Balasundar P
Wilmington
Summary
Dynamic AWS Cloud Architect with a proven track record at TCS, specializing in scalable cloud solutions and serverless architecture. Expert in AWS Lambda and CloudFormation, I consistently achieved 95% on-time delivery while enhancing client satisfaction through effective communication and quality assurance. Passionate about leveraging technology to drive efficiency and innovation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AWS Cloud Architect
TCS
Chennai
12.2023 - Current
- Architected scalable cloud infrastructure to boost deployment efficiency significantly.
- Leveraged AWS Lambda for improved application performance using serverless architecture.
- Automated deployment processes via AWS CloudFormation, reducing times substantially.
- Utilized AWS CloudWatch for real-time application insights and monitoring.
- Enhanced security compliance with IAM policies and security group best practices.
- Conducted thorough client deliverables reviews to ensure quality assurance.
- Achieved 95% on-time delivery adherence while upholding quality standards.
- Facilitated customer communication to enhance service satisfaction.
Assistant Consultant
TCS
Chennai
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Streamlined deployment processes by implementing DevOps pipelines with Bamboo and Jenkins.
- Automated infrastructure management through resource provisioning using CloudFormation.
- Improved serverless architecture performance by integrating AWS services such as Lambda and DynamoDB.
- Collaborated with development teams to design CI/CD pipelines that cut deployment errors.
- Directed migration efforts to AWS for enhanced application scalability from legacy systems.
- Implemented governance policies with AWS Config and Lambda to lower non-compliance risks.
- Executed migration of on-premise applications to AWS Cloud using S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB via Attunity.
- Provided advisory services as part of Vanguard’s role in these initiatives.
Assistant consultant
TCS
Chennai
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Streamlined infrastructure provisioning through AWS CloudFormation, achieving reduced deployment times.
- Enhanced application performance by implementing AWS Lambda-based serverless architecture, lowering operational overhead.
- Utilized AWS CloudWatch for developing monitoring solutions that provided real-time insights into application health.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by guiding security best practices through IAM policies.
- Performed thorough reviews of all client deliverables to uphold quality standards.
- Developed data processing solutions using Spark with Pyspark and SQL.
- Prepared testing data for validation activities to ensure reliability.
- Executed debugging and performance tuning of applications to enhance efficiency.
Senior Associate
Cognizant
Chennai
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of client deliverables, ensuring on-time delivery with minimal slippage.
- Executed implementation plans while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards.
- Prepared test data and performed validations for accurate testing outcomes.
- Engaged in debugging and performance tuning to optimize application functionality.
- Authored detailed test cases for each module, executing unit tests accordingly.
- Supported SIT and UAT phases, addressing defects promptly.
- Facilitated effective customer communication to resolve issues swiftly.
- Employed JIRA in Agile workflow for efficient task management.
Technology Lead
Infosys
Chennai
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Conducted analysis of functional specifications and use cases to identify requirements.
- Generated test data for effective testing and validation efforts.
- Ensured on-time delivery with minimal delays and strict adherence to quality standards.
- Created technical documentation derived from functional specifications for clarity.
- Participated in POC projects to assess innovative solutions.
Senior Consultant
Capgemini India Private Ltd
Chennai
04.2015 - 03.2019
- Prepared technical specifications from functional documents.
- Extracted files using IBM Console tool for Change Data Capture.
- Developed code in Unix shell scripting, Hive, and HDFS to load data into Hadoop cluster.
- Created XML workflows containing necessary Hive queries.
- Generated output files based on developed workflows.
- Monitored job logs in Oozie for performance tracking.
- Wrote test cases and conducted unit testing to ensure quality.
- Provided SIT and UAT support, including defect resolution.
System Engineer
FIS Global Solutions
Bangalore
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Managed entire project life cycle, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
- Developed and deployed reports based on evolving requirements, enhancing data accessibility.
- Interacted with clients to gather and clarify requirements for project alignment.
- Programmed functions, queries, and triggers using PL/SQL Collections and dynamic SQL.
- Conducted code walk-throughs and review sessions to maintain code quality and standards.
- Facilitated migration of data from mainframe systems into Oracle database.
- Troubleshot performance issues, bugs, and SQL query tuning for optimal system efficiency.
- Installed, configured, and managed Control-M/EM scheduler, automating report generation.
Specialization Associate
Mphasis
Bangalore
07.2010 - 04.2013
- Ensured timely completion of batch cycles by addressing job/task ABENDs across systems.
- Monitored mainframe systems utilizing Agile VCC for optimal performance.
- Analyzed, resolved, or escalated system incidents as needed.
- Created incident tickets for effective tracking and resolution.
- Engaged vendors to provide accurate incident information for swift resolutions.
- Coordinated interactions with support groups to facilitate problem-solving processes.
- Prepared root cause analyses for identified issues, enhancing future system reliability.
- Handled job execution, including managing abends and restarts efficiently.
Education
B.Tech - Instrumentation and Control Engineering
SRM University
Chennai08-2009
Skills
- AWS / DevOps
- AWS Cloud
- AWS EC2
- AWS Lambda
- AWS Services
- Agile
- Ansible
- Apache Spark
- Aurora
- Bamboo
- Big Data
- BMC Remedy
- Citrix
- CloudFormation
- CloudWatch
- Control-M
- Docker
- DynamoDb
- EC2
- Git
- GitHub
- GitLab
- Hadoop
- HDFS
- HiveQL
- HP-UX
- IAC
- IAM
- IBM
- IDS
- Instrumentation
- ITIL
- Jenkins
- JIRA
- JSON
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Unix
- Shell Scripting
- NAS
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Tamil
Timeline
AWS Cloud Architect
TCS
12.2023 - Current
Assistant Consultant
TCS
12.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant consultant
TCS
07.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Associate
Cognizant
06.2019 - 07.2021
Technology Lead
Infosys
03.2019 - 06.2019
Senior Consultant
Capgemini India Private Ltd
04.2015 - 03.2019
System Engineer
FIS Global Solutions
04.2013 - 04.2015
Specialization Associate
Mphasis
07.2010 - 04.2013
B.Tech - Instrumentation and Control Engineering
SRM University