Kiran Pakkir
Enterprise Architect
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Experienced Cloud and Datacenter Architect with over 16 years of expertise spanning cloud management, product architecture, and multi-cloud environments, as well as datacenter infrastructure. Proven track record in designing and implementing scalable, cost-efficient hybrid cloud and datacenter solutions. Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills to align cloud and datacenter strategies with business goals, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency across both environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Cloud & Datacenter Architect (Senior Manager Technology)
Altria Client Services
Richmond, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Led migration of 500+ critical applications from on-premise to Azure, resulting in 30% reduction in data center operating expenses and enhanced resource utilization.
- Spearheaded modernization of 50+ legacy applications through containerization and migration to PaaS SQL Managed Instances, improving system uptime by 20% and reducing maintenance overhead.
- Replaced and consolidated all backup solutions into one unified system, optimizing data resilience and security while achieving significant cost savings.
- Deployed multi-cloud strategy across Azure, AWS, and GCP, enhancing disaster recovery capabilities to 99.99% SLA, ensuring high availability and business continuity.
- Established Terraform as standard Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool, streamlining infrastructure deployments and reducing manual configuration errors by 70%.
- Architected and deployed Kubernetes platform for 100+ applications, increasing scalability by 50% and improving resource management efficiency.
Sr Azure Cloud Engineer
Diversey Inc
Charlotte, NC
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed and optimized over 800 IaaS servers in Azure, resulting in a 20% reduction in operational costs through resource optimization and effective monitoring.
- Migrated 300+ servers from on-premises and AWS to Azure, ensuring seamless transition with zero unplanned downtime and maintaining uninterrupted business operations.
- Achieved 50% reduction in cloud infrastructure costs by implementing right-sizing strategies and Azure reservations, optimizing resource allocation and usage.
- Established disaster recovery plan for critical workloads, ensuring 99.95% uptime and minimizing business risk through high availability and failover capabilities.
Sr Azure Cloud Consultant
USAA Bank
San Antonio, TX
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Migrated on-premise SQL Server 2012 to Azure SQL Database (PaaS), improving database performance by 35%.
- Built big data cluster with HD Insights, enabling data processing speeds 3x faster than legacy systems.
- Automated infrastructure deployments using PowerShell, decreasing deployment time by 60%.
Azure Cloud Consultant
Cooper Tires
Findlay, OH
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Reduced infrastructure costs by 30% by migrating databases and applications to Azure.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of client''s existing infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and cost reduction opportunities
- Enhanced cloud infrastructure efficiency by designing and implementing scalable solutions
Cloud Engineer
IBM
Herndon, VA
08.2010 - 01.2016
- Designed and implemented Azure solutions for various clients, achieving 99.9% success rate in project delivery.
- Contributed to cloud data solutions and disaster recovery protocols, reducing recovery time by 40%.
- Managed deployment of 200+ virtual machines, optimizing resource utilization and reducing infrastructure costs by 15%.
- Automated cloud resource provisioning using PowerShell and ARM templates, reducing deployment time by 50%.
Education
MBA - Strategy, Finance, and Management
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Chapel Hill 09.2022 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Information Technology
Federation University
Australia 07.2004 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
JNT University
Hyderabad India 09.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Mac OS
Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, SAP HANA, DB2, Teradata, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, Dynamo DB
Networking: Virtual Networks, Security Groups, ExpressRoute, S2S VPN, Palo Alto Firewalls
Virtualization: VMware ESX/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V
Scripting: NET, Python, Bash, PowerShell, ARM Templates, PowerShell DSC
Tools: Ansible, Terraform, ServiceNow, Visual Studio, SharePoint, DevOps
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Accomplishments
- Architected multi-cloud environments for large enterprises, achieving cost reductions and improving scalability.
- Delivered cloud solutions that improved disaster recovery capabilities and minimized downtime for critical applications.
- Led multiple large-scale cloud migrations, ensuring minimal business disruption and substantial cost savings.
Timeline
MBA - Strategy, Finance, and Management
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
09.2022 - 06.2024
Cloud & Datacenter Architect (Senior Manager Technology)
Altria Client Services
08.2020 - Current
Sr Azure Cloud Engineer
Diversey Inc
04.2018 - 07.2020
Sr Azure Cloud Consultant
USAA Bank
11.2016 - 04.2018
Azure Cloud Consultant
Cooper Tires
01.2016 - 10.2016
Cloud Engineer
IBM
08.2010 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Information Technology
Federation University
07.2004 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
JNT University
09.1999 - 05.2003
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Google Cloud Digital Leader Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
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