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Akkiraju Ivaturi

CAREER SUMMARY

Engineering Manager • Integration Architect • Solutions Architect

  • A visionary Integration Architect and IT Leader with 20+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise solutions, specializing in API management, integrations and microservices architecture. Over 10 years of expertise in technology leadership, mentoring and team development with a strong focus on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture, driving employee engagement and cultivating talent for long-term success.
  • An energizing, culture-focused coach and mentor. Committed to providing team members clear vision, meaningful feedback and motivating them to achieve unprecedented results. Led high-performing teams at GEICO and other reputable organizations, driving successful project outcomes and fostering innovation. Member of technical interview panels, mentored team members, and contributed to strategic discussions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technological advancements.
  • Expert in the fields of Integration and API management technologies. Orchestrated API ecosystems and managed heavy volume systems handling 145M – 160M messages/day utilizing Azure Service Bus, Cosmos DB and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. Acted as SME driving architectural initiatives and overseeing CRM integration.
  • Innovative solution design expert. Successfully led R&D initiatives at GEICO by implementing cutting-edge technologies like Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, Azure Key Vault and Azure Service Bus integration. Reduced development to deployment time from 4 days to 2 hours through templatization for non-MuleSoft engineers, showcasing efficiency and forward-thinking approach.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Integration Architecture
  • Messaging Solutions
  • Innovation
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • IT Leadership
  • API Management
  • Solutions Architecture
  • Strategizing
  • Enterprise Solutions Design and Implementation
  • Microservices
  • Team Leadership and Management
  • Research

TECHNOLOGY STACK

  • C#, Core Java, PowerShell
  • Azure Cosmos DB
  • Azure Kubernetes Services
  • Snowflake
  • Autonomy
  • API Management
  • Azure Service Bus
  • Azure Key Vault
  • Azure DevOps
  • Documentum
  • Azure Redis Cache
  • Azure Functions
  • Runtime Fabric
  • Quantum Metrics
  • Splunk
  • LaunchDarkly
  • GitHub Copilot

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Expert
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • Hands on Snowflake – WebUI Essentials
  • PMI: Generative AI Overview for Project Managers
  • LinkedIn: Strategic Focus for Managers
  • Stanford University Graduate School of Business: Optimizing Self-Awareness
  • Professional Scrum Developer (PSD I)
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)
  • IBM: Docker Essentials: A Developer Introduction
  • Aha! Product Management Professional Certificate