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Romil Surti

Flower Mound,TX

Summary

  • Enabling technical expertise and customer insights to craft comprehensive cloud migration and modernization roadmaps with customers, utilizing the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (MCAF).
  • Architect solutions to meet business and IT needs, ensuring the technical viability of new projects and successful deployments while orchestrating key resources and infusing key infrastructure technologies (e.g., Windows and Linux, IaaS, Security, Networking) and Application Development and DevOps technologies (e.g., App Service, containers, serverless, cloud-native) as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with other Cloud Solution Architects and Microsoft stakeholders in developing complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform.
  • Ensure all solutions leverage the design and operations guidance according to the Well-Architected framework across all pillars, including reliability, cost optimization, performance efficiency, security, and operational excellence.
  • Run Architectural Design Sessions to build plans for implementing solutions – governing design in line with customer business goals and their technical environment. Use MCAF Landing Zones to rapidly prototype and deliver proof-of-concepts that accelerate production deployment. Defining and implementing Azure resource management policies and standards.
  • Deployed azure resources performance monitoring to monitor health and performance of azure resources using azure monitor and related services.
  • Designing Azure resource hierarchies and using Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to manage resource access.
  • Designing and implementing Azure Cost Management and Billing solutions to manage and optimize Azure costs.
  • Collaborating with other teams and departments ensures that Azure is used effectively and efficiently.
  • Enhancing cost efficiency through the adoption of Azure Reservations, Azure Savings Plans, and other economical tactics.
  • Implemented azure resources performance monitoring to monitor health and performance using azure monitor and related services.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Cloud Architect

American Airlines
Fort Worth, TX
06.2017 - Current
  • Developed and executed comprehensive cloud strategies for clients, Azure solutions encompassing IaaS, networking configurations, and DevOps toolsets.
  • Lead and participate in cloud architecture reviews and provide feedback to ensure adherence to best practices, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in cloud solutions.
  • Ensured adherence to best practices for reliability, cost optimization, performance tuning, and security enhancements aligned with Azure Well-Architected Framework guidelines.
  • Managed cloud engineering projects using Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates for infrastructure-as-code environments. Leveraged Azure API/CLI along with YAML and Shell for automation.
  • Accelerated multi-cloud and hybrid environment migrations to production using Azure Well-Architected Framework principles.
  • Designed and deployed cloud-native solutions using Docker containers and Kubernetes orchestration for Microservices architectures.
  • Designed landing zone architectures, implemented cloud governance frameworks using Azure Policy, and developed cloud tagging and cost optimization strategies using FinOps best practices.
  • Designed and deployed Kubernetes orchestration for Microservices architectures.
  • Integrated DevOps practices with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment.
  • Managed secrets using Azure Vault and GitHub Secrets in the development of CI/CD workflows.
  • Designed secure and scalable Azure solutions encompassing advanced networking configurations and integration with DevOps toolsets.
  • Implemented configuration management solutions with Ansible and Puppet to automate and manage infrastructure configurations.
  • Develop and implement automated deployment processes and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps or Jenkins to streamline the deployment of cloud solutions and improve deployment reliability.
  • Design and implement disaster recovery solutions and business continuity plans for cloud environments to ensure data integrity and minimize downtime during unforeseen events.
  • Evaluated and mitigated risks associated with cloud resource utilization, ensured secure and compliant deployments through Azure Security Center and Azure Policy.
  • Supported AI/ML infrastructure by provisioning and optimizing cloud resources tailored for AI workloads.

Sr. DevOps Engineer

Softerion Inc.
Fremont, CA
01.2013 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with internal teams to implement modern DevOps practices, reducing build and deployment complexity to accelerate time to market.
  • Led teams and provided mentorship in DevOps architecture, techniques, and practices, automating onboarding processes for efficient deployment.
  • Established thought leadership through best practices, risk mitigation strategies, deployment processes, adoption initiatives, mentorship programs, comprehensive training, and measurable success metrics.
  • Implemented diverse DevOps pipelines for building, testing, and deploying packages, integrating tools seamlessly across Development, QA, and Production environments.
  • Deployed Docker and Cloud Foundry in on-premises and public cloud environments, optimizing development and operational lifecycles.
  • Configured CI/CD toolchains for iOS and Android mobile development using Anka Cloud Controller & Registry, enhancing build environment efficiency.
  • Automated infrastructure tools installation and configuration with Ansible & Terraform, including macOS VM setup with Fastlane, XCode, Ionic & Cordova.
  • Managed and migrated Apple infrastructure in Production Data Centers, ensuring seamless operations for iOS builds.
  • Implemented GitHub Actions for CI/CD orchestration, minimizing infrastructure maintenance and enhancing deployment agility.
  • Contributed to migrating on-premises tools to Microsoft Azure Cloud, improving scalability and accessibility for Cloudbees Jenkins and JFrog Artifactory.
  • Established project retention policies for SonarQube & JFrog Artifactory, optimizing license and storage requirements.
  • Integrated code quality scanning through Jenkins with Mainframe Team collaboration via CES and ISPW integration.
  • Implemented secure SAML integration for external access to tools like SonarQube, enhancing performance and usability.
  • Transitioned from Puppet Enterprise to Puppet Open Source for configuration management, reducing licensing costs and extending deployment reach.
  • Refactored Puppet codebase to support Ubuntu Open Source OS, minimizing expenses associated with RedHat Enterprise Licenses.
  • Practiced Agile methodologies using Rally & Azure DevOps Work item management, facilitating faster delivery through quarterly releases and bi-weekly iterations.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Northwestern Polytechnic University
Fremont, CA - USA
04.2010

Bachelor of Business Administration - IT/Marketing

Naranlala College of Commerce & Management
Navsari, GJ - India
04.2007

Skills

  • Cloud Migration Strategies
  • Cloud Infrastructure Design
  • DevOps Architecture Design
  • Cloud Architecture Design
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Containerization Technologies
  • Performance Optimization
  • Cloud Governance
  • Cost Management

Certification

  • FinOps Certified Practitioner
  • FinOps Certified Engineer
  • Microsoft Azure Solution Architect
  • GitOps Certified for Kubernetes by Argo CD
  • Generative AI Fundamentals Databricks

Timeline

Sr. Cloud Architect

American Airlines
06.2017 - Current

Sr. DevOps Engineer

Softerion Inc.
01.2013 - 06.2017

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Northwestern Polytechnic University

Bachelor of Business Administration - IT/Marketing

Naranlala College of Commerce & Management

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