Parvathy Sudheer
Gainesville,VA
Summary
Accomplished Senior DevOps and Cloud Architect with over 11 years of experience designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance cloud infrastructures. Specialized in AWS and Azure environments, CI/CD pipeline automation, container orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code. Demonstrated expertise in integrating AI-driven analytics to enhance predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and operational efficiency. Proven leader with a track record of driving innovation, ensuring compliance with government security frameworks, and delivering scalable solutions that align with strategic business goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Engineer
Platinum Technologies
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define system requirements and align cloud architectures with strategic business objectives
- Implemented automation processes using advanced scripting to streamline operations and reduce deployment times
- Conducted comprehensive software testing to identify and resolve bugs, redundancies, and security vulnerabilities
- Developed and maintained technical documentation for AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud solutions tailored for DoD and federal agencies
- Authored FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and DISA STIG compliance documentation, along with detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cloud security, incident response, and disaster recovery
- Contributed to proposal technical volumes (RFPs, RFIs, SOWs, BOEs) that supported successful government contract awards
- Collaborated with cloud architects, security teams, and DevSecOps engineers to document CI/CD pipelines and implement automated security controls
- GitLab CI/CD Implementation in Azure: Designed and deployed a GitLab CI/CD pipeline within Azure, ensuring seamless integration with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for secure authentication and role-based access control
- Integrated unit testing using PyTest to enforce code quality and automate testing
- Configured SonarQube for static application security testing (SAST) and code quality analysis, enabling early vulnerability detection and compliance with security standards
- Developed comprehensive documentation detailing the CI/CD setup, security configurations, and best practices for maintainability and scalability
- DevSecOps Tool Selection and Comparative Analysis: Conducted detailed comparative analysis of CI/CD tools—including Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Azure DevOps—to assess features, scalability, and security alignment with government requirements
- Evaluated base container images (Alpine Linux, Debian, Red Hat UBI) focusing on performance, security, and cost-effectiveness
- Performed in-depth reviews of SAST tools (GitLab SAST, Checkmarx, SonarQube) and DAST tools (OWASP ZAP, AppSpider, Burp Suite) for effective vulnerability identification
- Analyzed unit testing frameworks (JUnit, PyTest, MSTest/NUnit) and end-to-end testing tools (Cypress, Selenium, Robot Framework) to optimize testing strategies
- Assessed metrics gathering solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) for enhanced monitoring and observability within DevSecOps workflows
- Contributions to Government Proposals and Strategic Initiatives: Provided technical recommendations for the NASA ITCS Service Volume proposal, offering insights into secure CI/CD practices and DevSecOps methodologies
- Contributed to the Cybersecurity GSC 6-12-24 Golden Content, ensuring alignment with government cybersecurity frameworks and best practices
- Offered strategic input for the HCAS DCIT Professional Support white paper to align with emerging security trends
- Developed Golden Standard Content for AI-driven solutions in secure software development and operations & maintenance (O&M), ensuring regulatory compliance
- Contributed to the Platinum Technology capabilities document for DoD and U.S
- Army software development, security, and operations support
- In NOAA Initiated test requirements documentation by reviewing and refining existing test cases to ensure comprehensive software validation
- Conducted background research for NCO DDM meetings and the transition of CPC NAWIPS to AWIPS, in NOAA facilitating smooth software modernization efforts
- Established a weekly progress tracking mechanism using Google Forms, ensuring transparent collaboration and continuous project visibility
- Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
- Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Performed cloud-readiness assessments for clients, evaluating workloads and mapping to suitable cloud services (AWS/Azure).
- Advised on hybrid cloud strategies and disaster recovery (DR) solutions using AWS Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
- Conducted workshops and training sessions to upskill client teams on DevOps, containerization, and cloud security best practices.
- Proposed hybrid network architecture with ensuring secure and low-latency connectivity.
- Suggested landing zones following AWS Well-Architected Framework for security, governance, and compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Security, Networking) to optimize application performance and reduce downtime
Senior DevSecOps Engineer
National Institute of Health (NIH)
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: USA
- Led planning and scheduling of build releases while optimizing code review and deployment processes
- Architected and automated secure CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins integrated with Sonarqube with unit testing for python and Java
- Drove DevSecOps practices by embedding security within agile release cycles
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
Site Reliability Engineer
Cubic Transportation
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: California, USA
- Automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Vagrant, Terraform, and CloudFormation
- Developed Ansible playbooks to streamline configuration management and deployment across AWS environments
- Designed and managed Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS, improving deployment consistency and scalability
- Configured AWS IAM policies and implemented cost optimization strategies to reduce overall AWS expenditure
- Enhanced microservices architectures with robust containerization and orchestration strategies.
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity in Jira.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Managed end-to-end AWS migration for legacy .NET applications, designing CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployments
- · Created Infrastructure as Code templates (Terraform, CloudFormation) for repeatable, automated provisioning of multi-tier applications.
