Senior System Engineering and Software Architecture Leader Dynamic and visionary IT Architect with 16+ years of experience in system engineering, software architecture, and Hybrid and Cloud security. I am handson IC who worked in depth of Linux OS internals and started building scalable and saleable solution in early carrier. I specialize in creating automated infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. My passion lies in designing robust, scalable, and secure solutions that drive business success. I hold Software Engineering startup founder mindset and can build strong engineering companies and can be expert on AI/ML, Security, MLOps RAG. Key Strengths: - Strong understanding of AI/ML model training, Inferencing, MLOps, Multi Cloud AI Studios with business design and integration with latest LLM models leveraging Langchain or Vendor specific SDK's. - System Engineering and Architecture: Proficient in crafting high-performance, resilient systems. Expertise in microservices architecture and building scalable solutions. - Kubernetes and GitOps Champion: Adept at leveraging Kubernetes for container orchestration and GitOps for declarative, version-controlled application deployment.ArgoCD and Argo Rollouts: Skilled in implementing ArgoCD for continuous delivery and Argo Rollouts for progressive deployment strategies. - Security-First Mindset: Committed to ensuring robust security practices across all layers of the technology stack including DevSecOps implementation. - Leadership and Team Building: Passionate about leading engineering teams. Seeking roles such as Director of Engineering or VP of System Engineering. Professional Journey: - Major MNCs: Collaborated with industry giants, including Fiserv, Microsoft R&D, HCL, Hewlett Packard, McKinsey & Company, Revionics, Avalara, Symantec, and Broadcom. - Hybrid Infrastructure Management: Successfully managed virtual, physical, and cloud-based infrastructures. - Leveraged Azure AI studio for GPT/LLM model training, and Amazon Q. - Client Engagement: Worked with international clients such as General Electric, Agilent, P&G, BAT, Konecranes, and more. - Config Management Tools: Proficient in Helm, Kustomize, Jsonnet, and plain-YAML for managing Kubernetes manifests. - SSO Integration: Experience integrating with OIDC, OAuth2, LDAP, SAML 2.0, GitHub, GitLab, Microsoft, and LinkedIn. Next Career Move: I can drive innovation, mentor teams, and shape the future of technology. If you’re looking for a results-oriented leader who combines technical excellence with strategic vision, let’s connect!