Kirupakaran Thangaraju is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cloud architecture and automation, currently serving as a Cloud/Automation Architect at Jeevan Technologies since October 2024. Kirupakaran's previous role at Ford Motor Company spanned nearly nine years, where responsibilities included TPM, AWS Cloud, Automation Architecture, and DevOps. Prior experience includes positions such as Sr. Associate at Cognizant, Technical Lead at Lionbridge, Senior Software Engineer at Virtusa, and Software Engineer at Verizon. Kirupakaran holds a Master of Technology in Software Systems (Internet of Things) from BITS Pilani, expected to complete in November 2024, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Chennai University, completed in 2003.