Kumar Neti
Chantilly,VA
Summary
Dynamic IT leader with a proven track record at Amazon, specializing in cloud migrations and solutions architecture. Expert in leveraging AWS and Terraform to drive operational excellence and enhance compliance. Known for hands-on technical leadership and exceptional collaboration skills, delivering innovative solutions that optimize resources and improve service delivery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Systems Engineering
Community College of Baltimore County
04.2025 - Current
- Led a 10-member team in systems engineering, service desk, and cybersecurity for IT infrastructure across five college campuses.
- Oversaw administration, provisioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management of on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments.
- Developed and managed infrastructure budgets, vendor partnerships, and procurement strategies to optimize resources.
- Implemented strategies to eliminate technology and process debt while ensuring security and uptime.
- Directed knowledge management and communication strategies to enhance service transparency and incident resolution.
- Designed and implemented Fischer IAM for cloud-based single sign-on with OAuth, SAML2, and MFA methods.
- Executed Digicert Trusted Lifecycle Manager for automated issuance and renewal of SSL certificates.
Infrastructure Engineer (Contractor)
Internal Revenue Service
09.2024 - Current
- Led a 5-member 24/7 support team responsible for Systems, Storage and Security.
- Setup and support a 300 node GreenPlum based 10 PB Big data Analytics Platform powered by Redhat Linux 9 running on Dell PowerEdge.
- Leveraged Automation with Ansible and RHEL features to migrate 200 plus RHEL 7 servers to RHEL 9 with Zero downtime.
- Setup and improve automation with Ansible Playbooks and tasks for weekly maintenance and upgrade activities on switches, software stack and servers.
- Setup Continuous Monitoring and compliance checks leveraging Dell OME and Splunk along with Weekly and Monthly reporting based on NIST 800-53 standards and DISA STIGS.
Manager, Solutions Architecture, Public Sector
Amazon
07.2019 - 06.2024
- Led global team of 12 Solutions Architects to support AWS offerings and co-architect public sector solutions.
- Directed architecture designs for AWS cloud migrations and customer transformations involving VMC, Oracle, and SAP.
- Conducted partner briefings and presented at industry events to advance AWS thought leadership in technology.
- Acted as voice of the customer by gathering feedback to prioritize service and product enhancements.
- Synthesized data to create repeatable solutions utilizing AWS compute and managed services for partners.
- Collaborated with AWS professional services on SAP data migration strategies using Assess, Mobilize, Migrate, Optimize approach.
- Defined tooling and data migration strategy for SAP Architecture on AWS using well-architected framework and Infrastructure as Code.
- Implemented container-based solutions (EKS and ECS) for four partners, reducing compute footprint by 50%.
Director, Technical Operations
Folio Investing
Mclean, VA
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed 12-member team overseeing Solaris, Ubuntu Linux, and Windows Servers on VMware 6.5 and Hyper-V.
- Defined and achieved KPIs for monthly C-level SLA/SLO reviews.
- Drove email migration from Zimbra to Office 365, facilitating OneDrive adoption.
- Designed and delivered Windows 10 devices, ensuring compliance through Intune.
- Executed storage migration from Hitachi to Pure and implemented tiering for archival in Amazon S3.
- Maintained AWS infrastructure, tape backup for archival, and secure file transfer services.
Engineering Director/Systems Manager
Freddie Mac
Mclean, VA
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Responsible for a 25 Member team with a Departmental Budget of over 8 million, supporting mission critical Server, Storage, VMware and Datacenter teams that covered 70% of compute operations.
- Accountable for Maintaining and Enhancing a Complex Infrastructure comprising of Exchange, Enterprise Mobility, SharePoint and Desktops along with VDI.
- Directed Solution development and drive the Migration of 2000 Windows 7 desktops to Windows 10 on-prem VDI using complex Application Delivery Mechanisms on Hyper Converged Platforms.
- Transformed the Mobility platform from Blackberry to Workspace One and delivered a 200-user pilot platform scalable to an 8000-user base.
- Consolidated Storage infrastructure from 28 frames to 12 storage frames leveraging EMC VMX, while introducing storage virtualization and thin provisioning.
- Design and Deliver migration of NetApp Filers into All Flash ONTAP based arrays to facilitate faster on-demand provisioning, Implement QOS and reduced support costs by 30%.
- Led the efforts to work with Internal and External Auditors to build a strong operational framework for managing compliance controls in Storage and VMware Platforms.
- Delivered critical projects including Storage Migration (VNX to VMAX), VRA Implementation, Refresh of HP hardware stack and vSphere 6.0 upgrade project covering about 600 physical ESXI hosts.
- Mclean, VA
Operations Manager/Tech Lead- Disney
HCL America
Orlando, FL
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Managed a 15-member offshore team supporting 3000+ AIX/Solaris/RHEL/SUSE servers and 1500 RHEL Virtual Machines running on VMware in 3 geographic locations.
- Core member of Transition and Transformation team responsible for preparing SOP’s and Run books to facilitate creation of operational support teams on Unix and VMware platforms.
- Drove Data center Migration from IBM hosted facility to Disney Owned DC along with setting up a Disaster Recovery site using SAN replications and Lift & Shift migrations.
- Automated Unix/Linux server patching/Tools/Application installs with IBM TEM/Big Fix.
- Hired and mentored fresh and experienced IT talent as a Member of the Technical Excellence Group.
- Infrastructure Services Division, Orlando, FL
Infrastructure Lead
FTC
Washington, DC
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Maintain and update QA and testing Infrastructure running on Solaris/Linux and Windows with VMware hypervisor supporting a 3-tier architecture.
