Solutions Architect · GenAI Engineer · Dallas, TX
Vijay
Gokarn
Cloud · Data · Generative AI
Building enterprise-grade cloud solutions and intelligent AI systems for over 16 years. From AWS cloud migrations to cutting-edge GenAI implementations — I architect technology that scales, adapts, and delivers.
Background
The architect behind the architecture
I started my career in India as a software and BPM developer, building a foundation across enterprise integration and business process design. A Master’s in Computer Science from Portland State University brought me to the US — and into the world of large-scale cloud and data systems.
For over a decade, I’ve delivered solutions for industry leaders including Intel, Liberty Mutual, JP Morgan Chase, Delta Airlines, US Bank, Frito-Lays, Sentara, and Sprint. My work spans the full spectrum: cloud architecture, full-stack engineering, data pipelines, and business analysis.
Today, at IBM, I lead initiatives at the intersection of cloud modernization and generative AI — transforming legacy systems and injecting intelligence into enterprise workflows. My current focus includes AI-powered artifact engineering and GenAI tooling for large-scale global operations.
Current Role
Solutions Architect, IBM (PNC Project)
Education
M.S. Computer Science
Portland State University, 2010
Specializations
AWS Cloud · Generative AI · Data Engineering · Business Analysis
Based In
Dallas, Texas, United States
Generative AI
AI-native thinking, enterprise execution
AI-Powered Artifact Engineering with GitHub Copilot
On the Toyota GBS Data Platform project — a six-layer global data pipeline spanning Dagster, PostgreSQL/RDS, Great Expectations, NestJS, and React — I leveraged GitHub Copilot to architect and generate production-grade technical artifacts. From infrastructure-as-code to data pipeline scaffolding, AI-assisted development accelerated delivery timelines while maintaining enterprise quality standards across Toyota’s global operations.
Deep GenAI & NLP Knowledge
Active practitioner and educator across the GenAI stack — from transformer architectures and embedding models to vector search, RAG pipelines, and LLM orchestration. Building the GenAI Mastery Series, a comprehensive educational course converting real-world AI engineering knowledge into structured learning content.
Serverless AI on AWS
Designed NLP-powered chat applications on AWS Bedrock connected to Aurora PostgreSQL, with expertise in context management, Redis caching strategies, and serverless AI deployment patterns at scale.
Career
16 years of enterprise impact
Jan 2024 — Present
IBM · PNC Bank
Solutions Architect & Full-Stack Lead
Leading full-stack JavaScript/Spring Boot applications on OpenShift for scalable, containerized enterprise environments. Conducting end-to-end business analysis — translating stakeholder requirements into actionable development specifications. Creating comprehensive process flow diagrams, functional specifications, and business process models to ensure cross-team alignment.
Mar 2021 — Feb 2024
IBM · Delta Airlines
Cloud Modernization Architect
Led the discovery and modernization of on-prem applications to cloud — studying AS-IS architecture and creating process and system diagrams. Conducted in-depth business analysis including gathering FR/NFR requirements. Prepared BRDs, system architecture diagrams, and workflow models enabling transparent cloud migration at enterprise scale.
Dec 2020 — Apr 2021
IBM · U.S. Bancorp
Application Developer
Developed financial applications in IBM Financial Transaction Manager for Check processing, delivering robust transaction handling solutions for one of America’s largest financial institutions.
Prior Experience
Multiple Enterprise Clients
Cloud & Full-Stack Architect
Broad enterprise experience spanning Intel, Liberty Mutual, Sprint, JP Morgan Chase, Frito-Lays, and Sentara Healthcare. Delivered cloud architecture, AWS migrations, serverless modernization, full-stack web applications, and RESTful APIs across Java, Node.js, Python, and JavaScript ecosystems.
Credentials
Certified across every layer
Amazon Web Services
Solutions Architect — Associate
Amazon Web Services
Data Engineer — Associate
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Practitioner
Databricks
Data Engineer — Associate
IBM
BPM Websphere Lombardi v7.1
Certified Consultant (Level 2)
IBM
Certified App Developer — Websphere ILOG JRules v7.1
Scaled Agile
SAFe 4.6 Certified Practitioner
IBM
Certified Business Process Analyst
IBM
Coaching Journey Badge (GROW Model)
Beyond the Code
Software, cricket, and chai
Cloud Obsessed
Always exploring the edges of what’s possible with cloud-native and AI-native architecture. Currently building out educational content on GenAI systems for the next generation of engineers.
Cricket & Chai
Avid cricket fan who loves to dissect a match over a hot cup of chai. The Indian cricket team holds a special place — every match is watched, analyzed, and debated.
Lifelong Learner
From Portland to Dallas, from BPM to GenAI — the constant has always been curiosity. I believe continuous learning isn’t just a value; it’s the only sustainable strategy in tech.