MADAN MOHAN MALLAVELLI
Cloud Solutions Architect
Hyderabad
Summary
- Versatile Senior Manager specializing in Cloud Enablement, Security & Governance, Data Engineering best practices and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional chchallenges with a growth oriented company.
- Designed and implemented strategies for onboarding new AWS accounts.
- Designed and implemented complex network topologies on AWS, including VPC rollout, Route tables, NACL, Security Groups, Transit Gateway, VPC Peering, NAT Gateways, and VPC Interface Endpoint services (PrivateLinks).
- Managed AWS DNS service (Route 53), including creating and configuring Hosted Zones for internal and external domains, and setting up DNS resolution between VPCs and on-premises environments.
- Configured and managed AWS load balancing services, including Network Load Balancers (NLB), Application Load Balancers (ALB), and Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) for container orchestration.
- Managed secrets and sensitive data using AWS Secrets Manager, ensuring secure storage and access management.
- Developed a comprehensive onboarding playbook and trained cross-functional teams on best practices for onboarding new accounts.
- Worked closely with AWS account managers to identify areas for improvement and implement process changes to streamline account onboarding.
- Led Azure onboarding and enablement efforts as part of a multi-cloud strategy, enabling the organization to leverage Azure services for improved scalability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
- Developed a comprehensive Azure onboarding framework and training program, including best practices for Azure IAM roles, Vnets & Subnets breakup, governance, and security.
- Worked closely with internal stakeholders and Azure solution architects to identify business requirements and design Azure solutions that met the organization's needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement Azure migration plans, including workload assessments, resource planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Worked with network team to review multi-cloud (AWS, Azure and GCP) networking infrastructure architecture and IP schemes breakdown across environments, ensuring optimal network performance and scalability.
- Collaborated with network architects to develop a comprehensive network architecture framework, including routing protocols, firewall rules, and load balancing strategies.
- Established network documentation and knowledge-sharing practices, ensuring that all relevant teams had access to up-to-date network diagrams, IP address schemes, and other critical network information.
- Configured MFA over break-glass-user for secured access and integrated with CyberArk, enabling authorized users to gain access to critical systems in emergency situations.
- Conducted regular reviews of break-glass policies and procedures to ensure that they remained effective and aligned with security best practices.
- Defined and implemented strategies for user access to AWS, Azure, GCP accounts, including the use of ADFS RBAC IAM roles, to improve security and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Worked with internal stakeholders and the security team to design and implement IAM roles and policies that aligned with business requirements and security best practices.
- Conducted regular audits of user access and IAM policies to identify potential security risks and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement user access training programs to educate employees on best practices for managing AWS access.
- Involved in On-prem to AWS Cloud migrations.
- Conducted workload assessments to identify applications that were suitable for migration and developed migration plans that aligned with business requirements and timelines.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure successful migration of applications to AWS cloud, coordinating efforts across development, testing, and operations teams.
- Developed and implemented cloud governance policies and best practices, including cost optimization strategies and cloud security measures.
- Defined and rolled out roles for Cloudability tool integration, enabling teams to monitor and optimize cloud spending across the division.
- Developed training materials and conducted training sessions for Cloudability users, ensuring that they were able to use the tool effectively and efficiently.
- Conducted regular reviews of Cloudability data and usage to identify areas for cost optimization and drive cost savings across the organization.
- Monitored and audited cloud environments over SecureState, ensuring that all security controls were in place and that vulnerabilities were identified and addressed promptly.
- Conducted regular reviews of SecureState data to ensure that all security controls were in place and effective, and that vulnerabilities and compliance issues were being addressed in a timely manner.
- Worked closely with application development teams to define requirements and develop appropriate Kafka messaging and connectivity architectures through VPC Private-links.
- Worked closely with application development and operations teams to identify key dependencies and requirements for DR/HA, and developed appropriate solutions using cloud-native services and architectures.
- A highly motivated, customer-focused and result-driven IT Professional with over 16 years of experience in Information Technology, Financial Services Domain managing technology teams, overseeing projects, and driving business outcomes. Currently associated with S&P Global as a Sr. Manager, Cloud Engineering. Proficient in AWS, Azure, Security & Governance, Data Analytics, Automation, and DevOps practices with proven track record of leading largescale cloud migration and transformation projects, implementing DevOps best practices and building high performance teams. An accomplished Computer Science & Engineering and Data Science & Engineering professional possessing a strong communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and clients. An avid learner with a passion for staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in the field of computer science.
- Worked with the Data Science team to understand their requirements and develop IAM policies and roles that granted them the necessary access while maintaining security and compliance.
- Defined access strategies for Data Science team and unblocked with AWS Sagemaker, enabling them to access data and compute resources for machine learning workloads.
