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Nimesh Kumar

Site Reliability Engineer
Parker,CO
Nimesh Kumar

Summary

Highly accomplished site reliability engineer with a successful history of improving system reliability, security, and performance.

Skilled in utilizing Kubernetes, Terraform, Python, and Go to implement cloud-native technologies for efficient API development, monitoring, and security measures.

Recognized for expertise in streamlining processes and enhancing team productivity through automation.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Ghost Management Group LLC

Staff Site Reliability Engineer
2022.10 - Current (1 year & 11 months)

Job overview

  • Achieved $400k annual savings by optimizing Kubernetes node allocation and application reliability through right-sizing and configuration enhancements.
  • Enhanced website security and performance by implementing bot mitigation strategies and advanced homepage caching, reducing load times by 3x.

Flowhub

Sr. Devops Engineer
2021.12 - 2022.09 (9 months)

Job overview

  • Achieved 20% reduction in financial costs by optimizing GCP cluster sizes and streamlining user access, enhancing security and operational efficiency.
  • Improved system reliability and performance by configuring Prometheus for proactive monitoring, executing Kubernetes upgrades, and maintaining Terraform for scalable deployments.

Rakuten Inc.

Sr. DevOps Engineer
2021.07 - 2021.12 (5 months)

Job overview

  • Streamlined infrastructure management by implementing GitOps workflow for Terraform pipelines and automating dynamic design token workflows, ensuring consistency and customization efficiency.
  • Enhanced website security and performance by configuring NGINX rate limiting to mitigate DDoS attacks and implementing retry mechanisms, improving user experience and site stability.

DSW

Sr. Cloud Solutions Engineer
2017.04 - 2021.07 (4 years & 3 months)

Job overview

  • Enhanced CI/CD capabilities and infrastructure management by migrating from legacy Jenkins to GCP Cloud Build and Azure DevOps, automating deployments with Terraform, and optimizing GCP infrastructure, resulting in $100k annual savings.
  • Improved API security and performance by managing APIGEE CI/CD pipelines, developing OAuth-secured APIs, and integrating data with applications using APIGEE Connectors, ensuring seamless and secure data accessibility.

LBrands

API Developer
2016.06 - 2017.04 (10 months)

Job overview

  • Developed and optimized high-performance APIs for LBrands using Tibco BW Integration Services

Accenture Services LLC.

Software Engineer Team Lead
2011.06 - 2016.05 (4 years & 11 months)

Job overview

  • Led team to deliver high-quality software solutions, resulting in 20% increase in operational efficiency and high client satisfaction, driving repeat business.

Education

Amity University Noida, India

Bachelor of Science from Computer Science And Technology
04.2011

University Overview

Skills

  • Kubernetes
  • Python
  • Go
  • Shell Scripting
  • IAC
  • CI/CD
  • Security
  • Cost Optimization
  • Infrastructure Automation
  • Disaster Recovery

Certification

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist
  • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
  • Prometheus Certified Associate
  • Finops Certified Practitioner

Work Experience

Work Experience
  • Achieved $500k in annual savings through strategic right-sizing of Kubernetes nodes and GCP cost optimization strategies, enhancing resource efficiency.
  • Accelerated homepage load times by 3x (from 1.5 seconds to 300ms) by implementing advanced caching techniques, significantly improving user experience and engagement.
  • Led the migration to modern CI/CD platforms (GCP Cloud Build and Azure DevOps) from legacy systems, streamlining deployments and enhancing continuous integration capabilities.
  • Enhanced security and access control by implementing Teleport, updating HashiCorp Vault, and integrating secret syncing solutions into Kubernetes, bolstering data protection.
  • Optimized system reliability through proactive monitoring with Prometheus, fine-tuning Kubernetes configurations, and automating GKE cluster management using Infrastructure as Code.
  • Protected web platforms from security threats by implementing NGINX rate limiting, edge rate limiting for DDoS mitigation, and deploying robust bot mitigation strategies, ensuring seamless and secure user experiences.
  • Streamlined infrastructure management and deployments by implementing GitOps workflows, Terraform pipelines, and automating multi-cloud deployments, driving efficiency and consistency.
  • Facilitated seamless integration and scalability by developing high-performance APIs with APIGEE, integrating data with applications, and enabling OAuth-based secure API access.
  • Improved operational efficiency by automating critical tasks, including Terraform project documentation and DataProc cluster management, and developing productivity-enhancing utilities, resulting in a 20% increase in team productivity.
  • Enabled efficient design and system customization by automating workflows for dynamic design tokens and optimizing software release management processes.
  • Ensured continuous availability by participating in on-call rotations.

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Nimesh KumarSite Reliability Engineer