Senior Consultant | TSA-tech Strategy and Architecture | Technology Strategy & Transformation

Google Cloud Architect Experience on GCP architecture, landing zone and foundation design and implementation.Experience in GCVEExperience creating infrastructure using Terraform. Experience in writing modules and resources and automating resource creation using cloud build.Experience in GCP services like VPC network, firewalls, compute engine, app engine, Kubernetes engine, cloud SQL, Cloud storage, filestore, monitoring, and logging.Experience in establishing hybrid connectivity from on-prem to GCP (including VPN and Interconnect)Experience with DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) scriptsExperience with Observability / Logging & MonitoringExperience with designing and implementing infrastructure components such as Kubernetes (GKE)Design and delivery of backup and DR (BDR) solution in GCPExperience with database modernization (CloudSQL)Understanding of GCP networkingData Platform ArchitectProven experience as a Data Architect, with a focus on hyperscalers (AWS, GCP)Strong understanding of GCP services such as BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataproc, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub.Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.Experience with data cataloging, classification, labeling, sensitive data inspection and redaction and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) on GCP.Knowledge of security best practices and regulatory compliance.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Strong leadership and collaboration skillsData Center ArchitectData Center Design: Develop and implement comprehensive data center solutions, including server, storage, network, and infrastructure components. Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability to meet business needs.Infrastructure Planning & Optimization: Assess existing infrastructure, identify areas of improvement, and design solutions that enhance performance, availability, and scalability while reducing operational costs.Technology Integration: Lead the integration of cloud services, virtualization technologies, and on-premise systems, ensuring seamless operations across multiple platforms and regions.Security & Compliance: Ensure that data center designs adhere to the latest security standards, policies, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO, PCI DSS, GDPR). Perform vulnerability assessments and recommend security enhancements.Disaster Recovery & High Availability: Design and implement disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity solutions to minimize downtime and data loss. Ensure systems are highly available and resilient.Capacity Planning: Analyze workload trends and performance data to ensure the data center can meet future demand. Provide recommendations on hardware and software upgrades to support growth.Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with various teams, including IT operations, network engineers, cloud architects, and third-party vendors, to ensure the data center infrastructure aligns with business objectives.Documentation & Compliance: Maintain detailed documentation of the data center architecture, configurations, and processes. Ensure designs are audit-ready and compliant with industry standards.Network Architect Network Design & Architecture:Design, develop, and implement scalable and secure network solutions, including LAN, WAN, VPN, and cloud networking.Evaluate the current network setup and recommend improvements to enhance performance, security, and cost-efficiency.Develop detailed network blueprints and architectural models to support business requirements and future scalability.Technology Integration & Innovation:Integrate new networking technologies (such as SDN, SD-WAN, cloud networking) with legacy systems while ensuring optimal performance.Lead the adoption of emerging technologies to improve network automation, monitoring, and operational efficiency.Collaborate with cloud architects to ensure seamless hybrid cloud network integration.Network Security:Design and enforce security protocols, including firewalls, encryption, access control, and network segmentation, to protect against cyber threats.Ensure that network designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR).Capacity Planning & Scalability:Analyze network traffic patterns, usage, and performance to predict future capacity needs and plan for expansion.Implement strategies to optimize network performance during peak times and reduce latency.Disaster Recovery & High Availability:Design and implement disaster recovery solutions and high-availability architectures to ensure minimal downtime and uninterrupted network operations.Develop failover strategies and redundancy plans for critical systems and applications.Collaboration & Leadership:Collaborate with IT, security, and cloud teams to ensure network architecture aligns with organizational goals.Act as a technical lead, guiding network engineers and support teams in troubleshooting, deployment, and maintenance.Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical network requirements.Documentation & Compliance:Create and maintain detailed documentation of the network architecture, including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.Ensure the network design is compliant with industry standards and organizational policies.