Karthik Mannepalli

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ABOUT KARTHIK MANNEPALLI

I’m a Solutions Architect and Technical Leader specializing in building scalable, governed, and developer-friendly cloud and data platforms.My background spans Automotive, Connected Products, and enterprise data ecosystems, where I’ve led initiatives across hybrid cloud migrations, platform modernization, streaming architectures, and large-scale data operations. I’ve worked end-to-end—from strategy and architecture to delivery and production reliability—on systems that serve both business-critical and customer-facing workloads.Today, my work centers on platform engineering and DataOps: creating reusable foundations, enforcing smart governance, optimizing cost and performance, and enabling teams to ship faster without sacrificing security or quality. I collaborate closely with product, security, and vendor partners to evaluate technologies, define standards, and future-proof platforms for analytics and AI adoption.I care deeply about clarity in architecture, strong engineering culture, and mentoring teams to think beyond short-term fixes toward long-term sustainability.Focus areas:Platform Architecture | Data & Cloud Strategy | Governance & Automation | Cost & Performance Optimization | Technical MentorshipExperience across:Hybrid & Multi-Cloud | Data Platforms | Streaming Systems | Connected & Electric Vehicle Ecosystems | Security & Privacy