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Binod Baiju

Frisco,TX

Summary

Highly skilled result-driven Platform Architect with solid background in designing, implementing, and managing complex computing platforms. Strengths include deep understanding of cross-functional system modules, strategic planning abilities, and collaborative leadership style. Past roles demonstrate significant impact on operational efficiency through innovative platform solutions and robust architecture strategies. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new technologies while promoting best practices in software development processes. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and strategic planning, ensuring seamless integration of technology solutions with business objectives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Cloud Platform Architect - AWS

Lincoln Financial Group
Irving, TX
08.2022 - Current
  • Lead enterprise engineering team in designing new Solution Architecture for Application Deployment in AWS Cloud
  • Crafted and applied enterprise infrastructure automation processes using IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK
  • Developed technical design documentation for system architecture
  • Acted as Service Solution Architect to translate client requirements into tailored system applications and processes
  • Developed comprehensive architecture for the landing zone, covering account structure and network design
  • Established automation framework utilizing IaC tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK
  • Designed and implemented Confluent Kafka for real-time data streaming in financial applications
  • Spearheaded deployment and oversight of hybrid Kubernetes multi-cluster environments
  • Developed comprehensive architecture for implementing Alation Solutions in AWS
  • Create assessment that include cloud deployment type (public/hybrid), cloud tier (AWS, Azure and Google), OS, COTS, codebase, database, cloud services application dependencies, disaster resilience requirement
  • Developed a migration strategy for transitioning legacy applications to AWS
  • Designed architecture for seamless integration of RDS Database into Alation while ensuring system reliability
  • Designed and implemented a robust service mesh and network mesh for Kubernetes, enhancing the security and observability of microservices
  • Tuned Kubernetes systems for optimal performance, leveraging Istio for secure service-to-service communications within the cluster.
  • Plan, managed, and created AWS platform for migration of Legacy application from on-prem to AWS Platform using Infrastructure as a code – Terraform/CloudFormation.
  • Automated Kafka cluster deployment using Helm charts and ensured seamless monitoring via Prometheus and Grafana
  • Automated resource provisioning using Terraform, CloudFormation and AWS CDK for enhanced infrastructure management on AWS
  • Designed and built cloud-based platforms using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Elastic Load Balancing, Lambda, CloudFront, and Route 53.

Sr. Enterprise AWS Solution Architect

Wipro/Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
Irving, TX
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Oversaw new infrastructure solutions with emphasis on enhancing performance for Government Agency projects
  • Designed cloud strategies aligned with business needs
  • Assess Cloud infrastructure and applications for transformation
  • Developed technical design documentation for projects
  • Managed CI/CD pipelines for efficient AWS resource allocation
  • Led top-tier infrastructure planning and design projects
  • Designed multi-regional solution architecture for Organization
  • Conducted technical design workshops with client executives
  • Deployed Confluent Kafka as the backbone of the organization's data streaming architecture, facilitating efficient data pipelines from legacy systems to cloud-native applications
  • Developed and managed customer enhancement roadmap per client's decisions
  • Designed and managed AWS platform for migrating legacy mainframe databases to a big data environment
  • Collaborated with DevOps, SRE, and Cloud Engineers to design AWS solutions
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities through detailed usage evaluation
  • Architected cloud infrastructure to meet customer requirements
  • Stay updated on evolving cloud technologies and IT-business alignments
  • Reviewed existing IT infrastructure and pinpointed enhancement opportunities
  • Automated deployment and configuration of AWS resources using CloudFormation, Terraform and AWS CDK templates.

Enterprise AWS Solution Architect

Cognizant/ Toyota Auto-Finance
11.2018 - 01.2020
  • Directed solution architects and engineers to develop robust infrastructure.
  • Collaborated with senior business consultants and architects on project requirements
  • Developed scalable and fault-tolerant infrastructure utilizing AWS Fargate Serverless Compute
  • Created comprehensive solution architecture for Organization
  • Collaborated with client executives to conduct technical design workshops
  • Developed and updated customer enhancement roadmap per client decisions
  • Developed Terraform scripts for provisioning diverse AWS services including VPC and EC2
  • Leveraged Serverless Lambda and API Gateway integration via Terraform
  • Architected and implemented Ansible modules for configuration management
  • Installed Kubernetes on master and worker nodes
  • Dockize the application on the UAT, DEV, QA, and production environment
  • Enable customer success by directing application and software development per AWS Well-Architected Framework
  • Collaborated with Application Developer team for integrating CloudWatch into Splunk
  • Presented bespoke Splunk alerting system, comprehensive reports, and interactive dashboard during demos
  • Mentor team members in overcoming technological obstacles
  • Joined monthly governance meetings with client, delivering updates on Cloud-Ops performance
  • Developed visuals detailing architectural plans, highlighting infrastructure layouts
  • Evaluated existing IT infrastructure for potential enhancements
  • Created automated deployment scripts utilizing CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK templates.

