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Chaitanya M

Chaitanya M

Summary

DevOps/Cloud Engineer with over 5 years of experience in AWS and Azure environments, specializing in object-oriented programming with a strong command of Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML, SQL, and C++. Demonstrates expertise in CI/CD processes, infrastructure as code, and test automation to develop scalable solutions. Proven track record of enhancing performance, reliability, and efficiency in coding environments while leveraging telemetry and metrics for operational excellence. Committed to driving innovation and collaboration within teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

DevOps/Cloud Engineer

PRN IT
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Designed, deployed, and managed scalable cloud infrastructure for development, staging, and production environments using AWS and Azure, ensuring high availability, cost efficiency, and fault tolerance
  • Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI, automating the integration and deployment processes, significantly reducing manual intervention, and speeding up release cycles
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation, enabling repeatable and consistent cloud resource provisioning across multiple environments
  • Configured and managed containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, enhancing the scalability and portability of microservices in the cloud environment
  • Integrated monitoring and logging solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, and Azure Monitor to ensure the performance, security, and availability of cloud resources
  • Collaborated with development teams to optimize the CI/CD pipeline for seamless deployment of both cloud-native and on-prem applications, improving the speed and reliability of software releases
  • Led cost optimization efforts by leveraging cloud-native tools like AWS Cost Explorer and Azure Cost Management, reducing overall cloud expenditures by optimizing resource allocation and scaling
  • Ensured security best practices across cloud environments, including implementing proper IAM policies, network security controls, and encryption protocols for sensitive data
  • Provided support for troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure issues across cloud environments (AWS and Azure), including network connectivity, performance, and resource failures
  • Developed and maintained disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure business continuity in case of data loss or outages, with automated testing and validation
  • Environments: AWS, Azure, Terraform, Cloud Formation, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, IAM, VPC, Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, AKS, Azure App Services

Teaching Assistant

University of Bridgeport
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Assisted professors in delivering Python programming and Cloud Computing courses to undergraduate students, providing guidance on course materials, assignments, and practical exercises
  • Conducted lab sessions and workshops, helping students with coding exercises, debugging, and understanding complex programming concepts in Python
  • Graded assignments and exams, providing constructive feedback to students to improve their understanding of Python and cloud computing technologies
  • Held office hours to offer one-on-one support, addressing student queries related to Python syntax, algorithms, and cloud concepts (e.g., AWS, Azure, cloud architecture)
  • Developed and maintained coding exercises and cloud infrastructure demos, using AWS and Azure, to demonstrate real-world applications of cloud technologies
  • Contributed to course material development, including creating tutorials, cheat sheets, and documentation to help students grasp key Python and cloud concepts
  • Collaborated with professors to identify and address areas where students faced challenges, improving teaching strategies and learning outcomes
  • Skills & Tools: Python, AWS, Azure, Git, Jupyter Notebooks, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Security, Scripting

DevOps/Cloud Engineer

Shopital
05.2019 - 11.2021
  • Implemented Java-based solutions to automate infrastructure provisioning tasks using Terraform and ARM templates, enhancing the scalability and maintainability of cloud environments on AWS and Azure
  • Leveraged Java expertise to develop custom monitoring and alerting solutions, integrating with AWS CloudWatch and Azure Monitor to ensure real-time visibility into system health and performance metrics
  • Orchestrated deployment of Java applications within CI/CD pipelines on AWS Code Pipeline and Azure Pipelines, incorporating rigorous testing and quality assurance measures to minimize deployment errors and enhance overall software reliability
  • Collaborated with Java development teams to optimize application performance and resource utilization in cloud environments, utilizing cloud-native services and Java application server configurations for efficient resource management
  • Contributed to adopting best practices in Java development, including code quality standards, version control strategies, and deployment methodologies, to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the DevOps team
  • Environments: AWS, Azure, Terraform, Route 53, Load Balancer, EC2, Lambda functions, EFK stack, VPC, Security Groups, AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Dynatrace, Splunk, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Jenkins, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), GitHub

