, banking, retail, and consulting. I thrive at the intersection of architecture, engineering leadership, and hands-on implementation - turning complex technical challenges into practical, scalable solutions that create measurable business value.

Oleg Poluektov

Hi, I'm Oleg! Software & Cloud Architect with 20+ years of experience designing, building, and modernizing enterprise platforms across cloud, software engineering, DevOps, SRE, data platforms, and industrial IT/OT environments. I combine strategic architecture with deep hands-on engineering, helping organizations design scalable, secure, and resilient platforms while accelerating software delivery and operational excellence. My expertise includes: • Cloud architecture (Azure, hybrid and on-premises) • Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms • DevOps, GitOps & SRE operating models • Kubernetes & container platforms • Infrastructure as Code & automation (Terraform, Bicep, Ansible) • CI/CD, developer experience and software delivery • Observability, monitoring and reliability engineering • Enterprise integration and modernization • Industrial IT/OT, Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 platforms • AI-enabled platforms and modern cloud-native architectures Throughout my career, I have led architecture initiatives, platform transformations, cloud migrations, and engineering modernization programs for global organizations in manufacturing, mining, insurance, banking, retail, and consulting. I thrive at the intersection of architecture, engineering leadership, and hands-on implementation - turning complex technical challenges into practical, scalable solutions that create measurable business value.

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Hi, I’m Oleg!

Software & Cloud Architect with 20+ years of experience designing, building, and modernizing enterprise platforms across cloud, software engineering, DevOps, SRE, data platforms, and industrial IT/OT environments.

I combine strategic architecture with deep hands-on engineering, helping organizations design scalable, secure, and resilient platforms while accelerating software delivery and operational excellence.

My expertise includes:

• Cloud architecture (Azure, hybrid and on-premises)
• Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms
• DevOps, GitOps & SRE operating models
• Kubernetes & container platforms
• Infrastructure as Code & automation (Terraform, Bicep, Ansible)
• CI/CD, developer experience and software delivery
• Observability, monitoring and reliability engineering
• Enterprise integration and modernization
• Industrial IT/OT, Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 platforms
• AI-enabled platforms and modern cloud-native architectures

Throughout my career, I have led architecture initiatives, platform transformations, cloud migrations, and engineering modernization programs for global organizations in manufacturing, mining, insurance, banking, retail, and consulting.

I thrive at the intersection of architecture, engineering leadership, and hands-on implementation - turning complex technical challenges into practical, scalable solutions that create measurable business value.

