Vlad Figuracion
Red Hat Certified Architect | Application Architect | Principal Software Engineer
I architect enterprise-grade cloud-native applications and lead engineering teams. With over 15 years of experience in C++ and Java, I specialize in building resilient microservices, container orchestration, and scalable distributed systems.
Currently consulting at Tata Consultancy Services, previously led the IBM and Red Hat Practice at IBM. I'm passionate about open-source technologies, Kubernetes, and helping organizations adopt cloud-native architectures.
Skills & Expertise
Languages
- C++
- Java
- Python
- SQL
Cloud & Containers
- Kubernetes
- OpenShift
- Docker
- Red Hat
- AWS
Architecture
- Microservices
- API Design
- Event-Driven
- DDD
Tools & Practices
- CI/CD
- GitOps
- Agile
- DevOps
Experience
Consultant · Tata Consultancy Services
Providing strategic consulting for enterprise clients on cloud-native transformations, containerization strategies, and DevOps best practices.
IBM And Red Hat Practice Leader · IBM
Led the IBM and Red Hat practice, driving adoption of Red Hat technologies across enterprise clients. Managed technical teams and architectural decisions.
Application Architect · IBM
Designed and implemented enterprise-scale application architectures. Led software engineering chapters and mentored development teams.
Principal Software Developer · ITRS Group
Developed high-performance monitoring and analytics software. Led technical initiatives and drove engineering excellence.
Software Developer → Senior Software Developer · ITRS Group
Built real-time monitoring solutions for financial institutions. Progressed from developer to senior technical role.
Software Engineer → Team Lead · Accenture & Tiaxa
Started career building enterprise software solutions. Grew from associate to team lead, managing delivery teams.
Certifications
Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
Red Hat · Apr 2025
Red Hat Certified OpenShift Architect
Red Hat · Dec 2024
Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator
Red Hat · Apr 2025
Red Hat Certified Cloud-Native Developer
Red Hat · Dec 2024
Red Hat Certified Specialist in API Management
Red Hat · Dec 2024
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Building Resilient Microservices
Red Hat · Nov 2024
Red Hat Certified Specialist in MultiCluster Management
Red Hat · Dec 2023
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers
Red Hat · Nov 2023
Contact
Let's work together
I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, architectural challenges, or cloud-native transformations. Feel free to reach out!