RAHUL GUPTA

Principal Consultant – Cloud & Infrastructure Transformation, DevSecOps, Hyper Automation Professional Summary Core Competencies Key Achievements Leadership Highlights Future-Focused Expertise

• Company Overview: Infosys is global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting
• Website: https://www.infosys.com

Visionary IT leader with over a decade of experience driving digital transformation across Cloud Architecture, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Adept at designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions like Self-Healing Infrastructure, GenAI-powered automation, and Zero-Touch Provisioning Platforms. Proven track record of leading high-impact projects across Financial Services, Healthcare, Telecom, and Pharmaceuticals, enabling secure, scalable, and compliant IT ecosystems.

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Hybrid & Multi-cloud Architecture
• DevSecOps: Secure CI/CD Pipelines, Azure DevOps, Compliance Automation
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible
• Leadership & Team Building: Mentorship, Employee Engagement, Strategic Planning
• IT Hyper Automation: GenAI Solutions, Self-Healing Systems, Policy-Driven Automation
• Governance & Compliance: OSS Compliance, Multi-Cloud Policy Enforcement
• Financial Management: Budget Optimization, Cost Control, Revenue Growth
• Automated Self-Service Landing Zone for AWS
• Innovated Cloud Operations: Designed the Infosys Automated Self-Service Landing Zone, incorporating Everything as Code for seamless self-service infrastructure provisioning, policy enforcement, and governance compliance.
  Improved Productivity: Streamlined operations, reducing manual overhead and boosting project efficiency.
• Zero-Touch Poly-Cloud & Data Center Provisioning Platform
• Future-Ready Infrastructure: Developed a Zero-Touch IaC Platform supporting Azure, AWS, and on-premises Data Centers.
  Strategic Resource Allocation: Optimized resource usage, enabling cost-efficient multi-cloud scalability.
• Azure DevSecOps Implementation for 300+ Applications
• Secure Software Delivery: Deployed Azure DevSecOps solutions for over 300 applications, enhancing deployment velocity, security compliance, and team efficiency.
  Fostering Innovation: Empowered cross-functional teams to adopt shift-left security practices.
• Open Source Software (OSS) Governance Solution
• Driving Compliance Innovation: Designed an OSS Governance Framework for a leading US bank, ensuring regulatory adherence while fostering safe OSS adoption.
  Enhanced Collaboration: Established open communication channels, enabling teams to propose innovative solutions for OSS challenges.
• Continuous Deployment Framework Creation
• Accelerating Deployment Cycles: Spearheaded the design of an enterprise-wide Continuous Deployment Framework, standardizing pipelines for hybrid cloud and on-prem environments.
  Streamlined Operations: Solved complex deployment challenges, resulting in increased productivity and operational excellence.
• Building High-Performing Teams: Developed teams by providing mentorship, tailored training programs, and opportunities for professional growth, leading to increased retention and staff engagement.
• Fostering a Positive Work Environment: Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement through open communication, employee empowerment, and a focus on team morale.
• Optimizing Resource Utilization: Strengthened financial health with rigorous cost control measures and strategic resource allocation, ensuring operational stability.
• Strategic Planning Excellence: Improved project efficiency by employing strategic planning and time management practices while managing multimillion-dollar budgets effectively.
• Client Satisfaction: Boosted client satisfaction rates through proactive relationship management and prompt resolution of complex issues.
• AI-Powered IT: Implementing GenAI Solutions to enhance automation, decision-making, and self-healing infrastructure.
• Sustainability in IT: Advocating for energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable cloud and data center operations.
• Next-Gen Governance: Driving adoption of Zero-Trust Security Models, Cloud-Native Security, and Compliance Automation.

• Company Overview: Forte Payment Systems (CSG) provides payment processing solutions for various industries
• Leading DevSecOps Strategy & Implementation for all IT Applications
• Responsibilities include EA Architecture role with focus on creating DevSecOps asa a Service (Strategy, Solution & Implementation) & creating strategy to migrate application from Monolith to Containerized Apps with support for deployment models (Blue-Green, Canary)
• Maintained strong communication with clients throughout design process to ensure alignment between their vision and final product.
• Collaborated with clients to develop customized architectural solutions, meeting their unique needs and preferences.
• Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
• Applied creative problem-solving skills to address unique challenges in the architectural design process.

