THAMIZHARASAN PACKIRISAMY
Singapore
Summary
IT infrastructure professional with 13+ years of experience in storage, backup, Vmware,Linux and AI infrastructure. Skilled in hybrid cloud architecture and automation, enhancing collaboration and leadership within teams. Focused on digital transformation and operational efficiency, leveraging innovative strategies and robust disaster recovery planning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President – Senior Engineer
RHB Bank, Berhad
09.2021 - Current
- Lead architecture and operations of large-scale storage, backup, and cloud infrastructure powering banking systems and AI workloads; achieved $1M+ in annual savings via optimization and standardization.
- Spearhead development and scaling of internal AI infrastructure platforms using NVIDIA DGX/HGX and NetApp AIQ, supporting high-throughput model training and inferencing.
- Architect and manage hybrid cloud environments (AWS EC2, S3, RDS, Glacier, Cloud ONTAP) with emphasis on security, compliance, and high availability.
- Direct team of engineers across virtualization (VMware, Red Hat), Linux clusters, and automated deployments (Ansible, Terraform), enhancing operational efficiency and reducing MTTR.
- Establish governance frameworks for backup (Commvault, Avamar) and disaster recovery strategies aligned with business continuity goals.
- Collaborate with leadership on IT strategy, vendor selection, and AI-readiness investments; contribute to technology roadmaps and budgeting decisions.
- Drive automation-first culture and foster continuous improvement across infrastructure lifecycle operations.
Senior Consultant [Tower Lead for Storage and Backup]
Singtel & NCS
11.2016 - 09.2021
- Led end-to-end design and implementation of enterprise-grade storage (NetApp, EMC, HP) and backup systems (Commvault, NetBackup) across hybrid environments.
- Oversaw cloud infrastructure operations for AWS and Azure, including EC2, S3, and Azure VMs—ensuring availability, scalability, and data protection for mission-critical systems.
- Managed disaster recovery planning and executed recovery from a major datacenter corruption incident; restored operations with a 10-member team under high pressure.
- Directed project delivery for 7+ enterprise clients, aligning infrastructure outcomes with SLAs and business requirements; acted as primary liaison for vendor negotiation and onboarding.
- Developed automation scripts and lifecycle policies to optimize cloud resource utilization and reduce cost overhead.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams for system upgrades, data migrations, and infrastructure expansion—driving smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
- Contributed to evaluation and adoption of AI-ready infrastructure tools for emerging enterprise analytics needs.
Technical Analyst
GEIM (Singtel)
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Delivered end-to-end support for server, storage, and backup systems across enterprise client environments, ensuring 24/7 availability and performance.
- Engineered scalable infrastructure designs aligned with client goals, balancing functionality, cost, and resiliency.
- Designed and implemented data protection strategies, including backup architecture and recovery solutions tailored to high-availability SLAs.
- Provided technical leadership during complex problem resolution and performance optimization projects; mentored junior engineers and drove knowledge-sharing.
- Evaluated and integrated emerging technologies to support evolving customer needs, especially in data integrity and infrastructure modernization.
- Acted as technical lead in cross-border collaboration efforts, ensuring service continuity and solution consistency.
Technology Analyst
Infosys Ltd
Bangalore
05.2014 - 07.2015
Unix Administrator
NetApp Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2013 - 05.2014
Linux Administrator
Accenture
Bangalore
07.2012 - 03.2013
Education
Bachelor of Engineering -
Adhiparasakthi Engineering College
Anna University - Chennai11-2024
MBA - Finance
Bharathidasan University
12-2026
Skills
- AI Infrastructure Strategy & Operations
- IT Infrastructure Architecture (Cloud, Hybrid, On-Prem)
- High-Performance Computing (HPC) / GPU Cluster Design
- Storage & Backup Optimization (NetApp, EMC, AWS FSx)
- Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Virtualization & Containerization (VMware, K8s, Red Hat)
- Platform Scalability & Resilience Engineering
- Infrastructure Automation (Ansible, Terraform)
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Mentorship
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Performance Monitoring & Security Controls
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Optimization
- Digital Transformation & Innovation Strategy
- Performance Monitoring & Security Controls
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Optimization
- Digital Transformation & Innovation Strategy
- Performance Monitoring & Security Controls
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Optimization
- Digital Transformation & Innovation Strategy
Certification
- NVIDIA Certified (NCA-AIIO) – AI Infrastructure and Operations
- NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NS0-155) – ID: NETAPP00053095
- SUSE Certified Linux Administrator 11 – ID: 10275602
- VMware VCA–DCV – ID: VMW-01326656B-00441247
- Nutanix Platform Professional (NPP 5.0)
- Acronis Backup Certified Engineer
- ITIL v4 Certified
- Data Analytics (Data to Insights) – NUS Singapore
Awards
- VP Excellence Award – Singtel, Singapore
- SPOT Award – Singtel, Singapore
- Technical Excellence Award – GEIM, Malaysia
- Best Team Player (CIS RUN) – Infosys, India
Timeline
Vice President – Senior Engineer
RHB Bank, Berhad
09.2021 - Current
Senior Consultant [Tower Lead for Storage and Backup]
Singtel & NCS
11.2016 - 09.2021
Technical Analyst
GEIM (Singtel)
07.2015 - 11.2016
Technology Analyst
Infosys Ltd
05.2014 - 07.2015
Unix Administrator
NetApp Pvt Ltd
03.2013 - 05.2014
Linux Administrator
Accenture
07.2012 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Engineering -
Adhiparasakthi Engineering College
MBA - Finance
Bharathidasan University
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