Naveen Reddy Thatigutla is a seasoned IT professional with over 14 years of specialized experience in network and storage architecture. Currently serving as a Storage & Network Architect at Hitachi Vantara since October 2015, he brings deep technical expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions across global data centers. As a technical leader, Naveen guides a team of ten engineers from India, providing strategic direction for daily operations and critical incident management.
His expertise spans multiple domains including data migration, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid cloud environments. He has successfully led complex migration projects, transitioning legacy storage infrastructure to modern platforms including Hitachi 1500 and 5600 storage arrays. Naveen specializes in AWS cloud administration, with hands-on experience in networking and security. His cloud expertise includes managing Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), Elastic Load Balancers (ELBs), S3 buckets, Route 53, and implementing 10GB AWS Direct Connect solutions. He has built hybrid cloud environments that seamlessly integrate on-premise disaster recovery systems with AWS, significantly improving recovery times and operational efficiency.
Naveen's network architecture experience includes configuring and managing Cisco, Juniper, and Brocade switches across multiple regions. He has led major tech refresh initiatives, including the migration of CISCO Catalyst 3650 to 9000 series switches in US data centers. He implements advanced routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP) for multi-site connectivity spanning New York, London, and Japan data centers. As a strong advocate for automation, Naveen develops Python scripts for storage allocation, switch port provisioning, and monitoring, streamlining operations and reducing manual intervention.
Throughout his career, Naveen has worked with prestigious organizations including the New York Stock Exchange, United Health Group, and Reliance Communications. His international experience includes managing data center consolidation projects across US and EMEA regions, resulting in significant cost savings and operational efficiency improvements. His technical leadership extends beyond day-to-day operations to strategic planning and disaster recovery. He regularly conducts annual disaster recovery testing and site isolation procedures, ensuring business continuity across various storage and network platforms. His expertise in performance monitoring using tools like Grafana, SolarWinds, and Nagios helps maintain optimal infrastructure performance.
Naveen holds a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (2005-2009) and a Master's in Computer Science and Engineering (2012-2013). His commitment to continuous learning is evident in his mastery of emerging technologies and his ability to adapt to evolving infrastructure requirements. With his comprehensive understanding of enterprise infrastructure, cloud technologies, and team leadership, Naveen Reddy T continues to drive innovation and operational excellence in the rapidly evolving IT landscape.