Gopal Krishna Tumarada
Plainsboro,NJ
Summary
Techno-managerial professional, proficient in Cloud Solutions, NFVI, and Microservices. Adept in Cloud Architecture across CSPs and Hybrid Clouds. Expert in architecting, design, and implementation of Solutions on AWS, AZURE, Google, and Kubernetes and engages in system automation. An effective leader with strong communication, excellent analytical, organizational, and planning skills with abilities in leading motivated AGILE teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Distinguished Engineer,
Verizon Inc
Basking Ridge, NJ
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the overall architecture of Hybrid cloud platforms.
- Defining IAAS/PAAS/SAAS requirements for Hybrid Cloud solutions.
- Identify and define IOT requirements and solutions
- Proficient in Azure Stack Pro/HCI, Google GDCE, and AWS Outpost solutions.
- Conduct POCs for Hybrid solutions involving Azure, Google, and AWS.
- Ensuring best practices in Cloud platform engineering, cloud operations, cloud-native application development, and cloud platform governance
- Develop and engage in a 3-year roadmap for cloud solutions, by aligning and working with CSP's roadmaps
- Drive architecture reviews, influencing architectural decisions.
- Application of AI into solutions.
- Establish strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Perform preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Automation of operations to improve efficiency, resulting cost savings.
- Write and review technical documents.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
Senior Solution Architect
Ericsson Inc
Piscataway, NJ
04.2017 - 03.2022
- Implement system platform solutions on AWS/OpenStack/Azure/Kubernetes for tier-1 telecom
in the North American region. - Spearhead Proof of Concept and Use Case development/demonstration to customers, while introducing new technologies.
- Formulate 5G Network Slicing use cases involving 5G Core, Transport, RAN, and SD-WAN networks,
- Collaborate with product management and 3pp vendors to establish the feasibility of end-to-end use cases.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying and resolving potential problems with end-users, improving project margins.
- Institute development of cost-saving reusable components, automation, and knowledge repositories.
- Support PMO in schedule development figuring out risks/quality/cost as well as status reporting to stakeholders.
- Engage in pre-sales activities to define the scope of work, effort, and cost estimations for large-scale projects.
- Involve recruitment, mentoring, and training team.
Service Delivery Manager/Senior Technology Solution Architect
Ericsson India
Bengaluru, India
01.2013 - 03.2017
- Established the Cloud Orchestration competency domain by building teams and setting up a laboratory at the local organization.
- Led implementation teams of Cloud Orchestration Solutions, delivering to customers in several geographies
- Managed a 40-member cross-domain team for providing services to tier-1 telco customers across Europe.
- Enable the team to improve efficiency and performance, by conducting training and encouraging innovation, leading to a problem-solving culture.
- Recruited team members, conducted performance evaluation reviews, and decided compensation.
- Create the service roadmap by analyzing staffing needs, execution strategy, escalation management, budgeting, and competency/product gaps.
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, resolving problems swiftly while preserving positive relationships where possible.
- Improved service quality, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure seamless service delivery across all touchpoints.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to share ideas for process enhancements.
Education
MBA - General Management
Jack Welch Management School
Fairfax, VA03.2026
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Universtiy of Mumbai
Mumbai, India07.1998
Skills
Cloud Architectures
Systems Design
Automation/DevOps
Security Management
Project Management
Machine Learning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Distinguished Engineer,
Verizon Inc
03.2022 - Current
Senior Solution Architect
Ericsson Inc
04.2017 - 03.2022
Service Delivery Manager/Senior Technology Solution Architect
Ericsson India
01.2013 - 03.2017
MBA - General Management
Jack Welch Management School
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Universtiy of Mumbai