AWS Solution Architect

Option Clearing Corporation
Irving, TX
01.2017 - 11.2018
  • Architected and designed cloud infrastructure to facilitate VM-based web application migration to AWS
  • Implemented key networking services such as Route53, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, VPC configurations, and security protocols
  • Designed and implemented essential AWS services using Terraform, CloudFormation and AWS CDK module
  • Collaborated with Network team to deploy Blue Cat DNS service
  • Planned and executed migration of VM-based applications to AWS, reducing on-premises workload
  • Executed integration of Single Sign-On with AWS AD Connector to streamline user logins
  • Created detailed diagrams for existing and proposed architectures, including network topology, server configurations and security models.
  • Analyzed current IT infrastructure, identified potential areas of improvement and developed AWS architecture designs to meet customer requirements.

Senior System Engineer

Cap Group
Frisco, TX
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Managed and optimized the virtual infrastructure in accordance with security policies and guidelines
  • Managed and Supported Virtualization infrastructure including: ESXi, vSphere, SRM, vRealize Operation Manager, Cisco UCS, storage systems, vRealize Automation 7.2
  • Lead and participated in Disaster Recovery Exercise using VMware Site Recovery Manager
  • Lead and managed migration and upgrade projects of vSphere 5.1 to vSphere 5.5 and to 6.5 that includes upgrades of ESXi, Firmware upgrade on HP ProLiant Hardware and migration of Standard Switch to Virtual Distributed Switch
  • Created and applied host profiles to new built ESXI hosts
  • Led and participated in VMware technology roadmaps, testing and proof of concepts, solution validation

Technical Lead System Engineer

Capital One
Plano, TX
11.2015 - 07.2016
  • Led and participated in VMware technology roadmaps, testing and proof of concepts, solution validation
  • Participated in system design improvements and performance enhancements
  • Provided Tier 3 support for VMware environment
  • Troubleshoot problem areas in a timely and accurate fashion and provide root cause analysis, involving the appropriate resources as needed
  • Provided expert technical architectural support and guidance for solution opportunities that involve virtualization, cloud infrastructure, management, and security, including integration with certain select 3rd party products
  • Developed power shell scripts for various automation tasks and reports in the virtual environment
  • Lead and performed migration that includes vCenter, ESXI 5.1 - 5.5
  • Managed and supported Cisco UCS Infrastructure
  • Worked with third party Vendor such as VCE and Cisco collaboratively in resolving critical issues, pertaining to in house vBlock and UCS infrastructure
  • Performed weekly presentations with higher management to provide them work status, milestones, and overall project

AWS Solution Architect - Security

Trend Micro Inc.
Irving, TX
01.2015 - 10.2015
  • Created AWS environments which includes, VPC, Subnets, NAT Gateway, Internet Gateway, Security Group, EC2 instance to recreate customer issues; perform root-cause analysis and implementation of support solutions for Trend Micro’s clients across a wide range of operating systems, devices, and network designs
  • Manage diverse and complex scope of support and service issues directly related to the use, and implementation of Trend Micro products and solutions
  • Effectively interacting with the engineering teams to provide solutions to complex technical issues and to provide recommendations in optimizing Trend Micro solutions
  • Delivering best practices training for customers to combat existing or new threats
  • Responsible for pinpointing bugs within Deep Security and relaying this information to the development team
  • Maintain and expand working knowledge of current and beta (non-released) Trend Micro products as well as their integration and methods of support delivery
  • Writing Knowledge Base articles to share with support team to enhance the quality and efficiency of the support process
  • Documents include Best Practice Guides, troubleshooting Guide, Case Submission Checklist, Solution Bank Articles
  • Work with Product Development and Anti-malware research groups to innovate or enhance product capability to combat new and emerging threats
  • Participate in internal beta testing, Solution Readiness and product supportability review

Senior Consultant/Senior VMware Cloud Engineer

Novartis Corporation
Fort Worth, TX
06.2011 - 12.2014
  • Managed lifecycle of hosted VMware solutions in multiple European data centers
  • Configured ESX/ESXi servers across Asia and the USA
  • Executed design, implementation, testing, and deployment for VMware infrastructure
  • Oversaw administration of over a thousand Virtual Windows Servers globally.
  • Performed installation, configuration and administration of VMware vSphere5
  • Developed DRS and Custom roles tailored for users
  • Enhanced system availability through effective clustering techniques
  • Managed server consolidation using VMware Converter for over two thousand P2V and V2V conversions
  • Set up ESXI servers via Virtual Center with SAN connectivity on iSCSI
  • Established systems for performance monitoring
  • Provided strategic guidance to clients on best practices for business operations.
  • Developed detailed project plans and timelines to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Conducted in-depth research into industry trends and competitor activities.

