Ajo Mathew

Azure DevOps Architect

• Lead the design, deployment, and management of Azure DevOps platforms for Data Analytics workloads across the APAC region.
• Participate in RFP/RFI processes, providing technical expertise to shape cloud-based solutions.
• Manage key stakeholders, project resourcing, and a team of 10 members across multiple projects.
• Drive competency enablement by leading internal training initiatives, organizing “Lunch and Learn” sessions, and managing SME groups.

Cloud Platform Architect

• Designed and provisioned Azure infrastructure for a Data Analytics Platform for a Hong Kong-based client to process on-premises data.
• Established secure connections between on-prem and cloud while ensuring strict security isolation.
• Developed Terraform modules to streamline platform component provisioning.
• Collaborated with Data Analytics Solution Architects to align infrastructure with business objectives.

Cloud Platform Architect / Manager

• Designed and implemented a metadata-driven ETL and Data Ingestion Platform on Azure.
• Built robust and secure Data Analytics infrastructure leveraging Synapse Analytics, Databricks, ADLS Gen2, and Power BI.
• Established network and security architecture to meet enterprise security standards for on-prem to cloud connectivity.
• Developed Azure DevOps pipelines to automate CI/CD for Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse Analytics.
• Led infra-automation using ARM templates, managing and updating Azure resources dynamically.

Cloud Platform & DevOps Manager

• Designed a cloud platform to support M&A assisting tools, including CI/CD & IAC.
• Led collaborations with senior stakeholders and development leads to architect enterprise cloud platforms.
• Implemented secure networking infrastructure ensuring controlled access for developers and testers.
• Defined Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies using Terraform for multiple environments (Dev, Test, UAT, Load Test).
• Enforced code commit, branching strategies, and security gates within Azure DevOps pipelines.

Platform Enablement Manager – Azure

• Led cloud migration of internally developed Data & Analytics solutions to PaaS and containerized environments.
• Implemented Data Lineage Solutions backed by Neo4j Database and Keylines for visualization.

Cloud Deployment Engineer

• Led the migration of the full AWS stack to Azure, ensuring seamless transition and optimized performance.
• Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines using TeamCity, Azure DevOps, and Octopus Deploy for automated application deployment.
• Developed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, enabling end-to-end automated provisioning of new environments.
• Established standardized deployment processes for application stacks, improving efficiency and reducing downtime.
• Implemented application performance monitoring using NewRelic and Azure Application Insights for proactive issue detection and resolution.
• Designed and deployed Azure Automation solutions for cost management, optimizing resource utilization.
• Managed database schema version control and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and consistent database updates.
• Developed a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for the CareStack product platform, ensuring resilience and disaster recovery readiness.

Infrastructure Specialist Level 2

• Set up CI/CD pipelines for both application and infrastructure deployment in AWS.
• Managed AWS services including EC2, ELB, Auto Scaling, S3, and Route 53-DNS for multiple projects.
• Deployed and maintained Hybris applications using Jenkins.
• Deployed and troubleshot Dockerized applications in production environments.
• Implemented Nagios-based monitoring, creating custom scripted health checks for infrastructure components.
• Set up and managed clustered Elasticsearch nodes for Hybris applications.
• Conducted disaster recovery operations for MySQL databases and application servers.
• Configured Logstash and Kibana for centralized log monitoring and analysis.
• Performed RedHat server security patching to maintain compliance and prevent vulnerabilities.

AWS Platform Engineer for Global Pharma Firm (Software Engineer)

• Managed and maintained 500+ websites hosted on AWS EC2 across multiple regions.
• Provisioned and configured AWS resources such as EC2, ELB, Auto Scaling, S3, Route 53-DNS.
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins (CI) and AWS OpsWorks (CD) for seamless deployments.
• Automated infrastructure provisioning using AWS CloudFormation for scalable and repeatable deployments.
• Monitored application and infrastructure health using AWS CloudWatch, NewRelic, and CopperEgg.
• Administered Tridion CMS, providing application-level support and maintenance for enterprise websites.
• Configured Solr-based enterprise search solutions for multiple websites.
• Set up Windows Domain Controllers with replication inside AWS VPC.
• Implemented log rotation strategies for application and cloud resources, archiving logs on S3, Glacier, and RedShift.
• Ensured disaster recovery readiness and automated backup strategies for critical applications and databases.

AWS Platform Engineer for CMS Migration (Assistant Software Engineer)

• Led the migration of multiple of websites- 198 to Tridion CMS hosted on AWS.
• Managed and maintained virtual machines (VMs) and migrated workloads from legacy vendors to AWS Cloud.
• Conducted administrative tasks for Tridion Content Management Engine (CME) and Broker Databases.
• Upgraded Tridion CME versions and ensured backward compatibility of applications.
• Provided application-level support for 198 websites and legacy server applications.

B.Tech in Computer Science : 68.33 % - St. Joseph's College of Engineering & Technology (2007 - 2011)

Intermediate – Science : 91% - St. Mary's HSS Bharananganam (Jun 2005 – Mar 2007)