Rakesh Sharnagate

Rakesh Sharnagate

Cloud & IoT Architect

Building Scalable Cloud Systems and Agentic AI Applications | Azure Solutions Architect Expert | 15+ Years Experience

Pune, Maharashtra, India

About Me

As a Cloud and IoT Architect with 15 years of progressive experience, I specialize in designing and delivering innovative solutions that drive digital transformation. My expertise spans Cloud Computing, IoT platforms, software architecture, and full-stack development, with a proven ability to lead end-to-end cloud strategies that enhance scalability, security, and performance.

Currently, as a Cloud Solution Architect at Eaton, I spearhead the development of cutting-edge cloud architectures and IoT platforms, enabling global clients to monitor, configure, and manage their devices from a single, centralized location. My hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), and microservices allows me to create robust solutions tailored to business needs while optimizing costs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

I hold certifications as a Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert and have extensive experience in cloud migration, application development, and performance optimization. I excel in collaborating across teams, translating complex technical requirements into strategic solutions, and mentoring teams to drive continuous improvement.

At my core, I am a continuous learner, passionate about staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and trends. I thrive in solving complex challenges, whether technical or operational, and I am committed to building innovative solutions that empower organizations to achieve their business objectives.

Experience

Eaton

8 years 6 months

August 2017 - Present

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Azure Cloud & IoT | Connected Intelligent Solutions

Cloud Architect September 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Technical Team Lead January 2021 - September 2024 (3 years 9 months)
Senior Software Engineer August 2017 - December 2020 (3 years 5 months)

Sr. Software Engineer

Siemens Technology India

August 2016 - August 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Pune Area, India

Research and Development

Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions

December 2013 - July 2016 (2 years 8 months)

Application development, testing and team handling

Software Developer

High-Tech Technologies

September 2010 - December 2013 (3 years 4 months)

Mumbai Area, India

Research and Development

Skills & Expertise

Cloud Computing

Microsoft Azure, Azure Solutions Architecture, Cloud Migration

IoT Platforms

Connected Intelligent Solutions, Device Management

Solution Architecture

Systems Design, Microservices, Cloud Applications

Containerization

Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Container Orchestration

Agentic AI

AI Applications, Intelligent Systems

Team Leadership

Technical Team Lead, Mentoring, Collaboration

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Engineering - BE

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Shri Ramdeobaba Kamla Nehru Engineering College, Nagpur

July 2006 - April 2009

Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Shri Datta Meghe Polytechnic College, Nagpur

June 2003 - April 2006

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certificate

Microsoft Certified

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, collaborations, or just connecting with fellow professionals in the cloud and IoT space.

Location

Pune, Maharashtra, India