Vinayaka S

Solutions Architect @ Cisco | AI, Edge & Infrastructure Innovation

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

Solutions Architect | Cisco Compute CTO Team | AI, Edge & Infrastructure Innovation Passionate about transforming complex technologies into practical business solutions through solution architecture, technical strategy, AI innovation, and thought leadership. Currently, I work as a Solutions Architect within Cisco's Compute CTO organization, where I help design, validate, and showcase next-generation AI, compute, and edge infrastructure solutions powered by Cisco UCS, Cisco AI Pods, and emerging technologies. My role bridges technology, business, and customer outcomes through architecture design, technical publications, solution demonstrations, and customer engagements. My work spans: ๐Ÿ”น AI & Infrastructure Solution Architecture ๐Ÿ”น Cisco UCS, AI Pods & Compute Platforms ๐Ÿ”น Edge Computing & Cloud-Native Technologies ๐Ÿ”น Technical Marketing & Pre-Sales Engineering ๐Ÿ”น AI Product Demonstrations & Innovation Showcases ๐Ÿ”น Reference Architectures, Design Guides & CVD Development ๐Ÿ”น Cross-Functional Product & Technology Strategy Before joining Cisco, I played a key role in developing Siprotec AI at Siemens an AI-powered solution designed to simplify and modernize customer interactions with protection devices through intelligent assistance and automation. I was also part of the Technology & Innovation organization at EA-India, delivering scalable solutions for complex customer challenges. Beyond architecture and engineering, I actively contribute to Cisco's technical thought leadership by authoring and co-authoring Cisco Validated Designs (CVDs), solution guides, and technical papers that help customers deploy modern infrastructure with confidence. Notable Publications: ๐Ÿ“˜ Cisco Unified Edge and Canonical Ubuntu for Edge Deployments Design ๐Ÿ“˜ Cisco Unified Edge with Kubernetes, MicroCloud and Ubuntu LXD ๐Ÿ“˜ Cisco Unified Edge AI Holographic Solutions I enjoy collaborating with customers, partners, and engineering teams to bring innovative ideas to life from proof-of-concepts and AI demos to production-ready architectures. Always interested in discussions around AI, edge computing, cloud-native platforms, infrastructure modernization, and the future of intelligent compute.

Experience

  • Solutions Architect at Cisco
    Feb 2025 - Present ยท 1 yr 6 mos

    ๐Ÿš€ Solutions Architect | Cisco Compute CTO Team ๐Ÿ” About My Role: As a Solutions Architect in Cisco's Compute CTO organization, I design, validate, and showcase AI, compute, and edge infrastructure solutions that help customers accelerate digital transformation. My work spans solution architecture, infrastructure validation, technical publications, innovation, and customer engagement. ๐ŸŽฏ Key Responsibilities: โ€ข Design and validate AI, Edge, and Compute solutions using Cisco UCS, Cisco AI Pods, and Cisco Unified Edge. โ€ข Build proof-of-concepts, AI demos, and innovation showcases for customers, partners, and industry events. โ€ข Author Cisco Validated Designs (CVDs), technical papers, deployment guides, and reference architectures. โ€ข Deploy and test Kubernetes, cloud-native applications, virtualization platforms, and AI workloads on Cisco infrastructure. โ€ข Support technical pre-sales activities through architecture workshops, solution presentations, customer briefings, and demonstrations. โ€ข Collaborate with engineering, product management, and ecosystem partners to develop validated solutions and best practices. ๐Ÿ“˜ Key Publications: โ€ข Cisco Unified Edge and Canonical Ubuntu for Edge Deployments โ€ข Cisco Unified Edge with Kubernetes, MicroCloud and Ubuntu LXD โ€ข Cisco Unified Edge AI Holographic Solutions ๐Ÿ”ง Technologies: Cisco UCS โ€ข Cisco AI Pods โ€ข Generative AI โ€ข LLMs โ€ข Edge Computing โ€ข Kubernetes โ€ข Ubuntu โ€ข LXD โ€ข Cloud-Native Applications โ€ข Infrastructure Validation โ€ข Solution Architecture ๐Ÿ’ก Impact: Helping customers adopt scalable AI and edge solutions through validated architectures, technical leadership, innovation, and real-world demonstrations.

