IMTEYAZ AHMAD

Plot 105, Sangam Nagar, Ring Road Nagpur, MH, India-440013

Cell/WhatsApp:8766912366/7208835363/8600038911
Email:[email protected] Skype: imteyazbabu

Professional Summary:

Results-driven Cloud Architect with 12+ years of experience architecting, building, and
managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure in multi-tenant and hybrid environments.
Possess deep expertise in AWS (Certified Solution Architect Professional) and Azure
(Solutions Architect Expert) platforms, infrastructure-as-code tools, security best prac-
tices, and cost-optimization automation. Collaborative and passionate about contributing
to high-performing teams and delivering innovative cloud solutions that fuel business
objectives.

Highlights

 Led the launch of Technavious new SaaS offering, generating $2 million in revenue within 6 months.
 Secured a strategic partnership with a leading cloud provider, expanding reach by 30% in new mar-
kets.
 Developed and implemented a data-driven sales strategy, increasing lead conversion rates by 25%.
 Built and coached a high-performing cloud sales team, exceeding quota by 15%.
 Designed and implemented cloud migration strategies for 50+ clients, achieving 20% average cost
savings.
 Developed Technavious cloud security framework, achieving SOC 2 compliance within 12 months.
 Conducted cloud skills assessments and training programs, upskilling over 100 employees.
 Certified AWS Solutions Architect - Professional and Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
 Over decade of experience in AWS Cloud architecture and enterprise platform design, consistently
achieving significant ROI.
 Proven track record of architecting and implementing complex, scalable, and secure cloud solutions,
driving business growth.
 Expert in optimizing cloud infrastructure with quantifiable results, including a 30% reduction in
infrastructure costs.
 Strong leader who fosters innovation in cloud technology, leading to a 40% reduction in operational
costs.
 Experienced in delivering global solutions aligned with business objectives, resulting in a 25%
increase in operational efficiency.
 Expertise in designing and optimizing cloud infrastructure, including microservices, containerization,
and hybrid cloud environments.
 Strong background in leading cross-functional teams and fostering innovation in cloud technology.
 Extensive experience working with global organizations, delivering solutions that meet diverse
business needs.
 Over decade of experience in cloud architecture and enterprise platform design, with a strong focus
on AWS Cloud.
 Proficient in evaluating emerging technologies and aligning them with business objectives.
TECHNICAL SKILLS :
CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES AND PLATFORM:
COMPUTE:
 Google Compute Engine (GCE), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Google App Engine, Google Cloud Functions, Amazon
Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) ,
Amazon Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Lambda, Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App
Service, Azure Functions
STORAGE:
 Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, Cloud Filestore, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon
Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS), Azure Blob
Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Disk Storage
NETWORKING:
 Google Cloud Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Google Load Balancing, Google Cloud DNS, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud
(VPC), Amazon Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), Amazon Route 53, Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Azure Load Balancer,
Azure DNS
MANAGEMENT & MONITORING:
 Google Cloud Stackdriver, Google Cloud Monitoring, Google Cloud Logging, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon
CloudTrail, Amazon CloudFormation, Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Resource Manager
ORCHESTRATION TOOLS:
 Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Chef, OpenStack, CloudBolt, Morpheus, Cloudify, Microsoft Azure
Automation, AWS CloudFormation, Google Cloud Deployment Manager
MACHINE LEARNING:
 Cloud AI Platform, TensorFlow on Google Cloud, BigQuery ML, Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Rekognition,
Amazon Polly, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Databricks
DATA ANALYTICS:
 BigQuery, Dataproc, Dataflow Amazon Redshift, Amazon EMR, Amazon Kinesis Azure Synapse
Analytics, Azure HDInsight, Azure Data Factory
SECURITY:
 Google Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM), Google Cloud Security Command Center (Cloud
SCC), Google Cloud Armor, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), AWS CloudTrail, AWS Shield
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Azure Security Center, Azure DDoS Protection.

 version control systems (Git/ GitLab) , CI/CD technologies such as Artifactory, SonarQube,
Jenkins,
OPERATING SYSTEM:
 Windows XX, Sun Solaris, Red Hat Linux.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
 MS PROJECT 2007/10/Oracle Primavera

EXPERIENCE:
BUSINESS HEAD - CLOUD SERVICES, TECHNAVIOUS SOLUTIONS 2021-AUG
2023(EMEA)

