Huzefa Qubbawala

About Huzefa Qubbawala

I am a seasoned cloud engineer with more than 13 years of experience specializing in designing and deploying software solutions on Microsoft technologies within the Azure Cloud ecosystem. What sets me apart is my innate ability to think beyond conventional boundaries and craft innovative solutions that effectively tackle intricate business challenges.My approach to problem-solving is unwaveringly focused and efficient. I begin with a thorough understanding of the fundamentals and meticulously choose the most suitable technologies and methodologies. My core expertise lies in the design of scalable backend enterprise applications.One of my standout achievements has been the creative integration of serverless technologies like Azure Container Instances, Azure Functions, and Durable Functions, coupled with cloud computing on Azure, and containerization through Azure Kubernetes Service, Docker, KEDA, and more. This transformational approach has resulted in remarkable cost savings of approximately 80% and a substantial 60% performance enhancement, particularly in event-driven Applied AI use cases.My extensive experience in API management empowers me to design, secure, publish, and analyze APIs at scale. Leveraging my knowledge of Azure cognitive services and Applied AI, I excel in developing AI solutions that automate business processes, offer valuable insights, and enhance decision-making.Currently, I am on a journey of exploration into the cutting-edge domains of Generative AI and Prompt Engineering. My aim is to discover innovative ways to harness these technologies to address real customer business needs with unparalleled ease, precision, and scalability. I am also deeply passionate about engaging with like-minded enthusiasts, staying abreast of the latest technology trends, contributing to blogs, and networking to exchange and acquire knowledge. If you have any intriguing topics to discuss or knowledge to share, feel free to reach out—I\'m just a message away

Experience

1. Senior Technical Architect

   Icertis

   Mar 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   As a Senior Architect, I took ownership of system architecture, leading the design and implementation of innovative solutions. One notable achievement was the construction of serverless systems aimed at optimizing the efficiency of ML workloads. This groundbreaking system resulted in an impressive 80% reduction in costs and a remarkable 60% increase in performance. Specifically, it was built on the Azure platform, utilizing a combination of Azure Functions, Azure Durable Functions, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), and KEDA.As a subject matter expert for all our Azure Solutions offerings, I also collaborated closely with customer success, professional service, and pre-sales teams to help them fine-tune and fully integrate our products and platforms into customers’ existing products and infrastructures.Recognized as \"Star Performer\" for outstanding achievement in optimizing ML workloads through the implementation of the serverless system, resulting in significant cost reduction and performance improvement. This accomplishment earned acclaim within the organization, highlighting my dedication to innovation and impactful contributions to technological advancements.

Education

• Sinhgad College of Engineering

  B.E, Information Technology

  2006 — 2010

• St. Francis De Sales College, Seminary Hills

  H.S.C, Science

  2004 — 2006

• Mount Carmel Convent High School, Chandrapur

  S.S.C

  1992 — 2004

Skills

• T-Sql
• Javascript
• Wcf Services
• SEO
• .net Core
• .net Framework
• C#
• .net
• Css
• Microservices
• Vb.net
• Web Services
• Mysql
• Asp.net Mvc
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Entity Framework
• Xml
• Database Design
• Html
• Core Java
• Sharepoint
• Agile Methodologies
• Wix
• Wcf
• Jquery
• Web Applications
• Ajax
• Microsoft Service Fabric
• Asp.net Web Api
• Silverlight
• Sql
• Asp.net
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Linq
• Design Patterns