Senior Program Manager - Enterprise Architect – Digital Transformation Tech Mahindra Key Achievements Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities Innovative Contributions Core Competencies

Leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions.
Website: https://www.techmahindra.com

• Enterprise-Wide Digital Transformation:
• Delivered large-scale digital transformation initiatives, modernizing legacy systems to improve scalability, user experience, and operational efficiency.
  Led smooth migration projects, including product migrations, Unix to Linux (U2L), and Data Center-to-Cloud transitions, covering over 10,000 production application instances and 20,000 test instances processing 22 billion daily transactions.
  
• Architecting Centralized Tools:
• Designed and developed CentOps, an open-source DevOps-based Centralized Operations Management Tool.
• Designed and developed DataOps, an open-source ML Based tOracle Predictive Analytics and Troubleshooting Tool.
  Spearheaded tools development initiatives to reduce costs, streamline operations, and enhance system performance.
  
• DevOps & Agile Implementation:
• Successfully implemented large-scale DevOps and Agile methodologies for over 70+ applications, incorporating automated deployments and centralized operations using open-source tools.
  Fostered a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement through cross-functional alignment and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Technical Team Leadership:
• Led diverse teams across Architecture, DevOps, Operations Management, Database Administration, Configuration Management, and Business Operations functions, driving excellence in large-scale projects.
  Mentored, coached, and developed high-performing teams, fostering a culture of growth and innovation.
  
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Built credibility and maintained consistent communication with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring high customer satisfaction and alignment with strategic business objectives.
  Facilitated cross-functional workshops to align project goals, define requirements, and address roadblocks effectively.
  
• Governance & Risk Management:
• Authored and updated Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Project Scopes, and Contracts, working with internal teams and clients to obtain approvals.
  Proactively analyzed business risks and implemented mitigation/contingency plans, ensuring successful project execution and delivery.
  
• Program & Portfolio Management:
• Managed multiple interrelated projects, aligning them with strategic business objectives to maximize value delivery.
  Presented periodic reports to senior leadership, highlighting program status, future opportunities, and client issues.
  
• Data Visualization and Decision Support:
• Enabled faster decision-making by designing comprehensive data visualization tools tailored for executive teams.
  
• Emerging Technology Integration:
• Evaluated emerging technologies for adoption, optimizing organization’s technology stack for scalability and innovation.
  
• Center of Enablement (CoE):Authored a comprehensive Center of Enablement (CoE) design plan, optimizing governance and performance metrics sought by enterprise clients.
  
• Cloud Migration & Legacy Modernization: Expertise in cloud adoption, data center transitions, and U2L migration strategies.
• DevOps & Agile Leadership: Implementing secure CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and driving agile transformation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaging organizational leaders to align IT strategy with business objectives.
• Governance & Risk Management: Establishing SLA-driven workflows and mitigating risks proactively.
• Tools Development & Optimization: Architecting tools to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Software Team Lead - Robust Designs India Pvt Ltd Key Responsibilities Key Achievements Core Competencies

Specializes in business performance measurement software.
Website: https://www.robustdesigns.com

• Design & Development:
• Led the design and development of core CUBOT modules, focusing on scalability, performance, and user experience.
  Successfully delivered key modules, including OLAP & Reporting, Security, and the Database Conversion Tool, enhancing the product suite’s capabilities.

Migration Projects:

• Directed the migration of CUBOT software to AIX & Oracle, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal downtime and optimal performance.
  Conducted extensive lab testing to validate system reliability and identify potential bottlenecks during migration.
• Technical Leadership:
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
  Mentored junior developers, fostering skill development and knowledge-sharing within team.
• Performance Optimization:
• Enhanced business performance measurement capabilities by delivering robust and efficient software modules tailored to enterprise needs.
• Migration Excellence:
• Successfully migrated critical components to AIX and Oracle, ensuring compatibility, stability, and improved system performance.
• Module Innovation:
• Delivered innovative solutions for OLAP & Reporting, enabling advanced data analysis and visualization for end-users.
• Software Development: Expertise in developing high-performing, scalable software modules.
• System Migration: Proficient in transitioning systems to new platforms (e.g., AIX, Oracle).
• Team Leadership: Strong experience in leading and mentoring software development teams.
• Performance Measurement: Skilled in designing tools for business performance monitoring and reporting.