 Spearheaded design and implementation of cloud-based solutions for diverse

business units, achieving 20% cost reduction through automation and optimiza-
tion.
 Conceptualized and implemented a secure AWS landing zone for a microser-
vices platform, enhancing security posture.
 Successfully migrated 50+ production applications to the cloud, ensuring minimal
downtime and a 30% performance improvement.
 Developed and implemented a continuous compliance framework for cloud infra-
structure, guaranteeing adherence to security regulations.
 Collaborated with developers and operations teams to automate infrastructure
provisioning and deployment processes, achieving a 40% efficiency gain.
 Reduced cloud infrastructure costs by 15% through proactive optimization and
automation, earning "Cloud Champion" recognition for contributions.
 Spearheaded design and implementation of cloud-based solutions for diverse
business units, achieving 20% cost reduction through automation and optimiza-
tion.
 Conceptualized and implemented a secure AWS landing zone for a microser-
vices platform, enhancing security posture.
 Successfully migrated 50+ production applications to the cloud, ensuring minimal
downtime and a 30% performance improvement.
 Developed and implemented a continuous compliance framework for cloud infra-
structure, guaranteeing adherence to security regulations.
 Collaborated with developers and operations teams to automate infrastructure
provisioning and deployment processes, achieving a 40% efficiency gain.
 Reduced cloud infrastructure costs by 15% through proactive optimization and
automation, earning "Cloud Champion" recognition for contributions.

ENTERPRISE CLOUD ARCHITECT, QATARGAS LLC, 2018-2020

 Managed a team of cloud architects, resulting in a 40% reduction in operational costs by migrating
on-premises systems to Azure Cloud, equivalent to $3.5 million in annual savings.
 Collaborated with SAP Systems teams to integrate and optimize infrastructure for SAP applications,
resulting in a 20% improvement in SAP system performance.
 Developed and maintained cloud architecture best practices, reducing design inconsistencies by 20%
and enhancing operational efficiency.
 Collaborated on defining cloud strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives, increasing
operational efficiency by 25% and achieving a 20% reduction in project costs, equivalent to $1.2 mil-
lion in annual savings.
 Evaluated emerging cloud technologies, resulting in a 30% improvement in resource utilization and
achieving a 15% reduction in resource costs, equivalent to $2.5 million in annual savings.
 Developed comprehensive strategy and enterprise architecture at QG under the delegated authority
from IT Planning & governance div.
 Acted as a key team player and owner of enterprise architecture standards, ensuring the adherence
and validation of all solutions.
 Oversaw the entire digital application landscape, identifying dependencies and ensuring coverage
across business functions.
 Defined the digital architectural reference model and ensured alignment with established standards.
 Co-developed key architecture standards to drive interoperability and long-term infrastructure
growth.
 Oversaw integration architecture to ensure interoperability across various technologies adopted by
different functions.
 Contributed to technology infrastructure architecture roadmap, identifying opportunities for ratio-
nalization and alignment.
 Collaborated with delivery teams to define and validate technical architecture, coordinating with IT
infrastructure experts.
 Translated business strategies into actionable IT strategies, supporting the implementation of new
capabilities.
 Aligned IT strategy and roadmap with business imperatives, contributing to cost reduction ideas.
 Provided guidance and support to other architects in establishing an EA framework and building the
EA model.
 Created and implemented a multi-year business vision and plan for enterprise architecture .

