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

2025 — Present

Consultant · Tata Consultancy Services

Providing strategic consulting for enterprise clients on cloud-native transformations, containerization strategies, and DevOps best practices.

OpenShiftKubernetesRed HatCloud Architecture
2025

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.

LeadershipRed HatIBM CloudEnterprise Architecture
2022 — 2025

Application Architect · IBM

Designed and implemented enterprise-scale application architectures. Led software engineering chapters and mentored development teams.

JavaMicroservicesAPI DesignSystem Design
2021 — 2022

Principal Software Developer · ITRS Group

Developed high-performance monitoring and analytics software. Led technical initiatives and drove engineering excellence.

C++PerformanceMonitoringAnalytics
2017 — 2021

Software Developer → Senior Software Developer · ITRS Group

Built real-time monitoring solutions for financial institutions. Progressed from developer to senior technical role.

C++Real-time SystemsFinancial Tech
2010 — 2017

Software Engineer → Team Lead · Accenture & Tiaxa

Started career building enterprise software solutions. Grew from associate to team lead, managing delivery teams.

JavaEnterprise SoftwareTeam LeadershipAgile

Contact

Let's work together

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, architectural challenges, or cloud-native transformations. Feel free to reach out!

Las Piñas, Philippines