Harith Shantan Gaddamanugu

About Harith Shantan Gaddamanugu

As a Specialized Solutions Architect at AWS, I thrive at the intersection of business ambition and cutting-edge technology. I am focused on Edge services — the invisible powerhouse that makes the internet faster, safer, and more reliable at planet scale.Beyond direct customer impact, I architect the business development frameworks that scale AWS edge adoption across millions of AWS users. I lead cross-functional teams targeting over $100M in collective annual revenue, while serving as lead technical sponsor for strategic accounts including multi-million dollar competitive migrations and expansion opportunities.My sweet spot? The ambiguous, high-stakes space where business leaders know what they want to achieve — reduce risk exposure, slash delivery latency and egress costs, unlock new revenue streams from existing products, or invent entirely new customer experiences — but the how (the technology strategy and detailed solution design) is wide open.That’s where I thrive: translating C-level priorities into production-grade, scalable edge architectures that deliver measurable outcomes.As a thought leader in the AWS Edge ecosystem, I don’t just build solutions or POCs — I educate and empower customers. I own the full lifecycle of technical content that moves the needle from hands-on sample code,insightful blog posts and talks,dynamic webinars, whitepapers, and interactive workshops.If you’re exploring how edge services can harden security posture, optimize global performance, or fuel new business models on AWS, let’s connect. I’m always up for a discussion on real-world patterns, gotchas to avoid, or emerging edge innovations.Open to collaborations, speaking opportunities, and conversations that push the boundaries of what’s possible at the edge.

Experience

1. Senior Solutions Architect - Edge Services

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Jul 2021 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   Results-driven Solutions Architect specializing in AWS edge services, security solutions, and enterprise-scale implementations. Expert in DDoS mitigation, bot defense strategies, and advanced cloud security architectures. I help organizations build resilient, secure, and high-performing cloud infrastructures using services like CloudFront, Shield, AWS WAF, and Global Accelerator. Leading complex CDN & security implementations Design and build edge computing solutions that solve for scale, performance & availability Providing strategic technical guidance to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders Partnering with sales teams to drive security and edge services adoptionMy focus is on creating robust security architectures while bridging the gap between business objectives and technical implementation. I bring a consultative approach to each engagement, combining deep security expertise with strong business acumen to deliver protected, high-performance solutions.Areas of Expertise:• DDoS Attack Mitigation• Bot Defense & Management• Web Application Security (WAF)• Cloud Security Architecture• Edge Computing Solutions• Content Delivery Networks (CDN)• Zero Trust Security Models• Technical Sales Leadership• Enterprise Solution DesignFeel free to connect if you\'re interested in discussing AWS security solutions, edge services, or cloud architecture best practices.

Education

• Vellore Institute of Technology

  Bachelor's Degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2010 — 2014

• Southern Methodist University

  Master's Degree, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Telecommunications
• Networking
• Rf Planning
• Tcp/Ip
• Python
• Ccna
• Graphic Design
• C
• Windows
• Photoshop
• Sql
• Software Defined Networking
• Wireless Networking
• Web Design
• Microsoft Office
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Linux
• Matlab
• Cisco Ios
• Virtualization
• Virtual Private Network (Vpn)
• Routing Protocols
• Event Management
• Gns3
• Mpls Networking
• Ni Multisim
• Leadership
• Programming
• Internet Protocol Suite (Tcp/Ip)
• C++
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Shell Scripting
• Amazon Vpc
• Amazon Ec2
• Bash