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Work Experience

Hands-On Software Architect | Industrial IT/OT Platforms at ERAMET (Paris – France)
July 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Led industrial IT/OT application architecture coherence and quality across mining and plant ecosystems. Defined and enforced development and platform engineering standards, and made technical architecture decisions for on-prem and cloud solutions focused on scalability, security, availability, and operational resilience. Designed and implemented containerized application platforms using Kubernetes and SUSE Rancher on Linux, including registry and environment operations with kubectl, Terraform, Helm, and Azure Container Registry. Established IaC practices (Terraform/ARM) for consistent provisioning and introduced GitOps-based delivery using Helm workflows and Rancher Fleet. Improved reliability and incident response using Azure DevOps pipelines, quality gates, and observability (Azure DevOps + ServiceNow). Designed industrial integration architectures (Ignition, MQTT, OPC UA, Unified Namespace principles) and contributed to AVEVA/Aspen/HighByte interoperability. Built Azure data pipelin
Azure DevOps Architect (on behalf of Cellenza) at CERBA HEALTHCARE (Issy-les-Moulineaux – France)
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Assisted adoption of an Azure Landing Zone architecture based on CAF to improve cloud governance, security, and operational maturity. Audited existing CI/CD and operational processes to identify improvements across reliability, automation, and security. Defined DevOps/DevSecOps/DevFinOps practices and coached the IaC team on secure, scalable, and maintainable implementations. Industrialized Azure Databricks environments (workspace configuration, security, access management, networking) and supported operational reliability for Spark-based processing. Implemented automated provisioning/updates for on-premises data gateways for Microsoft Power Platform and secured artifact repository management using JFrog Artifactory. Supported daily operations and service information via CMDB practices aligned with ITIL (Freshservice/Freshworks).
Azure DevOps Architect (Consultant on behalf of Cellenza) at VINCI CONSTRUCTION (Nanterre – France)
January 1, 2023 - May 30, 2023
Promoted DevOps practices in a heterogeneous construction-domain environment to improve delivery automation, platform reliability, and operational efficiency. Contributed to an automated Azure DevOps platform adaptable to project needs and helped establish DevOps governance aligned with CAF. Integrated ServiceNow with Azure DevOps to enhance ITSM/ITIL workflows (change management, operational workflows). Documented a DevOps governance framework defining engineering standards, operational policies, and security controls, incorporating DevOps/DevSecOps/DevFinOps to strengthen compliance and cost optimization. Implemented automation with Terraform and Ansible for provisioning/configuration and supported IaC teams with design and implementation patterns. Facilitated governance committees and workshops to enable a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE).
Azure DevOps Architect | SRE Engineer (on behalf of Cellenza) at SARETEC (Créteil – France)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Contributed to digital transformation of a legacy-monolith-dominated insurance platform by implementing Azure services and a unified DevOps/SRE platform. Designed and implemented IaC provisioning in Azure and private cloud to deploy business components (desktop, web services, APIs, SPAs, events/workflows). Built Azure DevOps YAML pipelines, reusable DevOps/DevSecOps/SRE patterns (platform engineering), and industrialized Azure Data Factory workflows for automated integration and data processing. Automated SQL Server deployments using DACPAC packages in CI/CD pipelines. Delivered API distribution via Azure API Management, integrated services (Twilio, DocuSign, Docaposte), and implemented automated API/UI testing with UiPath. Integrated OWASP scanning (OWASP ZAP) into pipelines. Built observability dashboards and alerting using Azure Monitor/Log Analytics (KQL), Elastic (ELK), and Dynatrace (PoC), coordinating with ServiceNow and Microsoft Teams for incident and operational workflows. Al
Azure Cloud Lead | .NET Expert (on behalf of Cellenza) at LVMH (Neuilly-sur-Seine – France)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Enhanced a BizTalk Server-based B2B/B2C middleware platform with Azure backends including web APIs and web functions. Modernized Azure API Management facade and monitoring HTML/JS views. Delivered updates for backends of product catalog systems for dior.com and guerlain.com. Implemented integration for CRM B2B/B2C objects sourced from Elastic Path, Adobe Campaign, MySQL, and Azure Storage using Azure scripting tools. Deployed multi-environment Azure infrastructure (web apps/functions) for CRM-based entities and built multi-environment API Management layers with authentication, caching, versioning, and security features. Implemented orchestration workflows and data refresh automation for BI platforms (Power BI/Qlik Sense) integrating with data lake/warehouse, including dataset governance via REST APIs. Added XMLA-based tasking for Azure Analysis Services model refresh and integrated PIM workflows for ecommerce sites (Akeneo).
.NET Technical Lead | Sitecore at VALTECH (Paris – France)
January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
Key contributor to a B2B website initiative using Sitecore to automate reservation processes. Designed and implemented ASP.NET Razor views and Sitecore rendering components, developed network and logical architecture (services/engines/tools), and created the initial technical foundation. Established Git repositories, and implemented software factory automation using TeamCity, Octopus, PowerShell, and WebDeploy. Developed unit tests with xUnit and explored interoperability between Sitecore components and ReactJS components. Contributed to initial technical setup and CI/CD foundations for the Sitecore delivery approach.
Azure Cloud Engineer | .NET Developer at YOUNITED-CREDIT (Paris – France)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Contributed to an Azure microservices architecture including microservices, business events, and front-end changes. Restructured legacy monolith code for code internationalization purposes. Implemented BDD tests with SpecFlow and country-specific context configuration. Integrated message-based components with Masstransit .NET. Implemented caching with Azure Redis Cache and in-memory caches. Worked on CMS components based on Umbraco and SPA front-end changes in Angular/TypeScript for purchase tunneling management. Configured deployment workflows using Octopus.
Cloud Platform & DevOps Consultant at Cellenza (Paris – France)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024
Provided cloud transformation, platform engineering, DevOps/DevSecOps/DevFinOps adoption, and full-stack engineering support to multiple clients. Designed software architectures and PoCs using TOGAF, and led Azure migration initiatives aligned to Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) principles including governance, security, and operational readiness. Defined platform toolchains, lifecycle workflows, and reusable patterns to improve automation and delivery consistency. Implemented and assessed security controls aligned with DevSecOps, and contributed to data engineering activities (DB architecture/performance, migration, transformations) and operational governance. Promoted GitOps, ITOps, and CloudOps practices to improve time-to-market and service quality while ensuring reliability and cost awareness.
