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Infrastructure that
scales without
compromise.

Award-winning engineer trusted by enterprise-scale projects to deliver ultra-fast, secure infrastructure — from edge-optimised static pipelines to full Kubernetes orchestration.

Built by Pankaj Kumar —

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99.99%
Uptime SLA
<80ms
Global TTFB
$150k+
FinOps Saved
50+
Projects Shipped
⬡ AWS
⬡ Terraform
⬡ Kubernetes
⬡ Docker
⬡ Next.js
⬡ CloudFront
⬡ AWS Lambda
⬡ GitHub Actions
⬡ Pulumi
⬡ Prometheus
⬡ Grafana
⬡ Tailwind CSS
⬡ Node.js
⬡ AWS EKS
⬡ GenAI / Bedrock
⬡ FinOps
⬡ AWS
⬡ Terraform
⬡ Kubernetes
⬡ Docker
⬡ Next.js
⬡ CloudFront
⬡ AWS Lambda
⬡ GitHub Actions
⬡ Pulumi
⬡ Prometheus
⬡ Grafana
⬡ Tailwind CSS
⬡ Node.js
⬡ AWS EKS
⬡ GenAI / Bedrock
⬡ FinOps
Pankaj Kumar — Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect
Pankaj Kumar
Senior Architect
Pankaj Kumar
Available
🏆
Catalyst Impact Award
Cognizant
10+
Years Exp
$150k+
OpEx Saved
4
Global Orgs
ABOUT ME

The engineer who built this — and runs it.

I'm Pankaj Kumar, a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect with 10+ years of enterprise delivery across four globally recognised organisations — Cognizant, HCLTech, Dell Technologies, and Cognizant. Each chapter added depth: from cloud foundations at HCLTech, to hardware-meets-cloud infrastructure at Dell, enterprise-scale GenAI & EKS platform engineering at Accenture, and now driving cloud infrastructure excellence at Cognizant.

My work sits at the intersection of infrastructure engineering, developer velocity, and measurable business impact. I've personally delivered $150k+ in cloud OpEx reductions through right-sizing, Reserved Instance strategy, and serverless migration — not theory, but numbers that show up on CFO dashboards quarter over quarter.

OPSCALE | Cloud distils everything learned across these global programmes into a focused agency for businesses that want enterprise-grade infrastructure without the enterprise price tag or the bureaucracy that comes with it.

Career Timeline
Cognizant · Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect
Current
Accenture · Cloud Infrastructure Architect · GenAI & EKS
Dell Technologies · Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering
HCLTech · DevOps & Cloud Platform Delivery
🏆
Catalyst Impact Award
Cognizant · Cloud Transformation
☁️
AWS Solutions Architect Pro
Amazon Web Services
⚙️
AWS DevOps Engineer Pro
Amazon Web Services
🚀
CKA — Kubernetes Admin
CNCF
GenAI & LLM Infra EKS & Kubernetes FinOps · $150k+ Saved Serverless Architecture DevSecOps Pipelines Terraform IaC
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WHY SERVERLESS

The infrastructure advantage your competitors don't have.

Traditional hosting is a liability. Every server you maintain is a cost centre, an attack vector, and a scaling bottleneck. We eliminate all three simultaneously.

Blazing Speed

Static assets served from 300+ global edge nodes. Sub-80ms TTFB worldwide, Lighthouse 98+ as standard, and instant page loads that convert browsers into buyers with no warm-up latency.

CDN Edge Brotli HTTP/3

Bulletproof Security

No server means no OS vulnerabilities, no open ports, no SQL injection surface. Pair that with hardened CSP headers, WAF rule-sets, and automated dependency scanning on every deploy.

WAF CSP Headers OWASP

Zero Server Costs

Eliminate EC2 instances, patch cycles, and DevOps overhead entirely. Serverless pipelines scale to zero when idle and absorb traffic spikes without any manual intervention or capacity planning.

Lambda@Edge Pay-per-use

99.99% Uptime SLA

Distributed redundancy across multiple AWS availability zones guarantees your platform stays live. No single point of failure. Automated failover. Real-time alerting. Under 53 minutes of downtime per year.

Multi-AZ CloudFront
SERVICES

Full-stack cloud solutions, delivered end to end.

Discuss your project
01

Premium Web Design

Custom Tailwind CSS layouts engineered specifically for local enterprise and small business conversion. Every component is optimised for Core Web Vitals, accessibility compliance, and persuasive UX flows that move visitors toward action — not just impressive to look at.

  • Bespoke UI/UX design & prototyping
  • Mobile-first, fully responsive builds
  • Performance-tuned Lighthouse 98+ scores
  • CRO-informed layout architecture
  • WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance
Tailwind CSS Next.js Figma
02

Managed Cloud Hosting

Serverless pipelines mapping your static and dynamic assets directly to AWS CloudFront edge arrays or Vercel routing layers. Fully automated CI/CD from a Git push to global deployment in under 90 seconds — with zero-touch rollbacks if an issue is detected.

