Franklin Thomas

About Franklin Thomas

With 17 years in global tech programs, I’ve led cloud moves, VMware upgrades, and…

Experience

1. Program Manager - Multi Cloud Migration Azure Aws Vmware Windows

   Wipro

   Nov 2021 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Leads the deployment of complex application architecture solutions for Stellantis manufacturing, product design, quality, and other business units. Works with the Architecture, Program Management, Application, and Infrastructure teams to deploy complex application solutions in data centers and plant locations.Lead global technology programs focused on cloud, VMware, and infrastructure transformation for manufacturing and product design environments, enabling improved scalability and operational resilience across 20+ sites.Directed cross-functional teams across architecture, application, and infrastructure domains to deliver enterprise application deployments, reducing release cycle times by ~30%.Defined complex application architectures covering network configuration, load balancing, firewalls, storage tiers, and database integrations to support mission-critical workloads.Established and governed standardized deployment frameworks, ensuring seamless transition from design to production while maintaining 100% compliance with security and audit requirements.Implemented agile delivery models to accelerate provisioning and deployment timelines, improving delivery predictability and stakeholder visibility.Spearheaded decommissioning of obsolete application environments, optimizing infrastructure footprint and achieving ~25% reduction in operational costs.