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Rahul Garg

Rahul Garg

Plano, Dallas,TX

Summary

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

DevOps Cloud Engineer working for Client AT&T for around 10 years and having around 11+ years of rich IT DevOps experience in Cloud Computing, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Application Migration, Build/Release Management, System Administration, Design, Cloud Solutions Implementation and Support.
A highly dependable and results-oriented DevOps professional working as a Cloud Engineer in all cloud environments like Azure, AWS, Oracle, and Google Cloud. Special expertise in DevOps management Public Cloud Infrastructure and Cloud Migration.
Domain knowledge – Retail, Logistics Telecom, FMCG, and Banking domain.



Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DevOps Cloud Engineer at AT&T

(Through KR3 Information Systems Inc./TechM)
2014.04 - Current
  • Improved cloud infrastructure efficiency by implementing automated monitoring and alerting systems.
  • Optimized resource allocation for various projects by effectively managing cloud resources and performing capacity planning.
  • Streamlined operational processes by developing custom scripts for routine tasks, reducing time spent on manual interventions.
  • Collaborated with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines into cloud environments, accelerating product release cycles.
  • Designed scalable solutions by leveraging containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, enabling rapid application deployment and increased flexibility.
  • Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Increased application scalability by migrating legacy systems to cloud-based platforms.
  • Provided 24/7 on-call support for critical systems, ensuring high availability and rapid issue resolution.
  • Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.
  • Enhanced system performance by implementing AWS CloudFormation templates for infrastructure automation.
  • Enhanced cloud infrastructure efficiency by implementing advanced automation techniques and tools.
  • Application Development, Application Integration/Support, Product/Project Management,Application Architect, Client Implementation and support, and Logical and Critical Thinking.
  • Evaluated new cloud technologies and recommended solutions that aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Developed comprehensive strategies for leveraging AWS Auto Scaling, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost efficiency during periods of high demand.
  • Migrated legacy applications to AWS, reducing downtime and improving overall efficiency.
  • Enhanced Azure infrastructure performance by optimizing configurations and resource allocation.
  • Developed and implemented security measures for Azure environments, ensuring data protection and compliance with industry regulations.
  • Optimized system performance for increased scalability and reliability through regular maintenance and updates.

Senior Software Engineer

Atos Syntel
2012.03 - 2014.04

Project Name: Fedex Environment Management

  • Optimized server performance by implementing efficient system configurations and monitoring tools.
  • Reduced operating costs by migrating legacy systems to more cost-effective open-source solutions and multiple tools.
  • Installed system-wide hardware components, confirming interoperation and compatibility with Linux-based software distros.
  • Enhanced system performance by identifying and resolving production issues in a timely manner.
  • Streamlined processes for increased efficiency by implementing automation tools and scripts.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - - Information Technology

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
India

Higher Secondary - - Science, Technology, And Mathematics

St Georges College
Agra India

Skills

  • Azure,AWS, Oracle, and Google Cloud.
  • Public Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering. DevOps Cloud, Application Migration.
  • Azure DevOps,CI/CD pipelines,Terraform modules , Automation scripting and Source control management
  • Git Bash, Jenkins, Kubernetes, AKS Cluster,K8S pod deployment, Ingress, Helm Chart Deployment, Microservices,Linux Administration, VI Editor, Dev, CI/CD, Azure/Eco Pipelines and DevSecOps.
  • Shell Scripts, bash, Python, Automation.SQL Server.
  • Oracle,Kafka,Maven,Docker,IaaS,PaaS,Build and Release Engineering, Env Image management.
  • Multiple OS vendors support like Ubuntu, RedHat, Rocky,RHEL9 for patching, software vulnerability and Golden Images process for ATT.
  • Monitoring tools,Design,Cloud Automation,DevOps principles, Infrastructure development,Data Migration Cloud Computing.

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
  • Microsoft Certified - AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification
  • Microsoft Certified: AZ-400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions
  • Oracle Certified - 1Z0-1085-23 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Certified Foundations Associate.
  • Oracle Certified - Oracle Database SQL Expert.
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02
  • Microsoft Azure - Beginner's Guide + AZ-900.
  • Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

Accomplishments

  • Instrumental in moving multiple desktop application and on-premise infrastructures to AWS cloud, reducing cost of ownership by 35-45%.
  • Worked and Handson experience with all 4 Major cloud providers (Azure,AWS,Oracle and Google Coud).
  • Key to the success of building well architected cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure, to facilitate moving multiple product teams from on-premise implementations to cloud
  • Received four times Pat on the Back and best team award from Tech Mahindra for extraordinary performance and supervised team of 6 members.
  • Implemented processes and procedures for development teams realizing a 20%+ gain in productivity.
  • Decreased implementation defects by 70% through a well-structured DevOps Pipeline and continuous automated testing.
  • Leveraged extensive IT knowledge base to improve technology process and adoption.
  • Provided clients with competitive solutions through introduction of improved processes and technology.
  • Client focused - delivering meaningful content, program direction, implementation and support.
  • Experienced in working on existing platform tools such as Jenkins,GitHub, JIRA,Code Commit,Code Cloud and Artifactory and migrating 50+ application to the cloud with Kubernetes,AKS,Docker,container experienced.
  • Working as a primary SME for DevOps Cloud Engineering with all 4 clouds integration, as well as mentoring a team of 10+ people.
  • Worked in Agile project management with proficiency with Linux and Windows server OS for 10+ years and experience with Problem Solving, Support & Troubleshoot Infrastructure issues while working with ticketing systems like iTrack,ServiceNow & JIRA and Azure Boards.
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills and have engineering background and experience with systems implementation and adoption with Agile Framework and implementation.

Timeline

DevOps Cloud Engineer at AT&T

(Through KR3 Information Systems Inc./TechM)
2014.04 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

Atos Syntel
2012.03 - 2014.04

Bachelor of Technology - - Information Technology

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

Higher Secondary - - Science, Technology, And Mathematics

St Georges College
  • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
  • Microsoft Certified - AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification
  • Microsoft Certified: AZ-400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions
  • Oracle Certified - 1Z0-1085-23 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Certified Foundations Associate.
  • Oracle Certified - Oracle Database SQL Expert.
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02
  • Microsoft Azure - Beginner's Guide + AZ-900.
  • Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
Rahul Garg