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Ratikanta Nanda

Austin,TX

Summary

Highly skilled and results-driven DevOps Engineer with over 17 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing robust IT infrastructures and cloud solutions. Expertise in AWS cloud migration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins. Proven ability to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing systems for enterprise-level applications across diverse domains.

Specializes in cloud-based architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and middleware management, including IBM WebSphere, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB). Adept at leading complex cloud migration projects, setting up production environments, and ensuring seamless application deployment and operations.

Recognized for outstanding contributions to high-impact projects, including setting up Production Environments with 20+ COTS products and resolving critical issues to maintain operational excellence. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving, team collaboration, and leadership abilities, mentoring teams and ensuring project success under tight deadlines.

Strong background in networking, security, and automation, with hands-on experience in Red Hat Automation Platform (RHAP), CI/CD pipelines, and scripting with Python and Bash. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams, liaising with stakeholders, and delivering projects aligned with organizational goals.

Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and drive innovation, with a focus on continuous improvement and professional growth in cloud and DevOps domains.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DC Project Delivery Specialist II

Deloitte Consulting LLP
08.2022 - Current

Successfully migrated the TX TIERS system to the cloud, ensuring a seamless transition to a fully functional Production Environment.
Played a pivotal role in standing up the Production Environment, including the installation and configuration of 20+ Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products.
Led the core application setup, encompassing critical components such as:
Red Hat Automation Platform (RHAP) for orchestration and automation.
IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) for application hosting.
IBM HTTP Server (IHS) for web server configuration.
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) for content management and delivery.
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) for application integration.
Business Automation Workflow (BAW) pipelines for streamlined operations.
Collaborated across teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring high availability and optimal performance for all applications.
Demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical expertise to support pipelines and integration efforts.
Contributed to the successful deployment and stabilization of critical applications in the new cloud environment, enhancing scalability and reliability.
This contribution underscores a deep technical acumen, problem-solving skills, and the ability to execute large-scale migrations effectively

  • Identified potential risks and devised mitigation strategies for successful project execution.
  • Delivered complex projects efficiently, utilizing strong organizational skills and strategic planning.
  • Analyzed project requirements and implemented solutions to meet client expectations.
  • Successfully migrated the TX TIERS system to the cloud, ensuring a seamless transition to a fully functional Production Environment and enhancing scalability and reliability.

Software Applications Developer

Technosoft Corporation DBA Apexon
07.2015 - 08.2022
  • Implemented POC using AWS services administration: IAM, VPC, Route 53, EC2, S3, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CloudWatch, CloudFormation
  • Using python ,automated deployment of 100+ server using docker and Kubernetes
  • Built, maintained and scaled infrastructure for PROD, DEV and QA environment for web app with more than 1 million users.
  • Implemented and maintained continuous integration/continuous delivery systems leading to improvement in time to ship new feature releases by 25%.
  • Automated builds, deployments and configuration of various environment.
  • Developed automation to enable teams to deploy manage, configure their application reducing time to get feature releases in production by 25%.
  • Integrated CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins, GITLAB, as part of DEVOPS initiatives.
  • Optimized build and deployment time by 20% with software and tools upgrade .
  • Proficiency in SCM practices such as creating branch, code merge , Rebase

Software Applications Developer

Technosoft Corporation DBA Apexon
05.2014 - 07.2015
  • Implemented regular alerting and monitoring of network which reduced network downtime by 20%.
  • Involved in build automation using tools like Jenkins, JFROG, Maven, and ANT.
  • Performed tools and technologies evaluation to improve overall release process.
  • Established process to improve application delivery through CI/CD process·
  • Managed all HPF (Health plan finder) environments comprising of 175+ servers
  • Consulted with engineering team members to determine system loads and develop improvement plans.
  • Manage Build and Deploy process including Configuration Management
  • Fostered culture of robust documentation as it pertained to release processes.

Technical Lead

HCL America
07.2013 - 05.2014
  • Owned 50+ production server and acted on alerts on failure
  • Performed reporting of incident, support and problem ITIL processes
  • Application troubleshooting, service restoration, deployment pipeline automation
  • Direct customer support, escalation management of customer/client issues
  • Integrated systems with dashboards for management information using BI tools
  • Performed application release deployments including PROD management .
  • Fostered robust documentation to handle application issues
  • Established automation to address issues proactively rather reactively.

Senior Software Engineer

HCL Technologies
09.2008 - 07.2013
  • Handled 50 customer per day resolving user issues and queries
  • Managed software and configuration changes on Test and Production environments.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed systems problems; installed and configured varied applications.
  • Resolved all trading issues by coordinating with clients, dealers and internal units.
  • Analyzed causes of production problems and developed methods for improvement.
  • Managed daily modifications to support customer’s business and technical specifications.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins

Associate System Engineer

TCS Pioneer, ITPL
08.2007 - 09.2008
  • Managed about 20 customers per day resolving their issues and queries.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Resolved all trading issues by coordinating with clients, dealers and internal units.
    Analyzed causes of production problems and developed methods for improvement.

Education

Post Graduate Program - Cloud Computing

The University of Texas At Austin

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

BPUT

Skills

    Expertise in Red Hat Automation Platform (RHAP),Ansible

    Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes

    AWS, Azure

    Jenkin, Groovy, Argo-CD, Maven, Git, Bamboo, JSON

  • Workflow optimization

    IBM WAS,Tomcat, Apache Web Server

    VPC,IAM,EC2,Cloudwatch,S3,REDIS,ALB,NLB

    Oracle 9i/10g, Postgress, MongoDB

    Bash, Python, PowerShell,Jython

    Java, J2EE

    GitLab,Github

    RHEL,Windows,Cent OS

Personal Information

Title: A Competent Professional With 17 Years Of Experience In The Areas Of- Software Development & Operation, System Architecture, Security , Cloud And Automation.

Education

Odisha, India

Accomplishments

Received Outstanding Performance Award for TIERS could migration work

Certification

Post graduate Program in Cloud Computing

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

DC Project Delivery Specialist II

Deloitte Consulting LLP
08.2022 - Current

Software Applications Developer

Technosoft Corporation DBA Apexon
07.2015 - 08.2022

Software Applications Developer

Technosoft Corporation DBA Apexon
05.2014 - 07.2015

Technical Lead

HCL America
07.2013 - 05.2014

Senior Software Engineer

HCL Technologies
09.2008 - 07.2013

Associate System Engineer

TCS Pioneer, ITPL
08.2007 - 09.2008

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

BPUT

Post Graduate Program - Cloud Computing

The University of Texas At Austin
Ratikanta Nanda