AI Architect - AI Centre of Excellence
Oracle EMEA | Campanillas, Spain
Senior Architect with over 20+ years of experience designing and deploying high-performance AI/ML, HPC, CAE and GPU-accelerated cloud infrastructure across global industries
Get In TouchSenior Architect with over 20+ years of experience designing and deploying high-performance AI/ML, HPC, CAE and GPU-accelerated cloud infrastructure across global industries. Proven success leading complex architecture engagements, cloud migrations, and GenAI platform enablement for research, enterprise, and hybrid environments.
Known for driving scalable innovation through deep technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and a customer-first mindset. Demonstrated ability to deliver infrastructure solutions aligned with business goals, technical compliance, and operational excellence across OCI, AWS, GCP and Azure ecosystems.
Currently serving as AI Architect at Oracle's Centre of Excellence in Campanillas, Spain, specializing in enterprise reference architectures, performance baselines, and guardrails for GPU-accelerated GenAI/HPC on OCI.
20+ years of specialized expertise in AI/ML infrastructure, HPC systems, and cloud architecture delivering enterprise-scale solutions
Enterprise-Scale Solutions
Leading the design and implementation of large-scale, high-performance computing environments for AI/ML workloads.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Designing and implementing robust, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Industry Specialization
System Architecture
Customer consultation
Technical consulting
Documentation
Leadership
Oracle Iberia
Feb 2021 - Present | Campanillas, Spain
• Define enterprise reference architectures, performance baselines, and guardrails for GPU-accelerated GenAI/HPC on OCI
• Architect and operate GPU-accelerated Gen AI and HPC/AI platforms on OCI (Kubernetes/OKE plus Slurm & PBS Pro)
• Lead performance engineering & benchmarking, CUDA/NCCL micro-benchmarks, optimize GPU utilization and throughput
• Enable distributed training & inference for LLMs and CV/NLP (DeepSpeed/FSDP/Horovod on Slurm/PBS Pro and OKE)
• Build reusable IaC blueprints (Terraform/Resource Manager, Helm, OCI DevOps/OCIR) for rapid GPU cluster deployment
• Partner with automotive CAE/simulation teams to map CFD/FEA/crash workloads to optimal shapes/schedulers
DXC Technology
Nov 2018 – Jan 2021 | Europe & UK
• HPC and emerging technologies consultant supporting scientific computing workloads across financial services, aerospace, and automotive
• Delivered HPC infrastructure engineering using NVIDIA Bright Cluster Manager, xCAT, LSF, and PBS Pro
• Led automation initiatives with Ansible, Docker, and Python for cluster provisioning and application deployment
• Enabled hybrid cloud integration with AWS and GCP for scalable compute environments
• Conducted extensive application and hardware benchmarking with performance optimization
Citi (Citicorp Services India)
Aug 2016 – Oct 2018 | Financial Engineering
• HPC Engineer supporting Financial Engineering Research Group for real-time financial trading and risk modeling
• Point-of-Contact for emerging HPC technologies, driving innovation in simulation grid architecture
• Conducted hardware and application benchmarking, validating performance for production trading environments
• Designed and tested hybrid HPC architecture PoCs ensuring scalability and reliability
• Customized ELK stack for infrastructure observability, log correlation, and anomaly detection
Tata Motors / Tata Technologies
Jun 2008 – Aug 2016 | Automotive R&D
• HPC operations and infrastructure lead for Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Research Group
• Directed daily operations of multi-node, heterogeneous HPC cluster for automotive simulations
• Led integration and performance tuning of LS-DYNA, Abaqus, Ansys Fluent, MSC Nastran, StarCCM+, OptiStruct
• Developed custom CAE job submission portal integrated with PBS Pro
• Enabled centralized CAE access via Altair e-Compute portal across engineering teams
Sankalp Venture
Mar 2007 – May 2008
Led enterprise Linux infrastructure administration, web/mail servers, and team management for Indian Express news sites.
Vindhaya Institute
Mar 2004 – Feb 2007
Taught computer science subjects, conducted lab sessions, mentored B.E. students on software development projects.
