Mr. Shankar Santhamoorthy
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Information Technology
Professional Overview
- A seasoned Enterprise Architecture Advisory Consultant, currently practicing as a freelance strategist and implementation advisor, offering enterprise-level architectural guidance, digital transformation strategy, and C-level consulting support.
- Extensive experience as a Chief Architect, leading strategic digital transformation programs and achieving measurable business outcomes.
- A visionary leader specializing in Legacy Migration, Cloud Transformation Roadmaps, and Big Data Analytics, with proven expertise in elevating enterprise applications to modern cloud-native architectures.
- Innovation-driven change agent with a strong track record of propelling organizational growth through strategic technology adoption and digital enablement.
Industry Experience
- Served as a Freelance Technical Architecture and Business Development Consultant, providing digital transformation and AI automation advisory to startups across diverse sectors.
- Demonstrates multi-domain expertise across AgriTech, FMCG, Media & Entertainment, BFSI, Healthcare & Life Sciences, EdTech, Manufacturing, and Plant Automation.
- Defined and implemented Enterprise Solution Architectures and Technology Strategies for global digital programs covering web and mobile delivery channels, shared service platforms, and AI/ML ecosystems.
- Recognized for spearheading technology alliances with leading global providers such as Google, AWS, and Microsoft.
Technical Expertise
- Proficient in Microservices and Application Architecture, designing scalable enterprise systems using modern frameworks.
- Strong foundation in SDLC, DevSecOps, Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Environments, API Ecosystems, Data Engineering, BSS/OSS, Cybersecurity, and ITIL-based service management.
- Expertise in Industry 4.0 Technologies including IoT, Analytics, Cloud Solutions, and AR/VR for improving operational efficiency.
- Skilled in developing Cloud-Native Applications and CI/CD-based deployment strategies across AWS, GCP, and Azure platforms.
- Industry Domain Expert in AI and Emerging Technologies, delivering guest lectures for B.Tech (CSE, AI & Data Science) students at reputed colleges such as Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College (MSEC).
- Invited as an External Judge for AI Hackathon events, mentoring students on real-world innovation challenges.
- Former Member, Syllabus Sub-Committee (R-2019) for MCA and M.Tech under the Faculty of Information and Communication Engineering, University of Chennai—responsible for developing curricula under the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS).
- Led multiple large-scale enterprise transformation projects for Fortune 500 clients, achieving significant business growth through scalable technology solutions.
- Adept at driving cross-functional collaboration, program management, and enterprise modernization initiatives.
- Experienced in building digital roadmaps, formulating business cases, and guiding C-level technology strategies.
- Proven expertise in technology partnerships, innovation management, and strategic planning for global enterprises.
- Author, Blogger, and YouTuber, sharing insights on digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and emerging technologies.
- Active researcher on Indian Knowledge Systems, exploring the intersection of traditional knowledge frameworks and modern digital ecosystems.