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Praveen Kumar Kailasapu

Seffner

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Cloud Infrastructure Architect with expertise in Azure services and cloud architecture. Achieved 30% reduction in database costs through automation and optimization. Proven track record in leading successful cloud migrations and implementing AI-driven solutions. Strong skills in technical documentation and team collaboration. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cloud Infrastructure Architect

HILTON GRAND VACATION
ORLANDO
06.2018 - Current
  • Hands-on experience in Designing, planning and implementation of various Azure Services.
  • Migrated existing on-premises applications to AZURE Cloud Environment.
  • Configured and deployed Azure Automation Scripts utilizing Azure stack Services and Utilities focusing on Automation.
  • Proven experience in developing cloud migration strategies, defining migration roadmaps, and providing accurate estimates.
  • Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure architecture styles and design patterns. Implemented the hub and spoke model in the current project
  • Configured and implemented storage blobs and Azure files - Created Storage accounts, configured the Content Delivery Network (CDN), custom domain, Managing access and storage access key.
  • Configure local identity providers and external social or enterprise identity providers.
  • Automating building of application code using the build pipeline in Devops.
  • Rationalized database usage and reduced costs by 30% implementing Azure Monitor, Cosmos DB request units advisor and change feedback tool
  • Streamlined onboarding new clients by provisioning dedicated Azure Cosmos DB databases and access control using containers, permissions and RBAC
  • Implemented the Private and public Azure kubernetes Cluster using the terraform.
  • Implemented AI-driven solutions using Azure OpenAI, leveraging advanced language models to enhance automation, customer interactions, and business intelligence
  • Designed and deployed applications powered by LLMs, optimizing natural language understanding, text generation, and intelligent chat capabilities
  • Successfully deployed GPT and Llama models on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to enable scalable and efficient AI-driven applications.
  • Leveraged Azure AKS to manage, monitor, and fine-tune large language models for various use cases, including automation, chatbots, and intelligent data processing
  • Developed and deployed AI-driven solutions using Azure OpenAI, leveraging powerful models like GPT for natural language processing, automation, and intelligent decision-making
  • Utilized Azure DevOps Pipelines and GitHub Actions to automate AI model deployment, resource provisioning, and continuous integration workflows.
  • Integrated various cognitive services, such as speech recognition, image analysis, and text understanding, to build intelligent, automated solutions
  • Ensured AI workloads met best practices in cloud security, governance, and compliance using Azure Security Center and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
  • Develop and manage CI/CD process for different types of application and automate them.
  • Experience in Windows Azure Services like PaaS, IaaS and worked on storages like Blob (Page and Block), SQL Azure.
  • Proficiency with Azure Resource Manager, Resource Groups, Virtual Networks, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Active Directory.
  • Managed users and groups using the Azure AD and implemented a Role based access for APIs.
  • Created products and Global level policies to enforce the rate limiting on Azure APIM instances.
  • Document the (HLD) Architectural decisions, components and interactions.
  • Organized the Azure resources using Management Groups, subscriptions and Resource Groups.
  • Defined Policies for Compliance, security and resources.
  • Leverage Azure cost management to estimate, track and optimize cloud improvements.
  • Implemented a Microsoft defender for cloud in the current project to detect actionable security recommendations and proactively reduce risk by remediating them across various resources.
  • Used Cloud defender to implement the governance in the Azure platform. It offers unified security views.
  • Create/manager policies to enforce rules on resources, ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
  • Implemented a RBAC (Role based access) in the current project to manage all the resources across the regions.
  • Implemented the DevSecops solutions in the current project and integrated security into the development and operation of applications.
  • Proven experience in implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms for applications using Azure Active Directory (AD) and OAuth.
  • Migrating an on-premise data infrastructure to Azure Data Lake.
  • Evaluating the existing on-premise data architecture, identifying storage formats, data types, and access patterns to design an efficient Azure Data Lake strategy
  • Implementing access controls, encryption, role-based authentication, and compliance measures to safeguard data in Azure.
  • Enabling seamless integration with Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, or Power BI for advanced analytics and AI-driven insights.
  • Implemented real-time data processing solutions using Azure Stream Analytics, enabling timely insights and actionable intelligence from streaming data sources for critical business applications
  • Utilized Azure Key Vault to securely manage cryptographic keys, secrets, and certificates, ensuring data protection and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Designed and orchestrated data pipelines using Azure Data Pipelines and Azure Data Factory, facilitating seamless data integration, transformation, and movement across cloud environments
  • Troubleshooting Azure Cloud Incidents/Outages following Incidents
  • Hands-on experience in deploying Cloud Native Applications utilizing Azure PaaS Capabilities such as App Services Plans, Key Vault, SQL Azure DB, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management.
  • Created the Epic, Features and user stories in the Azure board.
  • Troubleshoot and resolving the Data Bricks environment issues
  • Setting up the ‘admin Group’ and grant the admin privileges using the SCIM enabled identity.
  • Environment: GIT, Docker, Kubernetes, EC2, JIRA, CentOS, Shell/Perl Scripts, Python, TFS, SCM, API, GIT, Jenkins, Tomcat, Java, Azure TFS, Azure VSTS, Visual Studio, Azure APIM, WSO2 product stack, Data Dog, App Dynamics

Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer

LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION
11.2016 - 06.2018
  • Deployed the WebSphere artifacts in all the environments and managed.
  • Develop and deployed data pipelines as part of production DW/DB implementation using Azure Data factory.
  • Automate Configurations and Deployments using PowerShell Scripts, ARM Templates and Terraform. Good experience in Storage accounts, Backups, Load balancer, Traffic Manager, Firewall, Azure Monitor.
  • Azure B2C is responsible for handling user account sign-up, sign-in, profile edit and password reset functionalities outside the applications developed to meet any specific functionality.
  • Implemented point-in-time restores capabilities for Azure Cosmos DB using Automation/Logic Apps for disaster recovery.
  • Troubleshooting Azure Cloud Incidents/Outages following Incidents
  • Hands-on experience in deploying Cloud Native Applications utilizing Azure PaaS Capabilities such as App Services Plans, Key Vault, SQL Azure DB, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management.
  • Created the On-premise Git repo version to automate the code to cloud environment.
  • Created the Epic, Features and user stories in the Azure board.
  • Have created the wiki pages for various API documentation.
  • Managing the Data Bricks infrastructure and administering the environment.
  • Setting up the ‘admin Group’ and grant the admin privileges using the SCIM enabled identity.
  • Developed methodologies for cloud migration, implemented best practices and helped to develop backup and recovery techniques for applications and database on virtualization platform.
  • Implemented the IBM WMB and IID 7.5 from the scratch in all the regions.
  • Administered the WebSphere process server and WebSphere Message Broker
  • Migrated the APIS from the WMB to IIB V10 using the IBM migration tool.
  • Provided the Production support and implemented the monitoring strategies for APIs. Designed and developed the various IBM interfaces. Provided the architectural solutions for WebSphere Message Broker project.
  • Environment: Healthcare Domain, Ansible, Kubernetes, Python, Jira, Message Broker, WebSphere Process Server, UNIX, VMware, Shell, J2EE, JSON, Docker, GitHub, Bit bucket, ELK, AWS EC2, VPC, S3 Storage and Load balancer and Monitoring tools

Technical Manager

Equinox Enterprise Integration
10.2015 - 09.2016
  • Daily manage the Blink plans in production. Developed the security scripts for WebSphere cluster restarts with non-root user. Implemented the IBM BPM environments from lower environment to Production.
  • Deployed the EAR files from lower to higher environments. Redirected the traffic using Barracuda load balancer in case of any failures in production cluster. Applied the troubleshooting and performance monitoring for entire IBM product stack applications. Start /stop the jobs using cast Iron web console.
  • Management of cast Iron jobs and services. Administered the IBM cast Iron appliance. Worked on the JIRA tickets daily if any issues reported in WebSphere environments.
  • Environment: IBM WPS, BPM, Linux, Oracle, Cast Iron, ILOG J Rules, JIRA, SQL, XML, Java, Perl, Chef, Python, Shell scripts, Java and J2EE, Hibernate and Springs