- Defined strategies for implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation and Ansible.
- Defined AWS and Azure Terraform modules to enable standardized infrastructure deployment and configuration across environments.
- Conducted regular reviews of Terraform modules to ensure that they were aligned with best practices and standards, and identified areas for optimization and improvement.
- Created and maintained a centralized logging infrastructure on AWS, allowing for efficient log management and analysis across multiple AWS accounts and services.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to define logging standards and best practices, ensuring consistent and reliable log data across the organization.
- As an SME, conducted training for various teams on Cloud Onboarding, AWS/Azure services, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices, ensuring that team members were equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage cloud resources.
- Created and maintained internal Confluence pages with detailed documentation on AWS/Azure services, configurations, troubleshooting guides, and other reference materials, allowing teams to easily access and refer to relevant information as needed.
- Participated in daily scrum meetings, providing updates on project progress, identifying roadblocks and dependencies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
- Contributed to backlog grooming sessions, reviewing user stories, prioritizing tasks, and refining requirements to ensure successful project delivery.
- Leveraged Agile methodologies, including Lean Scrum Ban and SAFe Agile, to drive project execution and delivery, continuously improving processes and increasing efficiency.
- Worked closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to understand business requirements and priorities and provided guidance and recommendations to ensure that cloud solutions aligned with business objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sr.Manager, Cloud Solutions Architecture
S&P Global
10.2016 - Current
- Designed and implemented strategies for onboarding new AWS accounts
- Designed and implemented complex network topologies on AWS, including VPC rollout, Route tables, NACL, Security Groups, Transit Gateway, VPC Peering, NAT Gateways, and VPC Interface Endpoint services (PrivateLinks)
- Managed AWS DNS service (Route 53), including creating and configuring Hosted Zones for internal and external domains, and setting up DNS resolution between VPCs and on-premises environments
- Configured and managed AWS load balancing services, including Network Load Balancers (NLB), Application Load Balancers (ALB), and Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) for container orchestration
- Managed secrets and sensitive data using AWS Secrets Manager, ensuring secure storage and access management
- Developed a comprehensive onboarding playbook and trained cross-functional teams on best practices for onboarding new accounts
- Worked closely with AWS account managers to identify areas for improvement and implement process changes to streamline account onboarding
- Led Azure onboarding and enablement efforts as part of a multi-cloud strategy, enabling the organization to leverage Azure services for improved scalability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness
- Developed a comprehensive Azure onboarding framework and training program, including best practices for Azure IAM roles, Vnets & Subnets breakup, governance, and security
- Worked closely with internal stakeholders and Azure solution architects to identify business requirements and design Azure solutions that met the organization's needs
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement Azure migration plans, including workload assessments, resource planning, and risk mitigation strategies
- Worked with network team to review multi-cloud (AWS, Azure and GCP) networking infrastructure architecture and IP schemes breakdown across environments, ensuring optimal network performance and scalability
- Collaborated with network architects to develop a comprehensive network architecture framework, including routing protocols, firewall rules, and load balancing strategies
- Established network documentation and knowledge-sharing practices, ensuring that all relevant teams had access to up-to-date network diagrams, IP address schemes, and other critical network information
- Configured MFA over break-glass-user for secured access and integrated with CyberArk, enabling authorized users to gain access to critical systems in emergency situations
- Conducted regular reviews of break-glass policies and procedures to ensure that they remained effective and aligned with security best practices
- Defined and implemented strategies for user access to AWS, Azure, GCP accounts, including the use of ADFS RBAC IAM roles, to improve security and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Worked with internal stakeholders and the security team to design and implement IAM roles and policies that aligned with business requirements and security best practices
- Conducted regular audits of user access and IAM policies to identify potential security risks and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement user access training programs to educate employees on best practices for managing AWS access
- Involved in On-prem to AWS Cloud migrations
- Conducted workload assessments to identify applications that were suitable for migration and developed migration plans that aligned with business requirements and timelines
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure successful migration of applications to AWS cloud, coordinating efforts across development, testing, and operations teams
- Developed and implemented cloud governance policies and best practices, including cost optimization strategies and cloud security measures
- Defined and rolled out roles for Cloudability tool integration, enabling teams to monitor and optimize cloud spending across the division