Senior System Engineer

CSG Systems Inc
Omaha, NE
10.2007 - 05.2011
  • Build managed and maintained servers including Windows Server 2003/2008, Network Systems
  • Installed and Configure MS Exchange Server 2003/ 2007, creation and deletion of Exchange account / mailbox, Pager Aliases and assisted Senior Systems Engineer in migration of Exchange user account and Mailbox to Exchange 2007
  • Supported wireless handheld devices (Blackberry Enterprise Server and Pocket PC)
  • Installed and configured MS SQL Server 2005/2008 and installed Management Tools such as Business Intelligence, Integrations Services, and Reporting Services on the user's Computer
  • Backup and Restore data Using Symantec Backup version 12.5
  • Installed patches to the servers using SMS
  • Configure and Troubleshoot Wireless LAN, Cisco Client VPN Configuration
  • Supported more than 5000 end-users with, 500 servers, networks systems and peripheral devices

Systems Engineer /Site Manager

Bellevue University
Omaha, NE
10.2000 - 09.2007
  • Managed and Supported Windows Server 2000/ 2003
  • Backup and Restore data Using Symantec Backup version 12.5
  • Installed, configured, and supported Network and local printers in the entire University
  • Worked as a Lead in enterprise-wide migration from Windows XP/Vista to Windows 7
  • Set up training classes that are designed for MCSE/Linux monthly according to schedule
  • Installed, configured, and supported Network and local printers in the entire University
  • Provided functional and technical support, troubleshooting, and diagnosing hardware and software Problems, including Servers, desktop, laptop, WAN, LAN, and remote system
  • Collaborated with the telecommunication team to troubleshoot T1 lines and company-wide phone problems
  • Supported Active Directory that includes account creation and management, security groups and Group Policy design
  • Procured, received, documented, and tracked inventory of all computer equipment and software licenses
  • Hired, on boarded and provided training to the new employee
  • Performed yearly appraisal of the employee

Education

Master - Computer Science

Lamar University
01.2025

Bachelors - Computer Science

Bellevue University
Omaha, NE
01.2001

Skills

  • Machine Learning Integration
  • Cloud Architecture Design
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Communication and Team Collaboration
  • Big data technologies
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • DevOps Framework Integration
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Infrastructure as Code Expertise
  • Cloud Infrastructure Expertise
  • Networking Management Tools
  • Cloud-Based Data Storage: DynamoDB, Aurora
  • DevOps Tools Expertise
  • Agile project management
  • VMware vSphere Expertise
  • Cisco Networking Expertise
  • iSCSI SAN Storage Management

Educationcertificationstraining

  • Master, Computer Science, Lamar University, 2025
  • Bachelors, Computer Science, Bellevue University, 2001
  • AWS Solution Architect (Professional & Associate), Certified
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer-Professional, In Progress
  • AWS Security Specialty, Certified
  • AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty, Certified
  • AWS Certified Developer-Associate, Certified
  • Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solution, In-progress
  • HashiCorp Terraform Associate, Certified
  • VMware Certified Profession (vSphere 5.1/5.5/6.0/6.5), Certified
  • VCE-VBlock Systems Foundations, Certified
  • ITIL Foundation 2011, Certified
  • EMCISA v2, Certified, 12/27/14
  • Cisco CCENT, Certified
  • Cisco Data Center Unified Computer Design Specialist, Certified
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, 2003, Certified

Affiliations

  • National Dean's List 2000/2001

Timeline

Sr. Cloud Platform Architect - AWS

Lincoln Financial Group
08.2022 - Current

Sr. Enterprise AWS Solution Architect

Wipro/Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
02.2020 - 05.2022

Enterprise AWS Solution Architect

Cognizant/ Toyota Auto-Finance
11.2018 - 01.2020

AWS Solution Architect

Option Clearing Corporation
01.2017 - 11.2018

Senior System Engineer

Cap Group
08.2016 - 11.2016

Technical Lead System Engineer

Capital One
11.2015 - 07.2016

AWS Solution Architect - Security

Trend Micro Inc.
01.2015 - 10.2015

Senior Consultant/Senior VMware Cloud Engineer

Novartis Corporation
06.2011 - 12.2014

Senior System Engineer

CSG Systems Inc
10.2007 - 05.2011

Systems Engineer /Site Manager

Bellevue University
10.2000 - 09.2007

Master - Computer Science

Lamar University

Bachelors - Computer Science

Bellevue University

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