Yogaraj Pandiaraj
Senior Engineering Manager
McKinney,TX
Summary
Innovative and results-driven Senior Engineering Manager with 15 years of experience delivering scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure across multi cloud and on-premise environments. Deep expertise in AWS, Azure, Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), and containerized platform architectures, with a strong focus on cloud migration, application modernization, and DevSecOps. Proven ability to design and operate large-scale distributed systems, optimize cloud costs through FinOps practices, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact platform solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Engineering Manager
Fidelity Investments
02.2023 - Current
- Led enterprise-scale cloud security and platform engineering initiatives across hybrid environments (AWS/EKS, Azure/AKS), aligning with modern cloud architecture best practices.
- Designed and implemented container security and CNAPP integration (Wiz), including agentless scanning, runtime protection, and CI/CD shift-left security.
- Architected scalable Kubernetes platforms, enabling microservices deployment using Helm, Terraform, and Azure DevOps pipelines.
- Delivered cloud-native platform enhancements across compute, storage, networking, and identity layers, improving resilience and operational efficiency.
- People Management: Hiring & Onboarding, Mentoring/Coaching, Performance Management, Career Development, Team Culture Building.
- Technical Leadership: System Design, Agile Methodologies, CI/CD, Strategic Planning, Cross-Functional Collaboration.
- Domain: Distributed Systems, Cloud Architecture, Product Development.
- Implemented automated infrastructure provisioning and policy enforcement using IaC and API-driven integrations.
- Partnered with architecture and application teams to drive cloud migration and modernization strategies, including containerization of legacy workloads.
- Championed DevSecOps and DevOps improving observability, deployment velocity, and system reliability.
- Mentored engineering teams and drove technical roadmaps, fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence.
- Contributed to cost optimization initiatives, improving cloud spend visibility and aligning with FinOps principles.
- Projects: Wix CNAPP Integration & ATT Dispatch Cloud Deployment
Senior Consultant
Infosys Ltd
03.2019 - 02.2023
- Architected and delivered cloud-native and hybrid solutions using Kubernetes (EKS, AKS) and multi-cloud strategies (AWS, Azure).
- Led containerization and application modernization efforts, transitioning monolithic workloads to microservices-based architectures.
- Designed and implemented secure, scalable CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls and automated deployments.
- Developed infrastructure automation frameworks using Terraform, Ansible, and SaltStack for consistent environment provisioning.
- Implemented centralized logging and monitoring solutions (ELK stack) to enhance observability and incident response.
- Collaborated with enterprise stakeholders to support cloud migration initiatives and infrastructure transformation programs.
- Mentored engineering teams and drove technical roadmaps, fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence.
Technical Engineering Roles
Synamedia | Mirafra | Cognizant | Tata Elxsi
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Delivered end-to-end infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-prem environments, including AWS-based deployments and virtualization platforms.
- Built and maintained automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Python, and configuration management tools.
- Designed highly available and fault-tolerant systems, ensuring scalability and performance for enterprise workloads.
- Performed security, compliance, and infrastructure assessments, aligning with enterprise governance standards.
- Supported data center environments, including networking, storage (SAN/NAS), and virtualization technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
SRM Valliammai College of Engineering
IndiaSkills
Hybrid cloud architecture design
Docker containerization expertise
Multi-cloud architecture proficiency
Proficient in Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure management
DevSecOps implementation
Organizational strategy formulation
Accomplishments
Enterprise Pinnacle Award Recipient | Fidelity Investments
Awards for Excellence - Pinnacle Award Recipient | Infosys Limited
Certification
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Timeline
Senior Engineering Manager
Fidelity Investments
02.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant
Infosys Ltd
03.2019 - 02.2023
Technical Engineering Roles
Synamedia | Mirafra | Cognizant | Tata Elxsi
01.2011 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
SRM Valliammai College of Engineering