• Leading a global team of 25+ cloud engineers to design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructures while fostering continuous learning through mentoring and knowledge-sharing with a budget size of $2.3 Million Annually.• Implemented DevOps best practices, including infrastructure as code (IaC), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automated testing, to streamline deployment processes and increase agility.• Oversaw the migration of on-premises workloads to the cloud, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.• Established monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and address issues, resulting in a 15% reduction in downtime.• I led the oversight of security protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO and RBI. I developed and implemented a robust Information Security program, maintaining high cybersecurity standards and safeguarding our organization's data. Additionally, Designed, developed, implemented, and executed a comprehensive Business continuity plan/Data Center-Disaster Recovery (DC-DR) plan.• Built a team from scratch, actively participating in recruiting, mentoring, and deploying members to projects, and driving high performance and results. Skilled in strong people management including Team contribution, Mentoring, Resource Allocation, KPI, and KRA. Drive performance management and talent development.• Drive FinOps initiatives, developing and executing a robust cost optimization strategy. Successfully reduced expenses by 20% of the committed budget through effective cost management techniques. • Engaged throughout the entire product lifecycle, fintech solutions such as loan lending platforms, account aggregators, E-invoicing/E-way, and GST compliance systems, to streamline financial processes and enhance operational efficiency.• Drive MLOps initiatives, successfully developing an AutoOps model to automate machine learning workflows.

• Collaborated closely with the Founder, CXOs, and Product Heads to define strategic objectives and align cloud initiatives with business goals.• Developed and executed a comprehensive migration strategy to transition workloads from data centers to AWS Cloud, achieving zero downtime during the process.• Designed an abstract architecture that facilitated the rapid deployment of infrastructure in various countries within a two-hour timeframe.• Managed the day-to-day operations of cloud infrastructure, including provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance.• Implemented automation scripts and tools to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention in routine tasks.• Monitored system performance and capacity, proactively identifying and addressing bottlenecks to maintain high service levels.• Provided technical guidance and mentorship to team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development.• Engaged with vendors and service providers to evaluate and implement cutting-edge technologies and solutions.• Implemented PCI DSS, OWASP, HIDS, WAF, OS hardening, and fixed vulnerabilities per the compliance standard.

Led a team managing backend system operations to ensure high availability andperformance of critical applications, while implementing process improvements thatenhanced operational efficiency and reduced response times for customer support,thereby establishing a strong foundation for future advancements in cloud andDevOps practices.

Facilitated seamless migration of database services from closed-source to open-source platforms, enhancing business continuity and client satisfaction through astrong commitment to operational excellence.

Oversaw operations and deployment of state government data centers for an e-governance project, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing digitalinfrastructure, service delivery efficiency, and client satisfaction through effectivesupport and training initiatives.