Darthick Somu
I’m Darthick Somu, a Principal Cloud Architect based in the Netherlands. I enjoy turning complex technology challenges into cloud solutions that are practical, secure and built to last.
Over the years, I’ve worked across enterprise cloud transformation, application modernization and data platforms, with Microsoft Azure at the centre of much of that journey. My role sits between strategy and delivery: understanding what the business needs, shaping the architecture, and working with engineering teams to make sure the design actually works in the real world.
I’m particularly interested in Azure architecture, AI and GenAI, modernization, security, FinOps and the decisions that make cloud platforms easier to operate at enterprise scale. I value simple architecture, clear trade-offs and solutions that teams can own long after the initial project is finished.
From architecture strategy to working solutions.
Good architecture is more than a diagram. I focus on the decisions that connect business outcomes, technology choices and delivery realities.
Certifications
Certifications complement experience; for me, they’re a way to keep learning and validate knowledge across cloud and enterprise architecture.
Who is Darthick Somu?
Darthick Somu is a Netherlands-based Principal Cloud Architect focused on Microsoft Azure, enterprise cloud architecture, application modernization, data platforms and responsible adoption of generative AI. His work bridges architecture strategy with practical implementation and engineering delivery.
What does Darthick write about?
On Cloud Chronicles by Darthick, I share lessons and perspectives on Azure architecture, enterprise Gen AI, cloud security, FinOps and migration decisions. You can also browse my latest articles.
Where can you connect with Darthick Somu?
For my professional background, experience and updates, visit Darthick Somu on LinkedIn. This About page is my personal profile on Cloud Chronicles.
Sharing what I learn along the way.
I started Cloud Chronicles to share practical lessons from architecture and delivery — the patterns that worked, the trade-offs that mattered, and the things I wish had been clearer at the start. The goal is simple: useful cloud and architecture content without unnecessary complexity.