Yeshwant Naik Gaunkar
Principal Architect | Cloud & DevOps | Based in UK | GCP, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform | AI | LLM | Enterprise Content Management | Ansible | Documentum | InfoArchive
Salary / Daily rate
London, UK
Mobility: United Kingdom
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
About me
Intro
Accomplished IT professional with experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale cloud and IT solutions across global organizations., with a significant experience within the banking & healthcare domain.I specialize in building secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud architectures with strong hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, Docker, and Ansible. I have led multiple on-prem to cloud migrations, containerization initiatives, and DevOps transformations for enterprise customers.My background includes deep expertise in Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platforms such as OpenText Documentum, InfoArchive, D2, Webtop, and Life Sciences solutions. I have successfully modernized legacy systems, improved deployment reliability, and reduced downtime through automation and cloud-native practices. Based in the London, UK
Work experience
Principal Architect
OpenText
Jan 2020 - Present
6 years 10 months
London, UK
– Designed and implemented cloud infrastructure solutions using Terraform, Ansible, AWS, and GCP, achieving improved efficiency and cost optimization. – Led containerization and modernization of enterprise OpenText applications using Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes. – Architected and executed large-scale on-premises to cloud migrations for multiple customers. – Developed Python and Bash automation scripts to eliminate operational toil, automate infrastructure provisioning workflows, and reduce manual intervention in deployment and upgrade processes. – Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Git-based workflows for infrastructure and application deployments. – Provided architectural leadership to reduce deployment downtime, pod restarts, and improve backup, rollback, and monitoring strategies. – Managed major application and Kubernetes cluster upgrades across AWS, GCP, and Azure. – Planned and executed High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies, including DR drills for global enterprise clients. – Served as the senior escalation point for critical production incidents, ensuring rapid service restoration. – Supported sales teams by providing cloud architecture input for proposals and customer engagements
Architect
OpenText
Jul 2018 - Dec 2019
1 year 6 months
London, UK
Associate Architect
OpenText
Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
10 months
London, UK
Manager
Citi
Dec 2014 - Sep 2017
2 years 10 months
– Led regulatory reporting projects (CCAR14A, CCAR14Q) using Hadoop, Hive, and Java, ensuring compliance and timely delivery. – Designed and implemented a Documentum-MongoDB hybrid content management system for the CitiRisk platform. – Coordinated cross-regional teams to align technology delivery with regulatory and business goals
Senior Consultant
Capgemini
Oct 2011 - Dec 2014
3 years 3 months
– Delivered enterprise content management solutions utilizing OpenText Documentum, focusing on performance tuning and platform enhancements. – Led large-scale content and metadata migration initiatives across enterprise repositories, ensuring seamless transitions. – Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize content management processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
BNP Paribas
Jan 2008 - Oct 2011
3 years 10 months
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Senior Software Engineer
Jan 2008 - Oct 2011
3 years 10 months
Indianapolis, IN, USA
– Developed and enhanced Documentum Webtop applications to streamline enterprise content management processes. – Built custom C++ applications and Java integrations, improving system interoperability and functionality. – Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions at BNP Paribas India Solutions.
Software Engineer
May 2008 - Dec 2008
8 months
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Sep 2006 - Apr 2008
1 year 8 months
– Led the migration initiative from FileNet and Documentum repositories to a centralized Documentum repository. – Developed Java Swing-based utilities to facilitate the migration process efficiently. – Utilized FME Migration Center tools to ensure a smooth transition and data integrity. – Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance document management capabilities.
Education
Goa Engineering College - Government of Goa
B.E., Computers