Support Manager

Scope International Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Managed support operations to enhance customer satisfaction and service delivery.
  • Trained staff on best practices in customer support and conflict resolution.
  • Analyzed feedback to identify areas for improvement in service processes.
  • Coordinated communication between departments to streamline support workflows.
  • Handled escalated calls from customers requiring additional assistance or specialized knowledge.
  • Managed daily operations of the customer service department, including staffing schedules and resource allocation.

Technical Support Manager

EBBS & ITRS MONITORING
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Driven the ITRS monitoring for different standard chartered applications and implemented for 5 applications. Gathered the basic and advanced parameters for different technologies (WAS, MQ, IIB, DB, CPU) to monitor the IT infrastructure.
  • Worked with JIRA for issue reporting, status, and activity planning. Work with development/testing, deployment, systems/infrastructure and project teams to ensure continuous operation of build and test systems.
  • Gathering the requirements from the clients about the existing applications to apply the security measures. Validated the ITRS configurations according to ASRM document and provide the signoff.
  • Implemented the EBBS monitoring and Supported the BAU issues. Managed the multiple projects EBBS DR automation and EBBS WAS housekeeping for 43 countries. Formulated the DR plan for IN & SG DR automation.
  • Environment: J2EE ,JBM WAS 6.1, 7.0 & 8.0, JMS, LINUX SUSE 10, Solaris, webservices, Oracle 11g, Load Balancer and HTTP

Senior Infra Consultant

Mphasis
Central HUB
03.2013 - 08.2014
  • Installed the IBM Process server 7.0, IBM Product stack tools. Configured the SSL communication between IHS and WAS servers. Implemented the golden topology clusters in WPS test/production environments and configured the JDBC providers, JMS, JNDI and Environment variables and WebSphere resources.
  • Administered enterprise applications and SCA modules, integrating the latest Azure Devops, OMS, and NSG Rules features; increased system efficiency by 40% and reduced operational downtime by 25%
  • Managed the application servers by adding to the deployment manager profile. Performed the installations of Apache and SSL renewals based on RI for sabre client. Successfully deployed the various SCA applications and EAR files in the WebSphere Environment. Provided the LA and SME support for all the WebSphere applications.
  • Environment IBM Process Server 7.0, WAS 6.1, 7.0 & 8.0, JMS, LINUX SUSE 10, Solaris, webservices, Oracle 11g,Load Balancer, IBM HTTP servers, WebLogic, WebSphere Portal.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Telstra NBN LOLO
Melbourne
06.2012 - 03.2013
  • Installed the IBM BPM 7.5 and WebSphere application server on LINUX SUSE in silent mode Configured the 4 clustered Topology on all lower environments and production. Installed and configuring the 6 IBM HTTP Servers, ILMT agents and created the golden topology clusters in WPS test/production environments.
  • Designed, wrote and maintained systems in Python scripting for administering GIT, by using Jenkins as a full cycle continuous delivery tool involving package creation, distribution, and deployment onto Tomcat application servers via shell scripts embedded into Jenkins jobs.
  • Configured the JDBC providers, JMS, JNDI and Environment variables. Administered the enterprise applications and SCA modules. Created the custom, deployment manager profiles and configure the cluster on network deployment environment.
  • Managed the application servers by adding to the deployment manager profile. Implemented the clustered topology using deployment environments. Managed the business process instances and human task instances from the business choreographer explorer.
  • Generated the thread dumps and analysed the thread dumps using the Java Thread Dump analyser to diagnose the hung threads.
  • Environment: IBM BPM 7.5, WebSphere Integration Developer 7.5, JMS, LINUX SUSE 10, webservices, Oracle 11g, Load Balancer, WAS 7.0, IBM HTTP servers, ILMT.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Mphasis Ltd Client - AVIVA Insurance
09.2011 - 06.2012
  • Installed the WebSphere process server, WebSphere application server, load balancer on AIX platform and Red hat LINUX. Implemented the WebSphere business monitor 6.2 and configured the golden topology cluster and installed alphablox 9.1 on the same environment.
  • Configured the business space for the WBM environment. Installed the IHS servers on WAS_ND and plugins generation and propagation to the servers. Created the golden topology clusters in WPS test/production environments.
  • Administered the enterprise applications and SCA modules. Created the custom, deployment manager profiles and configure the cluster on network deployment environment.
  • Managed the application servers by adding to the deployment manager profile. Implemented the various components of Process server - business process container, human task container and business rules engine.
  • Troubleshooting applied by setting the logs and tracing methods like changing the log detail levels. Monitored the WebSphere components performance through Tivoli performance viewer.
  • Environment: Healthcare Domain,WebSphere Integration Developer 6.2, WebSphere Process Server 6.2, JMS, AIX 5.3, webservices, Oracle 10g, Load Balancer, WAS_ND & WebSphere Business Monitor 6.2, ITCAM, WebSphere ESB, WebSphere Portal, Build Forge, WSRR.