Cloud Engineer

UpcubeX
04.2018 - 01.2019
  • Leveraged Java programming to develop robust automation scripts and tools, enhancing efficiency in infrastructure management tasks and contributing to the automation-first culture within the DevOps environment
  • Integrated Java-based solutions within the CI/CD pipelines, optimizing build processes and ensuring seamless deployment of Java applications on cloud platforms like AWS and Azure
  • Collaborated with Java development teams to implement best practices for containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes, facilitating the deployment and scalability of Java-based microservices architectures
  • Demonstrated proficiency in configuring and managing Java application servers such as Apache Tomcat and WildFly, ensuring high availability and performance optimization in cloud environments
  • Engaged in continuous learning and professional development to stay updated with the latest advancements in Java technologies, actively seeking opportunities to apply new tools and frameworks to improve DevOps workflows
  • Environments: AWS, Azure, Terraform, ARM templates, AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, AWS CodePipeline, Azure Pipelines, and Java application server configurations

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
02-2023

Skills

AWS, Azure

Docker, Kubernetes (AKS, EKS)

Jenkins, AWS Code Pipeline, Azure Pipelines

Ansible, Chef, Puppet

Git, GitLab, Bitbucket

Terraform, CloudFormation

Shell, Python, Java, Bash

AWS CloudWatch, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Kibana

Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat, Windows

MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB

Apache Tomcat, Nginx

Certification

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, 2023
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, 2022

Projects

Project: YOLOv5 Traffic Signal Detection on Android Studio:

  • Developed a real-time traffic signal detection application using the YOLOv5 object detection model integrated with Android Studio.
  • Utilized Python for model training and optimization, achieving high accuracy in detecting traffic signals.
  • Integrated cloud services such as AWS S3 for model storage and retrieval, ensuring scalability and accessibility.
  • Implemented continuous integration and deployment pipelines using Jenkins and Docker for seamless updates and improvements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance the application's performance and user experience.

Project: Smart City Traveler:

  • Utilized Python for the backend development of the Smart City Traveler mobile application, ensuring robustness, scalability, and maintainability of the server-side components.
  • Integrated Python-based RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between the mobile application front end and the cloud-based backend services, enabling seamless data exchange and real-time updates for users.
  • Implemented Python libraries and frameworks for data processing and analytics within the cloud-based services, enabling efficient route planning and personalized recommendations based on user preferences and historical data.
  • Utilized Python for integrating IoT sensors and devices, enabling the collection and processing of environmental data such as air quality and traffic conditions to enhance the accuracy of recommendations and improve the overall user experience.
  • Incorporated Python-based AI algorithms for predictive analysis of transportation patterns and demand forecasting, leveraging machine learning techniques to optimize route planning and resource allocation.
  • Employed Python SDKs and libraries for seamless integration with cloud services such as AWS and Azure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficient Smart City Traveler application updates deployment.

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Assisted in deploying and managing cloud environments on AWS and Azure, ensuring system reliability and optimizing resource utilization.
  • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Azure DevOps, reducing deployment time and improving software release efficiency.
  • Gained experience in automating infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and CloudFormation, ensuring consistency across environments.
  • Worked on containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS, AKS), improving application scalability and management.
  • Implemented basic monitoring solutions using AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Splunk, helping teams identify and resolve issues faster.
  • Assisted in configuring IAM policies, security groups, and encryption protocols, improving cloud security posture.
  • Helped optimize cloud resources using AWS Cost Explorer and Azure Cost Management, reducing unnecessary costs.

Timeline

DevOps/Cloud Engineer

PRN IT
05.2023 - 01.2025

Teaching Assistant

University of Bridgeport
03.2022 - 04.2023

DevOps/Cloud Engineer

Shopital
05.2019 - 11.2021

Cloud Engineer

UpcubeX
04.2018 - 01.2019

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Bridgeport
Chaitanya M