Riazuddin Mohammed

About Riazuddin Mohammed

With over 20 years of progressive IT experience, I am a highly acclaimed and technically sophisticated leader, specializing in Enterprise/Cloud Architecture, Automation, Disaster Recovery strategy, Technology Strategic Planning, and Team Management. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated exceptional skills in analyzing requirements, developing executive-level presentations, and successfully leading large projects. My expertise lies in Cloud platforms including OpenStack, SDN, and virtualization technologies. I possess a strong proficiency in driving automation initiatives with high return on investment (ROI) and have extensive experience in migrating applications within a multi-cloud environment. • As a Technical Manager, I led a highly skilled team in developing functionalities, stability. improvements, and security enhancements for AT & T Integrated, Network & Public Cloud, achieving significant milestones and delivering enhanced solutions. • Acted as a liaison, connecting the cloud architecture team, internal clients, and cloud architects to develop and automate cutting-edge vNF features. • Adeptly identified lucrative opportunities, crafted compelling business cases, pitched proposals, and gained approvals for high ROI automation initiatives. • Leveraging my extensive experience, I smoothly migrated applications from a multi-cloud on-premises environment to the cloud. • A pivotal aspect of my role involves developing the Cloud technical strategy, architecture, and design. • Well-versed in industry-leading cloud solutions, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. • Excel in optimizing next-gen hardware design, balancing TCO trade-offs for exceptional performance, durability, and availability of virtual workloads in AT & T Integrated Cloud services. • Excel at collaborating with technology partners and the Business Continuity group (BC) to define and develop SRE/DR designs and plans, seamlessly integrating infrastructure DR plans. • Adeptly designed and implemented intricate application and infrastructure architectures, aligning them with critical business objectives while managing costs effectively. • Additionally, I am accountable for the end-to-end lifecycle management of technology and application architectures, providing support to one or more application systems. • I am recognized for my exceptional leadership, impactful presentation skills, effective communication, and strong organizational capabilities.

Experience

1. Lead Cloud Architect, Automation Lead (Iaas Paas Openstack Sdn - Principal Systems Engineer)

   AT&T

   Mar 2014 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Led a team of cloud architects, directing the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions, while also overseeing Tenant Onboarding. • Spearheaded the development and implementation of cloud automation strategies, technical strategies, architecture, and design for AIC and Network Cloud. • Developed technology roadmaps for multiple initiatives, incorporating the technology stack and funding requirements through the assistance of business cases. • As the Technical Design Lead at AT & T Integrated Cloud and Network Cloud, I oversee automation, cloud architecture, and application onboarding in IaaS, PaaS, SDN, vNF, and OpenStack. • Assumed responsibility for migrating applications from on-prem to the Cloud platform. • Played a pivotal role in onboarding vNFs (Virtual Network Functions) and VFs (Virtual Functions) onto the AT & T Integrated Cloud and Network Cloud. • Designed technical architectures for AT & T business units, shaping system strategies with optimal tools and databases. Effectively communicated across teams and collaborated with diverse stakeholders, including project managers, business unit owners, and senior leadership. • Served as a recognized authority in Disaster Recovery (DR) and provided valuable mentorship to the team regarding DR-related matters. Skillfully devised and implemented pattern-based architecture organization-wide, contributing to its success.