Vijaykumar Bavalatti

Results-driven Application Migration Architect and Platform Engineer with 20+ years of enterprise IT experience. Deep expertise in end-to-end cloud migration strategy and execution (Re-Host, Re-Platform, Re-Factor) across AWS and Azure, combined with VMware virtualisation, hybrid-cloud platform design, and infrastructure modernisation. Proven ability to lead large-scale workload migrations (300+ VMs), design DR architectures, and deliver measurable cost savings.

Skilled in Terraform, Ansible, and DevOps toolchains, with a strong record of stakeholder engagement and cross-functional technical leadership.

Application Architect – Migration & Cloud - IBM India Pvt. Ltd.

(2022-02)

• Define and execute migration strategies (Re-Host / Re-Platform / Re-Factor) for enterprise workloads to AWS and Azure.
• Conduct application deep-dives to capture functional and non-functional requirements; assess and finalise migration scope and wave planning.
• Plan and deliver PoC and Pilot migrations with live demonstrations for prospective clients.
• Lead technical escalation resolution during cutover windows in collaboration with migration engineers.
• Ensure all migrated servers comply with Cloud Security regulations and pass RTPA validation.
• Collaborate with pre-sales on cloud migration cost estimation, solution design, and proposal development.

Advisor – Cloud & VMware Architecture - DXC Technology

(2018-12 - 2022-02)

• Provided cloud migration solutions (Any-to-Any: P2V, V2V, V2C, P2C, P2P) across AWS and Azure based on workload type.
• Designed and implemented converged / hyperconverged platforms: Cisco UCS, Nutanix, Dell VXRail.
• Planned and delivered new Data Centre builds including network, compute, and storage design.
• Authored HLD, LLD, runbooks, and technical reference architectures for enterprise clients.
• Automated infrastructure provisioning and migration workflows using PowerShell and Ansible; delivered cloud cost-optimisation assessments.

Sr. VMware & Windows Administrator - IBM India Pvt. Ltd.

(2014-02 - 2018-10)

• Managed VMware vCenter, ESXi host fleet, and VM templates across large enterprise environments.
• Planned and executed P2V / V2V workload migrations to private and public cloud.
• Administered Nutanix clusters (ESXi and AHV) including lifecycle management and upgrades.
• Designed and managed Disaster Recovery plans; authored RCA documents for P1 incidents.
• Performed server migrations using VMware Converter; managed DR operations and hardware firmware upgrades.
• Administered Windows OS (L2/L3): crash management, restoration, troubleshooting, and patching.
• Produced RCA documents for P1 incidents and maintained operational runbooks.

IT Operations Sr. Analyst - Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.

(2009-07 - 2014-01)

• Performed server migrations using VMware Converter; managed DR operations and hardware firmware upgrades.
• Administered Windows OS (L2/L3): crash management, restoration, troubleshooting, and patching.
• Produced RCA documents for P1 incidents and maintained operational runbooks.

System Engineer - Patni Computer Systems Ltd.

(2007-08 - 2009-02)

• Supported Windows, Linux, and Solaris environments; built VMware VMs and performed OS installations.
• Created knowledge base articles, training materials, and client RCA documentation.

Technical Supervisor - Ample Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

(2004-12 - 2007-08)

• Managed hardware/software troubleshooting, networking setup, DC power plant maintenance, and board/chip-level servicing.

M.Sc. - Information Technology - Kuvempu University (2009 - 2011)

B.Sc. - Information Technology - Kuvempu University (2006 - 2009)

Diploma - Electronics & Communication - Govt. Polytechnic Bijapur (1999 - 2002)