Senior IT Platform & Cloud Engineering Leader

PRASHANT KADAM

United States +1-713-***-**** ********.*.*****@*****.*** LinkedIn

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

IT Manager and engineering leader with 19+ years of experience guiding teams to deliver secure, scalable cloud and infrastructure solutions. Skilled in translating departmental strategies into tactical plans, optimizing operations, and ensuring team performance aligns with organizational objectives.

SKILLS

• Cloud Platforms & Infrastructure: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Cloud Strategy, Hybrid Cloud, Cloud Migration, Cloud Governance, Landing Zones, VPC, IAM, Cloud Security Architecture

• Architecture & Design: Microservices Architecture, Distributed Systems, Event-Driven Architecture, Serverless Architecture, API Design (REST/GraphQL), Domain-Driven Design (DDD), High Availability & Scalability Design

• DevOps & Automation: CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi), Configuration Management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet), Bash/Shell Scripting

• Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift, Container Security, Service Mesh (Istio, Linkerd)

• Programming & Scripting: Java, Node.js, PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs, SDK Integrations

• Monitoring, Security & Reliability: Dynatrace, ELK Stack, Splunk, New Relic, CloudWatch, SRE Practices, Incident Management, Zero Trust Security, DevSecOps, Compliance (ISO, SOC2, GDPR)

• Leadership, Collaboration & Agile Tools: Jira, Confluence, Trello, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Asana, Miro, Notion, Agile/Scrum-

, SAFe, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership & Mentoring, IT Team Leadership, Software Management, IT Strategy Implementation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NRG Energy Inc

Platform Engineer Lead Houston, TX · Jan 2021 - Apr 2026

• Designed and implemented enterprise-scale hybrid multi-cloud architecture across AWS and Azure using Terraform and ARM templates, improving infrastructure scalability, security posture, and reducing operational costs by 25%

• Led platform engineering initiatives aligning cloud architecture with enterprise governance as part of IT strategy implementation, enabling standardized deployments, reusable modules, and improved developer productivity across teams

• Architected and deployed secure IAM and SSO solutions with Entra ID and FusionAuth, enabling seamless identity federation, role-based access control, and compliance with enterprise security policies

• Engineered API gateway, load balancing, and network security architecture to optimize application routing, reduce latency, and strengthen both external and internal access controls

• Built and automated CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps practices, improving deployment frequency, reducing manual intervention, and ensuring consistent release management through effective software management practices

• Implemented application and infrastructure security controls using Broadcom SSO and directory services, strengthening authentication, authorization, and audit compliance

• Collaborated with product, engineering, and data teams to design scalable platform services supporting microservices and event-driven architectures

• Spearheaded adoption of AI/ML platform capabilities, enabling experimentation with vector databases and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures for advanced data-driven use cases Site Reliability Engineer Lead Houston, TX · Jan 2016 - Dec 2020

• Demonstrated IT team leadership by leading a team of 6+ engineers responsible for maintaining 99.99% uptime across mission-critical AWS-based platforms through proactive reliability engineering and automation

• Defined and implemented SRE frameworks including SLAs, SLOs, and SLIs, ensuring service reliability, performance optimization, and measurable operational excellence

• Built end-to-end observability solutions using Dynatrace, AWS CloudWatch, and analytics tools, enabling real-time monitoring, alerting, and faster incident resolution

• Automated incident response and remediation workflows, significantly reducing MTTR and preventing recurring system failures

• Strengthened authentication and access control mechanisms using OAuth, SAML, and SSO integrations, enhancing enterprise security posture

• Collaborated with development teams to improve application performance, scalability, and resilience through architectural improvements and reliability best practices

• Established performance baselines and capacity planning strategies to support high-volume workloads and ensure system stability under peak demand

• Mentored and coached engineering teams on SRE principles, improving adoption of reliability practices and operational maturity across the organization

Application Support Engineer Houston, TX · Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

• Provided Tier 2/3 application support for enterprise platforms, resolving complex production incidents using ServiceNow, AWS tools, and application diagnostics

• Diagnosed and resolved performance bottlenecks in Java/JEE applications, improving system stability and user experience

• Developed automation scripts using Unix and AWS tools to streamline deployment, configuration, and maintenance processes

• Supported CI/CD workflows and release cycles, ensuring smooth deployments and minimal downtime in Agile environments

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including QA, development, and infrastructure to resolve issues and enhance system functionality

• Implemented monitoring and logging solutions to proactively detect anomalies and improve operational visibility

• Managed ticket queues and SLAs using ServiceNow, ensuring timely resolution and high customer satisfaction

• Participated in on-call rotations, providing critical incident support and ensuring system availability Artech L.L.C.

IT Consultant Houston, TX · 2012 - 2013

• Delivered enterprise application solutions using Java/J2EE, Spring, and Hibernate frameworks, supporting business-critical energy sector applications

• Led migration of legacy systems to modern platforms, ensuring system stability, performance improvements, and seamless user transition

• Designed and implemented billing and enrollment systems aligned with regulatory compliance requirements

• Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable technical solutions

• Supported integration of applications across distributed systems, improving interoperability and data flow RCG Global Services

IT Consultant Houston, TX · 2011 - 2012

• Led modernization initiatives transitioning legacy CMS systems to Java-based architectures, improving maintainability and scalability

• Designed workflow automation solutions improving operational efficiency and reducing manual intervention

• Enhanced billing and customer systems enabling flexible payment options and improved customer experience Marlabs Inc / Exxon Mobil

IT Analyst / ECM System Analyst Houston, TX · 2010 - 2011

• Integrated legacy Documentum systems into upgraded environments ensuring zero downtime and seamless data migration

• Upgraded and customized ECM platforms using WDK API and Java, improving system functionality and usability

• Developed system documentation and conducted user training sessions to improve adoption and operational efficiency L&T Infotech

Senior Software Engineer Multiple Locations · 2004 - 2010

• Led development of enterprise web applications using Java/JEE technologies, aligning technical solutions with business objectives

• Managed teams of 4–6 engineers delivering scalable and high-performance applications

• Migrated applications across platforms (Solaris to AIX, CMS transitions), ensuring system compatibility and performance improvements

• Built data visualization tools supporting real-time analytics for energy trading platforms EDUCATION

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology India

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