Rajesh Bandari

About Rajesh Bandari

As a Multi Cloud & Databricks Platform Architect with 14+ years in IT and focused on…

Experience

1. Executive Manager

   PepsiCo

   Apr 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   As a Platform Architect, I lead cross-functional teams focused on optimizing cloud infrastructure and services, with a strong emphasis on cost efficiency and performance enhancement. I collaborate with architecture approval teams to design and implement scalable solutions that leverage Azure, Databricks, and other cloud technologies. My role involves driving the adoption of best practices for cost optimization, particularly within Azure services and Databricks, ensuring high performance while minimizing operational costs.I work closely with project teams to address platform bottlenecks, optimize cluster configurations, and resolve data-related challenges. I play a pivotal role in facilitating the migration of workloads to serverless architectures and managing complex data solutions, including few critical migrations. Additionally, we operate within tight budgets, reviewing cost reports on a monthly basis to identify problem areas and swiftly address any cost spikes through coordinated efforts with other teams. We ensure that all development and sustainment projects remain within budget and adhere to a strong FinOps culture, ensuring financial accountability and operational efficiency.Through effective collaboration with architecture, engineering, business, and cross-functional teams, I drive innovation and ensure seamless integration of new features, enabling efficient and sustainable platform performance.

Education

• Kakatiya University

  Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

  2006 — 2009