Muthukrishnan Bommiah

Muthukrishnan Bommiah

Executive Director, Principal Architect Cloud Data and AI

San Antonio, TX
Data and AI Strategy
Agentic AI
AI Augmented SDLC
Enterprise Architecture
Multi-Cloud (GCP, AWS, Azure)

About Me

My career has been driven by a passion for solving complex puzzles—viewing technology not just as a tool, but as a way to bring order, create efficiency, and unlock human potential. I lead with a philosophy of 'Extreme Ownership,' taking full responsibility for outcomes and empowering my teams to do the same. This approach was critical when we launched the company's first Generative AI use case, where we took on the challenge and improved employee productivity by over 30%. I focus on building the intelligent, data-driven foundations that transform technology from a support function into a core driver of business strategy and innovation

Professional Focus

Designing and implementing comprehensive Data and AI architecture frameworks for multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud strategies.

Architecting and deploying end-to-end AI solutions on cloud platforms like GCP to drive business productivity and cost savings.

Leading large-scale modernization initiatives, including migration to GCP, and developing enterprise data platforms to align with business objectives.

Languages

EnglishFluent
TamilNative
TeluguConversational
Not available for new projects

Experience

Executive Director, Principal Architect Cloud Data and Al

Wells Fargo
2022 - Present

A transformational leader designing and implementing comprehensive Data and AI architecture frameworks to drive business growth through technology innovation. Serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on enterprise architecture, Data and AI strategy, and engineering leadership, with a proven track record of leading large-scale modernization initiatives and transforming customer experience through advanced analytics and artificial intelligence.

Key Achievements
  • Architected bank's foundational framework for Generative and Agentic AI, launching the AI-Augmented SDLC to enhance inner-loop developer productivity and outer-loop CI/CD pipelines; this strategy established a roadmap for AI-augmented observability and service management, unlocking a 30% productivity gain.
  • Developed and evangelized prescriptive Cloud Data and AI archetypes that became integral to GCP and Microsoft Azure product development, providing a common framework that unified and accelerated delivery of business solutions across the organization.
  • As the Portofolio architect for the Customer Analytics Portfolio, I transformed the customer experience by developing the target state for customer analytics in the cloud and delivering the first application on Google BigQuery with confidential data for advanced machine learning.
Technologies & Skills
Google Cloud Platform
Microsoft Azure
Agentic AI
Generative AI
GitHub Copliot
Model Context Protocol
AI Augmented SDLC

Staff Engineer, Data and Analytics Platform

USAA
2019 - 2022

Spearheaded the design and maintenance of large-scale cloud-native data and analytics platforms, driving transformative modernization, performance enhancements, and cost reductions. Led modernization efforts, developed cutting-edge machine learning platforms, and implemented robust continuous delivery pipelines, resulting in a 45% reduction in data processing time and a 25% increase in system uptime.

Key Achievements
  • Implemented continuous delivery principles, reducing machine learning deployment time from 8 weeks to under 1 week.
  • Engineered data movement pipelines processing over 25 billion records per day and moving over 500 TB of data to AWS S3 with an automated governance framework.
  • Modernized data platforms to achieve 20X improved scalability and a 10X reduction in latency.
Technologies & Skills
AWS (Sagemaker, EMR, Textract, Macie, Kinesis)
Datadog
Cloud Data Migration
Apache Airflow
Data Platform and Engineering
ML OPS

Lead Software Engineer, Data and Analytics Platform

USAA
2012 - 2019

Designed and implemented a unified ML platform using Domino Data Science Platform, accelerating research and improving the model lifecycle. Architected cloud-native ML systems with microservices, developed a single-click model deployment console, and commoditized AWS compute deployments for data scientists across the enterprise.

Key Achievements
  • Designed and implemented the Model Deploy Console, providing single-click model deployment from Domino to OpenShift Container Platform and Airflow.
  • Influenced enterprise-wide decisions for the analytics community by helping develop new standards and setting the strategic direction for data science IT platforms.
  • Served as the Technical SME and application owner for numerous tools, including Domino, SAS, Spark, Airflow, and various development paradigms.
Technologies & Skills
Domino Data Science Platform
OpenShift
Apache Airflow
AWS
Spark
Python
Java
Scala

IT Technical Manager, Middleware Platforms

Bunge North America
2009-2012

As a technical leader, managed a team of 12 members responsible for hosting and administering applications including WebSphere, SAS, Tibco, Tableau, and Linux Servers[cite: 89]. [cite_start]Created a strategic vision for the web application team and managed project resources to reduce operational costs without affecting SLAs[cite: 90].

Key Achievements
  • Designed and developed a Single Sign-On (SSO) solution across multiple applications, resulting in a 30% reduction in login times and a 25% increase in user adoption[cite: 94].
  • Managed a Tibco upgrade, resulting in a 40% reduction in data processing time and a 20% increase in system uptime[cite: 95].
  • Supervised the migration of WebSphere Application Server, resulting in a 30% reduction in IT costs and a 20% increase in system efficiency[cite: 97].
Technologies & Skills
WebSphere
SAS
Tibco
Webfocus
Tableau
Hyperion

Lead System Administrator, Middleware Platforms

Bunge North America
2004-2009

Installed and configured monitoring tools like Zabbix and SiteScope for application and server monitoring[cite: 104]. [cite_start]Designed and implemented security infrastructure for web applications, including global security and SSO with SiteMinder[cite: 105].

