Headline

Cloud Platform & Security Architecture Leader | Agentic AI · GenAI · DevSecOps | Multi-Cloud (AWS · Azure · Kubernetes) | Driving Enterprise Modernization across Telecom, SaaS & Regulated Industries | Open to UAE/GCC

About

Cloud, Platform & Security Architect with 18+ years building secure, scalable, AI-enabled enterprise platforms across telecom, SaaS, and regulated industries - including Netcracker, Amdocs, and EXFO. I design platforms that turn business strategy into engineering reality: modernizing legacy estates with cloud-native architecture, embedding security and observability into the Solutions, integrating Agentic AI and GenAI into developer workflows, and scaling productivity across distributed engineering teams. My work has improved system reliability by 40%, reduced time-to-market by 50%, lifted program adoption by 25%, and delivered platform capabilities serving 10+ enterprise customer accounts and 35+ engineers. 🎯 Core Focus Areas • Agentic AI & GenAI in the SDLC - LLM-powered automation, AI copilots, agentic developer experience • Platform Engineering & Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) on Kubernetes, multi-cloud • DevSecOps, Software Supply Chain Security (SBOM, SLSA, in-toto), Zero Trust IAM • Cloud Security & Compliance (AWS, Azure, GDPR/NIST CSF/CIS) • Architecture governance, North-Star vision, and engineering leadership at enterprise scale 🌍 Industry Impact Telecom modernization (Netcracker, Amdocs, EXFO) · SaaS B2B/B2C/B2B2C platforms · Enterprise grade application security (Zero Trust, PKI, regulatory compliance) Digital Transformation & SaaS Monetization · IoT Fleet Management at Scale 📚 Currently Exploring Senior platform engineering, cloud architecture, AI platform, and architecture leadership roles in Pune, Dubai, UAE - particularly in telecom, banking, sovereign AI, and large enterprise digital transformation programs. #AgenticAI #PlatformEngineering #CloudArchitecture #GenAI #DevSecOps #EnterpriseArchitecture #CloudSecurity #ZeroTrust #UAEJobs #DubaiTech #GCCHiring

Location

Pune City

AI stack

antigravity

cursor

opencode

Work experience

Senior Solutions Architect - Platform Engineering Group at Netcracker Technology, Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India

Software Architect - Advanced at Amdocs, May 2021 - Feb 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos, Pune Division, Maharashtra, India, Centralized Security and Compliance: Engineered a centralized authentication/authorization, workload identity certificate management (PKI), auditing with zero trust/least privileged access, and CIS compliance. Defined North-Star Vision: Pioneered trend analysis and implemented solutions that improved project adoption rates by 25% by effectively communicating a North-Star vision to key stakeholders of Amdocs Technology. GenAI Integration: Automated SDLC workflows with OpenAI's GenAI, boosting team productivity by 20%. Optimized Operational Processes: Deployed comprehensive RED dashboards and structured logging, reducing the Mean Time to Identify (MTTI) and Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR) by 30%.

Architect at EXFO, Apr 2013 - May 2021 · 8 yrs 2 mos, Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area, Fleet Management at Scale: Simplified fleet management for over 50K devices, reducing provisioning and execution times by 30% with AWS IoT Registry, Fleet Provisioning and Remote Job execution via MQTT. Digital Transformation: Facilitated the Digital Transformation and Software Monetization initiative for B2B/B2C/B2B2C flow of SaaS solution by designing the Centralized IAM and Licensing solution on AWS. Remote Troubleshooting: Enhanced EXFO's LTB-8 platform by creating Multilink applications using Angular, Hyper-V, and SCPI, enabling seamless remote management and troubleshooting.

Principal Software Developer at EXFO, Jul 2008 - Mar 2013 · 4 yrs 9 mos, Pune, • Designed and implemented UI framework and low-level hardware access layer architecture using .NET, Windows COM, and C++ for Datacom/Telecom Domain at EXFO Inc. • Collaborated with the architecture group to optimize system performance and enhance user experience. • Developed innovative solutions to improve the efficiency and performance of the software systems. • Successfully integrated new technologies to meet evolving industry standards.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER at AMNEYA TECH, Nov 2007 - Jun 2008 · 8 mos, Pune Division, Maharashtra, India, • Developed Microsoft Office Suite Application AddOns for business activities on Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel. • Implemented solutions like VOIP Tools, Business Integrations, SAP integration. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality. • Enhanced user experience and efficiency through innovative software solutions.

Senior Software Developer at Planet Creativa, Jul 2006 - Nov 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, • Developed desktop applications and business websites for private companies and government agencies. • Worked tirelessly for 12-16 hours a day to learn new technologies and improve skills. • Collaborated with customers to build product catalogue websites for various clients.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), Computer Programming, Specific Applications, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal

Public links

github: https://github.com/abhi4u1947