Nagesh Hugar

Nagesh Hugar

Cloud Solution Architect | Azure | Terraform | Kubernetes | C# | .Net | Java

+91-9741960401
nageshshugar@gmail.com
Bangalore, India

Transforming Enterprise

Digital Architecture

Distinguished Enterprise Solution Architect with 14+ years of comprehensive expertise in enterprise digital transformation, cloud-native architecture design, and strategic technology leadership. Specialized in Microsoft Azure ecosystems, enterprise-grade Kubernetes orchestration, Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, and sophisticated CI/CD pipeline architectures. Demonstrated excellence in large-scale cloud migration strategies, microservices architecture, and developing highly secure, scalable enterprise solutions. Leveraging extensive software engineering foundation to architect automated cloud operations that deliver exceptional business value and operational excellence.

14+
Years
Enterprise Cloud Excellence
2
Certifications
Microsoft Azure Validated
15+
Teams
Successfully Led & Mentored
80%
Efficiency
DevOps Transformation

Technical Expertise

Comprehensive mastery across enterprise cloud platforms, advanced DevOps methodologies, and cutting-edge technology stacks driving digital transformation initiatives

Cloud Platforms & Services

Enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure and platform services expertise

Microsoft Azure - Comprehensive cloud services and solutions architecture
Amazon Web Services - Multi-cloud strategy and implementation
Azure Active Directory - Identity and access management
Azure Resource Management - Subscription and resource governance

Infrastructure as Code & Automation

Advanced infrastructure provisioning and configuration management

Terraform - Infrastructure provisioning and state management
Azure Resource Manager Templates - Declarative infrastructure deployment
Ansible - Configuration management and application deployment
Infrastructure Automation - Scalable and repeatable deployments

Container Orchestration & Microservices

Modern application deployment and container management platforms

Kubernetes - Container orchestration and cluster management
Docker - Containerization and image management
Helm Charts - Kubernetes package management and templating
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) - Managed Kubernetes solutions

DevOps Engineering & CI/CD

Continuous integration, delivery, and deployment pipeline architectures

Azure DevOps - End-to-end DevOps lifecycle management
GitHub Actions - Automated workflows and CI/CD pipelines
Jenkins - Build automation and continuous integration
GitOps - Git-based deployment and configuration management

Database Technologies & Data Management

Enterprise database solutions and data platform architectures

Azure SQL Database - Managed relational database services
PostgreSQL - Advanced open-source database management
MySQL - Scalable relational database solutions
Azure Cosmos DB - Multi-model NoSQL database platform

Monitoring, Observability & Performance

Comprehensive system monitoring and performance optimization

Dynatrace - Application performance monitoring and observability
Elastic Stack (ELK) - Log aggregation and search analytics
Prometheus - Metrics collection and alerting system
Grafana - Data visualization and monitoring dashboards

Security & Compliance Framework

Enterprise security architecture and compliance management

Identity & Access Management (IAM) - Comprehensive security governance
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) - Granular permission management
Azure Key Vault - Secrets and certificate management
Network Security Groups & Private Endpoints - Network security architecture

Automation & Scripting Excellence

Advanced scripting and automation framework development

PowerShell - Windows automation and Azure management
Bash Scripting - Linux system administration and automation
Python - Infrastructure automation and tooling development
Batch Processing - Windows system automation and scheduling

Software Development & Programming

Full-stack development and enterprise application architecture

C#, Java & .NET Framework - Enterprise application development
JavaScript & Node.js - Modern web application development
RESTful APIs - Service-oriented architecture design
Microservices Architecture - Distributed system design patterns

Professional Certifications

Industry-validated expertise

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

AZ-900

Foundational knowledge of cloud services and Azure platform capabilities

Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals

DP-900

Core data concepts and Azure data services expertise

Academic Foundation

Engineering excellence

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

2010

GNDEC Bidar, Visvesvaraya Technological University

Computer Science & Technology | Engineering Excellence

Professional Excellence

A distinguished career trajectory demonstrating progressive advancement from software engineering foundations to enterprise cloud architecture leadership

Senior Leadership Role4+ Years

Cloud Solution Architect

Aptean
Bangalore, India
April 2020 - Present
15+
Team Size
15+
Product Teams
60%
Efficiency Gain

Spearheading enterprise-grade platform engineering initiatives and comprehensive cloud infrastructure modernization strategies

Key Achievements

Architected highly scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure utilizing Terraform with Well-Architected Framework principles
Orchestrated Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters with intelligent autoscaling capabilities (HPA/VPA), advanced Ingress controllers, and custom node pool configurations
Engineered sophisticated multi-tenant platforms featuring centralized logging architectures, comprehensive configuration management, and Azure Key Vault integration
Developed reusable CI/CD template frameworks, achieving 60% reduction in DevOps onboarding timelines across enterprise teams
Implemented automated upgrade workflows with consistent 15-minute deployment windows, ensuring zero-downtime operations
Provided technical leadership and mentorship to a 15-member DevOps engineering team while collaborating with 15+ cross-functional product teams
Integrated advanced security scanning solutions including Checkmarx (SAST) and SonarQube into comprehensive CI/CD pipeline architectures
Successfully deployed Azure OpenAI Service and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) databases for enterprise AI-Assistant applications
Progressive Leadership5+ Years

Senior Engineer → Lead Engineer

Aptean
Bangalore, India
January 2015 - March 2020
40%↓
Release Cycle
50%↓
Manual Effort
3x
Team Growth

Established standardized CI/CD methodologies and orchestrated comprehensive cloud migration initiatives across enterprise environments

Key Achievements

Designed and implemented standardized CI/CD pipeline architectures in Azure DevOps, achieving 40% reduction in release cycle duration
Established comprehensive Git branching strategies and pull request workflows, significantly enhancing cross-team collaboration efficiency
Integrated enterprise-grade security and compliance tools including SonarQube and Checkmarx, ensuring adherence to industry standards
Automated build and deployment processes across multiple environments, reducing manual operational efforts by 50%
Led infrastructure deployment initiatives for newly acquired products into Azure cloud environments
Mentored engineering teams in advanced DevOps best practices and facilitated adoption of modern toolchain technologies
Foundation Building3+ Years

Associate Software Engineer → Software Engineer

Aptean
Bangalore, India
May 2011 - December 2014
30%↑
Performance
A+
Code Quality
5+
Mentorship

Delivered comprehensive full-stack development solutions and pioneered early DevOps implementation methodologies

Key Achievements

Developed and enhanced enterprise supply chain application (IRMS360) modules utilizing C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server technologies
Developed and enhanced CRM application (Knova) modules utilizing C++, Java and SQL Server technologies
Implemented foundational CI/CD pipeline architectures, significantly improving release efficiency and reducing production defects
Resolved critical production issues and customer-reported incidents, ensuring optimal system availability and performance
Optimized complex SQL query performance, achieving 30% improvement in database response times
Provided technical mentorship to junior engineering professionals and established code review excellence initiatives

Professional Engagement

Ready to discuss enterprise cloud transformation initiatives? Let's collaborate to architect innovative solutions that drive organizational excellence.

Professional Communication

Email Communication

nageshshugar@gmail.com

Mobile Communication

+91-9741960401

Response Commitment

Professional response within 24 hours

Specialized Consulting Areas

Enterprise Cloud ArchitectureAzure SolutionsDevOps TransformationKubernetes OrchestrationInfrastructure as CodeCI/CD Excellence

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