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Guruprasad Kariappa

Stevenage,UK

Summary

Results-driven professional with 19 years of experience in cloud architecture and IT consulting. Expertise in designing and deploying cloud solutions, leading cloud migration projects. Proficient in Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, effectively aligning cloud strategies with business needs. Demonstrated leadership and project management skills ensure timely and successful project execution across various industries including Life sciences, Banking and Telecom.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Cloud Architect/Migration Lead

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) - TCS
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
11.2021 - 08.2025
  • Conducted comprehensive analysis of 100+ application workloads and dependencies to design effective Cloud solutions.
  • Finalized migration strategy aligned with business and product roadmap, achieving organizational objectives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Enterprise Architects and Business Owners, to ensure cloud migration alignment.
  • Proposed cost optimization solutions that reduced expenses and maximized ROI for cloud infrastructure.
  • Performed root cause analysis on application performance degradation, identifying issues and implementing optimized solutions.
  • Participated in preparation of proposals and Statements of Work (SOW).

Platform Support SME/Manager

Deutsche Bank - TCS
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
09.2012 - 11.2021
  • Served as Subject Matter Expert for Deutsche Bank's Web & Application hosting team across APAC region.
  • Ensured timely resolution of Severity 1 and 2 issues within defined SLA.
  • Implemented quarterly platform updates, bug fixes, and security patches.
  • Collaborated with Infrastructure teams to resolve complex Unix, Network, Firewall, Storage, and Application issues.
  • Acted as Single Point of Contact for annual disaster recovery exercises in Singapore and UK Datacentres.
  • Represented weekly in change management and problem management meetings.

Middleware Administrator

Qualcomm - TCS
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
11.2010 - 09.2012
  • Executed design, installation, and configuration of Apache, Tomcat, and vFabric components.
  • Conducted WebLogic installation and performance tuning, including deployment and clustering.
  • Migrated websites from Apache 2.0 to 2.2 and Tomcat 5.x to 6.0.18.
  • Implemented website URL redirects and custom error pages as required.
  • Installed SiteMinder binaries, developed web agents, and registered URLs with Policy servers.
  • Optimize JVM performance through tuning and memory heap adjustments.

WebOps L2- Morgan Stanley

NTT Data (Formerly Keane International (India) Private Limited)
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
02.2009 - 11.2010
  • Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Apache and Tomcat.
  • Deployed applications across web farms to enhance scalability.
  • Resolved production outages and conducted root cause analyses.
  • Configured CSS and F5 load balancers to optimise web server performance.
  • Implemented single sign-on solutions using SiteMinder for website security.
  • Monitored health of production servers to ensure optimal functionality.

System Administrator

Candor Solutions
08.2006 - 02.2009
  • Maintained and supported Linux distributions to meet company-specific requirements.
  • Executed server upgrades, patches, installations, and configurations for development teams.
  • Configured disks and created new file systems to enhance storage capabilities.
  • Conducted periodic system backups to safeguard critical information.
  • Managed user and group accounts to maintain security protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication

Siddaganga Institute of Technology
India
06.2003 - 07.2006

Diploma - Electronics & Communication

Department of Technical Education
Tumkur
06.2000 - 06.2003

Skills

  • Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD
  • Networking
  • Terraform
  • Jira
  • Monitoring Tools
  • Scripting

Certification

  • Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
  • Google Cloud Certified Professional Data Engineer
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator
  • Redhat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
  • Agile & ITIL V3 - TCS Internal certification

Timeline

Cloud Architect/Migration Lead

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) - TCS
11.2021 - 08.2025

Platform Support SME/Manager

Deutsche Bank - TCS
09.2012 - 11.2021

Middleware Administrator

Qualcomm - TCS
11.2010 - 09.2012

WebOps L2- Morgan Stanley

NTT Data (Formerly Keane International (India) Private Limited)
02.2009 - 11.2010

System Administrator

Candor Solutions
08.2006 - 02.2009

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication

Siddaganga Institute of Technology
06.2003 - 07.2006

Diploma - Electronics & Communication

Department of Technical Education
06.2000 - 06.2003

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