Suraj Kumar
AWS Solution Architect | Cloud Migration & Modernization Specialist | Cloud Security Specialist
London
Summary
Cloud Solution Architect with 13+ years of experience in IT, specializing in AWS, cloud migration, and security. Skilled in designing scalable, cost-effective cloud architectures. Experienced in leading seamless migrations and optimizing resource usage. Adept at implementing robust security practices, including IAM, encryption, and compliance. Focused on performance optimization and cost management for sustainable cloud operations. Collaborative and innovative in delivering cloud solutions that drive business transformation, scalability, and agility.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Cloud Solution Architect & Migration Strategist; Client-International Airlines Group
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2021 - Current
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures using AWS services like EC2, S3, RDS, EFS, Route 53, TGW, DCX and Lambda, ensuring alignment with business goals
- Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery by leveraging multiple AWS Availability Zones and regions
- Lead cloud modernization efforts by evaluating legacy systems and migrating them to cloud-native AWS services, refactoring applications into microservices or serverless architectures
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with AWS CloudFormation and Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing IT environments, identifying systems for migration, and developing migration strategies (lift-and-shift, re-platforming, or refactoring)
- Implement AWS security best practices, including IAM roles, VPC configurations, encryption, and continuous monitoring with CloudTrail, GuardDuty, AWS Inspector and AWS Security Hub
- Monitor post-migration performance and optimize cloud resources using AWS CloudWatch, fine-tuning workloads for peak efficiency
- Implementation of Checkpoint Firewall in cross AZ cluster mode and behind the AWS gateway load balancer
- Security log analysis/ troubleshooting for bad traffic/drop traffic
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure AWS solutions meet business requirements and integrate smoothly with existing processes
- Support DevOps teams in implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub pipelining for automation and efficient deployment
- Document cloud architecture, migration strategies, security measures, and cost optimization practices to ensure transparency and maintainability
IT Infrastructure Architect (SME); Client-Aviva Central Services
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Providing technical evaluation as a solution architect on the existing Client Infrastructure
- Providing Network based design clarifications to the divested markets' project manager to finalize Treatment Plan
- Participate in calls set up by different divestment project managers to finalize design as part of the network traffic segregation
- Providing different solutions options if the infrastructure for other business sector is completely needed to move at different DC as part of the divestment
- Performing checks on the existing working network model and closing gaps found for the enhancement of new working models with future responsibilities in view
- Review of treatment plan for the services which are a part of TSA and providing the feedback
- Providing timely review and feedback on SOW being received by different vendors in case of any augmentation or service involvement requires from their side
AWS Infrastructure Architect- Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Tata Consultancy Services
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Provide strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, and implementation of technology infrastructure, architectures, systems and solutions
- Network Architecture design for AWS cloud platform
- IT Infrastructure implementation in AWS cloud with BYOL license of devices
- Creation of VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, Internet Gateway, Nat Gateway, VPG Gateway, Network Interface Tagging, EBS Volume attachment, AMI Creation, taking snapshots for IRS compliance, Elastic IP assignment, VPC to VPC Peering, Site to site VPN Monitoring logs through CloudTrail, Performance monitoring of instances through Cloud Watch and enablement of SNS for getting notification, launching instances in AWS Cloud etc
- Launching Fornicate VM, Fortimaager VM, Fortianalyzer VM and Big IP F5 VM through AWS marketplace in BYOL and AWS provided license mode
- Network Architecture design in VMware Esxi cloud platform
- Creation of vDC, subnets, NAT, Edge Gateway Router, AMI creation, Taking Snapshots, Launching instances in VMware Esxi cloud platform
- Installation, Configuration and troubleshooting of network devices (Fortigate Firewall & IPS, BigIP F5 Load Balancer, Fortianalyzer, Fortimanager, Solarwinds Monitoring tool, IBM Jazz)
- Securing network system by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access and the support and administration of firewall environments in line with IT security policy
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Infrastructure team including downtime, reporting SLA, defining and tracking IT operations metrics and provide status to management
- High Availability configuration for Fortigates and BigIP F5s
- IRS Audit checklist Compliance (US - Internal Revenue System)
Data Center Architect & Manager; Client-Bihar State Electronics Development Corporation
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2013 - 10.2017
- Installation, Configuration and troubleshooting of network devices (Router, Switches, NIPS, Firewall, Server Load Balancer, Web gateway devices)
- Securing network system by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access and the support and administration of firewall environments in line with IT security policy
- Preparation of Tier-2 Network Architecture and IP schema for different zones
- Configuration of VPN, FTP, NAT, PAT and Extended Access List
- Installation and configuration of HP NNMi tool for network node management and its integration with SHR tool
- Configuration of Symantec antivirus and SCSP
- Installation and configuration of Windows server 2008 & 2012
- Planning & scheduling the network and service down time for various upgrades and Maintenance
- Implementation of ISO 20000 & 27001 standards
- Supervise the team of experts responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and resolving of Data center equipment
- Interact/Meeting with Client/DietY, Gov of India to determine needs, design network and computer system
- Project Plan in MS Project
- Incident management report, problem management report, change management report, capacity plan, Back up policy document, restoration and media handling document
Software Developer; Client-Royal Scandia
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Debugging and fixing the Bugs
- Extranet and Intranet module implementation
- Developing code for Event Management module of Financial solution
- Preparation of DLL file
- Front end webpage development on JSPs and HTML technology
- Creation of XML file for fetching the data from the report submitted manually
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Cochin University of Science And Technology
India 01.2007 - 01.2011
Skills
Cloud Migration & Modernization
Network & Security
Data Centre Management
Enterprise Cloud Platform
Cloud Security architecture
Cloud Security implementation
DevOps & Automation
Cloud Architecture Design
Cloud Infrastructure Delivery Manager
AWS Cloud Security
AWS Solutions Architect
Cloud Migration & Modernization
Certification
AWS Solution Architect-Associate
Accomplishments
Received an Appreciation Letter from a U.S.A. Department of Employment Security for exemplary performance in delivering cloud solutions on time and within budget.
Awarded the Star Award for completing a complex cloud migration project ahead of schedule and exceeding performance expectations.
State Data Center build and make it operational within timeline, received appreciation from the state government client
Timeline
Cloud Solution Architect & Migration Strategist; Client-International Airlines Group
Tata Consultancy Services
03.2021 - Current
IT Infrastructure Architect (SME); Client-Aviva Central Services
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2020 - 03.2021
AWS Infrastructure Architect- Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Tata Consultancy Services
11.2017 - 03.2020
Data Center Architect & Manager; Client-Bihar State Electronics Development Corporation
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2013 - 10.2017
Software Developer; Client-Royal Scandia
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Cochin University of Science And Technology
01.2007 - 01.2011
Languages
English
Proficient
C2