CHIEF CLOUD SOLUTION ARCHITECT, INDIAN CONSULTANCY SERVICES, MIDDLE

EAST &AFRICA, 2010 –2017
Company Profile: GCC largest IT &BMS contractors having presence worldwide with more than 100 of
successful projects worldwide.
 Successfully led and managed 15+ AWS infrastructure projects for diverse clients, resulting in an
average cost reduction of 20% and a 30% increase in system reliability.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain AWS
environments tailored to specific business needs, resulting in a 25% improvement in application
performance.
 Implemented best practices for cloud security, performance, and cost optimization, reducing
operational costs by 15% and increasing cloud resource utilization by 30%.
 Provided expert guidance on AWS services, configurations, and compliance, ensuring a 98%
project completion rate within the scheduled timeframe.
 Played a key role in international stakeholder management, maintaining clear communication
channels and addressing client requirements on a global scale, resulting in a 95% client
satisfaction rate.
 Architected AWS Cloud solutions, resulting in a $2 million reduction in annual infrastructure
costs and a 30% reduction in operational expenses.
  Led the development of microservices-based applications, enhancing scalability and generating
a 20% increase in revenue.
 Designed hybrid cloud environments, achieving seamless integration, data migration, and a 25%
cost reduction, equivalent to $1.5 million in annual savings.
 Spearheaded containerization technology adoption, reducing deployment times by 40% and
saving $2 million annually.
 Enhanced data security, ensuring compliance and protecting critical data, contributing to a 30%
increase in ROI.
 Represented the company in negotiations with cloud providers, securing a 15% cost-saving
agreement, equivalent to $1.8 million.
 Planning, designing and implementation of secure, reliable, scalable and efficient IT
infrastructure.
 Managed 10+ infrastructure projects, including data center migrations, virtualization, and net-
work architecture enhancements, resulting in a 15% reduction in operational expenses.
 Designed, deployed, and maintained server and storage solutions, ensuring high availability and
reliability, leading to a 99.9% uptime for critical systems.
 Conducted performance monitoring, capacity planning, and disaster recovery planning, reducing
system downtime by 25% and improving disaster recovery times.
 Achieved a 25% reduction in time-to-market by enhancing application deployment, resulting in a
30% increase in project completion rates, equivalent to $2.4 million in additional revenue.

 Planning and costing all phases of projects, then coordinating all associated activities and
resources from feasibility to implementation.
 Provided expert technical support for on-premises servers, network equipment, and cloud-
based services.
 Participated in the development of disaster recovery plans and implemented backup solutions
to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
 Conducted regular performance monitoring and capacity planning to proactively address
potential bottlenecks.
 Assisted in the evaluation and selection of infrastructure technologies and vendors.
 Established and led the Enterprise Architecture function, building robust processes and
developing staff capabilities.
 Aligned technology solutions with business objectives, ensuring technical coherence and future
trend alignment.
 Produced designs for complex systems, conducting requirements discovery, solution
formulation, technology selection, and design configuration.
 Effectively communicated complex technical information to stakeholders, including non-
technical audiences.
SR. ENTERPRISE SOLUTION ARCHITECT (IDC, MANAGED SERVICES AND IT
SECURITY), BHARTI AIRTEL LTD 2008 – 2010
Company Profile: Bharti Airtel limited is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 19
countries across Asia and Africa. The company offers mobile voice & data services, fixed line, high speed
broadband, IPTV, DTH, turnkey telecom solutions for enterprises and national & international long distance
services to carriers. Bharti Airtel has been ranked among the six best performing technology companies in the
world by business week. Bharti Airtel had 200 million customers across its operations.
 Responsibility includes the development of strategic business plan, business offering models,
Architecting IDC& Managed IT services infrastructure, Building partnership with global leaders in
IDC, managed IT services, managed IT security services etc, . Conducting market research and
devising effective sales strategies to identify and maximize opportunities for increased efficiency
and profitability, overseeing sales performance and managing daily sales activities, Organizing,
administering, reviewing & evaluating the work of subordinates, Measuring Performance and
auditing each project, each individual in the team and over all company performance against
annual and long-term quality company objective.
 Spearheaded the end-to-end IT and Digital transformation for the brownfield site.
 Proposed alternative solutions and improvements, leveraging a deep understanding of physical
infrastructure and cloud services to optimize system performance and cost efficiency.
 Collaborated closely with business entities to identify and elaborate on transformation needs,
ensuring alignment with business goals.
 Led the planning and assignment of resources, including technical descriptions and operating
philosophies for projects.
 Leveraged deep knowledge of digital technologies and industrial telecom to propose optimal
solutions while adhering to Cybersecurity standards.
 Managed a cross-functional team to drive project progress, report to affiliate management, and
ensure compliance with HSE and security measures.
 Orchestrated change management efforts and provided necessary training to ensure seamless
transition and adoption.
 Analyze the existing infrastructure to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend changes
to enhance availability, performance, and security.
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and review new infrastructure requirements,
ensuring alignment with business objectives.
 Lead the design of new infrastructure integrations, ensuring seamless scalability and high
availability to meet business demands.
 Develop detailed architecture documentation, including AS-IS and TO-BE designs, to facilitate
effective communication and decision-making.
 Developed and implemented enterprise-wide guidelines and standards for data repository
management.
 Formulated a comprehensive data strategy, optimizing data management processes.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design information architecture for various data
types.
 Researched and recommended innovative technologies, architectures, and security products.
 Effectively communicated security risks and solutions to both business partners and IT teams.
 Provided strategic recommendations based on business relevance, timing, and deployment.
 Led the design and development of the IT Infra architecture framework, defining principles,
standards, guidelines, and best practices.
 Provided technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to development teams, architects, and
stakeholders, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
 Developed and implemented enterprise architecture strategies, ensuring scalability and
adaptability to evolving technologies and market trends.
 Shaped and implemented the organization's technology strategy, ensuring alignment with
business goals and driving innovation.
 Led the design and evaluation of complex IT solutions, considering factors such as functionality,
scalability, security, and performance.
  Evaluated and recommended emerging technologies and trends for adoption, driving innovation
and staying ahead of industry advancements.
 Developed and maintained technology roadmaps, collaborating with business and IT
stakeholders to align technology investments with business objectives.
 Identified and assessed technology risks, providing recommendations for risk mitigation
strategies and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including business leaders, project managers,
developers, and operations teams, to translate business requirements into effective technology
solutions.
 Built strong relationships with stakeholders and facilitated effective communication and
collaboration across departments.
 Led change management initiatives related to technology and architecture, ensuring successful
adoption and implementation of new systems and processes.
 Provided leadership and mentorship to a team of architects and technical professionals,
fostering a positive work environment, promoting professional development, and managing
performance.
 Conducted industry research and analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and
improvement, staying updated with emerging technologies and best practices in enterprise
architecture