Senior .NET Engineer | Sitecore at CASTELIS (Ivry-sur-Seine – France)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Worked in a Sitecore business unit to deliver a multilingual e-commerce site for a cosmetics client. Designed and implemented ASP.NET MVC Razor views and Sitecore rendering components, configured Apache Solr indexing for Sitecore, and built Sitecore functional components. Implemented import/export management for multiple data formats (xlsx, jpg, png). Added background tasks for sitemap/URL building and import routines, developed unit tests with NUnit, and performed performance analysis with improvements. Built stress-test scenarios with JMeter and maintained/refactored the codebase. Modified and supported build/deployment processes on Azure using TeamCity, Octopus, and PowerShell.
Azure Backend Engineer | .NET | GIS at ISOGEO (Paris – France)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Served as .NET backend reference in a small team building a cloud-based geographical data management solution (GIS). Developed ASP.NET Razor views and reusable UI components. Restructured JSON REST APIs and implemented CRUD operations against a cloud database. Optimized interactions between data and view components. Contributed to the Isogeo Scan Windows service for managing geographic metadata records and implemented OAuth2 authentication. Added unit tests, technical documentation, and maintained Git branching policies while working with TFS/Jenkins/CruiseControl. Managed Windows Azure deployment procedures and programmatically handled geomatics/data acquisition and INSPIRE protocol-related operations.
.NET Software Engineer | MVC | Silverlight at WINWISE (Boulogne-Billancourt – France)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Developed a Silverlight web platform for testing job candidates for an internal project with a Microsoft partner. Focused on intuitive and user-friendly UI. Designed and built Silverlight XAML visual components, collected requirements, and produced functional/technical specifications. Crafted solution architecture with SQL Server storage components and implemented SQL data components and business logic. Added unit tests, completed SharePoint 2010 training, hosted user training sessions, and documented technical specifications in TFS.
Senior .NET Software Engineer | SOA & BPM at COGNACQ-JAY IMAGE (Paris – France)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Led consolidation of a team (~10 developers) for a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) SaaS platform for transcoding and delivering multimedia content from MAM systems. Acted as workflow reference, supporting process-driven coordination and execution. Designed and implemented MVC-based back-office web application; implemented K2 blackpearl BPM workflows; developed WCF/SOAP services for business modules (localizations, provisioning, transcoding, deliveries, notifications). Built business components integrating transcoders, storage, delivery managers, and asset managers. Developed reusable workflow components and external XML/API integrations. Implemented CI/CD via on-prem TFS with branching policies, served as scrum master, provided coaching, authored technical specifications, and tracked anomalies via TFS tools. Programmatically handled media formats and storage/network/file protocol operations (TCP/FTP/SFTP/BEEP) via FFmpeg and related components.
IT Manager | ERP | Infrastructure & Business Applications at BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE (Suresnes – France)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Managed IT infrastructure for a SME in cosmetics manufacturing (approx. 50 workstations), including installation/configuration of business applications, server support, and business software operations (SAP BusinessObjects, Sage ERP, SAP integration activities). Configured Active Directory policies using GPO and built automation scripts (CMD/VBScript). Administered SQL Server indexing and maintained Exchange recipients/policies in Exchange Server 2003. Provided technical assistance for servers/workstations and network devices, performed debugging/troubleshooting for network services (SMTP/HTTP/FTP/POP3) using Telnet/CMD/WSH/VBScript and diagnostic tools. Delivered staff training and supported business events. Also handled accounting/taxation/payroll/HR/sales workflows and maintained BI instances. Created VBA tools for business statistics.
Software Engineer | C++ | Delphi | FoxPro | ERP at INEKS (Tyumen – Russia)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Developed an ERP product for accounting and payroll in a multi-user Windows Forms environment within an ERP software publisher team (~10 developers). Designed and implemented graphical components in FoxPro and Delphi (dialog forms, visual filters, calendars, lists, tables). Built business components across Delphi/FoxPro/C++. Implemented ORM layer for FoxPro database, printing components for Office documents, and BI/reporting components. Supported customer troubleshooting and produced technical/operational documentation. Used spreadsheet-based defect tracking to fix product anomalies and assisted with network service troubleshooting (SMTP/HTTP/FTP/POP3) using scripting and diagnostic tools.
Software Developer | C++ | Delphi | FoxPro | ERP at INTELLEKT-SERVIS (Tyumen – Russia)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Maintained and evolved an ERP solution for commercial management and production tracking at a dairy product manufacturing factory. Implemented graphical components and performed evolutionary maintenance of business modules. Conducted software testing, debugging, root-cause analysis, and defect resolution. Provided customer-site support and occasional training. Created technical/operational documentation and handled network/system troubleshooting using Telnet/CMD/WSH and other diagnostic tools.
IT Administrator | ERP | Business Systems & Infrastructure at TUGULYMSKY LESPROM KHOZ (Lugovskoy – Russia)
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Provided application and hardware support for networked operations and an accounting/payroll solution. Ensured computerization of business processes by installing/configuring 1C:Enterprise multiple times. Created scripts in VBA for Office/1C customizations. Monitored networked equipment (workstations, printers/scanners, switches/routers). Assisted HR/accounting/management staff and troubleshot network services using Telnet/CMD and diagnostic tools.

Education

Master’s Degree in Design and Development Engineering (Business Information Systems) at Faculty of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Tyumen State University (Tyumen – Russia)
September 1, 1996 - June 30, 2001
Preparatory Studies Certificate with High Distinction (Mathematical and Physical Sciences) at Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics, Ural State University (Yekaterinburg – Russia)
September 1, 1994 - June 30, 1996
Professional Certification - Software Design and Development at AFPA (Créteil – France)
October 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization