Pradeep Kizhakeveedu
Clarksburg,MD
Summary
Insightful leader with a proven track record in cloud architecture and database solutions, enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in complex problem-solving and team leadership, that excel in driving projects to successful completion while fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tech Architecture Sr.Manager
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd
05.2018 - Current
- Spearheaded the comprehensive design and implementation of multi-cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, OCI, and AliCloud platforms; enhanced system reliability while supporting scalability for over millions of users.
- Streamlined management of 2000+ on-premises and cloud databases, including Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, Postgresql, Cassandra, Couchbase, Netezza, Snowflakes, Cloud RDS; enhanced data accessibility across teams while achieving an average query response time reduction of 40% through optimization techniques.
- Executed 15+ tasks related to cloud architecture and implementation ahead of schedule, which contributed to a 30% reduction in project delivery timeframes while maintaining stringent quality standards across services.
- Led the migration of enterprise-level application from a on-premise environment to a cloud-based environment.
- Devised an innovative framework for cloud backup that increased system reliability by creating three robust redundancy protocols; outcomes directly contributed to improved disaster recovery response times during critical outages.
- Developed a disaster recovery plan , ensuring compliance with industry regulations and quick recovery times.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Developed comprehensive budgeting frameworks that prioritized high-impact investments and eliminated wasteful spending practices; achieved an annual savings target exceeding 30% without compromising necessary resources for continued business expansion.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Spearheaded the transition of an organization’s critical applications IT infrastructure to a cloud-based platform, resulting in a 10% reduction in operational costs.
- Established consistent daily check-in meetings post-cross-training; this practice enhanced collaboration across teams, resulting in the swift identification of key operational challenges that boosted productivity metrics.
Tech Architecture Manager | Associate Manager
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd
01.2009 - 04.2018
- Management of 190+ Oracle databases, Oracle database technologies and MSQ-SQL Server, on, AIX, Sun Solaris, Linux and Windows platforms.
- Established a detailed protocol framework focusing on high-priority issue escalations enabling more efficient communication between teams resulting in faster turnarounds while addressing complex technical problems encountered daily.
- Established Oracle software installations based on thorough project requirement analyses, yielding improved performance in database management processes for over 50+ unique applications within the organization’s infrastructure framework.
- Implemented Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) architecture on AIX / Linux systems, enhancing database availability and load balancing across 50+ applications while achieving a seamless migration with zero downtime.
- Streamlined configuration management processes by implementing automated scripts tailored towards routine benchmarking health checks; these efforts saved approximately eight hours weekly dedicated toward manual oversight activities associated with database maintenance tasks.
- Implement Ms-Sql Server monitoring and Siebel Management pack with 11g OEM.
- Manage all aspects of database. Develop, implement, and monitor standards and procedures for all database platforms to ensure optimum performance.
- Plan for crisis, simulation of crisis using forced failure on test servers.
- Led efforts toward migrating existing infrastructure comprising diverse versions like 8i,9i,10g and 11g through collaborative testing phases that identified potential failures early, streamlining operations directly contributing towards crisis management simulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with all team members to address concerns; achieved a measurable reduction in reported conflicts by over 75%, creating a more cohesive work atmosphere that enhanced productivity.
- Enhanced internal communication channels through daily check-ins post-cross-training efforts—this approach fostered collaboration between teams leading into rapid identification and resolution of issues impacting productivity levels markedly.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed a comprehensive work breakdown structure for five major projects, strategically aligning tasks with team members' specific capabilities; improved project efficiency by reducing task completion time by over two weeks per initiative.
- Developed standardized onboarding protocols for each role filled within the specialization group; enabled faster acclimatization of recruits leading directly to increased output levels averaging four additional completed tasks per day post-training.
Oracle DBA Lead
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd
02.2007 - 05.2009
- Management of 320+ Oracle databases, on AIX HP Itanium and Sun Solaris platforms.
- Delivered comprehensive production support around the clock through effective incident management strategies; identified root causes of failures leading to a streamlined resolution process .
- Established and configured Oracle software environments tailored to project specifications, leading to a 35% reduction in onboarding time for new database instances across the organization.
- Streamlined configuration management processes by implementing automated scripts tailored towards routine benchmarking health checks; these efforts saved approximately eight hours weekly dedicated toward manual oversight activities associated with database maintenance tasks.
- Implement Oracle Internet Directory for 10g (LDAP SERVER), Ms-Sql Server monitoring with 10g OEM and Oracle Streams .
- Manage all aspects of a database. Develop, implement, and monitor standards and procedures for all database platforms to ensure optimum performance.
- Plan for crisis, simulation of crisis using forced failure on test servers.
- Developed and implemented efficient PL/SQL scripts for database automation, resulting in a 40% reduction in manual data entry time while maintaining full compliance with industry standards.
- Migration of Oracle Databases 8i to Oracle10g and Oracle 9i to Oracle 10g.
- Collaborated with IT teams to develop effective solutions for complex database issues.
- Implemented disaster recovery plans to safeguard against unexpected events, minimizing potential losses.
- Diagnosed and resolved critical database issues promptly, minimizing the impact on business operations.
Oracle Database Administrator
Datel System & Software FZC
06.2005 - 01.2007
Oracle DBA
Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy Pvt. Ltd
01.2003 - 05.2005
Oracle DBA /Software Programmer
Indian Institute of Management,
06.2000 - 05.2002
Programmer
Ram InfoTech P Ltd.
05.1999 - 06.2000
Programmer
Microtek Institute of Software Technology
04.1998 - 04.1999
Education
Executive MBA - Information Technology
Indian Institute of Business Management School
Mumbai, India07.2015
Post Graduate Diploma - Information Technology
Microtek Institute of Software Technologies
Kerala, India03.1998
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Commerce
Kerala University
Kerala, India.05.1996
Skills
- Cloud Computing
- Infrastructure Design
- Automation
- Networking
- Database Management (9 Database Technologies)
Certification
Oracle Certified Professional - Database Cloud Administrator
Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud - Certified Specialist Oracle Database: RAC and Grid Infrastructure Administrator - Certified Expert
OCI 2023 AI Foundation Associate
OCI - Certified Architect Professional
AWS - Certified Solutions Architect Associate
Google Cloud – Certified Professional Cloud Architect
Timeline
Tech Architecture Sr.Manager
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd
05.2018 - Current
Tech Architecture Manager | Associate Manager
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd
01.2009 - 04.2018
Oracle DBA Lead
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd
02.2007 - 05.2009
Oracle Database Administrator
Datel System & Software FZC
06.2005 - 01.2007
Oracle DBA
Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy Pvt. Ltd
01.2003 - 05.2005
Oracle DBA /Software Programmer
Indian Institute of Management,
06.2000 - 05.2002
Programmer
Ram InfoTech P Ltd.
05.1999 - 06.2000
Programmer
Microtek Institute of Software Technology
04.1998 - 04.1999
Executive MBA - Information Technology
Indian Institute of Business Management School
Post Graduate Diploma - Information Technology
Microtek Institute of Software Technologies
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Commerce
Kerala University
Similar Profiles
Hetal GohilHetal Gohil
Senior Quality Analyst at Accenture Services Pvt. LtdSenior Quality Analyst at Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd
Chakradhar GChakradhar G
Procurement Practice Associate Manager at Accenture Services Pvt. LtdProcurement Practice Associate Manager at Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd
Diksha ChaurasiaDiksha Chaurasia
Transaction processing Associate at Accenture Services Pvt. LtdTransaction processing Associate at Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd