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Karthikeyan Vijayakumar

Karthikeyan Vijayakumar

Mississauga,Canada

Summary

Certified TOGAF & Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect with a track record of designing enterprise-grade cloud ecosystems, embedding security by design, and operationalizing AI workloads. At TEKsystems, led cloud transformation initiatives that enhanced scalability, reduced risk, and accelerated time to value. Adept in microservices, DevSecOps, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cloud Architect

TekSystems Global Services
Mississauga, Ontario
02.2023 - Current

Client: Olympus, USA

Objective: Build and scale a secure, integrated Global Medical Platform on Azure.

  • Customized Azure Landing Zones to support multi-region deployments aligned with Olympus’ enterprise architecture.
  • Engineered a highly secure cloud environment leveraging patterns such as:
  • Azure Cloud Security is aligned with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)-based network segmentation
  • CI/CD automation using Azure DevOps
  • Developed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for scalable, repeatable, and auditable infrastructure provisioning.
  • Integrated Azure Custom Vision to analyze medical scan images for intelligent tagging and categorization as part of clinical decision support.
  • Leveraged Azure PromptFlow to facilitate contextual knowledge sharing across medical teams and support staff.
  • Led the integration of APIs and microservices built with .NET Core, running on Azure Kubernetes Service.
  • Strengthened platform observability through centralized monitoring with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Site24x7.
  • Ensured operational excellence through performance tuning, security hardening, and compliance adherence across all cloud-native workloads.

Cloud Architect

TekSystems Global Services
Mississauga, Ontario
05.2022 - 01.2023

Client: TekSystems Global Services - Product Group, USA

Objective: Achieve Microsoft Partner certification for Azure Landing Zone and Azure App Modernization solutions.

  • Designed Azure Landing Zones to support enterprise-scale workloads.
  • Developed Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform for consistent and repeatable deployments.
  • Led the implementation of Azure Landing Zones, gathered required evidence, and successfully secured Microsoft Partner certification for both Azure Landing Zone and Azure App Modernization offerings.

Solutions Architect

TekSystems Global Services
Bengaluru, India
08.2020 - 05.2022

Client: Albertsons, USA

Objective: Modernize and migrate workloads to Azure

  • Established an AKS Migration Factory for orchestrating workload migrations.
  • Containerized existing on-premises applications and migrated them to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Set up Azure platform infrastructure including AKS, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring systems.
  • Defining service standards, governance models, and best practices for high-quality service delivery.
  • Driving process improvement initiatives:

Solutions Architect

Accenture
Bengaluru, India
01.2019 - 07.2020

Client: Accenture - CIO, USA

Objective: Design and deliver intelligent automation and AI-driven solutions to streamline IT service operations and legal contract lifecycle management within Accenture’s internal enterprise systems.

  • Architected and implemented a real-time resolution engine using event-driven microservices to drastically reduce service request turnaround times.
  • Designed a context-aware recommendation engine powered by real-time telemetry and historical ticketing data to assist end users in incident triage and resolution.
  • Deployed and operationalized machine learning models using Azure Machine Learning, with fully automated CI/CD pipelines orchestrated via Azure DevOps, supporting continuous integration, model versioning, and automated validation.
  • Bridged the gap between business and technology by translating complex requirements into scalable, maintainable, and production-grade solutions.
  • Authored and reviewed comprehensive Solution Architecture Documents (SADs), business requirement mappings, project charters, and delivery roadmaps for enterprise-wide initiatives.

Solutions Architect

Accenture
Houston, USA
01.2018 - 12.2018

Client: Hess Corporation

Objective: Develop collaborative enterprise platforms and modern intranet solutions to enhance internal communication and media sharing.

  • Architected and delivered enterprise collaboration platforms using SharePoint Technologies tailored for internal knowledge sharing.
  • Led the development of a modern corporate intranet and media-sharing portal using SharePoint and ReactJS, improving employee engagement and communication.
  • Conducted stakeholder workshops to gather business requirements and translated them into scalable product specifications.
  • Oversaw full-stack development, testing, and deployment, ensuring on-time delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Facilitated continuous delivery through effective communication management, feedback loops, and release governance.

Onsite Project Coordinator

Accenture
San Antonio, USA
10.2015 - 12.2017

Client: Capital Group

Objective: Create a unified platform for Capital Market analysts to collaborate and share insights seamlessly across global teams.

  • Designed and deployed a market research collaboration platform using SharePoint and AngularJS, enabling analyst knowledge sharing and workflow automation.
  • Defined and maintained detailed project plans, aligning delivery milestones with business priorities.
  • Presented progress updates and risk assessments to internal stakeholders and client executives.
  • Coordinated daily project operations, including sprint planning, issue resolution, and change control processes.

Onsite Technical Lead

Accenture
Dallas, USA
10.2013 - 12.2014

Client: Soft Card

Objective: Digitally transform internal communications and social collaboration using Microsoft SharePoint and cloud-ready intranet solutions.

  • Led the end-to-end development of a feature-rich organizational intranet for internal news publishing, employee engagement, and strategic communication.
  • Directed the global launch of SharePoint Mysite, enabling enterprise social features such as tagging, presence, messaging, and advanced search.
  • Delivered a successful Lotus Notes to SharePoint migration, ensuring seamless user experience and data integrity.
  • Built a dynamic BI-powered SharePoint portal with multilingual support, data visualizations, and global time zone adaptability.
  • Customized and optimized SharePoint components including Mysite, Search, and Office ribbon to align with corporate branding and usability standards.
  • Designed performance validation tools and reviewed technical documentation to ensure delivery excellence.

Senior Developer

Accenture
Helsinki, Finland & Chennai, India
11.2009 - 09.2013

Client: Nokia Siemens Network

Objective: Enhance operational efficiency and business intelligence through SharePoint-based dashboards and workflow automation.

  • Developed SharePoint WebParts, custom workflows, dashboards, and KPI scorecards to support business operations.
  • Collaborated with business analysts to gather functional requirements and translated them into technical design documents and test specifications.
  • Supported global teams in the rollout of SharePoint-based solutions, ensuring performance, reliability, and user training.

Developer

Infosys Technologies Ltd
Hyderabad, India
07.2007 - 10.2009

Client: Microsoft India

Objective: Contribute to the enterprise portal development initiatives on SharePoint 2007 as part of Microsoft’s offshore development team.

  • Designed and developed SharePoint WebParts, workflows, and site definitions as part of Microsoft’s collaboration and content management solutions.
  • Customized SharePoint lists, libraries, surveys, master pages, templates, and stylesheets to meet evolving business needs.
  • Built reusable components such as event handlers, timer jobs, Excel Services integrations, and custom portal layouts.
  • Authored detailed design and implementation documentation, contributing to delivery governance and knowledge management.

Education

MCA - Master of Computer Applications

Bharathidasan University
01.2008

BSc - Computer Science

Bharathidasan University
01.2005

Skills

  • Cloud architecture and frameworks
  • DevSecOps and CI/CD
  • Security and compliance
  • Containerization and orchestration
  • Identity and access management
  • Observability and monitoring
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Microservices and API design
  • Applied AI/ML & LLMOps

Certification

  • 2025-06: AI-102: Azure AI Engineer Associate
  • 2024-06: AZ-900: Azure AI Fundamentals
  • 2020-07: OGO-091: TOGAF 9.2 Foundation
  • 2020-07: AZ-300: Azure Architect Technologies
  • 2020-01: AZ-203: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
  • 2019-12: AI-100: Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
  • 2019-12: AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • 2019-02: AZ-200: Microsoft Azure Developer Core Solutions
  • 2018-12: 70-487: Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services
  • 2019-04: RPA – V11: Automation Anywhere Certified Advanced
  • 2019-02: 70-339: Managing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016
  • 2013-07: MCTS: Microsoft .NET Framework 4, Windows Applications
  • 2013-05: MCPD: SharePoint Developer 2010
  • 2013-03: MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Service Communication Applications
  • 2013-02: MCTS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010, App Development
  • 2013-01: Microsoft Specialist: Programming in HTML, JavaScript & CSS
  • 2008-12: ITIL V3 Foundation

Accomplishments

  • Led Azure Landing Zone Design & Certification: Architected and implemented enterprise-scale Azure Landing Zones for global clients, enabling secure multi-region deployments.
  • Microsoft Partner Status: Successfully secured Microsoft Partner status by delivering compliant Azure Landing Zone and App Modernization implementations.
  • Integrated AI for Medical Decision Support: Engineered secure Azure infrastructure and leveraged Azure Custom Vision to enable AI-powered analysis of medical scan images, enhancing clinical decision support and intelligent data categorization.
  • Modernized & Migrated Workloads at Scale: Established an AKS Migration Factory, containerized legacy applications, and migrated workloads to Azure Kubernetes Service, accelerating cloud adoption and modernization.
  • Championed IaC & Automation: Spearheaded Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines across multiple major projects, ensuring scalable, repeatable, and auditable deployments.
  • Architected Secure, GRC-Aligned Cloud Environments: Designed and implemented highly secure Azure environments featuring AKS network segmentation, security hardening, and strict alignment with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) requirements, especially for sensitive healthcare data.
  • Drove Innovation with Azure AI/ML: Leveraged Azure PromptFlow for contextual knowledge sharing and deployed Azure Machine Learning with automated CI/CD pipelines for predictive IT operations and contract management.
  • Ensured Operational Excellence & Observability: Implemented centralized monitoring using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Site24x7 across critical platforms. Defined cloud governance models, service standards, and best practices to guarantee performance, availability, and compliance.
  • Delivered Business Transformation via Cloud: Enabled digital transformation for global enterprises by building scalable cloud-native platforms, directly supporting core business objectives.

Languages

Languages: English, Tamil

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Work Authorization: Canadian PR

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cloud Architect

TekSystems Global Services
02.2023 - Current

Cloud Architect

TekSystems Global Services
05.2022 - 01.2023

Solutions Architect

TekSystems Global Services
08.2020 - 05.2022

Solutions Architect

Accenture
01.2019 - 07.2020

Solutions Architect

Accenture
01.2018 - 12.2018

Onsite Project Coordinator

Accenture
10.2015 - 12.2017

Onsite Technical Lead

Accenture
10.2013 - 12.2014

Senior Developer

Accenture
11.2009 - 09.2013

Developer

Infosys Technologies Ltd
07.2007 - 10.2009

MCA - Master of Computer Applications

Bharathidasan University

BSc - Computer Science

Bharathidasan University
Karthikeyan Vijayakumar