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AAKANKSHA DENDE

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Results-oriented Cloud and DevOps Engineer with 3 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, automation scripting, and software development. Proficient in managing cloud services such as AWS and Azure, writing automation scripts in Python, Bash, and PowerShell, and supporting cloud-native deployments. Skilled in CI/CD processes, monitoring, and resource optimization for operational excellence. Recently earned a Master's degree in Management Information Systems with a focus on cybersecurity, infrastructure-as-code, and agile practices, showcasing a proven track record of delivering scalable and secure cloud solutions that align with enterprise objectives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cloud & DevOps Engineer (Academic & Freelance Projects)

UNSCHOOL
02.2021 - 03.2024
  • Designed and deployed secure, scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS and Azure, supporting development and production workloads.
  • Wrote automation scripts in Bash, PowerShell, and Python to automate deployment, configuration, and system monitoring tasks.
  • Managed cloud infrastructure provisioning using Git and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab), improving deployment speed and reliability.
  • Configured IAM roles, encryption protocols, and firewall rules to enhance security posture across cloud environments.
  • Created operational scripts for patching, backups, and resource management, improving service uptime and compliance.
  • Provided Level 2 support and troubleshooting for cloud environments, optimizing resource usage and resolving incidents.
  • Documented deployment workflows and technical procedures for internal teams.
  • Key Technologies: AWS EC2, S3, IAM, Azure VMs, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, Bash, PowerShell, Python
  • Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.

Software Engineering Intern

Innomatix
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Developed and supported full-stack applications deployed on AWS using Flask (Python) and Vue.js.
  • Automated internal processes using Python and Bash scripts, saving over 10 hours/week in manual effort.
  • Created and integrated RESTful APIs to exchange data across systems and third-party services.
  • Managed deployment workflows using Git and Jenkins, reducing manual errors and ensuring consistency.
  • Conducted performance optimizations that improved API response times by 30% and database query efficiency by 20%.
  • Assisted in bug fixing and operational support for production services, enhancing system stability and resilience.
  • Collaborated with software engineers to develop and test application procedures for system efficiency.

Education

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering

Vignan Institutions
08.2023

Skills

  • Cloud platform proficiency: AWS and Azure
  • Automation Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell
  • CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform (learning), Ansible (basic)
  • Basic proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes
  • RESTful API Development & Integration
  • Monitoring & Optimization: AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Firewalls
  • Agile & DevOps Practices
  • Technical Documentation & Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Infrastructure automation

Certification

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – In Progress (Target Completion: July 2025)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) – In Progress
  • Google Cloud Digital Leader Certification – Planned Q3 2025
  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals – CompTIA, 2023
  • Cisco Networking Basics – Cisco Networking Academy, 2023
  • Cybersecurity Essentials – Cisco Networking Academy, 2022
  • Python for Cybersecurity – Coursera, 2023
  • Introduction to Virtualization with VMware – Udemy, 2023

Timeline

Cloud & DevOps Engineer (Academic & Freelance Projects)

UNSCHOOL
02.2021 - 03.2024

Software Engineering Intern

Innomatix
01.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Engineering

Vignan Institutions

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

Robert Morris University

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