Prasanna S.

Prasanna S.

Aldie, VA, United States of America
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About Me

Forward-thinking Al and cloud modernization leader with deep expertise in driving enterprise-scale Al transformation while strengthening cloud operations, platform reliability, and technical governance. Skilled at unifying Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Operations to deliver Al-enabled capabilities that enhance decision intelligence, automate workflows, and accelerate digital modernization. Equally adept at architecting cloud-native platforms, optimizing multi-cloud environments, and enforcing operational rigor through DevOps, laC, and ITIL-aligned service governance. Proven ability to operationalize RAG, multimodal, and agentic Al systems while ensuring security, compliance, and cost efficiency across Azure, AWS, and hybrid ecosystems. Recognized for translating complex Al/ML and cloud engineering concepts into business value, leading cross-functional teams through large-scale change and delivering measurable impact through disciplined program execution and resilient cloud operations.

AI, ML & LLM

Azure Machine Learning AWS Bedrock FAISS LangChain MLFlow YAML XML JetBrains AI/ML

Backend

Microsoft Graph API Azure API Management Java Python

Database

SQL Oracle Microsoft SQL Server MySQL Server noSQL PostgreSQL

DevOps

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Azure Virtual Desktop AWS Sagemaker AWS Lambda Api Gateway Azure Databricks Jenkins Azure Pipelines Terraform Docker Kubernetes Cloud

QA & Testing

jUnit

Workflow

Confluence GitLab CI GitHub Actions

Other

OpenShift VirtualBox Microsoft Purview pgvector Pinecone SHAP Apache Spark Snowflake Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power BI SAP SuccessFactors Linux Unix Splunk SCOM dynatrace DataDog Qualys Sharepoint Citrix XenApp Ruby Visual Basic C C Powershell JSON Bash Subversion Visual SourceSafe MS-Access Apache Kafka Informatica Apache Cassandra Nginx WebLogic IBM WebSphere Tomcat Maven Helm Ansible Argo CD SonarQube Packer ConnectWise ServiceNow BMC Remedy TCP/IP Firewalls Load Balancers Change Management Risk Assessment Cross-functional team leadership Data Science Data Data Governance .NET Software Development

Work history

Delta Air Lines through Phoenix Technology Systems, Atlanta, GA
Senior Al Program Manager
2024 - 2025 (1 year)
Remote

  • Steered Delta's enterprise Al transformation strategy by shaping how Al, data, and cloud capabilities modernize HRIX operations and unlock measurable business value.

  • Led cross-functional alignment across Product, Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Operations to define strategic roadmaps, govern Al adoption, and ensure responsible, secure, and scalable deployment of next-generation Al systems.

  • Champion organizational readiness through targeted change strategies, behavioural analytics, and executive-level communication that accelerate adoption and reduce transformation risk.

Microsoft Azure Cloud Amazon Web Services (AWS) OpenShiftRAG AI/ML CyberSecurityData ScienceCloudData Data Governance
Centre Technologies, Richardson, TX
Solutions Architect
2023 - 2024 (1 year)
Remote

  • Delivered end-to-end architecture leadership across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments by designing resilient Azure landing zones, modernizing datacenter infrastructure, and engineering secure, high-availability platforms tailored to each client's operational and regulatory needs.

  • Strengthened cybersecurity posture through Purview-driven governance, Conditional Access, RBAC/ABAC, and data-protection controls that ensured compliant Al adoption across cloud and on-prem systems.

  • Led enterprise-wide Microsoft 365 and Copilot adoption by architecting structured OCM programs-including visioning workshops, stakeholder interviews, readiness assessments, and champions networks-driving measurable gains in collaboration efficiency, reduced resistance to change, and accelerated time-to-value.

Azure CloudOn-premise Al Microsoft 365CyberSecurityZero Trust DevOpsAI/ML
State Street Corp, OSL TX
Vice President of IT Program/Project Management
2018 - 2023 (5 years)
Remote

  • Directed global infrastructure modernization and operational continuity for a highly regulated financial enterprise, overseeing mission-critical cloud, virtualization, and end-user computing platforms across AMER, EMEA, and APAC.

  • Strengthened executive decision-making by delivering clear, data-driven reporting on program health, operational KPIs, risk posture, and modernization progress.

  • Championed governance, roadmap execution, and cross-functional alignment to ensure resilient infrastructure, predictable delivery, and measurable business impact.

CloudVirtualizationProgram managementMicrosoft 365AI/ML Data EngineeringGovernance Risk ManagementAgile Scrum
XYSTER Consult, Inc, OSL TX
Sr. IT Consultant
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Remote

  • Managed project for global footprint strategy for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

  • Project Manager for Infrastructure Life Cycle Project for Server Migrations.

  • Managed project Windows 7 Rollout

Windows 7
XYSTER Consult, Quincy, MA
Sr. IT Consultant
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Remote

  • Managed project for global footprint strategy for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

  • Project Manager for Infrastructure Life Cycle Project for Server Migrations.

  • Managed project Windows 7 Rollout

Windows 7
XYSTER Consult, Inc, Quincy, MA
Senior IT Consultant
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
Remote

  • Managed project for global footprint strategy for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

  • Project Manager for Infrastructure Life Cycle Project for Server Migrations.

  • Managed project Windows 7 Rollout

Windows 7
Braves Technologies, LLC, Boston, MA
Senior Software Engineer
2006 - 2014 (8 years)
Remote

  • Lead Software Development Projects

  • Implemented Agile Methodologies

  • Managed .Net build release

.NETAgile Software Development

Education

Education
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) in Windows NT with Internet Information Server 4
Education
Oracle Database 9i Administrator Certified Professional; Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
Education
Microsoft App-V 5.1 GridMaster Masters Level Certification from
TMurgent Technologies
Education
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900
Certification
Education
Professional Scrum Master
Certification
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication
University of Mumbai
1999
Education
Master of Science in Information Technology Management
University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
2003
Education
Master of Business Administration
University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
2005