NKNitin Kapur
@nitinkapur
Solutions Architect & Cloud Architect with 20+ years of experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Solutions Architect and Cloud Architect with over 20 years of experience in designing scalable and secure enterprise systems. My expertise lies in AWS-based microservices, DevOps automation, and full-stack .NET/React development. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements in performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Throughout my career, I have architected and implemented various systems, including the Property Tax Arbitration System, which utilized AWS microservices and Terraform for infrastructure as code, significantly reducing provisioning time. My experience also includes modernizing legacy systems into microservices, leading to substantial cost reductions and improved throughput. I am passionate about mentoring teams on best practices in microservices and DevOps, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed project goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Solutions Architect
Comptroller Office of Texas
Jun 2023 - Present (2 years)
Architected and implemented the Property Tax Arbitration System using AWS microservices (C#, .NET Core) and React front end, cutting provisioning time by 50% with Terraform. Designed Kubernetes-orchestrated container strategy (EKS/Fargate) for zero-downtime deployments, improving resilience by 40%. Built CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) for automated testing and releases, improving deployment freque
Software Systems Architect
Santander Consumer USA
Mar 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Modernized legacy CARS & CREDITS systems into .NET Core microservices on AWS (EKS, RDS), reducing infrastructure costs by 20% and improving throughput by 30%. Developed a Cloud Pricing Engine using AWS Lambda and API Gateway, with serverless design cutting operational expenses by 25%. Implemented CI/CD with Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes, halving deployment times and dropping error rates by 25%.
Software Systems Architect
New York University
Feb 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year)
Migrated monolithic ticket-support system (WorkLink) to microservices on AWS EKS, introducing React frontend with GraphQL backend, accelerating feature delivery by 40%. Implemented CloudFormation templates and automated security scans, increasing compliance coverage by 20%. Provided architectural guidance to Agile teams on .NET Core services, Redis caching, and CI/CD best practices.
Senior Technical Specialist
Con Edison
Mar 2016 - Jan 2020 (3 years 10 months)
Designed and developed enterprise applications (Fuse Tracker, Daily Work Summary) using React/Redux front end and .NET Core WebAPI, integrating Leaflet/Mapbox for field mapping. Migrated on-prem SQL Server databases to hybrid AWS RDS, optimizing indexes and queries to achieve 40% faster data retrieval. Established CI/CD pipelines with TFS, Docker, and automated tests (NUnit/Moq), raising code cove
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IGNOU
Bachelor of Computer Applications, Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor of Computer Applications with a focus on Computer Science. Gained foundational knowledge in various aspects of computing.
Aptech
Diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science
Obtained a Diploma in Software Engineering, specializing in Computer Science. Developed practical skills in software development and engineering principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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