- Responsible for Imaging, Patching and Maintaining Desktops/Laptops during Customer Testing.
- Responsible for conducting POC for all new products and provide recommendations on new implementations and create SOP’s/Run Books for production readiness.
- Washington DC
Project: Occupation Safety and Health Administration Information System), DOL
Octo Consulting
Mclean, VA
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Responsible for supporting the infrastructure (Middleware, Solaris/Linux/Windows, Dell Hardware and Sonic Firewall) in the QA lab to validate all Production deployments.
- Coordinated and deployed application releases with Oracle BPM in Test and Production.
- Designed and Setup Infrastructure and Application Monitoring with Solar winds NPM.
- Mclean VA
Senior Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Operations
Freddie Mac
Reston, VA
05.2006 - 01.2011
- Delivered Solaris 10 upgrade project utilizing Jumpstart, Live upgrade, and WAN boot.
- Automated OS installation and baseline security settings using BladeLogic.
- Implemented CA E-Trust on over 500 production servers for enhanced system auditing.
- Configured Oracle RAC 10g R2 on RHEL 5 within HP blade center servers.
- Migrated NIS to Vintelas Authentication services for improved user authentication.
- Upgraded PeopleSoft infrastructure from AIX/SAN IBM to Solaris LDOMS/Zones with EMC DMX.
- Provided operational support for distributed Solaris and Linux environments in a 24/7 team setting.
- Maintained production applications on Solaris 8/9/10 and RHEL Linux, including server builds.
Systems Engineer, Open Systems Support
Verizon Data Services
Tampa, FL
07.2004 - 05.2006
- Ensured 24/7 operation and integrity of clustered Solaris and AIX production environments.
- Maintained and supported applications running on Solaris 8/9, AIX 4.3.3/4.5/5.1, and Linux.
- Collaborated within a 30-member team to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Managed maintenance tasks to uphold operational standards in distributed networked systems.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas06.2004
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan12.2000
Skills
- IT strategy and roadmaps
- Solutions architecture
- Cloud migrations
- Operations management
- Compliance and recovery
- End-user services
- Virtualization techniques
- Project and stakeholder management
- Vendor relations
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Technical leadership
- Influence and communication skills
- Collaboration and presentation skills
- Organizational skills
- Apache, WebLogic, MongoDB, Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL expertise
- Linux, Solaris, AIX proficiency
- AWS and Azure cloud platforms
- Terraform and Ansible automation tools
- Cloud formation strategies
- MS Office suite proficiency
- Salesforce CRM management
- Tableau analytics tools
- Cloud SDK utilization
- Power BI reporting tools
- PowerShell scripting skills
Certification
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional
- Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator
- ITIL 3.0 Foundations/Continuous Service Improvement/Service operations
- Solaris 10
- RHEL 5/6
- VMware Certified Professional
- VMware Certified Cloud Professional
- PMP
- CISSP
Accomplishments
- Solutions Architecture, Drove revenue for Core Partner System Integrators that support AWS offerings with a $60M annual revenue target to a 30% YOY increase for 3 straight years from 2020-2023.
- Cloud Migrations, Led complex migrations from on-prem/hybrid cloud-based infrastructures to AWS for 5 enterprises resulting in consolidation of 12 data centers into 5 and achieved Average savings of 25%.
- Operational Excellence, Directed End user solutions on VDI, Exchange, MDM, Office 365 and Windows Desktop infrastructure along with VMware based Compute infrastructure and EMC storage. Achieved 99.99 % SLA.
- DR/BCP, Managed Disaster Recovery solutions at FreddieMac, with an RTO of 15 minutes for a 300 ESXI host-based platform on VMware (VMware SRM) with EMC based replication.
- Vendor Relations, Drove $6M savings on Enterprise Contracts on Hardware and Software ELA’s with HPE, NetAPP, VMware and EMC.
- Transformational Leadership, Built strong credibility and relationships at C-level to influence Enterprise Strategy and achieve organizational goals.
Qualifications And Skills
IT strategy, IT Roadmaps, Solutions Architecture, Cloud Migrations and Operations, on-prem IT operations, Compliance, Disaster Recovery, End user Services, Virtualization, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Continuous Improvement, Hands on Technical Leadership, Influence, Verbal & Written Communication, Collaboration, Presentation, Organization, Apache, WebLogic, MongoDB, Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, Linux, Solaris, AIX, AWS, Azure, Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation, MS Office, Salesforce, Tableau, cloud SDK, Power BI, PowerShell, Python
Timeline
Director, Systems Engineering
Community College of Baltimore County
04.2025 - Current
Infrastructure Engineer (Contractor)
Internal Revenue Service
09.2024 - Current
Manager, Solutions Architecture, Public Sector
Amazon
07.2019 - 06.2024
Director, Technical Operations
Folio Investing
11.2018 - 05.2019
Engineering Director/Systems Manager
Freddie Mac
06.2015 - 10.2018
Operations Manager/Tech Lead- Disney
HCL America
06.2012 - 06.2015
Infrastructure Lead
FTC
08.2011 - 06.2012
Project: Occupation Safety and Health Administration Information System), DOL
Octo Consulting
01.2011 - 07.2011
Senior Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Operations
Freddie Mac
05.2006 - 01.2011
Systems Engineer, Open Systems Support
Verizon Data Services
07.2004 - 05.2006
Master of Business Administration -
Arkansas State University
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University