I am a Cloud Solutions Architect at HCL Tech, where I lead and deliver cloud-based solutions for various clients across different domains (Insurance, Health, Sales, Marketing, and Oil and Gas). I have more than 18 years of software development experience in Design, Solution, Architecting, Development, and Deployment using Microsoft technologies and Azure Cloud. My core competencies include App Modernization, DevOps, Integration, and GenAI.
As a Lead Solution Architect at HCLTech, I work closely with customers, partners, and internal teams to help
them design, build, and operate solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform.
I have a deep understanding of Azure services and technologies and use this knowledge to help customers and
partners to optimize their solutions for performance, scalability, and cost.
My responsibilities include:
▪ Lead a group of architects, provide them with direction and help with implementing an Azure cloud
architecture solution, and oversee issues such as migration.
▪ Work independently with business and technical stakeholders and understand the organization’s
obstacles and provide due diligence.
▪ Worked on over 10+ cloud migration and cloud-native development projects, using .Net, SPA, Angular,
React, Azure App Service, Azure DevOps, Azure AI, and more.
▪ Designed Azure Active Directory (AAD)- IAM authentication and authorization solutions for various webbased applications.
▪ Worked in Container solutions using Azure Container Registry (ACR), AKS and Docker.
▪ Enabled hybrid integration for legacy systems using Microsoft BizTalk, Azure iPaaS, Logic Apps, APIM,
Service Bus, and On-prem data gateway.
▪ Design cloud and hybrid systems that use Microsoft Azure, including computing, network, storage,
monitoring, and security.
▪ Implement DevOps practices and tools, such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, TFS, Vera
Code, SonarQube, Splunk, Azure Monitor, etc.
In the role of Pre-sales Architect, I worked with the Cloud CoE team on various cloud projects.
My responsibilities include:
▪ Led the HCL Cloud CoE team, responsible for cloud architecture, development, migration, assessment,
strategy, design, integration, and DevOps for various clients and domains.
▪ Designed and developed cloud solutions using Azure PaaS (Web App), iPaaS, Microsoft AI (Bot, Cognitive
Services), and other technologies and tools.
▪ Migrated legacy applications to Azure PaaS using various migration patterns and best practices.
▪ Conducted fit gap assessments for web app/middleware and provided recommendations for cloud
transformations.
▪ Supported pre-sales activities, such as RFP responses, solution architecture, estimates, and collaterals, for
cloud sales and marketing teams, generating revenue.
▪ Executed limited POCs as necessary to demonstrate the feasibility and value of cloud solutions.
As an Integration Lead, I am responsible for current project support activities, Biztalk migrations, and pre-sales
activities.
My responsibilities include:
▪ Responsible for overall System Integration Development and Support using BizTalk 2006 R2.
▪ BizTalk Migration Project - Responsible for Migrating BizTalk 2006R2 to 2013.Architecting Integration
Solutions built on top of Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Hybrid), BizTalk and . Net).
▪ Cloud Advisory and Consultancy.
▪ Create Cloud migration plan and strategic road map with effort estimates.
▪ Responding to RFPs and RFIs.
▪ Provides presales support for Azure, BizTalk, and .NET, helping with estimates, proposals and proof of
concepts.
As a Lead, I was responsible for overall integration and web/windows application development for MetLife
Products.
My responsibilities included:
▪ Responsible for configuring, developing, and integrating over 10 new insurance products for MetLife India
using BizTalk Server, Web Services, WCF, and .Net.
▪ Responsible for an Integrated Grievance Management System to facilitate online registration of
policyholders’ complaints and help track their status.
▪ Led and developed an Illustration system for MetLife.
▪ Developed integration for Guided data entry and Talisma CRM.
▪ Lead and developer for the Sales Management system portal.
▪ Led a team of 12+ members and coordinated effectively with various vendors and MetLife internal
departments, stakeholders, and the Project Management Office (PMO)
App Modernization: Proficient in Modern Apps, Net Core, SPA, Angular, React, and Microservices Experienced in Azure App Service, ASE, Azure Functions, APIM, and Azure Landing Zones
HCLTech, Lead Solution Architect
HCL America, Inc., Pre-sales Architect
HP Global Soft (P) Ltd, Technology Consultant
PNB MetLife India, Tech Lead
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