Naveen Kumar
Cloud and Ai Solution Architect @Toronto Hydro
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WORK HISTORY
Cloud and Ai Solution Architect @Toronto Hydro
Toronto, ON, CA
I am working as a solution architect at Toronto Hydro, focusing on providing enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure, implementing best practices for security, compliance, automation, vendor management, and architecture design. Moreover, I am involved in Gen AI-based chatbots development, poc, and discovery.I am responsible for driving process improvement and ensuring the successful adoption of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies. My key responsibilities include infrastructure orchestration, vendor management, compliance, configuration, monitoring, disaster recovery, high availability, cost management, document/code review, and development for Gen AI Chatbot development. I assist the team in setting up CI/CD pipelines to enhance process efficiency and DevOps practices, contributing to POCs.Participating in Python programming languages and frameworks, including Python (LangChain/LangGraph + FastAPI), Angular, and TypeScript.Building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (self-hosted agent), Terraform. Applied IaC best practices for automating cloud infrastructure deployment and management.Provisioning and architecting Azure cloud infrastructure using prerequisite services like Azure Function APP, Azure Open AI, Azure AI Service, MS Foundry, Azure Blob Storage, Entra ID (SSO/RBAC/IAM), Managed Identity, Azure Automation Account, Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory, Event Hubs, Event Grid, VM, Bastion, VNet, Subnet, NSG, Key Vault (Thales/Azure), DNS, Private DNS Zone, DNS Forwarder, App Services, ASE, Frontdoor, Load Balancer, Functions, API Gateway, Log Analytics Workspace, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall Policies, Hub-and-Spoke topology, VNet peering, Private Endpoints, SIEM (IBM QRadar/Sentinel), Defender for Cloud (CSPM/CWP), Azure Policy, Monitoring, FortiGate Firewall, DDoS, and Application Insights.Utilized Shell scripts for daily automation tasks and process optimizations, and used PowerShell and YAML to automate the build and deployment processes.
EDUCATION
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
PGDM (Executive), Business Analytics
CCS (Chaudhary Charan Singh)University
BCA, Computer Software Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT NAVEEN KUMAR
I am an experienced IT Solution Architect with deep expertise in multi-cloud platform architecture, Gen AI system, microservices, DevOps/ DevSecOps, API integration, and enterprise web development. Over my career, I’ve delivered end-to-end cloud solutions across various industries including banking, financial services, telecom, e-commerce, and broadcasting. I am passionate about designing secure, scalable, and efficient cloud infrastructures to support digital transformation and business innovation.I have extensive experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud architectures on both AWS, Azure and GCP. My expertise spans Java Spring, Python(Fast api, LangChain,LangGraph), Node.js, TypeScript, and scripting languages like PowerShell, Shell, and YAML. I proactively led cross-functional teams, managed client relationships, and driven project success, fostering collaboration, ensuring client satisfaction, and delivering impactful solutions.Core Competencies:Enterprise-grade Solutions & IntegrationsCloud Infrastructure Design, Implementation, and ArchitectureCloud Gen AI Multi-Agents Engineering and designingDevOps and DevSecOps using IaCCloud Platform Development and ArchitectureMicroservice Architecture and Development Site Reliability, High Availability and Disaster Recovery Vendor Management and Collaboration with Cross-functional TeamsSkills Summary:13+ years of experience in web application development, scripting, and REST API design and integration2+ years experience in Gen-AI using Python LangChain/ LangGraph with MCP servers, Azure Open AI, AI foundry8 years of experience as a Solution Architect, specializing in cloud solution design, landing zones, disaster recovery, and high availability 10 years of in-depth expertise in cloud computing, with a strong focus on cloud migration, infrastructure automation (IaC), and multi-cloud strategies7 years of hands-on experience in the delivery of software products and solutions, driving end-to-end development and deployment5 years of leadership and consulting experience, guiding cross-functional teams through technology and business transformationsI am a certified AWS Solutions Architect and possess experience working with highly reputable organizations like Accenture, Astro, FIS, Morgan Stanley, and FiservI worked with public and private sectors. IT engineering professional with a Bachelor\'s in Computer Applications.And Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics I am inquisitive about learning new demanding technology like Gen AI solutions and other advanced technologies.
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