Rajat Anand
Gurgaon,HR
Summary
Highly skilled and results-driven DevOps Architect with 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale, cloud-native infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Proven expertise in automating infrastructure, orchestrating containers and deploying cloud solutions for high-availability, scalable applications. Strong background in infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and deep understanding of CI/CD processes, blue-green/canary deployments, and security best practices. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile environments, driving innovation through automation, continuous improvement, and DevOps best practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager DevOps
Protiviti Consulting
08.2019 - Current
- Executed Audit assessments for customers cloud environments around Infrastructure, Security and Devops by recommending best practices.
- Managed seamless application releases by setting up blue-green deployment strategies, minimizing downtime and reducing risks of service disruptions during new feature rollouts.
- Automated infrastructure and application deployments using CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub, ADO or similar tools integrating blue-green and canary deployment techniques to ensure continuous integration and delivery with zero downtime.
- Spearheaded on-prem to cloud, cloud to multi-cloud migrations. Performed legacy TFS to ADO migration for over 400 code repositories.
- Utilized Kubernetes, Docker to facilitate container orchestration and version control for different deployment models and scaling applications across multi-cloud environments.
- Integrated real-time monitoring (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) to validate production releases, rapidly identifying and resolving issues during deployment phases.
- Automated the provisioning and management of cloud infrastructure for DEV and UAT environments using Terraform, streamlining deployment processes, ensuring consistent infrastructure configurations, updates, and tear-down for DEV and UAT environments, reducing manual intervention and increasing deployment speed.
- Integrated tools like SonarQube to automatically analyze code for potential bugs, vulnerabilities, and code smells during build and deployment stages.
- Configured CI/CD tools to run automated tests, security scans, and code quality checks on every commit or pull request, ensuring continuous feedback on code quality.
Build & Release Manager
Protiviti Consulting
05.2010 - 07.2019
- Streamlined build and release processes by implementing automation tools and techniques.
- Built automation tools and applications to deploy next-generation platforms.
- Enhanced collaboration between development and testing teams by establishing effective communication channels.
- Managed version control systems, ensuring accurate tracking of code changes throughout project lifecycles.
- Optimized application performance by identifying bottlenecks in the build and release process, implementing necessary changes to address them.
- Developed custom scripts to automate repetitive tasks, increasing team productivity and reducing human error.
- Maintained detailed documentation of build and release processes, enabling smooth handoffs between team members during project transitions or personnel changes.
- Trained junior team members on best practices for build and release management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- Conducted regular audits of systems to ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices related to security and compliance requirements.
- Troubleshot complex issues during the build or deployment process, working closely with stakeholders to resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
- Managed the creation and maintenance of various software environments, ensuring availability and stability for development, testing, and production purposes.
- Coordinated scheduled releases and updates.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Trained personnel on use of IT tools and applications.
- Providing performance feedback and taking part in goal setting for the junior Devops teams.
Platform Support Engineer
Accenture Services Pvt.Ltd
07.2007 - 05.2019
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing support tickets and providing accurate solutions.
- Enhanced system performance for clients through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of technical issues.
- Reduced response times by prioritizing urgent requests and escalating issues when necessary.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, staying organized and meeting deadlines consistently.
- Implemented technical solutions to solve customer issues and increase satisfaction.
- Documented technical issues and solutions to enable tracking history and maintain accurate logs.
- Provided Tier 3 support to users in 24/7 uptime environment, often working double shifts to accommodate time zones. Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
Education
Masters in Computer Applications - Computer Engineering
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Dwarka, New Delhi06.2007
Bachelor in Computer Applications - Computer Engineering
Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar, Punjab04.2003
Skills
- Cloud Architecture & Automation
- CI/CD Pipeline Development
- Cloud Security best practices
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Containerization & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Configuration Management
- Monitoring & Logging (Prometheus, ELK Stack, Grafana)
- Security & Compliance (IAM, secrets management, encryption)
- Agile & DevOps Methodologies
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Manager DevOps
Protiviti Consulting
08.2019 - Current
Build & Release Manager
Protiviti Consulting
05.2010 - 07.2019
Platform Support Engineer
Accenture Services Pvt.Ltd
07.2007 - 05.2019
Masters in Computer Applications - Computer Engineering
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Bachelor in Computer Applications - Computer Engineering
Guru Nanak Dev University
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