Kushal Swargai
Toronto,Canada
Summary
- 6+ years of DevOps & Cloud Engineering experience, delivering scalable, secure, and automated solutions across Azure, AWS, and hybrid infrastructures.
- Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM Templates, CloudFormation, and Azure Bicep for consistent, repeatable provisioning of cloud resources.
- Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins, with integrated artifact management via JFrog Artifactory, Nexus, and Azure Artifacts.
- Skilled in containerization and orchestration with Docker, AKS, EKS, and Helm/Kustomize for scalable and declarative Kubernetes deployments.
- Extensive experience in monitoring, observability, and incident response using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, App Insights, and ELK Stack.
- Hands-on with DevSecOps, implementing secure pipelines, IAM policies, NSGs, vulnerability scanning, CIS benchmarks, and managing secrets using Azure Key Vault and HashiCorp Vault.
- Specialized in cloud cost optimization with tagging strategies, budget governance, and automated spend alerting.
- Led cloud migration and multi-subscription architecture initiatives, ensuring parity across Dev/Stage/Prod environments with high availability.
- Experienced in automated testing of infrastructure and APIs using Postman, REST Assured, and validation scripting.
- Developed serverless automation using Azure Functions for event-driven tasks and operational workflows.
- Contributed to ISO/SOC2 audit readiness, compliance mapping, and BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery) testing in enterprise cloud setups.
- Strong collaborator in Agile/Scrum teams, effectively coordinating with developers, security, infrastructure, and platform engineering teams.
- Experienced in automating deployments and system configurations to ensure seamless integration and rapid delivery.
- Known for leveraging cloud platforms and scripting skills to maximize operational efficiency and drive successful project outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud DevOps Engineer
Canadian Tire Corporation
07.2022 - Current
- Built and maintained secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, automating deployments across AKS clusters.
- Developed Terraform modules to provision and manage cloud infrastructure (AKS, VNETs, NSGs, Azure Key Vault).
- Containerized enterprise apps with Docker and deployed using Helm charts into AKS with GitOps workflows.
- Set up centralized logging and monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics.
- Created Azure Functions to trigger automation workflows for scaling and incident remediation.
- Participated in security reviews and implemented policy-as-code (Azure Policy) for NSGs, encryption, and identity.
- Enabled cost visibility using tags and budget alerts with Azure Cost Management tools.
- Conducted BCDR testing and implemented runbooks using Azure Automation.
- Integrated GitHub Advanced Security features with CI workflows to enforce code scanning and secret detection.
- Worked on Azure Private DNS and Private Endpoints to securely connect services across subscriptions.
- Automated image scanning for container security using Trivy and Azure Defender for Containers.
Cloud Platform Engineer
HCL Technologies / Client: BMO Financial Group
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Delivered repeatable cloud infrastructure using Terraform, ARM, and CloudFormation for hybrid workloads.
- Created CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins and Azure DevOps, integrating with JFrog Artifactory, SonarQube, and Vault.
- Designed and deployed multi-region, multi-subscription architecture supporting financial applications on Azure.
- Implemented automated compliance scanning, secrets rotation, and IAM controls across cloud environments.
- Enabled GitOps workflows for AKS deployments using Kustomize and GitHub Actions.
- Supported containerization strategies using Docker and microservices orchestration via EKS and AKS.
- Improved deployment reliability by 40% through robust pipeline enhancements and release controls.
- Led design of standardized Terraform modules and reusable CI templates adopted across cloud teams.
- Worked with Azure Lighthouse and Policy Initiatives for multi-tenant access control and compliance enforcement.
- Developed self-service runbooks for incident remediation and cloud automation using PowerShell and Azure CLI.
DevOps Engineer
Mindtree / Client: UnitedHealth Group
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Developed and maintained Terraform and CloudFormation templates to provision AWS and Azure infrastructure.
- Managed Jenkins pipelines for application deployment, integrated with AWS CodeBuild and CodeDeploy.
- Migrated monolithic applications to containerized microservices using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS).
- Monitored distributed systems using CloudWatch, Grafana, and set up custom alert rules.
- Supported compliance audits and implemented encryption-at-rest and in-transit across AWS environments.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Jawharlal Nehru Technological University
Skills
- Cloud Platforms: Azure (AKS, Functions, App Services, VNets), AWS (EKS, EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM), Hybrid Infrastructure
- IAC & Automation: Terraform, ARM, Bicep, CloudFormation, Ansible
- CI/CD & DevOps: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Artifactory, Nexus, SonarQube
- Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, EKS, Helm, Kustomize
- Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, App Insights, ELK Stack
- Security & Compliance: Azure Key Vault, HashiCorp Vault, DevSecOps, CIS Benchmarks, NSGs, RBAC, ISO/SOC2 readiness
- Languages & Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML
- Others: Git, GitOps, REST APIs, Azure Functions, Linux, Windows Servers
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- HashiCorp Terraform Associate
Timeline
Cloud DevOps Engineer
Canadian Tire Corporation
07.2022 - Current
Cloud Platform Engineer
HCL Technologies / Client: BMO Financial Group
11.2020 - 06.2022
DevOps Engineer
Mindtree / Client: UnitedHealth Group
09.2018 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science
Jawharlal Nehru Technological University
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