Pradip Mehta
Enterprise Cloud Architect - Director
New York,NY
Summary
Innovative and results-driven Chief Cloud Architect with over 20 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud solutions. Proven track record in leading cloud transformation projects, optimizing cloud infrastructures, and driving operational excellence. Adapt at leveraging cloud technologies to enhance business performance and scalability. Strong leadership skills with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Director- Enterprise Cloud Architect
NYU Langone Health Systems
11.2022 - Current
- As Director of multi cloud enterprise Architect was responsible for overall strategy and execution.
- This includes developing and implementing multi cloud architecture, managing relationships with multiple cloud providers, technology partners, and ensuring that organization's data and applications are secure and compliant with regulations.
- Develop and execute cloud strategies that enhance scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency, resulting in 20% reduction in operational costs.
- Oversee migration of legacy systems to cloud environments, improving system reliability and performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and deploy Infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
- Implement DevOps practices to streamline development processes, achieving 50% increase in deployment frequency.
- Conduct regular cloud security assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Mentor and lead team of cloud engineers, fostering culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Manager-Cloud Architect
Reynolds Consumer Products
06.2021 - 10.2022
- As Manager Cloud Architect- Responsible for leading effort to layout roadmap and strategy for company’s digital transformation and cloud journey including optimizing on premise workloads.
- Reporting and presenting WAF reviews with C level and discussing strategy for mitigating RISK and improvements mainly focused on security posture of cloud platform.
- Designed and managed scalable cloud architectures for diverse business applications, resulting in improved system performance and user experience.
- Spearheaded cloud cost optimization initiatives, reducing monthly cloud expenses by 25% through strategic resource allocation and utilization.
- Led integration of CI/CD pipelines, enhancing development efficiency and reducing time-to-market for new features.
- Developed comprehensive cloud governance frameworks to ensure consistent application of best practices across organization.
- Provided technical guidance and support for complex cloud projects, driving successful project completion and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Lead team of cloud architects, engineers, and other professionals, fostering culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to build skilled and motivated team.
Independent Consultant
HMP Consulting, Inc
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed team, responsible for evaluation client current cloud footprint and suggest best solution using AWS platform and services.
- Setting up automation for alerting and monitoring for cloud platform to proactive action to mitigate RISK and interruption of services.
- Reporting and presenting to C level and discuss strategy for mitigating RISK and improvements.
Cloud Strategy-Manager (Specialist Master)
Deloitte Consulting LLP
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Managing and leading team of on site and offshore resources to provide day to day operation of AWS cloud platform.
- Reporting and presenting to C Level Stakeholders on progress, RISK and Mitigation strategy.
- Reducing application latency for business intelligence from 17 minutes to 6 sec.
- Led ARB to evaluate possible Architecture and make changes based on well architected framework including security domains (IAM, Infrastructure security, Detective controls and Data protection).
- Design Build and deployed solution for Data warehouse and Data Lake.
- Design and implementing DR solution for business continuity.
- Evaluating monitoring and scanning tools for security and recommending with considering cost optimization.
- Categorization of data and implementing data protection using KMS encryption.
Sr. Lead Technologist
Booz Allen Hamilton
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked on multiple projects for AWS Security and solution Architecting within SIG to provide security assessment, Recommendations to secure cloud platform.
- Providing cost effective solutions using best practices.
- Work closely with subject matter experts to develop and deliver complete security architecture solution.
- Evaluate and select vendor security products based on functional, security and operational requirements, review and comment on security architecture).
- Architecture Specifications, System Requirements, Roadmaps, White Papers) to accurately capture and communicate business drivers, technical requirements, system design, and future plans and provide thought leadership at enterprise level)., onboard, and enable new FedRAMP cloud services using security best practices.
Education
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering -
MS University of Baroda
Skills
SQL
NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB)
IAM
VPC
Security Groups
Compliance (HIPAA, FED Ramp)
Cloud Architecture & Strategy
Multi-Cloud Environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Cloud Security & Compliance
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
DevOps & Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Cost Optimization & Management
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Stakeholder Management
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Accomplishments
- Cloud Transformation Project: Lead a comprehensive cloud migration project for a Fortune 500 company, resulting in a 50% improvement in system uptime and a 30% reduction in operational costs.
- DevOps Implementation: Successfully implemented DevOps practices across multiple teams, reducing deployment times by 50% and increasing release frequency.
- Cost Optimization Initiative: Identified and executed cost-saving strategies within cloud environments, achieving a total cost reduction of 20% over a 10-month period.
Additional Information
Clearance: DoD Secret Clearance – Current
Timeline
Director- Enterprise Cloud Architect
NYU Langone Health Systems
11.2022 - Current
Manager-Cloud Architect
Reynolds Consumer Products
06.2021 - 10.2022
Independent Consultant
HMP Consulting, Inc
08.2020 - 05.2021
Cloud Strategy-Manager (Specialist Master)
Deloitte Consulting LLP
05.2019 - 07.2020
Sr. Lead Technologist
Booz Allen Hamilton
11.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering -
MS University of Baroda
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