Sr Platform / Cloud Engineer (AWS, EKS & AI)
KIRAN K SHARMA
[Company Name]
Silver Spring,MD
37
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Senior platform and cloud engineer focused on multi-account AWS governance, Terraform automation, and EKS operations. Leads secure, highly available infrastructure across networking, identity, compute, storage, and cost controls while supporting day-to-day platform stability.
Work History
Sr Platform / Cloud Engineer (AWS, EKS & AI)
9 Months- Administered large-scale AWS environments end to end, managed account and identity governance, networking, compute, storage, and security guardrails across multi-account AWS Organizations. Provisioned and operated infrastructure as code with Terraform, emphasizing cost optimization, high availability, and a security-first posture. Applied generative AI — including Claude and Claude Code — in EKS and AWS administration to enhance Infrastructure-as-Code authoring, troubleshooting, documentation, and routine operational tasks.
- Managed [Company Name] cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms.
- Designed [Company Name] cloud architectures for secure application deployment and scaling.
- Automated [Company Name] provisioning using Infrastructure as Code tools and scripts.
Sr Platform Engineer Containerization
6 Years 5 Months- The Sr platform Engineer at Freddiemac works as an expert and advisor, and will drive the technical implementation of cloud/containerization platform deployment, collaborates with different development groups, and other platform teams for platform execution.
- Design, deploy, and operate Amazon EKS clusters end to end — including Karpenter-based autoscaling, AWS Load Balancer Controller, Helm-based deployments, AL2023/nodeadm node provisioning, and EKS version upgrade and support-lifecycle management
- Managed cloud/AWS administration across multi-account environments — overseeing AWS Organizations, IAM, VPC networking, security groups, EC2, and provisioning of cost-optimized, highly available architectures through Terraform
- Work within and across Freddie Mac's internal teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support platform solutions across new platform technologies specially cloud and container
- Develop solutions with rigorous, up-front focus on security, scalability, availability, and resilience
- Led cross-team design and development through technical leadership and mentoring
- Integrated generative and agentic AI into platform engineering workflows — utilizing AI coding assistants and agent/subagent orchestration patterns to enhance Infrastructure-as-Code development and automation
Sr Engineer DevOps/Cloud/Containerization
2 Years 3 Months- Provide consulting services to different clients in infrastructure designs and guiding the development and implementation of cloud applications, systems and processes. Also help customers to move on premises to cloud (AWS) and/or containers, and design and build pipeline and infrastructure as a code.
- Develop direction and strategies for modernizing the development environment to devops based environment utilizing cloud, containers, and build pipeline
- Help in design, build and maintain build pipelines with CI/CD tools, implementing large-scale infrastructure as code, architecting for high availability and cost-effective scalability in AWS
- Designed and developed infrastructure as code using CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible.
- Provide service in developing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment methodologies, and microservice migration, including containerization and serverless architecture as a subject matter expert
- Provided lead role in initiating container technologies using docker, Kubernetes and /or open shift.
- Used Kubernetes/openshift to orchestrate the deployment, scaling and management of containerized applications/microservices; created best practices in containers and container orchestration for production.
Middleware SME
4 Years 5 Months- Middleware subject matter expert (SME) supports critical applications in middleware technology platforms
- Analyze, develop and implement middleware solutions based on requirements adhering to Engineering/governance/best practice.
- Identified and applied innovative technologies to enhance middleware capabilities.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues, coordinating with vendors and support teams to improve application and platform availability.
- Develop and implement strategies for migration, consolidation and upgrade of middleware components.
- Developed and implemented standard processes for installation, maintenance, and enhancement of middleware applications, ensuring consistency and reliability.
- Train Junior Engineers on middleware updates and new installations.
- Evaluated system architecture and made recommendations.
- Work with internal stakeholders and vendors, ensuring timely delivery of solutions. Drive continuous improvements in middleware area whilst being current in the latest middleware technologies
Infrastructure/Prod support Engineer
1 Year 6 Months- Provided scalable, highly available infrastructure services to Verizon Wireless, ensuring maximum availability and enhancing customer satisfaction in IT operations.
