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Lavanya M

Chennai,India

Summary

A seasoned Software Engineering Manager and Google Cloud Architect with over 13 years of experience, specializing in software delivery, cloud migration, containerization, microservices, DevSecOps, and automation. Skilled in delivering high-quality solutions that align with business needs, emphasizing cost savings and enhanced efficiencies. Demonstrates expertise in developing technical solutions to diverse operational challenges while staying current with emerging trends and technologies. Driven by a results-oriented mindset and a passion for leveraging technology to foster growth and innovation, with a strong aptitude for managing and mentoring high-performing teams.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cloud Automation Manager

Ford Motor Private Ltd
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided technical leadership in strategy, product roadmap development, sprint planning, and implementation phases including development and testing.
  • Decommissioned AWS environments and designed new infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Developed scalable and automated solutions for cloud-native applications using Google Cloud Run.
  • Spearheaded a project to automate infrastructure provisioning with Terraform, reducing initial setup times by 60% and improving consistency across environments.
  • Managed Google Compute Engine, including image creation, CIS hardening, and CI/CD implementation.
  • Established an end-to-end testing framework for all automation development.
  • Managed IAM canned roles and custom roles for services under supervision.
  • Conducted capacity planning and resource management to ensure timely feature delivery.
  • Led the completion of a Generative AI implementation proof of concept using Google products such as Matching Engine, Vertex AI, and PaLM API.
  • Oversaw Google Cloud Storage service, implementing cost-saving features across the organization.
  • Designed and architected Google Maps solutions for the entire organization.
  • Managed Terraform modules for various cloud services.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

DevOps Engineer

Ford Motor Private Ltd
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Successfully led the Tekton Proof of Concept (POC) initiative and implemented the Tekton infrastructure for Ford, resulting in improved CI/CD pipelines and faster deployment times.
  • Developed CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and Tekton Catalog, and maintained the catalog to ensure smooth operation for Product Development Operations (PDO) teams.
  • Mentored and led the Application Platform (AP) release engineering team, providing guidance to service teams on release engineering best practices.
  • Engineered and automated the entire release process for service teams using Jenkins, resulting in streamlined development workflows.
  • Implemented and maintained automation infrastructure using tools like Chef and Habitat.
  • Successfully implemented security best practices using Chef CIS Policy.
  • Administered Windows Server operations, providing technical support for application teams, including troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Technical Lead

Ford Motor Private Limited
12.2015 - 11.2021
  • Provided advanced technical support for application teams, including troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to Windows environments.
  • Integrated Jenkins with version control systems (e.g., Git) and other DevOps tools to streamline development workflows.
  • Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs.
  • Developed custom applications tailored to client needs using PowerShell for Windows-related tasks.
  • Designed and implemented configuration management solutions using Chef, enhancing system consistency and reliability.

Systems Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
07.2011 - 12.2015
  • Manage Windows and VMware infrastructure
  • Stay up to date with Windows and VMware operating system updates and patches
  • Manage Active Directory and Group Policy for Windows systems
  • Implement backup and disaster recovery procedures for Windows and VMware systems
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for Windows and VMware systems and procedures.

Education

BSC - Information Technology

PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore, India
01.2011

Class XII -

Avila Convent
01.2008

Class X -

Sowdeshwari Vidyalaya
01.2006

Skills

  • Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Infrastructure as Code : Terraform
  • CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Tekton
  • Version Control: Git, GitHub,
  • Scripting Languages: Bash, Python, PowerShell
  • Containerization: OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker
  • Monitoring and Logging: Dynatrace
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux

Accomplishments

  • Winner of the "Legend of Ada Lovelace Challenge" technical quiz conducted at Ford.
  • Successfully designed and implemented Google Maps solutions across the entire organization.
  • Led and executed the Tekton Proof of Concept (POC) initiative, successfully implementing the Tekton infrastructure within the company. This resulted in a significant enhancement of the CI/CD pipelines experience for streamlined development processes.
  • Automated the integration of GitHub with the BMC ticketing tool, enabling the automatic generation of change requests whenever there is a modification in infrastructure code. This integration improved efficiency and accuracy in change management processes.
  • Established a comprehensive documentation site utilizing Hugo, documenting all GCP service usage and processes with essential information. This initiative led to a significant reduction in information incidents and tickets.
  • Developed a chatbot solution utilizing Vertex AI and embeddings in GCP, with the documentation site serving as the primary source of information. This chatbot enabled customers to easily access and inquire about details within the documentation site, enhancing user experience and support services.
  • Implemented a robust CI/CD pipeline with an end-to-end testing framework incorporating FOSSA, Checkmarx, SonarLint, unit testing, and regression testing. This comprehensive pipeline ensured that all applications underwent rigorous checks before deployment to production, enhancing code quality and reliability.

Certification

Google Associate Cloud Engineer

Timeline

Cloud Automation Manager

Ford Motor Private Ltd
10.2023 - Current

DevOps Engineer

Ford Motor Private Ltd
11.2021 - 09.2023

Technical Lead

Ford Motor Private Limited
12.2015 - 11.2021

Systems Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
07.2011 - 12.2015

BSC - Information Technology

PSG College of Technology

Class XII -

Avila Convent

Class X -

Sowdeshwari Vidyalaya
Lavanya M