Strategic partnerships with leading organizations across global markets, delivering transformational AI infrastructure solutions with proven results and measurable impact
Global Enterprises
• Energy & Oil Companies
• Manufacturing Giants
• $2.4T+ combined market cap
Innovation Leaders
• LLM Builders
• Biotech AI
• Research Pioneers
Public Sector
• Smart Cities
• National Initiatives
• Vision 2030 Projects
Financial Innovation
• Payment Leaders
• Cross-Border Platforms
• Digital Banking
Delivering mission-critical AI/ML infrastructure solutions that drive digital transformation across industries
DataRobot AI platform deployment for digital transformation initiatives
Cross-border payments platform with data sovereignty compliance
LLM training infrastructure for next-generation AI companies
5G network optimization with AI-driven analytics
Smart city initiatives and digital governance platforms
Predictive maintenance and quality optimization systems
AI/ML platform design, HPC cluster deployment, cloud migration strategy
GPU utilization, RDMA networking, workload scheduling, cost reduction
Data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, security best practices
Testimonials from Oracle VPs, industry leaders, and satisfied clients who have experienced the value of strategic AI infrastructure expertise
Principal Cloud Architect
HPC/GPU & AI Platform Solutions
"It has been a privilege to collaborate with Deepak on a range of challenging projects, from intricate client deployments to internal R&D initiatives. What stands out is his profound expertise across the entire HPC and AI stack, which he pairs with an exceptional, hands-on command of complex systems. Deepak possesses a rare blend of deep technical knowledge and a strategic intuition that allows him to architect the most effective solution with remarkable efficiency. He is an approachable, detail-oriented professional who consistently elevates the projects he's on. I wholeheartedly recommend Deepak as a senior expert in the AI and HPC field, whose unique problem-solving abilities often feel like 'magic' to those who work with him."
VP of AI @ Oracle
Oracle Leadership Team
"Working with Deepak is a privilege and an absolute delight. Deepak is one of few people I know whose thirst for knowledge and self improvement helped him transition from hardware-heavy HPC SME to an accomplished AI SME whose expertise spans from AI GPU clustering architectures, to logical architecture, and Oracle and Open-source AI software. Deepak would be an invaluable asset to any organization."
Supercomputing & AI
Senior Leadership
"We have been involved in several Big Compute/HPC/GPU implementation projects with Deepak for customers in different industries all over EMEA. Deepak contributes huge value to the work of the Big Compute specialist team because thanks to his work we could prove the feasibility of our proposed architectures and demonstrate that they are working. He goes the extra mile to make customisations if needed, always having customer satisfaction in his focus. Deepak is a top talent and I hope we get to work for him for a long time. Resources like him are in high demand (externally and internally). As a seasoned engineer, he has the intuition (based on 2 decades of expertise) to always choose an approach that would eventually prove the simplest and most elegant."
Cloud Native Architect Lead @ Oracle
Oracle Cross-Team Collaboration
"I have the pleasure of working with Deepak as part of a deep technical team, and I can confidently say that his collaborative spirit and open-minded approach have made a significant impact on our cross-team efforts. One of his standout qualities is the willingness to step in and support others, no matter the challenge. Every time I've needed his assistance, he's shown up with enthusiasm and a problem-solving mindset, ensuring that our projects move forward seamlessly. His reliability and dedication are truly commendable. What's equally impressive is his journey from India to Spain, which speaks volumes about his adaptability and curiosity. He's always eager to learn, ask thoughtful questions, and share insights from his diverse experiences. This enriches team dynamics and fosters a culture of continuous growth. Working with Deepak has been a fantastic experience."
Best Practices Leader EMEA
Technology Engineering
"I'd like to recognize Deepak for his outstanding passion for sharing knowledge and promoting best practices within our teams. His commitment is clearly demonstrated through the multiple insightful blog entries he has authored. These contributions have been incredibly valuable, helping to broaden our understanding and foster a culture of continuous learning and sharing. Being a thought leader in his field, he is helping our customers and partners alike to deploy solutions quickly and generate value from them. Deepak's willingness to share his expertise is truly appreciated and makes a positive impact on our work environment."
Senior Advisory Director EMEA
"I worked with DEEPAK on several projects together. Since he lives in Malaga also a personal friendship developed. On the business side I like most on Deepak's approach that he always put the customer and their need in the focus of his doing. Through his wide experience of the market he can bring views of the project already to the table in an early stage - which the customer would have addressed probably later only and there it would cause some re-engineering of the solution. To have the end solution in mind can save many customers money and time. As a team mate - still working in a different team but close to ours he is trying to consolidate our joint approach and the possibility to learn from each other. His feedback in the discussions for further development are very much welcome. He always try to have the entire product portfolio in mind and pick the best fitting components for a customer solution or a general development project of the joint teams. I can see DEEPAK mid-term in a supervising role for a technical based team, where he can use his balanced personality also for the health of the team. I am happy to recommend DEEPAK to any Supervising- or team leading- role through my experience in the HPC market segment."
