Neeraj Kumar Jha

About Neeraj Kumar Jha

Senior Cloud & AI Architecture Leader with 20+ years of experience delivering large-scale multi-cloud transformations across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. I specialize in designing secure, compliant, and cost-efficient cloud platforms while enabling innovation through Generative AI, automation, and modern platform engineering.Currently working as a Multi-Cloud Chief Architect, I lead enterprise landing zones, governance models, FinOps frameworks, Kubernetes platforms, and GenAI solutions using Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, and Google Vertex AI, translating cloud and AI strategy into measurable business outcomes.Known for a balance of hands-on technical depth and strong architectural leadership, I focus on building scalable, future-ready platforms that simplify operations and accelerate delivery.Based in Mumbai | Open to strategic Cloud & AI leadership discussionsTop Skills• Multi-Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP & OCI)• Generative AI & AI Engineering (OpenAI, Bedrock, Vertex AI)• Cloud Governance, Security & Compliance• Kubernetes & Cloud-Native Platforms (EKS, AKS, GKE)• Cloud FinOps & Cost Optimization• DevOps & Platform Engineering (Terraform, CI/CD, GitOps)• Hybrid Cloud, DR & High Availability Architectures• Enterprise Cloud Migration & Modernization

Experience

1. Senior Cloud & Ai Architect

   EXL

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Serving as Multi-Cloud Chief Architect, shaping enterprise cloud strategy and platform standards across AWS, Azure, and GCP• Driving GenAI adoption through architecture and PoCs using Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, and Vertex AI• Leading cloud-native and Kubernetes platform design to enable modern, scalable application architectures• Establishing governance, security, and FinOps models to balance innovation with control and cost efficiency• Guiding cloud modernization efforts in close partnership with engineering, security, and business teams

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

  2002 — 2005

• Simplilearn Alumni

  Professional, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

  2018 — 2018