Integration Consultant

I2SBusiness Solutions Pvt Ltd ,Client - Globe
Manila
12.2010 - 08.2011
  • Installed the WebSphere process server, WebSphere application server, load balancer on AIX platform and Redhat LINUX. Configured the business space for the WBM environment.
  • Installed IHS servers on WAS_ND and plugins generation and propagation to the servers. Implemented and designed the golden topology clusters in WPS test/production environments.
  • Configured the JDBC providers, WebSphere MQ, JNDI and Environment variables. Administered the enterprise applications and SCA modules. Created the custom, deployment manager profiles and configure the cluster on network deployment environment.
  • Managed the application servers by adding to the deployment manager profile.
  • Deployed a comprehensive business process container, human task container, and business rules engine; optimized workflow automation and improved decision-making accuracy, resulting in a 35% increase in operational throughput.
  • Managed the business process instances and human task instances from the business choreographer explorer. Monitored the applications through SystemOut.log and errors from SystemErr.log files.
  • Troubleshooting applied by setting the logs and tracing methods like changing the log detail levels. Monitored the WebSphere components performance through Tivoli performance viewer.
  • Environment: WebSphere Integration Developer 6.2, WebSphere Process Server, JMS, AIX 5.3, webservices, Oracle 10g, Load Balancer, WAS_ND & WebSphere Business Monitor 6.2, Streams servers, Solid DB servers, LINUX nodes, URIS, ITCAM.

Software Consultant

Siemens Information System Ltd,Client - Delhi T3 Airport
Delhi
05.2010 - 11.2010
  • Configured the JDBC providers, WebSphere MQ, JNDI and Environment variables.
  • Administered the enterprise applications and SCA modules.
  • Created the custom, deployment manager profiles and configure the cluster on network deployment environment.
  • Managed the application servers by adding to the deployment manager profile.
  • Implemented a business process container, human task container, and business rules engine; streamlined operations and reduced processing time by 40%, enhancing overall efficiency and compliance.
  • Environment: WebSphere Integration Developer 6.0.2, WebSphere Process Server 6.0.2, IBM WebSphere MQ 7.0, UFIS, DB2 9.1,HP_UX Itanium, Oracle 10g

Software Consultant

Siemens Information Systems LtdClient - GMR Hyderabad Airport
Hyderabad
06.2007 - 04.2010
  • Understood the Airport Process and understanding the flow of data between Various subsystems used in the airport.
  • Requirement gathered for the various interfaces development.
  • Design and development of interfaces and Documentation.
  • Developed several interfaces at HIAL.
  • Performed unit Integration testing and Full integration testing.
  • Environment: WebSphere Integration Developer 6.0.2, WebSphere Process Server 6.1, IBM WebSphere MQ 7.0, UFIS, DB2 9.1, HP_UX, Oracle 10g.