- Optimized cloud spend using AWS implementing Reserved Instances and right-sizing VMs.
Senior Azure/DevOps Engineer
Alliance Global Tech Inc
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Maryland, USA
- Designed and supported Azure infrastructures, leveraging VMs, networking, and storage solutions
- Automated infrastructure deployments using Terraform and maintained version control via GitHub
- Developed comprehensive CI/CD workflows with Jenkins and GitLab CI, incorporating Splunk and Azure Monitor for system oversight
- Led critical cloud migration initiatives to Azure, enhancing scalability and reducing operational costs
- · Led enterprise-wide migration of 200+ on-premise servers to AWS using AWS Application Migration Service, achieving 30% cost savings.
- Set up Azure Migrate to assess on-prem servers and replicated workloads to Azure VMs and Azure SQL Database.
- Designed and implemented on-prem to Azure migration strategies, ensuring high availability and security.
- Azure Infrastructure Design: Architected and deployed Azure Landing Zone, Virtual Networks (VNet), ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateways
- Application & Database Migration: Led the migration of SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL databases to Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Synapse Analytics.
- Security & Compliance: Implemented Azure Security Center, Defender, RBAC, and IAM policies for secure access control.
DevOps Engineer
Coforge Limited (NIIT)
07.2015 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: Kochin, India
- Managed and optimized Linux environments to ensure peak system performance and reliability
- Developed and executed automated deployment scripts using Ansible and Shell scripting, streamlining CI/CD processes
- Collaborated with development teams in agile environments to accelerate release cycles and improve operational efficiency
- Kochin, India
Linux Administrator
Kerala Steds
09.2007 - 02.2012
- Company Overview: Kochin, India
- Administered Linux systems with advanced troubleshooting to ensure system stability
- Managed backup and disaster recovery operations using Veritas NetBackup, safeguarding data integrity
- Implemented security patches and monitored system logs to maintain compliance and optimal performance
- Kochin, India
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Information Assurance and Management
Concordia University
09.2020
Master of Technology - Computer Science Engineering
University of Calicut
06.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
Cochin University of Science and Technology
05.2007
Skills
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS), Azure (VMs, VNet, Storage)
- Migration Tools: AWS Application Migration Service (MGN), AWS DMS, Azure Migrate for Compute Engine
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform
- Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE)
- DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
- Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Bash
- Networking & Security: VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, IAM, RBAC, Network Security Groups
- Configuration Management: Ansible, Chef, Puppet
- AI & Automation: Integration of AI for predictive analytics and anomaly detection in CI/CD workflows; documented AI compatibility for enhanced cloud tool performance
- Networking: VNet, ExpressRoute, VPN, NSG, Load Balancer, Application Gateway
- NetworkSecurity & Compliance: Azure Security Center, Defender, Sentinel, IAM, RBAC
- Scripting & Automation: Shell, Groovy, Ruby Monitoring & Logging: Splunk, CloudWatch,Azure Monitor
- Compliance & Security: FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, DISA STIG, DoD RMF, CMMC
- Leadership & Strategic Planning: Cross-functional team leadership, project management, cost optimization, process improvement
Accomplishments
Key Achievements:
- Reduced migration timeline by 25% via automated testing and streamlined cutover processes.
- Introduced blue-green deployment strategy for zero-downtime releases, improving end-user satisfaction.
- Reduced monthly Azure bill by 20% through strategic cost-optimization and resource tagging.
- Achieved 99.9% availability for mission-critical applications with multi-region deployments.
- Migrated a complex Microsoft 365 environment to Azure in hybrid leveraging ExpressRoute for stable connectivity.
- Improved client’s deployment cycle by 60% via automated CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
Certification
- AWS Certified Developer - Associate
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Residency
US Permanent Resident
Core Competencies
AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS), Azure (VMs, VNet, Storage), GCP (Compute Engine, GKE), AWS Application Migration Service (MGN), AWS DMS, Azure Migrate, Google Migrate for Compute Engine, Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Python, PowerShell, Bash, VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, IAM, RBAC, Network Security Groups, Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, ITIL, Cloud Adoption Frameworks
Timeline
System Engineer
Platinum Technologies
08.2024 - Current
Senior DevSecOps Engineer
National Institute of Health (NIH)
06.2023 - 04.2024
Site Reliability Engineer
Cubic Transportation
07.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Azure/DevOps Engineer
Alliance Global Tech Inc
11.2020 - 06.2022
DevOps Engineer
Coforge Limited (NIIT)
07.2015 - 07.2019
Linux Administrator
Kerala Steds
09.2007 - 02.2012
Master of Technology - Computer Science Engineering
University of Calicut
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science and Engineering
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Post Graduate Diploma - Information Assurance and Management
Concordia University
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