Independent Technology Consultant | Site Reliability Engineer | Cloud & Infrastructure Architect | AWS | Kubernetes | DevOps | OpenStack | Automation | Security | DR
I am an Independent Technology Consultant, Cloud & Infrastructure Architect, and Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with 18+ years of experience designing, modernizing, and operating enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, DevOps environments, cybersecurity solutions, and highly available systems.
I help organizations senior technical expertise for architecture, cloud transformation, migration, reliability engineering, performance optimization, automation, security, and implementation—without the need for a full-time senior architect.
Core Expertise
• Cloud Architecture & Migration — AWS, Azure, OpenStack & Private Cloud
• Infrastructure Architecture — Datacenters, virtualization, HA & scalable systems
• SRE — Reliability, availability, performance, capacity planning, incident management, SLI/SLO/SLA
• Kubernetes & Containers — Kubernetes, Docker, Helm & microservices
• DevOps & Automation — Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Python & Shell
• Virtualization — VMware, ESXi, RHEV, KVM & Xen
• Database Infrastructure — Oracle RAC/Data Guard, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB & MongoDB
• Messaging, Caching & APIs — Kafka, Redis, ZooKeeper, NGINX
• Monitoring & Observability — Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG, Cacti, logging, metrics & alerting
• Cybersecurity — Infrastructure security, SIEM, SOC/NOC, VAPT, EDR/XDR, firewalls & Zero Trust
• Backup, DR & BCP — RPO/RTO, DR & business continuity
• Infrastructure as Code & Operational Automation
Consulting Services
✓ Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture & Assessment
✓ SRE & Reliability Assessments
✓ Cloud Migration, Modernization & Cost Optimization
✓ Kubernetes, DevOps & Platform Engineering
✓ Terraform & Ansible Automation
✓ OpenStack & Private Cloud Architecture
✓ HA, Scalability & Performance Engineering
✓ Monitoring, Observability & Incident Management
✓ Security & Hardening Assessments
✓ Backup, DR & Business Continuity Planning
✓ HLD/LLD, Architecture Documentation & Solution Design
✓ Fractional/Part-time Architect, SRE & Technology Consulting
My approach is practical and outcome-oriented: assess the current environment, identify risks and reliability gaps, define operational objectives, design the target architecture, automate wherever possible, and provide a clear implementation roadmap.
Work Terms
Work Terms
I provide independent Cloud, Infrastructure, DevOps and Technology Architecture consulting on a project, fixed-scope or monthly retainer basis.
Engagement & Scope: Each engagement begins with a clear understanding of requirements, objectives, deliverables, timelines and responsibilities. The scope and deliverables will be agreed upon before work begins. Any additional requirements will be discussed and mutually agreed.
Availability: Available for short-term consulting, project-based assignments and ongoing/fractional consulting engagements. Availability and working hours will be agreed based on project requirements.
Communication: Primary communication through , LinkedIn, Microsoft Teams, Zoom or other mutually agreed channels. Regular progress updates will be provided during active engagements.
Turnaround: Typical consulting assessments and architecture assignments can be completed within 3–10 business days depending on scope and complexity. Larger implementation projects will follow an agreed project schedule.
Payment: Payment terms will be agreed before commencement. Fixed-price projects generally require an initial advance, with the balance linked to agreed milestones. Hourly or monthly consulting engagements are invoiced based on the agreed billing cycle.
Confidentiality: Client information, credentials, architecture details, documentation and business data will be treated as confidential and used only for the agreed engagement.
Deliverables: Deliverables may include architecture assessments, HLD/LLD documents, diagrams, recommendations, implementation plans, automation scripts, technical documentation and knowledge-transfer sessions, as applicable to the engagement.
Professional Approach: I focus on practical, secure, scalable and cost-effective solutions aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.