- Troubleshot wireless network issues for Verizon customer support teams
- Managed support tickets and service requests in Verizon systems
- Escalated complex incidents to engineering and network operations
System Engineer III (infrastructure/Linux/Middleware)
1 Year 7 Months- Oversaw middleware infrastructure, encompassing design, development, and deployment; established and upheld standards, procedures, and policies for middleware systems.
- Monitored backups, patches, and system health across enterprise platforms.
- Managed server, network, and workstation troubleshooting for retail operations.
- Supported Advance Auto Parts store systems and distribution center technology.
Sr. Systems Administrator
1 Year 11 Months- Coordinated design and implementation of application integration system, ensuring compliance with architecture guidelines.
- Administered Nordstrom server environments across Windows, Linux, and VMware platforms.
- Managed Active Directory accounts, groups, and access controls for store and corporate users.
- Monitored system health using ServiceNow, alerts, and log reviews.
Sr. Lead Integration Engineer
3 Months- Integrated healthcare systems using HL7, EDI, and API interfaces
- Configured interface engines and monitored message flows across McKesson platforms
- Tested system connections and validated data mappings for healthcare transactions
- Designed and deployed managed file transfer solutions, replacing legacy ftp-based transfers between McKesson and partners, enhancing data exchange reliability.
Project Architect /Sr. Developer
4 Months- Designed, developed, deployed enterprise managed file transfer solution at Electrolux IT to enhance data accessibility and security.
Senior Middleware Consultant
7 Months- Led technical consultation and engineering for integration solutions, planning, designing, and implementing projects at client locations and in-house.
- Designed middleware integration solutions for enterprise client environments at Prolifics.
- Configured WebSphere, WebLogic, and JBoss application server platforms.
- Installed and upgraded middleware components across development, test, and production systems.
Middleware Engineer
6 Months- Managed middleware platforms for Discover Financial Services payment applications.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained middleware solutions, facilitating knowledge transfer and support to operational teams.
- Configured IBM MQ queues for secure transaction messaging.
- Monitored application health using enterprise dashboards and alerts.
Lead Developer (integration project)
4 Months- Led development for Union Bank of California banking applications and branch systems.
- Designed enhancements for online banking and customer service tools.
- Coordinated code reviews for loan and deposit platform updates.
- Maintained infrastructure to enable developers to meet project timelines.
System Engineer/Lead/Director
14 Years 7 Months- Managed mission IT systems supporting field offices and central operations
- Monitored system performance and resolved technical issues across project sites
- Coordinated operations for connectivity and information flow across organization, projects, partners, and funding agencies.
- Installed and maintained servers, networks, and user accounts for staff
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Diploma - Management
Master's - mathematical economics
Bachelor of Education ( B.Ed)
Bachelor's - arts (Math)
Skills
Container orchestration
Docker
Kubernetes
OpenShift
Build/Release/SCM
Hudson
BuildForge
Jenkins
SVN
Git
ClearCase
Remedy
Jira
Maven
Ant
Config management
Ansible
Ansible Tower
Chef
Puppet
Vagrant
Packer
Python
Ruby
Cloud/virtualization
AWS
VMware / vSphere
VirtualBox
VMware workstation/player
KVM
Operating System
Linux
Unix
Windows
macOS
AS/400
z/OS
Middleware
MQ
MB
WAS
DataPower
Tomcat
JBoss
IHS
Apache
TIBCO Suite
Scripting/language
Java
Perl
Python
Ruby
Shell
DOS Batch
Sed
Awk
PowerShell
TCP/IP
SMTP
SOAP
POP
HTTP
FTP
SFTP
MQFTE
PM4DATA
Oracle
DB2
MS SQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Informatica
SSL
SAML
SAMP
XML threat protection
LDAP
AAA
DHCP
DNC
NIS
Samba
LVM
KVM
FTP
HTTPD
RAID
iSCSI
Docker
Kubernetes
OpenShift
Podman
CRI-O lifecycle management
Container orchestration and services
Linux provisioning and administration Additionally
I have a strong proficiency in Windows servers and PowerShell.
