TMThangapandi M
@thangapandim
Certified Azure Solution Architect with 20+ years of IT experience.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Certified Azure Solution Architect with over 20 years of IT experience, specializing in MLOps and DevOps for the past 8 years. My expertise lies in designing and implementing end-to-end MLOps architectures using Azure ML, Databricks, and Azure DevOps, along with GCP AI Platform for model training and deployment. I have successfully delivered multiple enterprise MLOps projects, showcasing my ability to automate ML pipelines, monitor drift, and optimize costs in production environments.
Throughout my career, I have held various roles, including Sr. DevOps Architect at Walmart, where I designed Azure-based MLOps pipelines and implemented automated model retraining workflows. My experience spans across multiple industries, including finance and eCommerce, where I have developed robust CI/CD pipelines and managed cloud migrations. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in cloud platforms and MLOps tools to drive innovation and efficiency in organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. MLOps & DevOps Architect
Walmart Global Technology Services
Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Designed and implemented an end-to-end Azure-based MLOps pipeline, integrating Azure ML, Databricks, and MLflow for Sam’s Club. Led GitOps CI/CD pipelines for AKS-based ML microservices and automated cost governance for Azure ML workloads.
Sr DevOps Consultant
TechnoSoft
Mar 2020 - Oct 2020 (7 months)
Migrated Agile processes and Jira artifacts to Azure DevOps Boards for a World Bank project. Designed robust CI/CD pipelines for critical finance applications and created custom system monitoring scripts.
Technical Lead
Wipro Technologies
Oct 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Designed and deployed Azure-based high availability eCommerce infrastructure for Samsclub.com. Built cloud-native CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Helm, while managing RBAC and Azure AD roles.
Technical Lead
Wipro Technologies
May 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 5 months)
Designed and migrated middleware systems (TIBCO BW, EMS) using Chef scripts for George.com. Built OneOps platform components and automated deployments for staging environments.
Technical Lead
Wipro Technologies
Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years)
Developed reusable infrastructure components for an Asia-wide Offer Management platform for Citi Bank. Designed and executed migration of legacy systems with zero-downtime deployment strategies.
Technical Lead
Wipro Technologies
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)
Managed Disaster Recovery planning and system audits for RBS Bank (UK) projects. Oversaw Unix and Windows-based infrastructure setups and maintenance.
Team Lead
Computer Science Corporation
Jan 2007 - Nov 2010 (3 years 10 months)
Held various engineering and development roles supporting infrastructure deployment. Contributed to .NET development and airline digital systems for projects like FlyDubai and NBS System.
Sr. Software Engineer
Wipro Technologies
Sep 2005 - Jan 2007 (1 year 4 months)
Designed, developed, and deployed backend systems across healthcare, aviation, and retail sectors. Focused on infrastructure automation and monitoring solutions.
Software Engineer
iSOFT R & D Pvt Ltd
Apr 2004 - Oct 2004 (6 months)
Engaged in software engineering tasks, contributing to the development and implementation of software solutions. Focused on research and development aspects within the company.
Associate – Projects
Covansys Pvt Ltd
Jan 2004 - Sep 2005 (1 year 8 months)
Contributed as an Associate in various projects, primarily focusing on the design, development, and deployment of backend systems. Supported project lifecycles from inception to delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BUBharathidasan University
Master of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
2000 - 2003
Completed a Master of Computer Applications degree. Focused on advanced topics in computer science and software development.
Vivekananda College
Master of Commerce, Commerce
1998 - 2000
Obtained a Master of Commerce degree. Studied various aspects of commerce and business principles.
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