Maneesha Kollu
Hutto,TX
Summary
DevOps Cloud Engineer with over 7 years of experience specializing in AWS cloud services, Linux/Unix administration, and CI/CD pipelines. Proven track record in server-side deployment, middleware, virtualization, and cloud migration. Proficient in Agile and DevOps methodologies with strong skills in scripting and automation tools.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
AWS/Software Developer
Experian
11.2022 - Current
- Orchestrated scalable deployments using AWS ECS Fargate and managed container images with ECR, enhancing application delivery and infrastructure resilience
- Engineered and managed load balancing solutions with AWS NLB and ALB, utilizing Terraform for infrastructure automation across multiple environments and regions
- Authored a Jenkins pipeline to streamline CI/CD processes, enabling consistent deployments and rapid iteration across diverse AWS landscapes
- Developed robust Python APIs and implemented security best practices through code scans using Pylint, SonarQube, and Veracode, contributing to high code quality and vulnerability management
- Advanced container security by remediating vulnerabilities and implemented sophisticated logging mechanisms, including model serving, Go model, metrics, and audit logging, to ensure comprehensive monitoring and compliance
- Developed and maintained a high-availability Alteryx server environment, ensuring seamless and continuous data analytics operations
- Architected a fault-tolerant MongoDB cluster, achieving high availability and robust data management for critical applications.
AWS Developer
State Farm
Atlanta, GA
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed AWS cloud infrastructure, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda not limited
- Developed an automated AWS Lake Formation management system, enabling swift (within 10 seconds) and secure provisioning of database and table access
- Integrated ServiceNow for streamlined workflow approvals, enhancing operational efficiency
- Leveraged AWS Lambda with Python and Lambda Layers, alongside AWS API Gateway integrated with Azure authentication, for robust and secure API handling
- Utilized Amazon DynamoDB for efficient data storage, ensuring high availability and scalability
- Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Ansible
- As an IAM administrator, I enforced the principle of least privilege across AWS services such as EC2, S3, and DynamoDB, ensuring secure account-level access management.
Devops/App system Engineer
Wells Fargo Bank
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Led the migration of on-premises applications and databases to AWS, leveraging core services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and ELB, enhancing scalability and reliability
- Engineered and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, reinforced by GitHub for version control and Artifactory for artifact repository management, ensuring continuous integration and delivery
- Orchestrated immutable infrastructure deployments by creating and utilizing Terraform and CloudFormation templates, significantly improving deployment consistency and infrastructure resilience
- Implemented a robust disaster recovery plan by scripting AWS Lambda functions for cross-region snapshot replication, adhering to RPO/RTP objectives for business continuity
- Streamlined configuration management and application deployment using Ansible, and automated installation processes through PowerShell and Bash scripts within CloudFormation-initiated environments.
Cloud/System Engineer
Charter Communications
Englewood, CO
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Orchestrated complex migrations for major cable networks to Charter Communications, expertly managing Azure cloud infrastructure including VMs, databases, storage, and Active Directory, along with Azure-specific automation using PowerShell
- Enhanced cross-environment connectivity with Azure Express Route and implemented advanced Azure integrations using Logic Apps, Functions, and Service Bus Queues for enterprise ERP systems
- Developed and deployed cloud solutions using CI/CD pipelines across AWS and Azure, leveraging Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for scalable infrastructure automation and configuration management
- Pioneered container management strategies with Docker, streamlining deployment processes, and utilized Ansible Tower for sophisticated network deployments, employing Python for playbook creation
- Maintained high operational standards by automating incident management with Splunk, overseeing Linux server health, and centralizing virtual environment management with Vcenter Server.
Build & Release/VMware Engineer
Extranet Software Solutions
Hyderabad
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Proficient in installing, configuring, and managing VMware virtualization technologies including ESX/ESXi, with hands-on experience in virtual server creation, management, and maintenance tasks
- Developed comprehensive guides for physical-to-virtual (P2V) conversions and efficiently managed Vcenter Server installations, enabling centralized virtual machine operations
- Skilled in the configuration and upkeep of VMware infrastructure, including vSphere/ESXi versions 3.5 through 5.5, ensuring optimal performance and system health
- Executed advanced virtual network configurations using VMware ESX vSwitch, and implemented RAID storage solutions with Veritas Volume Manager for robust data protection
- Automated release and build processes using Shell and Perl scripts, improving efficiency and consistency across operating system platforms like Solaris, AIX, Linux, and Windows-NT
Education
Skills
- Cloud Technologies: AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, etc), Azure
- Operating Systems: RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu, Windows Server
- Scripting Languages: Shell, Bash, Python, PowerShell
- DevOps Tools: Jenkins, Git, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Groovy
- Databases: AWS (RDS, DynamoDB), Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB
- Networking Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, BGP, VLAN
- CI/CD: GitLab, Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket
- Identity Management: Okta (for secure application integration and identity management)
Personal Information
Title: Cloud Engineer
Timeline
AWS/Software Developer
Experian
11.2022 - Current
AWS Developer
State Farm
05.2021 - 11.2022
Devops/App system Engineer
Wells Fargo Bank
01.2019 - 04.2021
Cloud/System Engineer
Charter Communications
10.2017 - 11.2018
Build & Release/VMware Engineer
Extranet Software Solutions
05.2014 - 05.2015