- Developed training materials and conducted training sessions for Cloudability users, ensuring that they were able to use the tool effectively and efficiently
- Conducted regular reviews of Cloudability data and usage to identify areas for cost optimization and drive cost savings across the organization
- Monitored and audited cloud environments over SecureState, ensuring that all security controls were in place and that vulnerabilities were identified and addressed promptly
- Conducted regular reviews of SecureState data to ensure that all security controls were in place and effective, and that vulnerabilities and compliance issues were being addressed in a timely manner
- Worked closely with application development teams to define requirements and develop appropriate Kafka messaging and connectivity architectures through VPC Private-links
- Worked closely with application development and operations teams to identify key dependencies and requirements for DR/HA, and developed appropriate solutions using cloud-native services and architectures
- Developed and tested DR/HA runbooks and procedures, ensuring that they were well-documented and easily accessible to relevant stakeholders
- Worked with the Data Science team to understand their requirements and develop IAM policies and roles that granted them the necessary access while maintaining security and compliance
- Defined access strategies for Data Science team and unblocked with AWS Sagemaker, enabling them to access data and compute resources for machine learning workloads
- Defined strategies for implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible
- Defined AWS and Azure Terraform modules to enable standardized infrastructure deployment and configuration across environments
- Conducted regular reviews of Terraform modules to ensure that they were aligned with best practices and standards, and identified areas for optimization and improvement
- Created and maintained a centralized logging infrastructure on AWS, allowing for efficient log management and analysis across multiple AWS accounts and services
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to define logging standards and best practices, ensuring consistent and reliable log data across the organization
- As an SME, conducted training for various teams on Cloud Onboarding, AWS/Azure services, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices, ensuring that team members were equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage cloud resources
- Created and maintained internal Confluence pages with detailed documentation on AWS/Azure services, configurations, troubleshooting guides, and other reference materials, allowing teams to easily access and refer to relevant information as needed
- Participated in daily scrum meetings, providing updates on project progress, identifying roadblocks and dependencies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines
- Contributed to backlog grooming sessions, reviewing user stories, prioritizing tasks, and refining requirements to ensure successful project delivery
- Leveraged Agile methodologies, including Lean Scrum Ban and SAFe Agile, to drive project execution and delivery, continuously improving processes and increasing efficiency
- Worked closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to understand business requirements and priorities and provided guidance and recommendations to ensure that cloud solutions aligned with business objectives.
Lead, Service Operations Engineer
Host Analytics Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 10.2016
Lead, Software Engineer
Accenture Pvt. Ltd.
01.2010 - 02.2012
Sr. Software Engineer
Lera Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
06.2009 - 07.2009
Software Engineer
SatNav Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2006 - 01.2009
Management Trainee
Shriram Transport Finance Pvt. Ltd.
10.2005 - 10.2006
Education
Master of Science - DataScience Engineering
BITS Pilani (WILP), India
3 2021 - 4 2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering
ANITS, Andhra University
6 2001 - 4 2005
Skills
Cloud Platform AWS, Azure, GCPIdentity & Access Management AWS IAM, Azure AAD, RBACContainers & Orchestration Docker, ECS, EKS, KubernetesIAC - Infra as Code tool CloudFormation, TerraformCI/CD Pipeline Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab, AnsibleService Tools Service Now, ArtifactoryOperating System Windows, Linux/RHELProtocols HTTPS/HTTP/TCP/SOAP/FTPLoad Balancer F5, NLB, ELB, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Application GatewayDatabase MS SQL, RDS, DynamoDBStorage S3, Blob, Disk, FileMonitoring & Observability Splunk, DataDog, SightRay, SCOM, Secure State, Sitescope, Coralogix, Elastic, Kibana, AWS CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, WizData Analysis & Visualization Tools Pandas, MatPlotLib, Seaborn, Tableau, PowerBIML Framework SciKit-Learn, TensorFlow, KerasBigData Technologies Hadoop, Spark, HiveProgramming Python, R, PowerShell
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Awards
- Received "Key Contributor ACE Award" at S&P Global.
- Received "Key Contributor" cash reward at Host Analytics.
- Received "Best Project & Delivery Excellence" award at Accenture.
- Received "Drives for Value Added Results and Demonstrates Professionalism and Confidence recognition" at Accenture.
- Received "ACE" award at Accenture.
- Received "The Best Tester" award at SatNav Technologies.
Timeline
Sr.Manager, Cloud Solutions Architecture
S&P Global
10.2016 - Current
Lead, Service Operations Engineer
Host Analytics Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 10.2016
Lead, Software Engineer
Accenture Pvt. Ltd.
01.2010 - 02.2012
Sr. Software Engineer
Lera Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
06.2009 - 07.2009
Software Engineer
SatNav Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2006 - 01.2009
Management Trainee
Shriram Transport Finance Pvt. Ltd.
10.2005 - 10.2006
Master of Science - DataScience Engineering
BITS Pilani (WILP), India
3 2021 - 4 2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering
ANITS, Andhra University
6 2001 - 4 2005