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Gopikrishna

Gopikrishna Pandurangan is a highly experienced Cloud and DevOps Architect with over 23 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and DevOps pipelines. Renowned for his deep focus on cloud security, disaster recovery, and compliance, he has consistently delivered robust solutions that enhance both operational efficiency and protection across diverse industries. As a Senior Cloud Architect at Source Fuse Technologies and previously at Gulf Business Machine (GBM) and eHosting Data Fort (EHDF), Gopikrishna has spearheaded the design and implementation of secure cloud-native environments using platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. His career is marked by a proven ability to architect Zero Trust frameworks, integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, and ensure compliance with global standards such as GDPR, NIST, SOC 2, and ISO 22301. Gopikrishna excels in cloud migration, automation, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), and observability frameworks. Renowned for his leadership, he guides cross-functional teams, drives innovation, and aligns cloud strategies with business goals. A thought leader in the cloud and DevOps domain, Gopikrishna is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies, optimizing cloud operations, and delivering scalable, secure solutions that empower organizations to thrive in an increasingly dynamic digital landscape.

Professional Skillsets

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Security Architecture Design and Implementation
  • Security Governance and Compliance (ISO 22301, SOC 2, GDPR)
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Risk Assessments
  • Cloud Security with Zero Trust Security Model
  • Network Endpoint Security (EDR, DLP)
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  • Threat Detection and Incident Response
  • Data Protection and Privacy Regulations Compliance
  • Custom Development and Integration of Security Solutions
  • Project Management and Operational Excellence
  • Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Provisioning and Reconciliation Workflows in IAM
  • Federated Identity and Enterprise System Architecture
  • Security Roadmap Development and Risk Mitigation Strategies
 

Additional Skillsets Based on Experience

  • Cloud Platforms Expertise: AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Cloud Migration Tools: AWS MGN, DMS, Velostrata
  • Disaster Recovery Tools: AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Octopus Deploy, Kubernetes chaos testing tools, Elastic Disaster Recovery Service
  • CI/CD Pipelines & Automation: GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Tools: Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation
  • DevOps Tools: Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, Helm, SonarQube
  • Monitoring & Observability: CloudWatch, Google Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Elastic Cloud, OpenTelemetry, Jaeger
  • Architectural Expertise: Microservices, Serverless Computing, Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Programming & Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell
  • FinOps Tools: Flexera CloudScape, FOCUS
  • Data Migration and Management: DataSync, Storage Gateway, Database Migration Service (DMS)
  • Configuration Management Tools: Ansible, Chef
  • Container Security: Trivy, Automated Vulnerability Scanning (SAST/DAST)
  • Monitoring Tools: New Relic, Dynatrace
  • Observability Pillars: Metrics, Traces, Logs
  • Backup Solutions: AWS Backup Service, N2WS, Veeam, Avamar
  • Enterprise Backup and Recovery: VMware SRM, EMC VNXe SAN
  • Virtual Data Center Configuration: VPCs, Subnets, Security Groups, Route Tables, Elastic Load Balancer
  • High Availability and Fault-Tolerant Systems: EC2, ELB, Lambda, Route 53, S3, RDS, CloudWatch
  • Messaging Systems: RabbitMQ (Federation and HA)
  • Hybrid Cloud Storage: StorSimple
  • NAS and SAN Solutions: Isilon, VNX, Clariion, Celerra
  • Replication and Data Protection: SyncIQ, SnapMirror, SnapVault
  • Networking: VLAN, STP, RIP, OSPF, Brocade Switches, Cisco Routers
  • Scripting Languages: PowerShell, PowerCLI, Shell, Perl
  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): VMware Horizon, Citrix

Certifications

  • AWS Solution Architect Certified – Professional
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • Azure Solution Architect Expert
  • SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) Certified
  • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)
  • Google Cloud Certified Professional (GCP)
  • Certified Chaos Engineering Practitioner
  • FinOps Foundation – FOCUS Certified
  • Certified CHAOS Engineering Practitioner
  • Docker Certified Associate (DCA)
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

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