  • AWS S3 + CloudFront edge distribution
  • CI/CD pipeline setup & maintenance
  • Custom domain, SSL & DNS management
  • 24/7 uptime monitoring & alerting
  • IaC-managed infrastructure via Terraform
AWS Vercel Terraform
03

Infrastructure & Cost Audits

Deep code optimisation, security pillar analysis, and cost cleanup for growing firms bleeding money on over-provisioned cloud resources. We identify every inefficiency and deliver a prioritised, actionable remediation roadmap with ROI projections.

  • AWS Well-Architected Framework review
  • OWASP security pillar assessment
  • Cloud cost right-sizing & RI planning
  • Prioritised remediation roadmap delivery
  • Executive summary & ROI projections
AWS Cost OWASP K8s
EXPERTISE

Built on a foundation of proven technical mastery.

Over a decade of enterprise-scale delivery. From Kubernetes orchestration to Terraform IaC, our stack is intentionally chosen to maximise reliability, security, and developer velocity.

Recognised Achievement

The Catalyst Impact Award

Awarded for exceptional contribution to enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives — recognising measurable business impact, architectural innovation, and cross-functional leadership that accelerated organisational outcomes at scale.

Enterprise Infrastructure Cloud Transformation Impact Leadership
10+

Years of enterprise cloud engineering across AWS, GCP, and complex hybrid environments. From greenfield builds to large-scale legacy migrations.

Years of Experience
Core Technology Stack
AWS Terraform Kubernetes Docker GitHub Actions Next.js CloudFront Lambda Pulumi Prometheus Grafana Tailwind CSS React Node.js
50+

Production-grade projects shipped across fintech, retail, SaaS, and public sector verticals. Every engagement delivered on time and within scope.

Projects Delivered
Cloud Certifications
AWS Solutions Architect
Professional Level
AWS DevOps Engineer
Professional Level
CKA — Kubernetes
Certified Administrator
Delivery Approach
01
Discovery & architecture scoping
02
IaC-first infrastructure provisioning
03
CI/CD automation & testing gates
04
Launch, monitor & knowledge transfer
Uptime Track Record
99.99%

Across all managed client infrastructure over the trailing 24 months.

Last 12 months — incident-free periods
Avg. Client Cost Reduction
62%

Average reduction in cloud infrastructure costs post-audit and serverless migration engagement.

Typically realised within 60 days post-migration
TESTIMONIALS

Trusted by those who've worked alongside me.

Real words from real colleagues — engineers, architects, and managers who have worked alongside Pankaj across Cognizant, Accenture, HCLTech, and Dell Technologies.

★★★★★

"Pankaj is an outstanding individual whose dedication and expertise continually impressed me. He consistently demonstrates a remarkable level of leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. Throughout our collaboration at Accenture, I observed Pankaj as someone who not only excels in his role but also extends support to others — a reliable team player, always willing to offer assistance and guidance. His positive attitude and strong communication skills make him a pleasure to work with."

SI
Sania Ismail
App/Cloud Associate Manager · Critical Infrastructure
Accenture · Nov 2023
in LinkedIn
★★★★★

"I have worked with Pankaj and am thoroughly impressed by his commitment. Without a doubt, his greatest quality is that he is dependable, to a fault. He is an exceptionally driven individual and very goal-oriented. He has genuine compassion for others. During our time working together, he was incredibly adaptable and could handle any task that came up. I am positively certain he would be a valuable asset for any project."

SS
Satyam Sharma
Microsoft Intune · MECM · Application Packaging
Volkswagen · Nov 2023
in LinkedIn
★★★★★

"I highly recommend Pankaj Kumar for his exceptional dedication and teamwork. His consistent commitment to meeting deadlines and achieving goals has significantly contributed to our team's success. His communication skills foster a positive work environment, enhancing collaboration and idea exchange. His adaptability in handling challenges showcases his resilience. His expertise in Cloud and DevOps has been instrumental in driving project success."

SK
Saurabh Kumar
AWS Cloud · GenAI · Terraform · Docker · LLM
HCLTech · Nov 2023
in LinkedIn
★★★★★

"I highly recommend Pankaj Kumar for his exceptional AWS Cloud Infra skills and dedication to achieving results. He consistently demonstrated a strong ability to analyse and resolve issues by deep diving into investigation. Pankaj is not only proficient in Cloud, containers, Linux and scripting but also possesses excellent communication skills. He approaches challenges with a positive mindset and consistently delivers high-quality work."

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Ujjwal Ranjan
AWS Cloud · DevOps · Linux
HCLTech · Nov 2023
in LinkedIn

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