Software Engineer

WIPRO, INDIA (KWE & Boeing)
05.2006 - 06.2007
  • Requirement gathering
  • Administered the enterprise applications and SCA modules.
  • Designed and created the SCA modules using the IBM WID
  • Integrated and developed the solutions with WebMethods
  • Managed the business process instances and human task instances from the business choreographer.
  • Monitored the applications through SystemOut.log and errors from SystemErr.log files.
  • Troubleshooting applied by setting the logs and tracing methods like changing the log detail levels
  • Environment: WebMethods 6.5, EDI, Oracle Database, WID, Trading Networks, Integration Server, XMI, JAVA and Windows OS.

Software Engineer

Vendor Manage Inventory
11.2006 - 02.2007
  • Developed software solutions for aerospace applications at WIPRO and Boeing.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications.
  • Conducted code reviews and provided constructive feedback to enhance software quality.
  • Implemented testing protocols to identify bugs and improve system performance.
  • Participated in daily stand-ups to discuss progress and address challenges collaboratively.

Software Engineer

BOEING 787 Aircraft Manufacturing
05.2006 - 11.2006
  • Developed software solutions for aerospace applications at WIPRO and Boeing.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications.
  • Implemented testing protocols to identify bugs and improve system performance.
  • Participated in daily stand-ups to discuss progress and address challenges collaboratively.

Education

Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics and Communication

Madras University
Arunai Engineering College
03.2004

Skills

  • Java and SQL programming
  • Azure services
  • Cloud architecture
  • Kubernetes management
  • AI solutions
  • DevOps integration
  • Infrastructure automation
  • Cost optimization
  • Microservices architecture
  • Web technologies
  • Build and release management
  • Version control systems
  • AWS services
  • Azure cloud solutions
  • Google Cloud platform
  • Networking protocols
  • Database management
  • Application servers
  • Integrated development environments (IDE)
  • Configuration management tools
  • Container orchestration
  • Code quality assessment tools
  • Operating systems expertise
  • Monitoring and tracking tools
  • Technical documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Disaster recovery
  • Problem analysis
  • Continuous improvement
  • Technical architecture
  • Hybrid cloud environments
  • Network architecture
  • Serverless architectures
  • Enterprise architecture
  • Incident management
  • High availability systems
  • Deployment coordination
  • API management
  • Configuration management
  • Capacity planning
  • Automation
  • Integration planning
  • Continuous integration and deployment
  • Cloud infrastructure design
  • Monitoring and analytics
  • Cloud services integration
  • ITIL framework
  • Performance tuning

Certification

  • Microsoft Azure Certified Administrator Associate (AZ 104)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect –Associate (SAA C03)

Timeline

Cloud Infrastructure Architect

HILTON GRAND VACATION
06.2018 - Current

Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer

LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION
11.2016 - 06.2018

Technical Manager

Equinox Enterprise Integration
10.2015 - 09.2016

Support Manager

Scope International Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 10.2015

Technical Support Manager

EBBS & ITRS MONITORING
08.2014 - 10.2015

Senior Infra Consultant

Mphasis
03.2013 - 08.2014

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Telstra NBN LOLO
06.2012 - 03.2013

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Mphasis Ltd Client - AVIVA Insurance
09.2011 - 06.2012

Integration Consultant

I2SBusiness Solutions Pvt Ltd ,Client - Globe
12.2010 - 08.2011

Software Consultant

Siemens Information System Ltd,Client - Delhi T3 Airport
05.2010 - 11.2010

Software Consultant

Siemens Information Systems LtdClient - GMR Hyderabad Airport
06.2007 - 04.2010

Software Engineer

Vendor Manage Inventory
11.2006 - 02.2007

Software Engineer

WIPRO, INDIA (KWE & Boeing)
05.2006 - 06.2007

Software Engineer

BOEING 787 Aircraft Manufacturing
05.2006 - 11.2006

Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics and Communication

Madras University

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