Syed Sujad

About Syed Sujad

Systems Architect with extensive experience collaborating with/leading teams in managing big-budget IT infrastructure projects and delivering returns on investment for clients.For 19+ years, I have been instrumental in designing, implementing, configuring, migrating, supporting, and optimizing the performance of IT infrastructure/data centers for high-profile clients across the globe and driving cost-saving initiatives.My broad competencies in IT Operations & Governance, Virtualization, Cloud & DevOps, IT Service Management, Incident Management, and Change Management, among others, have led to a turnaround in business operations for organizations.CAREER HIGHLIGHTSTECHOLUTIONHeaded the Google Cloud Practice and managed a team of 10 Google Cloud Architects and 15 Systems Engineers.Migrated multiple applications and databases from On-Premises to Cloud.Spearheaded the FinOps project for a Platinum client.Designed, developed and managed AWS, Google Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Systems and Networks.Framed DevSecOps strategies for integration of security practices into DevOps workflow.SENTIFIMigrated or refactored legacy applications to Microservices on Google Cloud.Saved annum on Google Cloud costs by showcasing cloud cost optimization practices to the board.Maintained high-availability uptime of 99.99% by scaling up servers and always ensuring resources availability.PI DATACENTERS PRIVATE LIMITEDPart of being building the Tier IV datacenter and developed the Harbor 1 Public Cloud.Migrated customer apps and databases from On-Premises to Cloud from Hyderabad to Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh state, India.SUTHERLAND GLOBAL SERVICESLaunched the rst Video Calling project for the client Amazon in Philippines and Jamaica.Mapped and executed plans for business contingency readiness across seven (7) countries for Platinum clients like Amazon, Intuit and Dell.Generated cost savings of $50k/per annum in Telephony projects.Consecutive IT Platinum award winner from 2010 to 2012.AREAS of EXPERTISEIT Operations & Governance Virtualization, Cloud & DevOps Routing & Switching IT Service Management Information Security Vulnerability & Penetration Testing Network Operations Center Active Directory Incident Management Change Management Problem Management Transition Management Project Management Client Relationship Management

Experience

1. Sr Principal Architect - Sre

   GlobalLogic

   Jun 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

Education

• Sri Venkateswara University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Computer Applications

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Sla
• IT Service Management
• Change Management
• Problem Management
• Windows 2003
• Service Delivery
• Service-Level Agreements (Sla)
• Dhcp
• IT Operations
• Transition Management
• Incident Management
• Team Management
• Itil
• Active Directory
• Ccna