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Vennila Sundar Rajan

Vennila Sundar Rajan

Glasgow,UK

Summary

Solutions Architect with 9+ years of expertise in multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Oracle) and enterprise-scale digital transformation. Specializes in cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and big data solutions, with extensive experience in Cloudera and Databricks platforms.

Expert in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, implementing end-to-end CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, Git), and designing robust ETL workflows with Apache NiFi and Informatica. Proven track record in data modeling using IBM Infosphere and Erwin, coupled with strong Python and SQL development skills.

Currently leading enterprise-scale AWS migration initiatives at JPMorgan Chase, Directing cross-functional software development teams in migrating applications from in-house cloud to AWS, managing complete migration lifecycle from planning through post-deployment optimization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Solutions Architect

JPMorgan Chase
Glasgow, UK
11.2020 - 02.2025
  • Leading a software development team at JPMorgan Chase & Co
  • (JPMC) to migrate applications from In-house Cloud to the AWS Cloud
  • Responsible for overseeing the entire migration process, from initial planning and assessment to execution and post-migration optimization
  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our cloud solutions align with business objectives and meet performance, security, and scalability requirements
  • Thoroughly understanding applications and their specific requirements to design optimal solutions in the AWS Cloud
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to capture functional and non-functional requirements
  • Analysing the existing application architecture, identifying dependencies, and determining how the application can best leverage AWS services
  • Creating a detailed architectural blueprint that outlines how the application will be structured in the AWS environment
  • Developing a comprehensive plan for deployment, including migration strategies, resource allocation, and integration with other services or systems
  • Hands-on experience deploying the entire architecture in the AWS Cloud
  • Implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate the software delivery process
  • Working closely with stakeholders to communicate progress, address challenges, and ensure that performance and security standards are met
  • Ensuring that all designs are well-documented and adhere to best practices for cloud architecture, security, and compliance
  • Leading efforts to optimize application performance and cost efficiency in the AWS environment
  • Leading global financial services firm with assets over $2 trillion and operations worldwide

DATA Consultant

Atos Syntel
Glasgow, UK
04.2019 - 07.2020
  • Company Overview: Global provider of integrated technology and business services
  • Gained extensive experience as both a Big Data Engineer and a Cloud Platform Engineer within a service-based environment
  • Worked with two prominent financial institutions, deploying their Big Data solutions on the AWS Cloud
  • As a Data Modeler in Student Loans Company (SLC), designed and implemented data models
  • Created different levels of data models: Conceptual Models, Logical Models, Physical Models
  • As a Cloud Platform Engineer in Aberdeen Standard Investments, focused on designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based solutions
  • Configured services according to best practices, ensuring scalability
  • Set up networking components such as load balancers and VPNs
  • Deployed and configured databases according to application requirements
  • Applied security best practices, including IAM roles and policies
  • Implemented the CI/CD pipeline
  • Performed thorough testing of the deployed architecture
  • Documented the architecture, configurations, and deployment processes
  • Global provider of integrated technology and business services

Big Data Consultant

Cloudwick Technologies
London, UK
04.2016 - 03.2019
  • Company Overview: Provider of big data solutions and services
  • Worked on diverse projects, taking on various roles such as Data Modeler, Database Administrator, Big Data Administrator, and Developer
  • Gained proficiency in frameworks such as Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, and Apache Hive
  • Worked with various data storage solutions, including HDFS, HBase, and NoSQL databases
  • Developed and managed ETL processes, utilizing tools like Apache NiFi and AWS Glue
  • Acquired skills in data modeling techniques to create effective data schemas
  • Gained experience in integrating big data solutions with cloud platforms, particularly AWS
  • Learned best practices for performance tuning and optimization of big data applications
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an agile environment
  • Provider of big data solutions and services

Data Engineer - Intern

Cloudwick Technologies
Glasgow
10.2015 - 03.2016
  • Company Overview: Provider of big data solutions and services
  • Exposed to the Big Data world, did Admin and Development Training from basic to advanced level
  • Explored Hadoop world in initial 4 months of Big Data Training
  • Involved in few In-House Projects to get exposure of enterprise projects
  • Certified in Cloudera Hadoop Administrator, Cloudera Spark and Hadoop Developer, and Developer Certification on Apache Spark from Databricks
  • Complete hands-on training provided on AWS Cloud as Cloud Administration
  • Provider of big data solutions and services

Education

Master of Science - Cloud Computing with Industry

University of Leicester
01.2014 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering

GTEC - Anna University
01.2007 - 01.2011

Skills

  • Cloud Platform (AWS, GCP & Oracle)
  • Bigdata Platform & Tools (Cloudera & Databricks - Hive, HBase, Impala, Kafka, Sqoop, Zeppelin)
  • ETL Tools (Apache NiFi, Informatica)
  • Infrastructure as Code - (Terraform)
  • CICD Tool (GIT, Jenkins, AWS Code commit, Build, Deploy & Pipeline)
  • Data Modelling (IBM Infosphere Data Architect & Erwin)
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Software development experience
  • Cloud architecture proficiency
  • AWS expertise
  • Infrastructure design capacity
  • Data modelling techniques
  • Network security principles
  • Enterprise application integration
  • Agile methodology familiarity
  • DevOps concepts comprehension
  • Cost optimisation tactics
  • API design and implementation

Certification

  • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
  • Amazon Web Services DevOps Engineer – Professional, 03/01/23, 03/01/26
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Level, 01/23/17
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Certified Associate, 06/11/20
  • Developer Certification for Apache Spark – From Databricks, 03/01/16
  • Cloudera Certified Administrator for Apache Hadoop (CCAH), 01/01/16
  • CCA Spark and Hadoop Developer – From Cloudera, 02/01/16

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