KHAJA NAZIMUDDIN

• Designed and automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps , Jenkins , and GitHub Actions , reducing deployment times by 40% and improving release reliability.
• Architected and managed Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters for containerized workloads, achieving 99.9% uptime and scalable deployments.
• Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and ARM templates , reducing manual configurations by 50% and ensuring consistency.
• Leveraged ArgoCD for GitOps-based deployments , streamlining application delivery and enhancing configuration control.
• Developed Helm charts to automate Kubernetes package management, ensuring version-controlled, efficient deployments.
• Automated manual workflows using custom Python and Bash scripts , improving team productivity by 30% .
• Optimized Azure Virtual Networks (VNet) and routing configurations, enhancing network performance by 20% .
• Integrated monitoring tools like Prometheus , Grafana , and Azure Monitor to proactively identify and resolve issues, reducing incident resolution time by 35% .
• Managed containerized applications using Docker and deployed them to Azure Container Registry (ACR) with seamless Kubernetes integration.
• Implemented security best practices using Azure Key Vault , ensuring secrets management compliance with PCI DSS standards.
• Deployed and optimized CosmosDB solutions, automating container configurations and streamlining multi-environment promotions.
• Mentored junior DevOps engineers , fostering skill development and improving team efficiency.

Role 1: DevOps Engineer

Duration: Oct 2019 – Dec 2021

• Implemented and managed CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI , reducing deployment times by 40% and improving release consistency.
• Deployed and orchestrated containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), achieving scalability and reliability for production workloads.
• Developed Helm charts to streamline Kubernetes-based deployments, enhancing automation across environments.
• Integrated monitoring tools like Prometheus , Grafana , and CloudWatch to ensure proactive system monitoring and 30% faster issue resolution .
• Automated infrastructure management with Terraform and Ansible , reducing provisioning time by 50% and ensuring consistency across cloud resources.
• Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
• Automated manual tasks through scripting languages such as Python or Shell, boosting team productivity levels.

Role 2: Cloud Engineer

Duration: Jun 2017 – Sept 2019

• Designed and deployed cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure ,including EC2 , S3 , RDS , Azure VMs , and Azure Networking .
• Configured Azure Virtual Networks (VNet) , Subnets , and security groups to optimize performance and ensure secure communication between services.
• Developed and automated cloud resource management using Python and Bash scripts , reducing manual tasks and improving operational efficiency by 25% .
• Implemented IAM policies , Key Vault , and encryption to enhance cloud security and meet compliance standards.
• Monitored cloud resource performance using Azure Monitor and AWS CloudWatch , ensuring a 99.9% uptime SLA across environments.

Role 3: Cloud Migration Engineer

Duration: Mar 2013 – Jun 2017

• Led migration of 10+ enterprise applications from on-premises data centers to AWS and Azure , ensuring zero downtime and improved application performance.
• Developed and executed migration strategies using tools like CloudEndure and Azure Migrate , achieving 15% cost optimization .
• Automated infrastructure provisioning and post-migration validation using Terraform and CloudFormation , ensuring seamless resource deployment.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess workloads, prioritize migration plans, and mitigate risks during cloud transitions.
• Created detailed migration playbooks and provided technical support to ensure smooth application cutovers.