IT Engineer at Danfoss
"I worked with Deepak on HPC projects that successfully scaled up simulation infrastructure as a service for my company. His deployments were always performed on time and with precision to our business requirements. He has excellent knowledge in designing, prototyping, and deploying HPC clusters that are stable and reliable. Good luck Deepak!"
HPC Evangelist, Ph.D.
"I had the opportunity to work with Deepak in several customer projects where he has been my best buddy of collaboration. He brings a huge knowledge about HPC and extremely good in hands-on. His efforts to try new things and then make it deployment ready is amazing. I always enjoy working with him. He is a great colleague, a good friend and a fantastic person."
AI Infrastructure Leader
"We have been working with Deepak together in the most complex customer projects as well as internal R&D, and it's my pleasure to enjoy a combination of his qualities - attention to detail; outstandingly wide experience in HPC; practical hands-on fluency when it comes to CLI; friendly and collaborative style; gentle modesty; and, as a derivative, his invaluable professional intuition & creativity that allows for finding a shortcut to an optimal solution without unnecessary trial and error. One of our customers referred to it as 'Deepak's magic', and I couldn't have said it even better. I am more than glad to recommend Deepak as a top notch in HPC, and one of the most pleasant persons I have known."
ML & Gen AI Architect
"I had an opportunity to work with Deepak Soni on HPC projects and impressed by his ability to work on HPC job scheduler. His dedication and knowledge in HPC applications is worth mentioning."
Cloud Implementation Specialist
"Hardworking always willing to assist in every situation. Very proactive and high performing member."
Director - Sales
"I always remember him as a person with deep technical knowledge. His quench for learning is unstoppable. He has demonstrated his learning for betterment of his organization many times."
Application Specialist at Arup
"It was a pleasure working with Deepak. His knowledge about the IT systems and his command over Linux has always made my life easy in handling any of the issues that we had to debug. Also Deepak is good at maintaining personal rapport with the vendors."
50-Node GPU Cluster • xLSTM Technology • Research to Production
Challenge: Austrian LLM builder entering productization phase, seeking European AI leadership position
Solution: Deployed 50+3 Node BM GPU H100.8 cluster with RDMA networking for xLSTM technology research
Impact: Enabled transition from university research to commercial AI products, competing with leading European AI companies
GPU Infrastructure:
HPC Components:
Recognition Received
Q1FY25 EMEA Technology Engineering Excellence Award for outstanding collaborative work and customer success
Building strategic partnerships with industry leaders across global markets to deliver transformational AI infrastructure solutions
2021, 2023
2023
2021
2021
Data Centers 2023
Certified
Expert Level
Associate Level
Professional Series
8.0 Administration
Oracle Cloud
NVIDIA AI
Multi-Cloud
Leadership
Total of 15 Professional Certifications spanning cloud architecture, AI/ML, data platforms, security, and quality management across Oracle, AWS, GCP, NVIDIA, and industry standards
Delivering transformational AI/ML and HPC infrastructure solutions across diverse industry verticals
Digital Transformation - AI/ML Platform
Fortune 500 Oil & Gas Company
Challenge: Deploy DataRobot AI platform for digital transformation initiatives
Solution: Enhanced performance with specialized OCI features and HPC expertise
Impact: ✅ Delivered on timeline, customer adopted OCI for production workloads
Cross-Border Payments Platform
FTSE 250 Listed Company
Challenge: Expand into new market with data sovereignty compliance
Solution: Oracle Cloud deployment with enhanced GlusterFS integration
Impact: ✅ 25% cost reduction vs on-premises, enabling rapid market entry
5G Network Optimization
Leading Middle East Telecom Provider
Challenge: 5G network optimization with AI-driven analytics platform
Solution: GPU-accelerated HPC cluster with Oracle Linux optimization
Impact: ✅ Full compliance achieved, enhanced performance delivered
Therapeutic AI Research Platform
Healthcare AI Innovator
Challenge: Generative AI for therapeutic antibody design and protein discovery
Solution: High-performance GPU cluster with specialized AI frameworks
Impact: ✅ Accelerated drug discovery, research breakthrough achieved
AI-Powered Urban Management
National Vision 2030 Project
Challenge: AI-powered visual pollution detection processing 100K-200K images daily
Solution: Scalable cloud infrastructure with automated AI pipeline
Impact: ✅ Revolutionized environmental monitoring and urban planning
xLSTM Technology • 50-Node GPU Cluster
Austrian LLM Pioneer
Challenge: European LLM builder entering productization phase, seeking AI leadership position
Solution: Deployed 50+3 Node GPU H100.8 cluster with RDMA networking
Impact: ✅ Enabled transition from university research to commercial AI products
Sharing knowledge and insights through technical blogs, reference architectures, and open-source contributions
View all publications at blogs.oracle.com/authors/deepak-soni
Reference architecture for deploying enterprise-scale generative AI solutions on OCI with comprehensive ERP integration capabilities.