Key Achievements
  • Enhanced security by implementing a new infrastructure that led to a 30% reduction in security breaches and a 20% increase in customer trust[cite: 105].
  • Improved customer experience by working with deployment teams to troubleshoot production issues, resulting in a 25% increase in customer satisfaction[cite: 107].
  • Reduced application downtime by 25% and increased system performance by 15% through the implementation of new monitoring tools[cite: 104].
Technologies & Skills
Zabbix
SiteScope
SiteMinder
WebSphere
Tibco
Apache

Credentials

Professional Certifications

IBM WebSphere Advanced Certification (6)
TIBCO Certification (2)
AWS Certification (2)
Google Certification (2)
BizzDesign Certification
Archimate Certification

Education

University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma2001-2003

Kamaraj University, India
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication

Kamaraj University, India1996-2000

Skills & Expertise

Technical Leadership and StrategyEnterprise ArchitectureData and AI Strategy DevelopmentCloud Native and Distributed SystemsMachine Learning and AIMulti-Cloud (AWS, Google Cloud & Microsoft Azure)Product Research and InnovationRisk Mitigation and Solution Delivery

Technical Skills

Architecture & Strategy

Enterprise Architecture
Data & AI Strategy
Microservices
CI/CD

Design

UI/UX Design
Design Systems
Wireframing
Prototyping

Agentic & Generative A I

Generative AI
LLMs
Prompt Engineering
Agentic Workflows

Machine Learning & M L Ops

Machine Learning
MLOps
Model Deployment
Model Monitoring

Cloud Data & Migration

Cloud Data Migration
BigQuery
AWS S3
Azure Data Lake

Data Pipelines & Engineering

Data Engineering
ETL Pipelines
Apache Airflow
Kafka

Development

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Node.js

Cloud Platforms & Data

GCP
AWS
Azure
Kubernetes

Languages & Frameworks

Python
R
Java
Scala
Spark

Soft Skills

Executive Leadership
Strategic Advisory
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Mentorship
Extreme Ownership

Leadership Philosophy

The Origin: A Passion for Solving Complex Puzzles

My fascination with technology didn't begin with code; it started with a deep-seated curiosity for solving complex, large-scale puzzles. Early in my career, I was drawn to the intricate systems that power global enterprises—the digital equivalent of a city's complex infrastructure. I saw technology not as an end in itself, but as the most powerful tool for bringing order to chaos, for creating efficiency where there was friction, and for building platforms that could unlock human potential at an unprecedented scale.

This perspective has been the driving force behind my two-decade journey. It has taken me from managing middleware platforms to architecting petabyte-scale data ecosystems and pioneering enterprise-grade Generative AI. Each step has reinforced my core belief: the greatest value of technology lies in its ability to solve tangible business problems and create elegant, scalable solutions for the most demanding challenges. This journey has been less about mastering specific technologies and more about mastering the art of applying technology to drive meaningful and measurable business outcomes.

The Philosophy: Extreme Ownership and Collaborative Leadership

My leadership philosophy is founded on a simple but powerful principle: Extreme Ownership. To me, this is the bedrock of accountability and high performance. It means taking full responsibility for every outcome, both successes and failures. It’s about understanding precisely why something happened and then creating a clear, decisive plan to move forward, ensuring we learn from every experience.

I have found that when a leader genuinely embodies this principle, it becomes a cultural catalyst. It empowers every individual on the team to take the same level of ownership over their work, fostering a culture where accountability and continuous learning are the norm. This environment doesn't just inspire creativity; it builds a resilient, high-performing team that consistently produces outstanding results because everyone is invested in the mission's success.

However, ownership is not a solitary endeavor. It thrives in a collaborative environment built on trust, transparency, and empathy. I make a conscious effort to actively listen to every member of my team. Their diverse opinions and unique perspectives are invaluable; they open the door to new ideas and help identify flaws and inconsistencies that might otherwise be missed. By combining a culture of extreme ownership with truly collaborative leadership, we create teams that are not only effective but also innovative and prepared to tackle the most complex business challenges.

The Vision: Architecting an Intelligent Future

Looking ahead, I believe we are at a pivotal moment in the evolution of enterprise technology. The future is not just about being "on the cloud" or "using AI"; it's about building an intelligent, data-driven foundation that is woven into the very fabric of the business. My vision is to move beyond technology as a support function and establish it as the core driver of strategy, innovation, and competitive advantage.

I am passionate about architecting this future—one where secure, scalable, and ethical AI and data platforms do more than just improve efficiency. They will empower organizations to anticipate customer needs, uncover new market opportunities, and make smarter, faster decisions at every level. The goal is to create systems that don't just answer the questions we ask today, but help us discover the questions we need to ask tomorrow. By leading with a clear vision and a commitment to excellence, I aim to continue building the transformative solutions that will define the next generation of industry leaders.

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