Pranati Kumari Sahoo

● Expertise with Azure and AWS infrastructure models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud computing services for storage, networking, and data analytics.

● Incorporated Jira and Jenkins migration to securely connect servers, report, diagnose, and debug system issues.

● Handled all environment builds, including design, capacity planning, performance tuning, and ongoing monitoring (Confluent Kafka, Kafka Connect, Apache Spark).

● Kafka management Access Control List, Simple Authentication and Security Layer components to lock down and secure a cluster.

● Implemented and produced applications utilizing Java and Kafka streaming libraries.

● Performed automation and configuration utilizing Python to automate multiple application environments.

● Created topics, setup redundancy cluster, deployment monitoring, tools, and alerts/security in Confluent Kafka.

● Skilled in writing basic UNIX Shell scripts executing CLIs in Bash and PowerShell.

• Performed high-level, daily operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for Kafka.
• Resolved issues with knowledgeable support and quality service in The Kafka Pipeline.

• Administered Scrum methods in Jira for fast-paced and complex environments pertaining task management, scheduling, teamwork, and customer support.
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• Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
• Optimized resource allocation by identifying and addressing bottlenecks in project workflows, leading to reduced time-to-market for product releases.
• Resolved conflicts and facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a healthy work environment.
• Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
• Streamlined release processes through close coordination between development teams and operations staff.
• Developed custom Scrum boards for better task tracking and transparency within the team.
• Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
• Collaborated with Product Owners to refine requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.

• Inspected and analyzed existing environments for proposed product launches, producing cost/benefit analyses.
• Developed and managed data-oriented systems for business operations
• Work with development and source code management to understand impacts of branches and code merges
• Working knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery methods
• Work closely within the team and with other Support teams to develop standards, implement standards and troubleshoot complex issues
• Willingness to support and execute the current release and deployment model in parallel to developing automation of the processes
• Define, and develop reports that assist development teams and management to get a clear picture of product development efficiency
• Work with development teams to ensure compliance with issue resolution SLAs .

• Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
• Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
• Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
• Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.