ANOOP KARUMBATHIL
Group IT Architect - Infrastructure, Cloud and Security.
Summary
Dynamic Cloud, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity Leader with over 15 years of experience in the financial services, insurance, and IT sectors across the Middle East and India. Expertise in developing cloud strategies, enhancing enterprise infrastructure, and driving digital transformation while ensuring compliance with CBUAE, DOH, DHA, and ADHICS regulations. Proven ability to lead high-performance teams in delivering secure and scalable platforms, leveraging a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on technical skills across Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, and modern security frameworks. Strong track record in M&A integrations, data center modernization, and AI-driven initiatives that foster resilience, cost optimization, and innovation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Group Architect – IT
Liva Insurance Group (Formerly RSA Insurance Group)
10.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of cloud engineers, NOC engineers, and security engineers across group promoting teamwork and professional growth.
- Defined and executed cloud strategy and architecture roadmaps, ensuring alignment with regulatory and business goals.
- Collaborated with infrastructure partners managing the Azure tenant hub to ensure seamless integration and compliance with shared services and policies.
- Strengthened enterprise cybersecurity architecture and embedded security into every layer; deployed Zero Trust security model, implemented MFA, RBAC/ABAC, PAM, PIM across Azure, AWS, and on-prem infrastructure, and led IAM integration (Entra ID) for secure B2B applications.
- Spearheaded AI-driven initiatives (OpenAI chatbot, document intelligence, automated workflows).
- Designed and implemented spoke landing zones in line with Microsoft CAF and enterprise-scale architecture principles.
- Deployed and configured Azure API Management (APIM) for external/internal api integrations.
- Led rollout of Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) DLP to strengthen data protection.
- Partnered with regulators and auditors, providing expert consultancy during audits, incident response, and solution design.
IT Infrastructure Manager
Liva Insurance Group (Formerly RSA Insurance Group)
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Directed operations across 8 data centers & hybrid cloud with 300+ workloads.
- Led cloud migration of 250+ servers to Azure using CAF and Well-Architected principles.
- Delivered regional AWS-based projects meeting compliance and performance needs.
- Executed M&A integrations including M365 tenant migrations and workload transitions.
- Enhanced cybersecurity resilience with SIEM, XDR, DLP, vulnerability management, and incident response frameworks.
- Implemented monitoring, alerting, and cost optimization frameworks.
- Collaborated with applications, audit, risk, compliance, and security stakeholders to ensure governance alignment.
IT Infrastructure Specialist
Liva Insurance Group (Formerly RSA Insurance Group)
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Delivered projects on enterprise data centers, networking, and cloud infrastructure.
- Achieved zero-downtime data center relocation and implemented Nutanix HCI.
- Designed and implemented cybersecurity and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Developed and implemented PAM solutions with least-privilege access controls.
- Participated in group IT governance forums for architecture and solution approvals.
IT Infrastructure Specialist
Speridian Technologies – India
01.2013 - 01.2015
IT Services Engineer
UST Global – India
01.2012 - 01.2013
IT Engineer
Care -India
01.2010 - 01.2012
Education
B.Tech. - CSE
Anna University- GCT College
01.2010
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Cloud Strategy & Migration (Azure, AWS, OCI)
- Cybersecurity Architecture & Risk Management
- IT Infrastructure Modernization & Operations
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Identity & Access Management (IAM, PAM, IGA, B2B IAM)
- Regulatory Compliance (CBUAE, DOH, DHA, SAMA, CMA)
- Vendor & Contract Management
- DevOps, CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code
- Service Delivery & Incident Management
Certification
CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Accomplishments
- Cloud Migration (Azure): Migrated 250+ workloads with Microsoft FastTrack & CAF, ensuring optimization and resilience.
- Enterprise Cybersecurity Strengthening: Implemented IAM lifecycle, MFA, conditional access, and vulnerability management.
- Completed successful M365 migration (tenant-to-tenant) during M&A, enabling Business Continuity, and regulatory compliance
- Led Zero Trust Network Access and privileged access management projects for EMEA; pioneered cybersecurity tool deployment (SIEM, WAF, PAM, XDR)
- Privileged Access Management (PAM): Designed & deployed PAM strategy securing elevated system access.
- Cloud VDI: Enabled secure hybrid work using browser-based Azure VDI, reducing costs by 45%.
- Microservices & Serverless: Deployed Kubernetes workloads and serverless apps, enabling modular architectures.
- AWS Regional Projects: Delivered digital initiatives in AWS Cloud tailored to compliance and performance needs.
- AI & Automation: Deployed OpenAI chatbot and workflow automation for operations & customer support.
Timeline
Group Architect – IT
Liva Insurance Group (Formerly RSA Insurance Group)
10.2023 - Current
IT Infrastructure Manager
Liva Insurance Group (Formerly RSA Insurance Group)
01.2017 - 01.2023
IT Infrastructure Specialist
Liva Insurance Group (Formerly RSA Insurance Group)
01.2015 - 01.2017
IT Infrastructure Specialist
Speridian Technologies – India
01.2013 - 01.2015
IT Services Engineer
UST Global – India
01.2012 - 01.2013
IT Engineer
Care -India
01.2010 - 01.2012
B.Tech. - CSE
Anna University- GCT College