VINOD KUMAR SADU
SR. SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT
Pittsburgh
Summary
Results-oriented Cloud Architect with Ten years of experience designing scalable, high-performing cloud platforms for organizations of all sizes. Proven ability to modernize infrastructure, optimize performance, and reduce costs through fostering cross-functional collaboration. Thriving in fast-paced environments, I leverage my expertise in Public Cloud (AWS/Azure), Datacenter, VMware, and open-source solutions to lead and mentor teams, empowering them to revolutionize Cloud Infrastructure and deliver transformative change. Seeking an opportunity to shape the future of technology by applying my skills to innovative, forward-thinking projects.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solution Architect/Cloud Infrastructure Architect
AMAZON WEB SERVICES
04.2022 - Current
- Designed & implemented AWS multi-account architectures for healthcare, retail & finance clients, adhering to the AWS Well-Architected Framework. For financial clients, optimized for low latency. My approach boosted resource utilization & cost efficiency by 20%, while strengthening security, scalability, & governance.
- Led $5M mainframe modernization project for a healthcare giant via AWS team. Leveraged Microfocus & Bluinsights to achieve 30% app efficiency & 25% maintenance cost reduction. Set benchmark for cloud modernization within AWS.
- Worked closely with senior leaders at the client to understand their business requirements and ensure that modernization efforts aligned with their strategic goals, providing guidance and advice to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Developed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate the deployment and management of cloud-based infrastructure and application environments, leveraging tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation to streamline processes and increase efficiency.
- Designed and implemented DevOps pipelines to enable continuous integration and delivery of software releases, ensuring that applications were delivered quickly and reliably while maintaining high quality.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, project managers, and technical staff, to ensure that modernization efforts were aligned with business objectives and delivered measurable value.
Lead Platform Engineer
MASSMUTUAL
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Spearheaded the evolution of Cloud Platform solutions, driving innovation and scalability.
- Built and mentored a cohesive team of engineers, fostering an environment of growth and excellence.
- I showcased proficiency in conceptualizing and executing multi-account AWS environments, including account structures, overseeing identity and access management, managing networking setups, and fortifying security protocols. These efforts were tailored to meet the extensive requirements of the organization.
- Led cost optimization efforts for cloud infrastructure, utilizing FinOps best practices to reduce cloud spending and increase efficiency without sacrificing performance or availability.
- Served as a subject matter expert on Infrastructure as Code, advising teams on best practices and tooling for writing, testing, and deploying infrastructure code and leading the implementation of IaC solutions.
- Led the successful migration of legacy on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments, utilizing strategies such as rehosting, refactoring, and replacing to modernize applications and infrastructure while minimizing disruption to business operations.
- Led teams toward digital transformation, promoting cloud adoption and modernization initiatives, driving innovation and agility, and enabling organizations to better meet the needs of their customers and stakeholders.
DevOps Engineer III
TELETRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Migrated Teletracking's legacy .NET application to cloud-based microservices on AWS & Azure: Increased Capacity to CareTM by 30% by migrating core applications and deploying them as microservices in a highly scalable AWS architecture, resulting in a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs.
- Optimized multi-account cloud environments: Designed and implemented a multi-account AWS architecture with separate environments for development, staging, and production, ensuring security and compliance while improving efficiency by 25%.
- Delivered comprehensive training on serverless, DevOps, & microservices: Developed and delivered a 3-week training program for the team on serverless technologies like AWS Lambda, DevOps best practices, and microservices principles, leading to a 40% increase in team productivity.
- Developed & implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions: Used Terraform to create Infrastructure as Code for networking, Kubernetes clusters, and database services, reducing infrastructure provisioning time by 80%.
Sr AWS DevOps Engineer
VERIZON
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Streamlined Data Insights Platform with IBM Streams & DevOps: Led the integration of IBM Streams for real-time analytics, optimizing data pipelines with CI/CD via Jenkins and Ansible for 30% faster development cycles.
- Scaled & Secured API Ecosystem with Apigee Expertise: Championed the implementation and deployment of Apigee API Gateway, enhancing manageability and performance for Verizon's internal services and external systems.
- Automated Infrastructure & Config Management On AWS: Spearheaded the automation of critical AWS components (EC2, Security Groups, ELB, RDS, IAM) using CloudFormation templates, reducing manual intervention by 50% and ensuring consistency. Orchestrated the deployment of diverse Java applications on AWS with a comprehensive tech stack including Ansible, Shell, and Groovy scripting, optimizing application performance.
- Cultivated Collaboration & Innovation: Fostered a strong DevOps culture within the team, promoting cross-functional collaboration between developers, operations, and big-data engineers.
Sr. Cloud Automation Engineer
CITI BANK
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Architected and implemented a multi-account strategy in AWS, enhancing the bank's cloud-based infrastructure and solutions.
- Developed a self-service portal for provisioning AWS accounts, automating the process and significantly reducing manual effort.
- Managed AWS infrastructure using Jenkins, Terraform, and CloudFormation, improving operational efficiency and system reliability.
- Conducted a successful Proof of Concept (POC) on VMware Cloud (VMC) on AWS, demonstrating the potential for scalable migrations using VMware HCX and vCenter Hybrid Connectivity.
Lead Cloud Product Engineer
LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES (CENTURYLINK)
11.2014 - 10.2018
- Cloud Platform Leadership: As Lead Product Engineer, oversaw the design and architecture of private cloud offerings at Lumen Technologies, managing across 27 global data centers with around 6,000 hypervisors and 50,000 virtual machines.
- Innovative Solution Implementation: Architected VMware SDDC (VCF + VCD) for CenturyLink's dedicated private cloud. Played a pivotal role in integrating vCAV and vCD Extender solutions for efficient private cloud customer migrations.
- Automation and Training Expertise: Led the development of automation strategies using Ansible for vSphere 6.0 & 6.5 deployments in both greenfield and brownfield environments. Conducted comprehensive training programs for implementation and operational teams, elevating the overall skill set and efficiency.
- System Upgrades and Infrastructure Management: Responsible for significant system upgrades including ESXi, vCenter, VCO, vCNS, and vCOPs, and managed the health of sandbox/lab environments, ensuring the reliability of compute, network, and storage infrastructures.
Education
MS - Information Technology
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Charleston, ILSkills
- Cloud Mastery
- DevOps Expertise
- Cybersecurity Expertise
- Data Analytics Proficiency
- Project Management
- Continuous Learning
- Adaptability
- Digital Modernizations
Websites
Certification
AWS
Timeline
AWS
04-2026
Solution Architect/Cloud Infrastructure Architect
AMAZON WEB SERVICES
04.2022 - Current
Lead Platform Engineer
MASSMUTUAL
08.2021 - 04.2022
DevOps Engineer III
TELETRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
06.2020 - 08.2021
Sr AWS DevOps Engineer
VERIZON
05.2019 - 06.2020
Sr. Cloud Automation Engineer
CITI BANK
10.2018 - 05.2019
Lead Cloud Product Engineer
LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES (CENTURYLINK)
11.2014 - 10.2018
MS - Information Technology
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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