Amandeep Punian

About Amandeep Punian

Innovative and results-driven technology leader with 20+ years of experience in AI/ML…

Experience

1. Lead Technologist Solutions Architect

   Booz Allen Hamilton

   Mar 2021 — Present · McLean, VA, US

   Serve as a solutions leader and AWS Platform Architect supporting IRS and Treasury in establishing and maintaining secure, scalable cloud platforms. Designed and deployed AWS Landing Zones (LZA), account hierarchies, and security guardrails; facilitated account creation and workload migrations; and established hybrid connectivity through External Partners Landing Zone, Transit Gateways (TGWs), and AT & T NetBond. Played a critical role in enabling compliant cloud adoption for mission-critical workloads.Led AI/ML initiatives leveraging AWS Bedrock and Azure AI tools—including Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Search, and Vector Indexing—to build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and knowledge bases, enabling secure, context-aware solutions for federal use cases. Delivered cloud-native prototypes that enhanced taxpayer services, automated workflows, and improved compliance.Partnered with executives and cross-functional teams to align IT modernization with business and mission goals. Contributed to major IRS programs including Enterprise Case Management (ECM), Information Returns Intake System (IRIS), and Enterprise Systems Platforms (ESP). Delivered simulation-based product standardization models, streamlining evaluation of technology stacks and reducing risk. Mentor teams in Python, AI/ML, cloud-native architectures, and agile delivery, bridging technical and business priorities. Hold Public Trust Clearance.Key Achievements:Helped architect the IRS/Treasury AWS platform with resilient, compliant, and cost-optimized designs.Designed AI-driven solutions using AWS Bedrock + Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Search, and Vector Indexing for secure federal applications.Supported IT modernization projects that improved taxpayer services and compliance.Achieved measurable cost savings through cloud-native and AI-enabled architectures.

Education

• NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

  Computer Systems Technology

• University of Alberta

  Computing Science

• Punjabi University

  Bachelor of Science

Skills

• Mobile Devices
• Business Process
• Telecommunications Billing
• Configuration Management
• Business Intelligence
• Technical Architecture
• Program Management
• Requirements Gathering
• IT Operations
• IT Strategy
• Pmp
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Telecommunications
• Perl
• Software Project Management
• System Deployment
• Crm
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Project Management
• Wireless
• Ms Project
• Product Management
• Xml
• IT Management
• Integration
• Software Development
• Databases
• Outsourcing
• Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Business Analysis
• Testing
• Agile Methodologies
• Enterprise Software
• Management
• Team Building
• Enterprise Architecture