CI/CD pipeline development I manage builds with features like parameterization
node synchronization
and backups (including thin backup and regular backup). My expertise also extends to AWS services
including CodeCommit
CodeDeploy
and CodePipeline.
Configuration management tools My skills also include provisioning tools like Vagrant
Packer
and Terraform.
Automation scripting with Bash and Python
OpenShift generative AI integration
Automated report generation
AI writing assistance
AI-driven knowledge discovery
Personal skills/traits:
I am a dedicated professional with strong personal skills that contribute to my success in various roles. My critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities enable me to navigate complex challenges and develop effective solutions. With excellent oral and written communication skills
I effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members. My leadership qualities ensure that I can guide and inspire others
while my time management skills allow me to efficiently balance multiple tasks and deadlines. These traits
combined with my commitment to continuous improvement
make me a valuable asset to any organization.
Personal Information
Title: A seasoned Infrastructure/DevOps/Automation/virtualization|Cloud|Container Engineer /Architect/ Lead
Certification
- Security+ - CompTIA (5/2024)
- CKA - Linux Foundation (1/2024)
- ITIL 4 Foundation (October 2023)
- DevSecOps Foundation (September 2023)
- AWS Cloud Practitioner (October 2023)
- AWS Solutions Architect/Developer Certified
- Docker Certified Associate (DCA) (5/2019)
- TOGAF 9.1 Foundation and Certified (Feb 2015) - The Open Group
- Security+ - CompTIA 4/25/2024 to 5/3/2024
- ITIL 4 Foundation, Training Tree, September 26, 2023
- DevSecOps Foundation (DSOF) Certification Training, Learning Tree, September 12, 2023, 9:00 AM
- Data Visualization with Python Training Learning Tree, August 8, 2023, 9:00 AM
- Introduction to Python for Data Analytics, Learning Tree, June 6, 202
- Enhancing Python Performance Training, Learning Tree, May 2023
- PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep, Learning Tree, October 18, 2023
- Docker and Kubernetes, Edureka, 2019
- TOGAF 9.1, Part I and Part II, Simplilearn, Nov 2014
- KVM based virtualization, Learning Tree, 2014
- Linux, Linux Advanced, MCSE 2012, HYPER-V, zoomgroup, India Nov 2014 – April 2015
Timeline
Sr Platform / Cloud Engineer (AWS, EKS & AI)
[Company Name]
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Sr Platform Engineer Containerization
Freddiemac
09.2019 - 02.2026Read More
Sr Engineer DevOps/Cloud/Containerization
CSC/CSAR
06.2017 - 09.2019Read More
Middleware SME
Computer Science Corporations
01.2013 - 06.2017Read More
Infrastructure/Prod support Engineer
Verizon wireless
06.2011 - 12.2012Read More
System Engineer III (infrastructure/Linux/Middleware)
Advance Auto Parts
11.2009 - 06.2011Read More
Sr. Systems Administrator
Nordstrom, Inc.
12.2007 - 11.2009Read More
Sr. Lead Integration Engineer
McKesson
08.2007 - 11.2007Read More
Project Architect /Sr. Developer
Electrolux
04.2007 - 08.2007Read More
Senior Middleware Consultant
Prolifics
07.2006 - 02.2007Read More
Middleware Engineer
Discover Financial Services (DFS)
01.2006 - 07.2006Read More
Lead Developer (integration project)
Union Bank of California
08.2005 - 12.2005Read More
System Engineer/Lead/Director
United Mission to Nepal
05.1990 - 12.2004Read More
Maharishi University of Management
Master of Science from Computer Science
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Henley Institute of Management
Diploma from Management
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Tribhuwan University
Master's from mathematical economics
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Tribhuwan University
Bachelor of Education ( B.Ed)
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Tribhuwan University
Bachelor's from arts (Math)
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