Singha Varun
@singhavarun
Seasoned Cloud Architect specializing in enterprise-grade cloud solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Cloud Architect with extensive experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade cloud solutions that drive business transformation and operational excellence. My expertise spans across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, where I have successfully modernized legacy infrastructures and optimized system performance. I am passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to build robust IT ecosystems that foster innovation and long-term growth.
Throughout my career, I have led complex cloud migrations and implemented DevOps methodologies that have significantly reduced operational costs and improved system availability. My role as a Senior Architect at L&T Technology Services allowed me to design integrated solutions that optimized performance and reduced expenses by 20%. I thrive on collaborating with stakeholders to align cloud strategies with organizational objectives, ensuring seamless integration and compliance.
With a strong foundation in cloud architecture, containerization, and infrastructure as code, I am dedicated to driving efficiency and scalability in every project I undertake. I believe in the power of technology to transform businesses and am committed to delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed client expectations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Architect
L&T Technology Services
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Designed and rolled out integrated solutions for enterprise clients, leveraging cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) to optimise system performance and reduce operational expenses by 20%. Implemented DevOps practices to streamline solution delivery, achieving a 35% reduction in deployment cycles and fostering collaboration among development, operations, and business teams.
Software Architect
SiemensAG
Feb 2023 - Jul 2023 (5 months)
Directed the adoption of infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines, accelerating environment provisioning from weeks to hours and increasing overall software delivery efficiency by 50%. Pioneered the infusion of edge computing and 5G technology into IoT systems, yielding a 70% reduction in latency and enhancing real-time data processing by 50% for smart city projects.
Solution Architect
SID Global
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 (6 months)
Spearheaded the migration of legacy systems to a cloud-native architecture, resulting in a 60% decrease in operational costs and a 99.99% improvement in system availability for a financial services client. Designed and integrated a customer-facing mobile banking platform with backend banking systems, improving transaction processing speed by 40% and ensuring seamless, real-time data synchronisatio
Principal Cloud Architect
Xebia IT Architects
Dec 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Developed a hybrid cloud strategy and migration roadmap, successfully transitioning 70% of on-premises workloads to the cloud within 18 months, resulting in a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs. Championed the development of security architectures and risk management frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, GDPR) and minimising security breaches by 30%.
Senior Cloud Analyst
Alstom Transport
Aug 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 1 month)
Functioned as a bridge between cloud engineering and business stakeholders, converting complex technical needs into actionable plans in line with organizational goals. Completed a thorough cloud cost analysis and adopted FinOps best practices, achieving $500K in annual savings through rigorous tagging, usage reports, and optimization recommendations.
Platform Architect
AT&T
Feb 2013 - Jun 2016 (3 years 4 months)
Architected Kubernetes-based container orchestration solutions, enabling automated scaling, self-healing, and simplified deployments across multiple environments. Drove cloud-native adoption by leading architectural design reviews, mentoring teams on service decomposition, fault tolerance, and secure design principles.
Unified Escalation Engineer
Capgemini
Oct 2009 - Jan 2013 (3 years 3 months)
Troubleshot complex SAN/NAS issues across multi-vendor environments involving EMC, Brocade, and Cisco components, significantly reducing incident resolution time. Interfaced directly with enterprise customers to diagnose issues, manage escalations, and provide expert guidance, resulting in a 95% customer satisfaction rating.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Master of Engineering, Software Systems
Studied Software Systems at Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani. Gained expertise in various aspects of software engineering and system design.
Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Master of Science, Political Science
Completed a Master of Science in Political Science at Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani. Developed a strong understanding of political theories and systems.
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