  • Senior Software Engineer at Siemens
    Jul 2023 - Feb 2025 ยท 1 yr 8 mos

    ๐Ÿš€ Technology and Innovation Team | Siprotec AI Project ๐Ÿ” About Siprotec AI Project: As a member of the Technology and Innovation Team, I spearhead the development of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing customer support for Siprotec devices through advanced AI technology. Our project focuses on planning and designing an interactive bot to provide instant assistance to customers regarding Siprotec devices. ๐ŸŽฏ Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning and design efforts for the interactive bot, ensuring alignment with project objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate natural language understanding and intelligent response mechanisms. Implement real-time assistance features and ensure multi-channel access for seamless customer support. Drive the integration of the bot with knowledge bases to enhance its capabilities. ๐Ÿ”ง Tech Stack: Leveraging Gen AI and Open AI for advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. Azure Cloud for scalable and reliable infrastructure. Angular for frontend development, ensuring a modern and responsive user interface. Chroma DB for robust data storage and retrieval. โœจ Key Features: Natural language understanding to interpret customer queries accurately. Intelligent responses tailored to customer needs. Real-time assistance for instant support. Multi-channel access for customer convenience. Integration with knowledge bases for enhanced support capabilities. ๐Ÿ’ก Benefits: Enhanced customer experience through instant and intelligent support. Streamlined support process, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings. Acquisition of valuable data insights to improve service delivery.p ๐Ÿ”ฎ Future Directions: Focus on continuous learning to enhance bot capabilities. Expansion of bot functionalities to cater to evolving customer needs. Integration with IoT and edge computing for more personalized support. Forge partnerships for ecosystem development and further innovation.

  • Senior Software Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Dec 2021 - Jul 2023 ยท 1 yr 8 mos

    ๐Ÿš€ Senior Software Engineer at Thermo Scientific | TraceFinder ๐Ÿ”ฌ About TraceFinder: I contribute to the development of TraceFinder, simplifying high-throughput screening and quantitation in labs worldwide. Our software provides rapid access to results, driving productivity with smart sample flagging, flexible data review, and custom report generation. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Tech Stack: Utilizing Azure Cloud, Vue.js, and .NET Technologies. TraceFinder for seamless user experiences and unparalleled performance. ๐ŸŒŸ Key Responsibilities: Collaborate on TraceFinder's development, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and usability. Integrate new features and optimize performance in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Implement smart sample flagging, flexible data review, and custom report generation. Contribute to enabling control of multi-channel LC, single & triple quadrupole, high-resolution LC-MS, IC, and GC systems. ๐ŸŽฏ Achievements: Contributed to TraceFinder's migration to Azure Cloud, enhancing scalability and accessibility. Assisted in implementing Vue.js for a responsive and intuitive user interface. Contributed to integrating advanced data processing algorithms, reducing analysis time and improving accuracy. Passionate about empowering scientists, I contribute to scientific discovery through my work on TraceFinder.

  • Software Engineer at Conduent
    Jul 2019 - Dec 2021 ยท 2 yrs 6 mos

    ๐Ÿš€ Software Engineer at Conduent | UPS Modernization Project ๐Ÿ“ฆ About UPS: UPS, founded in 1907, is a global leader in shipping, supply chain management, and courier services. From its inception as the American Messenger Company, UPS has evolved into a Fortune 500 giant, renowned for ground shipping, retail services, and innovative solutions. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Tech Stack: I contribute to UPS Modernization, Used Azure Cloud for scalable infrastructure. Angular for frontend development. Microsoft SQL Server for data management. Cosmos DB for distributed databases. Graph API for User Management. ๐ŸŽฏ Key Responsibilities: Enhance UPS efficiency and customer experience through modernization. Collaborate on feature development and enhancements. Deliver high-quality software solutions using agile methodologies. Uphold software development best practices. ๐ŸŒŸ Key Projects: Migrated legacy systems to Azure Cloud, improving scalability. Developed Angular components to streamline user experience. Implemented SQL Server and Cosmos DB solutions for optimized data management. Integrated Graph API for seamless communication. ๐Ÿ’ก Achievements: Contributed to UPS's digital transformation with successful project deliveries. Recognized for innovative solutions and contributions to modernization. Fostered collaboration and continuous improvement within the team. Excited to drive UPS's modernization journey, shaping the future of shipping and logistics.