Karthik Sukumar

KARTHIK SUKUMAR

AI, Cloud, Digital & Data Transformation Leader
I turn enterprise AI concepts into scalable, production-ready systems that deliver real business value. With over two decades of experience, I specialize in Generative AI, LLM integration, AI agents, and autonomous systems—primarily on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, with expertise across AWS, Azure, and GCP for multi-cloud strategies.
Key Expertise
Generative AI LLM Integration Model Context Protocol (MCP) AI Agents Oracle Cloud (OCI) AWS Azure GCP Multi-Cloud RAG Architectures Vector Search Conversational AI Enterprise Architecture
Career Highlights

Business Impact

Built significant ANZ pipeline for Oracle Cloud AI and Data services through executive-level strategic engagements

Operational Excellence

Architected solutions reducing manual workflows significantly through multi-agent systems and intelligent automation

Recognition

Multiple Oracle CE Awards for outstanding contributions in cloud architecture and transformational customer solutions

Open Source

Core contributor to official Model Context Protocol (MCP) repository on GitHub, advancing AI integration standards

Entrepreneurship

Co-founded successful cloud startup with government innovation funding, demonstrating entrepreneurial leadership

Education Leadership

Industry Advisory Board Member at La Trobe University, shaping the next generation of technology professionals

Focus Areas

AI at Production Scale: Leading enterprises through their AI journey with production-ready Generative AI implementations, LLM Integration (Claude, GPT, Oracle Cohere), RAG Architectures, Vector Search, AI Agents, and Multi-Agent Workflows that deliver measurable business value.

Multi-Cloud Strategy: Architecting and implementing comprehensive cloud strategies primarily on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), with proven expertise in AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Specialized in cloud migration, modernization, optimization, and hybrid/multi-cloud architectures for enterprise-scale deployments.

Digital Reinvention: Enabling organizations to reimagine their business models and customer experiences through modern digital technologies, microservices architectures, and API-first strategies that drive innovation.

Data Democratization: Building enterprise data platforms with Oracle Autonomous Database, implementing data lakes, enabling real-time analytics, and democratizing data access through Natural Language SQL and AI-powered interfaces.

Professional Experience

Principal Cloud & AI Solutions Architect – Strategic Pursuits
Oracle | January 2019 – Present | Greater Melbourne Area

Leading enterprise AI, cloud, digital, and data initiatives with focus on production-scale solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, partnering with C-level executives across Banking, Retail, Healthcare, and Public Sector.

Education & Certifications

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Approach & Philosophy

I believe in solutions that deliver tangible business outcomes. My approach starts with understanding the right problems to solve, ensuring technology investments drive measurable ROI rather than just implementing technology for its own sake. I work closely with business leaders to validate value through proof-of-concepts, then architect production-scale solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure. The focus is always on sustainable innovation that empowers organizations to achieve their strategic objectives.

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