Dinesh Muruganandam
Atlanta
Summary
Innovative Cloud & Platform Engineering Leader with 18 years of experience in SRE, DevOps, and AI/ML Ops transformation for global enterprises. Expertise in multi-cloud architecture, CI/CD modernization, and Kubernetes platforms. Led global engineering teams to enhance reliability, automate operations, and deliver secure, high-availability platforms across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Advanced Cloud Operations Manager (SRE | AI/MLops | DevOps)
Honeywell International Inc.
04.2019 - Current
- Managed global SRE cloud operations and platform engineering, enhancing reliability and scalability in enterprise environments, resulting in improved system uptime and performance.
- Designed and operationalized AI/ML platforms (Domino, DataRobot, Databricks, Dremio), enabling secure model workflows and automated pipelines.
- Developed strategic direction for deploying microservices-driven SaaS platforms using Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and cloud-native design patterns.
- Led operations for ADLS Gen2, Hadoop, Hive, Snowflake, Waterline Data, and Privacera platforms, reinforcing data pipeline security and stability through streamlined processes and proactive monitoring.
- Specialized in CI/CD pipeline modernization and end-to-end automation & toolchain integration.
Senior DevOps / Cloud Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2015 - 03.2019
- Engineered large-scale platforms across Azure, AWS, and GCP with expertise in automation and compliance oversight.
- Directed comprehensive release governance and migration planning for critical systems with a commitment to 24/7 operational support.
- Developed orchestration solutions for cloud migrations, integrating DevOps practices to streamline release processes.
- Advanced reliability operations for high-availability services, ensuring robust support for mission-critical systems.
- Mentored global SRE and DevOps teams, enhancing collaboration and technical skills across diverse projects.
- Administered enterprise database environments including Cassandra, MongoDB, Oracle, and SQL Server to maintain system integrity.
- Interacted with clients at conferences to align technology approaches with strategic business objectives.
DevOps / Build and Release Engineer
Patni Computer Systems (acquired by IGATE/Capgemini)
10.2011 - 12.2015
- Optimized operational efficiency through management of cloud and data center resources, enhancing resource utilization.
- Executed software builds and maintained project release schedules, ensuring timely delivery of software updates.
- Reduced manual intervention through automation of deployment processes.
- Streamlined operations by developing AMI creation and cloud deployment strategies.
- Collaborated with development teams for smooth code integration.
- Implemented automated Unix scripts to enhance system monitoring capabilities.
- Ensured optimal system performance using New Relic for monitoring and proactive issue resolution.
- Identified opportunities for improvement through comprehensive business process analysis.
Software Engineer / Build and Release Engineer
Patni Computer Systems (acquired by IGATE/Capgemini)
01.2008 - 10.2011
- Automated deployment scripts to enhance efficiency of production migration processes.
- Monitoring scripts implemented to track optimal functionality performance.
- Client requirements evaluated to inform project design and analysis.
- Developed customized applications incorporating user feedback to improve functionality.
- Coordinated with onsite teams to facilitate project progress and resolve challenges effectively.
- Ensured thorough debugging of accounts during backend updates.
- Performed unit and integration testing throughout development phase.
- Supported user acceptance testing while managing diverse environments.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Information Technology
Sathyabama University
Greater Chennai, India04-2007
Skills
- Cloud architecture
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- SRE Leadership
- Reliability Engineering
- DevOps strategy
- CI/CD Modernization
- MLOps Automation
- End-to-end automation
- Platform engineering
- Kubernetes
- Microservices
- AI/ML management
- Data Integration Tools
- Automated ML Platforms
- Databricks
- SLIs/SLOs
- Incident Governance
- Cybersecurity compliance
- Cloud Patching
- Vulnerability Remediation
- Terraform
- Unix
- Windows
- Big Data Ecosystems
- Hadoop
- Hive
- ADLS Gen2
- Snowflake
- Automation observability
- Python
- ELK
- Grafana
- Splunk
- Maven
- Gradle
- GitHub
- Bitbucket
- AWS CodeCommit
- JIRA
- Pivotal Tracker
- Cassandra
- MongoDB
- Oracle
- SQL Server
- Global Team Leadership
- Coaching
- Scaling Teams
- Operating Models
- Oracle
- SQL Server
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure – Designing and Implementing DevOps Solutions (AZ-400)
- Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Certification
- Awarded multiple times for leading automation efforts that improved efficiency and reduced costs.
Timeline
Sr. Advanced Cloud Operations Manager (SRE | AI/MLops | DevOps)
Honeywell International Inc.
04.2019 - Current
Senior DevOps / Cloud Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2015 - 03.2019
DevOps / Build and Release Engineer
Patni Computer Systems (acquired by IGATE/Capgemini)
10.2011 - 12.2015
Software Engineer / Build and Release Engineer
Patni Computer Systems (acquired by IGATE/Capgemini)
01.2008 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Information Technology
Sathyabama University