Upendra Kumar

Operations Associate

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India18 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

19 years of experience in cloud transformation programs.
Expert in Azure platform and migration strategies.
Proven track record in stakeholder alignment and delivery leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Computing Architect specializing in enterprise solutions and migration strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Azure ArchitectureSolution ArchitectureCloud Migration

Other Skills

Azure Identity and accessSolution ImplementationTechnical Project DeliveryDriving ResultsCloud AdoptionSolution designAgile CoachingSolutioningEfforts estimationOptimizationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud SecurityInfluencing Without AuthorityInfrastructure ModernizationTerraform

About

With over 19 years of experience, I lead enterprise cloud transformation programs where architecture, delivery, and stakeholder alignment all matter. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗱𝗼 • I lead Azure platform and migration programs end-to-end, from discovery and target architecture to execution governance • I align stakeholders on trade-offs (risk, cost, timelines) and convert architecture into delivery-ready roadmaps • Define target architecture and operating model (security, governance, cost, reliability) • Drive migration execution (assessment, sizing, waves, runbooks, cutover • Lead cross-functional teams and workshops to unblock decisions and keep delivery on track -𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀: Azure Landing Zone (CAF/ALZ), network and identity, security, APIM, AKS, private access patterns, and Terraform-based automation. I thrive at the intersection of technology and business, translating complex requirements into actionable solutions. 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: multi-subscription, multi-region, 50–4000 workloads, regulated constraints Open to advisory and delivery roles where clarity and execution speed are the main requirements.

Experience

18 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

2 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 7 mos

Current Experience

Rackspace technology

2 roles

Professional Services Delivery Architect

Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Led enterprise Azure landing zone and migration deliveries across networking, identity, security, and governance using CAF/ALZ.
Owned assessment-to-execution outputs: application portfolio assessment, right-sizing inputs, TCO/business case, BOM, and migration wave plans.
Produced client-ready artifacts that drive delivery: HLD/LLD, target operating model, migration runbooks, and pre/post cutover checklists.
Ran architecture and operational readiness reviews aligned to the Azure Well-Architected Framework. Converted findings into a prioritized remediation backlog with owners and timelines.
Facilitated stakeholder workshops (platform, security, apps) to unblock key decisions and align on the target state.
Built reusable Terraform patterns for platform components: private connectivity, WAF/App Gateway, APIM, AKS, Key Vault, and baseline logging/monitoring.
Delivered programs spanning multiple subscriptions and regions, supporting 50–300+ workloads/servers per engagement.
Mentored architects and engineers across delivery teams, standardizing patterns adopted across projects

Azure Identity and accessSolution ImplementationTechnical Project DeliveryDriving ResultsCloud AdoptionSolution design+16

Professional Services Delivery Architect

Oct 2020 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Remote

Delivered Azure foundation and migration architecture artifacts (HLD/LLD, reference patterns, implementation roadmaps) for regulated and enterprise clients.
Defined repeatable secure baseline patterns across governance (management groups, RBAC, policy initiatives) and networking (hub-spoke, private access, DNS).
Led design reviews and stakeholder workshops to align target state, manage risks, and drive decision closure across platform, security, and application teams.

Azure Identity and accessSolution Architecture/ DesignSolution ImplementationTechnical Project DeliveryDriving ResultsSolution design+20

Cognizant

Sr. Infra Architect

Jun 2022 – Oct 2022 · 4 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · Hybrid

Contributed to infrastructure and cloud architecture workstreams, including discovery, solution validation, and HLD/LLD inputs for enterprise environments.
Worked with cross-functional stakeholders to support transition planning, operational readiness, and documentation for delivery handover.

Azure Identity and accessSolution ImplementationTechnical Project DeliveryDriving ResultsSolution designAgile Coaching+13

Accenture

Cloud Architect-Tech Lead, Intelligent Cloud Infrastructure

Jun 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Served as Azure SME and tech lead, guiding clients from discovery through target architecture, build, and go-live.
Led technical discovery workshops to capture pain points, current-state (“as-is”), target-state (“to-be”), and migration approach.
Designed Azure infrastructure and landing-zone foundations across identity, networking, security, and governance.
Produced client-ready deliverables: architecture decks, HLD/LLD, implementation plans, and operational handover documents.
Led multi-functional delivery teams to execute platform build and transition to steady-state operations.
Improved reliability and cost posture through performance troubleshooting, right-sizing recommendations, and platform guardrails.
Delivered across multiple environments and coordinated with security, apps, and operations during go-live and hypercare

Azure Identity and accessSolution ImplementationTechnical Project DeliveryDriving ResultsSolution designAgile Coaching+11

Hcl technologies

Cloud Consultant

Apr 2014 – May 2019 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Noida Area, India

Provided solutions to challenges faced in customers’ business flow during migration to Cloud. Provided guidance and creative solutions to address any parity gaps after the migration and enable customers on how to leverage and utilize the power of the cloud platform and optimize the design flows.

Azure Identity and accessSolution ImplementationTechnical Project DeliveryDriving ResultsSolution designAgile Coaching+11

Atos it solutions pvt ltd

System Engineer

Nov 2009 – Apr 2014 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Greater Kolkata Area

Organization transitioned from Siemens IT Solutions and Services (SIS) to Atos after the SIS acquisition completed in Jul 2011

Solution ImplementationTechnical Project DeliveryDriving ResultsOptimizationInfluencing Without Authority

Siemens it solutions pvt ltd

Global Production Center- Voice Applications

Jul 2009 – Jul 2011 · 2 yrs

Perform remote diagnosis and provide resolution for the incidents
Wherever required, interact with the customer onsite representative to collect additional detail for diagnosis
Logical in analyzing the faults and possess hands on technical skills to remotely login, diagnose and configure the system to provide resolution
Where required, performs root cause analysis and documents the remedial actions
Performs capacity analysis and reports on thresholds

Solution ImplementationTechnical Project DeliveryDriving ResultsOptimizationInfluencing Without Authority

Arya omnitalk wireless solutions private limited

Project Engineer

Nov 2008 – Jul 2009 · 8 mos

Installation and commissioning of Automatic vehicle classification system and traffic lane controller
Provide network continuity and innovation in supporting relevant lines of business.
Manage escalations where appropriate.
Ensure issue resolution by taking ownership on all issues received as First Contact

Solution ImplementationTechnical Project DeliveryDriving ResultsOptimizationInfluencing Without Authority