SR. IT CONSULTANT, MOHSIN HAIDER DARWISH LLC, OMAN -2006 – 2008

Company Profile: MHD LLC is one of the major business houses contributing to the growth of the Sultanate’s
economy. MHD LLC, with varied interests in trading, contracting, projects and manufacturing, has been successful
in enriching people’s lives by sourcing the most reputed international brands from across the world and making
them available to the discerning customers in the Sultanate of Oman
 Responsibility includes requirement analysis, planning, designing and implementation of secure,
reliable, scalable and efficient IT infrastructure, Server consolidation feasibility study, application
suitability assessment, Data Center Capacity planning and designing of LAN and WAN networks
according to the customer’s specific needs. Data center setup and Operational Capabilities
Assessment.
 Unbiased evaluation of new software and hardware, providing Network Security by deploying
UTM Firewalls, Anti-hacking and Intrusion prevention /detection system/Software, Testing the
security architecture to evaluate the security strengths and to detect possible threats, Costing all
phases of projects and Preparing BOM/BOQ, ensuring timely completions of all IT projects.

IT EXECUTIVE, SKJ GROUP, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 1996 – 2006

Company profile: This is one of oldest & largest Group of companies in Brunei Darussalam involved in, Oil &
Natural Gas, Scaffolding, Construction, Vessels and Tanker, Shipping, manufacture& exports of Furniture & Interior,
Restaurant chain, Information & Telecommunication Services.
 Responsibility includes Keeping up-to-date of changes in technology and implementing
new software /Hardware/networking products into company, Infrastructure and
application architecture assessment, design and implementation for high availability,
scalability, performance and security, Planning and costing all phases of projects, then
coordinating all associated activities and resources from feasibility to implementation.
 Discussing the business needs and developing and implementing MRP& ERP, Trouble
shooting and solving hardware, software and Network problems.
  Maintaining the access rules to data and other IT resources, Maintaining the security
and confidentiality over the issuance and maintenance of authorized user IDs and
passwords.
 Monitoring the information security violations and taking corrective action to ensure
security provided.
 Preparing and monitoring the information security awareness program for all
employees.
 Reviewing and evaluating the information security policy and suggesting necessary
changes to management.
 Testing the security architecture to evaluate the security strengths and to detect
possible threats.

EDUCATION:
 Master of Science in Information Technology
 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
 MBA Level Studies in Risk Management from Oxford University
 MBA Level Studies in Strategic Management from IIM_B.
CERTIFICATION
 TOGAF 9.2 Certified Enterprise Architect.
 Multi Cloud Solutions Architect (Azure/GCP/AWS/IBM/OCI)
 Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certified ITSM professional.
 Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
 Certified Information System Security Manager (CISM)
 Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)v8
 Certified Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)v8
 Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE 2000)
 Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
 Sun Solaris System Administration (I & II)
 High Availability Management (MS, VERITAS & SUN Clustering)
 Disaster Recovery Management (VERITAS & Acronis)
 Information Security Management System (ISMS) (ISO 17799 - BS7799 - ISO 27001)
 Balanced Score Card Solutions Deployment.
 ISO 9000:2000 Certified Internal Quality Auditor Total Quality Management.