Hari Pyapali
@haripyapali
Experienced Enterprise Architect with a focus on AI-driven solutions.
What I'm looking for
With over 15 years of IT experience, I have successfully transitioned organizations from traditional on-premises software solutions to hybrid and cloud-first environments. My expertise lies in enterprise architecture, where I have designed and implemented scalable solutions that align with business strategies and operational needs. I have a proven track record of analyzing business-IT environments to identify deficiencies and provide actionable recommendations for modernization.
In my recent role as Principal Enterprise Architect, I spearheaded AI-driven identity and access management security frameworks, significantly reducing incidents of privileged access misuse. I have led cloud security automation projects and developed real-time monitoring dashboards that enhance system observability. My commitment to innovation and excellence drives me to stay abreast of emerging technologies, ensuring that I deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of the business.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Enterprise Architect – Security
Fusable
Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Designed AI-driven IAM security frameworks to automate identity risk assessments and access control policies. Developed AWS SageMaker-based anomaly detection models, improving IAM security analytics and fraud detection. Integrated AI-based identity risk scoring with AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, and AWS Lambda to enable automated security responses.
Principal Enterprise Cloud Architect
T-Mobile
Apr 2020 - Oct 2022 (2 years 6 months)
Led Azure security automation projects integrating AI-driven identity security monitoring and least privilege access controls. Deployed Azure AD security automation to enforce zero-trust security principles and adaptive authentication policies. Designed real-time security monitoring dashboards using Azure Sentinel and Azure Monitor.
Cloud Solutions Architect
Nordstrom
Feb 2017 - Apr 2020 (3 years 2 months)
Led cloud-based program designs and developed scalable SOA solutions to enhance system integration. Designed and architected microservices-based solutions to enhance scalability, maintainability, and flexibility across enterprise applications. Led the transition from monolithic to microservices architecture, improving system modularity and enabling faster development cycles.
Enterprise Solution Architect -IAM
Insight Global for Microsoft
Jan 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 6 months)
Experience with MFA and Azure Security Center, with a focus on performance engineering and loose coupling via APIs and services. Created and maintained architecture artifacts, detailing both current and future states. Played a pivotal role in cross-functional and cross-organizational settings, influencing stakeholders and vendors.
Enterprise Solution Architect – Cloud Migrations
Insight Global
Nov 2016 - Feb 2017 (3 months)
Developed and executed cloud migration strategies, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations while optimizing performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Collaborated with stakeholders to assess current infrastructure and applications, identifying opportunities for cloud optimization, re-platforming, and modernization. Designed cloud architecture solutions that aligned with enterprise
Senior Enterprise Architect – API Design and Onboarding
Starbucks
Jul 2015 - Dec 2015 (5 months)
Architected and designed scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs to support integration across various platforms and applications. Led the end-to-end API lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment and ongoing maintenance, ensuring alignment with business goals. Defined and implemented API standards, including security protocols (OAuth 2.0, JWT) and data formats (JSON, XML).
Solution Architect – Integration and Identity Management
Sentaca for Wicresoft (Microsoft)
May 2015 - Jul 2015 (2 months)
Led integration projects using middleware, APIs, and custom adapters to connect enterprise applications and cloud services. Developed scalable solutions supporting high-volume data exchanges and real-time synchronization using event-driven architecture. Manage user access rights and permissions to ensure that sensitive data and systems are only accessible to authorized users.
Enterprise Solution Architect
Sentaca and Wipro for AT&T
Nov 2010 - Jan 2015 (4 years 2 months)
Designed and implemented scalable infrastructure and authentication solutions using Azure AD, OAuth, and SSO. Managed multi-stream projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution. Produced high-quality design specifications for REST and GSMA One APIs.
Messaging Engineer
T-Mobile
Apr 2009 - Nov 2010 (1 year 7 months)
Provided Tier 2 technical support, diagnosing and resolving complex network issues impacting customer experience. Developed solutions and worked with vendors to ensure adherence to service level agreements. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SMS/MMS delivery, queuing, and routing, ensuring minimal disruption to messaging services.
Architect – Network and Infrastructure
OpenMarket (AMDOCS)
May 2007 - Apr 2009 (1 year 11 months)
Designed and implemented robust on-premises network architectures, optimizing performance, security, and scalability across diverse environments. Led the design and implementation of private data center infrastructures, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and redundancy. Architected secure network topologies using firewalls, VPNs, and load balancing.
Senior Program Manager (Migrations and Onboarding New ESMEs)
Cingular Wireless
Jun 2006 - May 2007 (11 months)
Designed and implemented robust on-premises network architectures, optimizing performance, security, and scalability across diverse environments. Led the design and implementation of private data center infrastructures, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and redundancy. Architected secure network topologies using firewalls, VPNs, and load balancing.
Senior Carrier Integration Engineer
Sipera Systems
Feb 2006 - Jun 2006 (4 months)
Led the troubleshooting and resolution of interoperability issues between carrier systems and enterprise applications, utilizing tools like Wireshark, Cisco IOS, and Juniper JUNOS. Analyzed traffic patterns and monitored network performance to optimize carrier services and reduce downtime, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Created detailed integration documentation, including net
Sr Integration engineer – Routing and networking
Netrake Systems
Jun 2005 - Dec 2005 (6 months)
Conducted comprehensive testing and validation of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) to ensure optimal network performance and stability in complex enterprise environments. Designed and executed test cases for routing protocol configurations, verifying proper implementation and troubleshooting protocol convergence, reachability, and failover behavior. Performed scalability testing of routing pro
Senior Technical Staff Member – Network Engineer
AT&T Labs
Jun 2001 - May 2005 (3 years 11 months)
Configure and manage enterprise-grade firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet) to secure the network perimeter and prevent unauthorized access. Monitor firewall logs, analyze security events, and ensure proper rule sets are in place to protect against internal and external threats. Implement and manage access control policies, network address translation (NAT), and other firewall security measur
Member of Technical Staff – Lab Manager
Avaya Communication
Oct 1998 - May 2000 (1 year 7 months)
Conducted integration testing with Cisco and Juniper for routing protocols and managed network configurations. Diagnose and resolve network performance issues, including latency, packet loss, and congestion. Proactively identify potential issues and recommend solutions to optimize bandwidth and resource allocation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Osmania University
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering
Studied Computer Science and Engineering.
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