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RAKESH BABU PARKITI

RAKESH BABU PARKITI

Johns Creek,GA

Summary

with over 17 years of experience in enterprise architecture, cloud-native solutions, and DevOps practices. Proven expertise in designing and implementing highly complex, distributed applications on AWS and multi-cloud platforms. Skilled in leading Continuous Delivery Services (CDS) teams, automating CI/CD pipelines, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions. Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation, as well as scripting languages such as Python, and Bash scripting. Adept at educating stakeholders on cloud value propositions, driving digital transformation, and ensuring system reliability through monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior DevOps Architect

Panasonic Avionics Corporation
04.2024 - Current
  • Designed and implemented advanced cloud-native solutions using AWS microservices, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, enhancing operational efficiency and system resilience for aircrafts
  • Led the development of air gap computing solutions, ensuring secure and seamless integration in complex environments.
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment using CloudFormation, Python, and GitOps methodologies.
  • Delivered high-quality, scalable solutions by leveraging cloud-native services and enterprise-grade products.

Key Achievements:

  • Engineered secure, automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, AWS Services, ArgoCD, JFrog Artifactory, reducing deployment times by 40%.

Principal System Developer II

Zeta - Better World Technology
10.2021 - 03.2024
  • Built a cloud-native, omni-stack platform for banks and fintech organizations, provisioning AWS infrastructure for optimal performance, scalability, and security.
  • Designed and implemented a cloud-agnostic automation platform using Crossplane, enabling seamless AWS deployments and onboarding of platform services.
  • Integrated DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring continuous security improvements in Kubernetes and multi-cloud environments.

Key Achievements:

  • Reduced onboarding time by 60% and deployment time by 80% through custom automation solutions.

Senior Solution Engineer

VMWare Inc.
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Led AWS cloud deployments of VMware Tanzu, leveraging Terraform and VMware-validated designs for scalable and reliable solutions.
  • Designed and implemented a multi-cloud automation solution for tenant onboarding, integrating OpenID Connect with Okta and Microsoft Active Directory for secure authentication.

Key Achievements:

  • Reduced operational overhead by 50% through custom-built solutions for Day-0 activities in Kubernetes environments.
  • Streamlined deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible.

Cloud Architect

Wipro Ltd.
07.2019 - 04.2021
  • Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives by migrating customers to AWS and hybrid cloud solutions using Wipro’s BoundaryLess Platform.
  • Integrated BoundaryLess Container Platform (BLCP) with Google Anthos, Rancher, and VMware Tanzu, ensuring secure and scalable cloud-native operations.

Key Achievements:

  • Implemented service meshes like Istio and Envoy Proxy for secure service-to-service communication and load balancing.
  • Optimized resource utilization and performance for cloud-native applications using Kubernetes and AWS microservices.

Technical Architect

Purview Services
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Led the integration of CEPH-based SDS solutions with AWS Cloud, optimizing performance and scalability for cloud-native applications.
  • Seamlessly integrated Linux Containers (LXC) and OpenShift, ensuring efficient resource allocation and system reliability.

Technical Architect

RightChoice
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Crafted a client-centric solution on AWS, thoroughly documented with clear diagrams and step-by-step instructions as proof of concept

Senior Engineer

Biarca Inc.
05.2010 - 06.2018
  • Developed and implemented hybrid storage environments, validating certified storage solutions with various software products.
  • Investigated and resolved production issues, generating new test cases to improve system performance and reliability.

System Administrator

NecX Pvt Ltd
04.2007 - 04.2010
  • Managed and operated a government data center, ensuring optimal uptime, performance, and security for critical systems.
  • Oversaw server configurations, network infrastructure, and backup procedures, maintaining always-up, always-available environments.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering

Hi-tech College of Engineering And Technology
Telangana, India
04.2006

Skills

  • AWS, GCP, VMWare
  • Docker, Kubernetes, Crossplane
  • Rancher, ArgoCD, Akuity
  • GitOps, DevOps, DevSecOps
  • Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible
  • Prometheus, Grafana
  • Shell Scripting, Python
  • CIS Benchmark, IAM
  • PrismaCloud Workload Protection
  • Kube-Bench, Docker-Ben, Kyverno
  • Software-Defined Storage & Products

  • GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins
  • System architecture
  • Cloud infrastructure design
  • Infrastructure automation
  • Microservices architecture
  • GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins
  • System architecture
  • Cloud infrastructure design
  • Infrastructure automation
  • Microservices architecture

Certification

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate & Architect Professional
  • Google Cloud Certified Associate Engineer & Professional Cloud Architect
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator | Security Speciality | Application Developer
  • Hashicorp Certified Terraform Associate

Awards

  • Zetanaut Outstanding Award - 2023
  • Zetanaut TrailBlazer - 2022
  • Customer Excellence Award - 2009
  • Employer of the Year - 2009

Timeline

Senior DevOps Architect

Panasonic Avionics Corporation
04.2024 - Current

Principal System Developer II

Zeta - Better World Technology
10.2021 - 03.2024

Senior Solution Engineer

VMWare Inc.
04.2021 - 10.2021

Cloud Architect

Wipro Ltd.
07.2019 - 04.2021

Technical Architect

Purview Services
02.2019 - 05.2019

Technical Architect

RightChoice
07.2018 - 01.2019

Senior Engineer

Biarca Inc.
05.2010 - 06.2018

System Administrator

NecX Pvt Ltd
04.2007 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering

Hi-tech College of Engineering And Technology
RAKESH BABU PARKITI