Sulaxman Kaja

CEO

Hyderabad, Telangana, India19 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Achieved over 7K cloud certifications across major platforms.
  • Cultivated more than 10K Gen AI Aware Associates.
  • Led transformative initiatives in Cloud and AI technologies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud and AI Transformation Leader with expertise in DevOps and Generative AI.

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Skills

Core Skills

Generative AiCloud TechnologiesDevopsCloud InfrastructureUnix AdministrationSoftware DevelopmentAutomationDatabase ManagementTechnical Training

Other Skills

AWS CloudAgile MethodologiesAnsibleApplication of Gen AI to Software Project DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence (AI)Azure AI 900Azure DataAzure Data Fundamentals DP 900Business AnalysisCC (Programming Language)C++Cloud AIComputer EthicsCreative Writing

About

From Cloud Transformation to AI Orchestration. It's been an incredible journey at Virtusa! As a Associate Director – a role I view as the foundational step towards becoming an AI Strategic Director or AI Lead – I've had the privilege of leading transformative initiatives that have built a robust foundation for our technological future. My passion lies in empowering developers/automation engineers, the true architects of innovation, and that's why I'm proud to have championed a Cloud-First culture, fostering an environment where our teams could thrive. Under my leadership, we've achieved over 7K cloud certifications across AWS, Azure, and GCP, alongside cultivating more than 10K Gen AI Aware Associates, a true testament to our collective commitment to continuous learning and rapid adaptation. My approach involved strategic collaboration with stakeholders, crafting customized cloud plans that delivered tangible results: reduced time to market, scalable resources, enhanced productivity, and efficient internal resource allocation for cloud projects. Now, leveraging this strong foundation and my insights into the evolving tech landscape, I'm channeling that same passion and strategic drive into the realm of Generative AI. The next wave of innovation demands a new kind of leadership – one focused on orchestrating intelligent systems and building the future. My current focus is on positioning our organization at the forefront of this transformative technology, recognizing that Cloud ML Ops and Agentic AI are the immediate frontiers, with AGI orchestration and Quantum Computing on the horizon. I'm excited to lead the charge as an AI Orchestration Architect and Cognitive Systems Integrator, defining how we harness these powerful capabilities to create new "magic" and ensure our continued leadership in the AI-first world. Stay tuned for more updates as we build the future of intelligent systems!

Experience

19 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
6 yrs 10 mos
Current Experience

Virtusa

2 roles

Associate Director - Cloud & GEN AI (LP)

Promoted

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Executive LeadershipGenerative AI ToolsGen AIGenerative AICloud Technologies

Senior Manager-Cloud Technologies

Jul 2019Apr 2024 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Executive LeadershipCloud Technologies

Accenture

DevOps Technical Lead

Dec 2015Jul 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

  • Implemented client solutions using continuous delivery and Integration practices using DevOps Tools.
  • Handling POC’s and tracking the issues for Continuous Integrations and Delivery.
  • Transitioned to GIT version control and pair programming to raise speed 30%.
  • Used Puppet and Ansible to boost quality, slashing customer complaints by 50%
  • Creating Cloud Infrastructure and deploying the tools on AWS Cloud environment.
  • Handling the Issues in AWS cloud environments.
  • Code Smells and Checks using SonarQube Tool
  • Dockerizing (Containerization) of the applications using Docker Tool. Automating the infrastructures using Puppet and Ansible Tool. Container orchestration using Kubernetes and OpenShift environments
  • Spearheaded process vision & design, enhancement strategy and transition strategy
DevOps ToolsAWS CloudPuppetAnsibleDockerKubernetes+3

Wipro

Assistant Manager

Dec 2011Dec 2015 · 4 yrs · Greater Hyderabad Area

  • Set up and managed 15 Unix -AIX power 6 servers.
  • Wrote Unix/Perl scripts to automatically update system components, saving 30% admin time.
  • Cut company costs 20% through aggressive vendor management.
  • Assisted with refining the Software Development Life Cycle to fit system needs.
  • Authored in developing various Knowledge Management courses for Performance testing, Automation Testing, SOA Testing, Web Testing, PERL and UNIX SHELL SCRIPTING and TCL/TK. Developed several project scenarios
  • Interaction with Business Units as Automation SME, to understand training needs in their projects and deliver training accordingly.
Unix AdministrationPerlVendor ManagementSoftware Development Life CycleSoftware Development

Analytix ds

Assistant Manager

Jun 2011Oct 2011 · 4 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

  • Led production team of 5 developers, 2 Sysadmins to continuous deployment of Raw data solution for TWC Client.
  • Maintained network of 30+ Unix servers with 99.9% up-time.
  • Automation of Manual Operations Tasks (Automation Plan) by developing UNIX Scripts and database management using Perl with SQL.
  • Providing Phased plan to migrate all operations support activities offshore under a fully Outsourced Operations Program. Standardize and organizing the operations support model which is flexible and can be repeated across other clients.
  • Implement improved processes, procedures and management organization across operations
  • Installing and Configuring New Markets on UNIX Box
UNIX ScriptsDatabase ManagementAutomation

Cognizant

Tech Lead

Aug 2009Jun 2011 · 1 yr 10 mos · Greater Chennai Area

  • To correct bug fixes and enhancements identified by the business users.
  • Analyzing business requirements and working with the system to design, build, test, extract processes
  • Follow SLN project life-cycle and meet appropriate milestones and documentation
  • Develop/Test Informatica objects and related components following coding standards
  • Create detailed test plans and test cases
  • Maintain project documentation and code in CTS self-owned Versioning tool
  • Automation of Manual Operations tasks by developing UNIX Scripts and database management using Perl with SQL
InformaticaUNIX ScriptsDatabase Management

Tech mahindra

Faculty

May 2007Jul 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

  • Worked as production support associate and involved in monitoring testing and debugging issues related to service level 2 and 3 issues.
  • Developed level -1 Unix Shell scripts to automate server activities.
  • Delivered Technical Training for topics JAVA, Unix Shell Scripting, TESTING Tools and SQL related Topics
  • Creating Question Banks for conducting internal Assessments and act as SME for any ambiguity related to the questions.
  • Facilitating continuous development of trainers and facilitators to support various learning initiatives with organization
Unix Shell ScriptingTechnical Training

Niit limited

NIIT Certified Training Specialist

Mar 2006Apr 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo · Greater Hyderabad Area

  • Worked as System Executive from NIIT Ltd, and later took the responsibilities as training several faculties across different locations in AP, as Trainer of Trainers (TOT)
  • Later designated as NIIT Certified Training Specialist.

Education

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Master of Technology - MTech — Computer Software Engineering

Jul 2021Jul 2023

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

Executive MBA — Data Analytics

Jan 2019Jan 2021

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Computer Science

Aug 2001May 2005

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Computer Science

Jan 2001Jan 2005

NALANDA JUNIOR COLLEGE

MPC — Maths Physics and Chemistry

Jan 1999Jan 2001

RAINBOW HIGH SCHOOL

10th

Jan 1990Jan 1999

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