Accelerate and scale the storage of virtual machine images in a KVM environment with enterprise-grade reliability.
Use remote synchronous block replication on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for enterprise-grade data replication.
Video surveillance and analytics software performance optimization on OCI for enhanced security operations.
Powering protein large language models in antibody discovery on OCI for pharmaceutical innovation.
Accelerating telco innovation by leveraging power of GPUs on OCI for enhanced customer experiences.
Pioneering collaboration for AI innovation and excellence with One Lexiicon ownGPT AI model on OCI.
Pioneering de novo antibody design with OCI, supporting Silica Corpora's AI mission for precision and efficacy.
Personal collection of AI/ML infrastructure projects, HPC configurations, automation scripts, and technical implementations for enterprise-scale deployments.
Research-focused repository containing academic projects, mathematical computing implementations, and early-stage experimental work in system architecture.
Enterprise-grade implementations for Oracle Developer Relations, featuring DeepSpeed training, GPU clustering, and production-ready AI infrastructure patterns.
Advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbot for medical information and healthcare applications, featuring vector search, semantic understanding, and context-aware responses for medical queries.
Published insights and technical achievements from my tenure as HPC & CAE Systems Engineer at Tata Technologies, focusing on performance optimization and enterprise-scale solutions.
Performance Comparison Chart
Demonstrated 68% reduction in runtime through NUMA optimization techniques for compute-intensive CAE applications like LS-DYNA in automotive simulations. Achieved 45-50% performance improvement in CPU time through strategic process and memory placement.
MSC Patran - Stress Analysis
Engineered custom HPC environment that reduced CAE loop time by 25% (12 weeks to 9 weeks) with 8x increase in license utilization. Implemented GlusterFS distributed file system and Torque/Maui job scheduling for enterprise-scale CAE workflows.
OCI Reference Architectures
Technical Articles
Open Source Projects
Developer Engagements
1999 - 2002
Madhya Pradesh, India • State Technical University
Comprehensive graduate program in computer applications covering advanced software engineering, distributed systems architecture, database management, network programming, and enterprise computing solutions. Specialized coursework in system design, performance optimization, and scalable application development.
1995 - 1998
Madhya Pradesh, India • Affiliated College
Rigorous undergraduate program in pure and applied mathematics covering advanced calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability theory, statistics, and numerical analysis. Built strong analytical and problem-solving foundation essential for understanding AI/ML algorithms, performance optimization, and computational complexity in large-scale infrastructure systems.
Systems design, architecture patterns, enterprise software development methodologies, and scalable application frameworks
Statistical analysis, computational mathematics, algorithmic optimization, and mathematical foundations for AI/ML
Distributed systems design, network architecture, high-performance computing principles, and infrastructure scalability
"The combination of computer science expertise and mathematical foundations provides the perfect foundation for understanding both the theoretical principles and practical applications of modern AI/ML infrastructure architecture."
Active participant in global professional communities spanning AI, HPC, cloud computing, and technology domains
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When not architecting AI infrastructures, I find balance and inspiration through sports and music
The Gentleman's Game
Cricket has been a lifelong passion - from following international matches to understanding the strategic complexities that mirror the analytical thinking required in AI architecture.
"Cricket teaches patience, strategy, and the importance of both individual excellence and team collaboration - principles that directly apply to leading complex infrastructure projects."
Creative Expression
Music provides the perfect counterbalance to technical work - offering creative expression and emotional release that keeps me energized and inspired.
"Music teaches rhythm, timing, and the art of harmonious collaboration - qualities essential for orchestrating complex AI infrastructure deployments."
"The analytical precision required for AI architecture finds perfect balance in the strategic thinking of cricket and the creative flow of music. These passions keep me grounded, inspired, and bring fresh perspectives to solving complex technical challenges."
Cricket strategy enhances architectural planning
Musical creativity drives innovative solutions
Sports and music build collaborative skills
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