Arun Anand

Sr Solutions Architect, Energy & Utilities @ Amazon Web Services (AWS)

About

Technology leader with 25+ years guiding enterprises through major transformations - from client-server to cloud to Generative AI. I am a hands-on architect who connects legacy systems with emerging technologies to deliver modern solutions that drive real business results. My experience spans AWS and CGI, where I have led cross-functional teams with a collaborative, customer-first approach to complex technology challenges. Whether modernizing critical work & asset management platforms or onboarding strategic energy partners to AWS, I take ownership of outcomes and build trust through deep technical expertise combined with practical business thinking. I believe in mentoring teams, sharing knowledge generously, and doing what is right for customers. Continuous learning is another constant in my career. I’ve adapted to every major wave of technology by diving in and upskilling quickly. Currently driving GenAI adoption - researching real-world applications, helping customers identify use cases, and guiding implementation with ROI.

Country

United States

City

Houston

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Agentic AI, AgentCore, Mentoring, Generative AI, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Enterprise Architecture, Technical Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Integration, SOA, Technical Management, Software Development, Mobile Applications, Cloud Computing, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), RESTful WebServices, Java, Oracle

Experience

Sr Solutions Architect, Energy & Utilities

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

2022-5 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

Houston, TX

• Lead AWS cloud adoption initiatives in energy & utilities (E&U) sector by enabling independent software vendor (ISV) partners to build, modernize, and scale industry-specific solutions on AWS. • Architect cloud-native solutions and migration strategies for 8+ energy & utilities ISV partners, driving successful AWS adoption and measurable business outcomes. • Design technical architecture for cloud migration, modernization, and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) integration; advise engineering teams and C-suite on AWS services. • Influence AWS service roadmaps and technical priorities based on partner implementation challenges and standard industry requirements.

Director Consulting, Solution Architect Lead

CGI

2019-5 - 2022-5 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Houston, Texas

• Led architecture, Agile product delivery, and go-live strategy, designing scalable ERP solutions for government clients. • Crafted long-range product roadmaps alongside business leaders and Product Managers (PMs), aligning development initiatives with strategic client and market needs.

Director Consulting, Solution Architect

CGI

2018-1 - 2019-4 · 1 yr 4 mos

Houston, TX

• Architected and delivered new solution, Open Mobility Platform (OMP), which allows utilities clients to integrate multiple field service applications with backend EAM solutions.

Director of Maintenance and System Engineering

CGI

2015-1 - 2017-12 · 3 yrs

Houston, Texas Area

• Led production support and system engineering for Asset and Resource Management (ARM) product suite serving 30+ utilities globally. • Managed 50+ offshore development team members in highly visible client-facing role.

Lead Architect

CGI

2006 - 2014-12 · 9 yrs

Houston, Texas Area

• Appointed to spearhead technical architecture strategy and innovation for CGI’s global suite licensed to utilities. Led eight Architects and 150+ developers across multiple time zones & delivery centers. • Defined product technical standards, non-functional requirements, and integration architecture for critical infrastructure components, including mobile synchronization engines. • Architected field service applications with offline-first capabilities using local SQL databases and persistent store-and-forward queues.

Development Manager &Technical Architect

CGI

2001 - 2006 · 5 yrs

Houston, Texas

• Leveraged 3+ years of prior experience within CGI to lead technical architecture and API building initiatives, championing modern technology adoption for development team enablement. • Developed subject matter expertise in core technologies, including Java, J2EE, WebSphere MQ, and XML.