Ashish Malik

About Ashish Malik

I am a seasoned Solution Architect with over 19 years of experience in Microsoft Azure, Oracle technologies, cloud computing, and enterprise architecture. My expertise spans Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, and multi-cloud environments. I hold multiple Microsoft & Oracle certifications. Core Competencies- Cloud Strategy & Enterprise Architecture: Designed and implemented Azure Landing Zones, ensuring secure and scalable cloud foundations. Architected innovative, cost-effective, and business-aligned cloud solutions- Cloud Migration & Modernization: Led large-scale on-premises-to-cloud migration projectsusing azure migrate, optimizing performance and minimizing downtime. Modernized legacy systems by implementing cloud-native and cost-efficient solutions- Cloud Governance & Best Practices: Applied Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) methodologies to drive cloud adoption strategies. Established best practices for cloud governance, security, and compliance- Database & Application Expertise: Extensive experience in database and application upgrades, including Oracle DB 11g to 19c, Oracle EBS R12.2, and performance tuning. Skilled in RMAN, DataGuard, patching, and backup strategies- Strategic Consulting & Pre-Sales Support: Collaborated with pre-sales teams, responding to RFPs/RFIs with high-level solution designs and technical strategy alignment- Collaboration & Leadership: Mentored junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning- Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Developed comprehensive architectural documentation, design patterns, and guidelines, ensuring knowledge dissemination and process standardization. In my current role, I am leading the Azure cloud architecture design and migration strategy for various clients in healthcare, real-estate and financial domain. My passion lies in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions that align with business objectives and industry best practices.

Experience

1. Solutions Architect

   Rackspace Technology

   Oct 2023 — Present · IN

   Cloud Strategy and Enterprise Architecture Azure Landing Zone Design and Implementation: Spearheaded the design and deployment of Azure Landing Zones, ensuring robust and secure foundations for cloud projects with standardized architectures and best practices. Cloud Solution Design: Proven track record in architecting innovative, scalable, and efficient cloud solutions tailored to business-specific needs and objectives. Strategic Guidance and Pre-Sales Support: Aligned with pre-sales teams, providing consultative expertise for designing and integrating IT solutions to support RFP/RFQ processes, and crafting high-level solutions in response to RFI/RFP requests. Cloud Migration, Modernization, and Optimization Led and executed large-scale cloud migration initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions to Azure with minimal downtime and risk. Delivered end-to-end cloud modernization and optimization by upgrading legacy systems and implementing cost-effective solutions to enhance performance. Conducted meticulous architectural reviews, performance analyses, and capacity planning to optimize infrastructure and elevate application performance. Cloud Adoption and Best Practices Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF): Accelerated cloud adoption by leveraging CAF methodologies to provide strategic guidance and implement best practices. Guided organizations in adopting cloud-native approaches and modernizing systems to enhance operational efficiency. Collaboration and Mentorship Guided and mentored junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing Crafted and maintained comprehensive documentation of cloud architectures, including diagrams, design patterns, standards, and guidelines. Enabled knowledge sharing and best practices to enhance team capabilities and project outcomes.