Krishna Manchikalapudi

Principal Architect

Amazon Web Services•  August 2022 - Present•  San Francisco, CA

Directed large-scale cloud transformation programs for enterprise clients, aligning architecture strategy with executive priorities and digital innovation goals. Led cross-functional teams to integrate MLOps and GenAI solutions using Kubernetes, SageMaker, and open-source data tooling. Coached cross-functional engineering leaders on best practices in DevOps, MLOps, and SDLC governance, fostering continuous improvement. Delivered 30%+ improvement in engineering velocity through automation, resiliency design, and adoption of containerization and microservices (EKS, Lambda). Built trusted advisory relationships with C-suite leaders to co-develop roadmaps for modernization, cloud-native platform builds, and adoption of AI/ML/GenAI solutions.

Principal Architect

First Republic Bank•  April 2018 - August 2022•  San Francisco, CA

Served as technical leader across cloud migration and CRM integration programs, modernizing banking platforms through microservices, API management, and real-time data pipelines. Architected and implemented a regulatory loan document processing system, reducing manual effort by 30% and accelerating compliance review timelines. Partnered with business stakeholders to align platform capabilities with customer experience and growth strategies. Founded and led engineering guilds focused on Kubernetes adoption, open API design, and DevSecOps practices. Drove community-centered transformation by integrating customer feedback loops and contributing reusable components to internal developer platforms. Co-created scalable integration architectures supporting data-intensive workflows and strategic SaaS partnerships. Delivered operational excellence by instituting enterprise-wide best practices for observability, API standards, and CI/CD pipelines.

API Solution Architect

Wells Fargo•  April 2011 - April 2018•  San Francisco, CA

Led API platform modernization using Apigee, WSO2, Mule ESB, Apache Camel; scaled reusable integration patterns across payments and lending systems. Led the architecture of scalable SDKs and microservices reused across community banking systems and customer platforms. Built strong relationships with both internal engineering teams and external contributors to expand API coverage and improve developer experience. Participated in industry roundtables focused on API security and digital banking innovation. Orchestrated customer demos and technical enablement for internal product launches and platform enhancements.