SAI KIRAN
Frisco,TX
Summary
- Experienced DevOps Engineer with 8+ years in building, automating, and maintaining cloud-based applications and infrastructures.
- Expertise in deploying and monitoring complex networks, security, and infrastructure systems across multiple environments.
- Proficient in cloud services (AWS), with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation.
- Extensive experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, and AWS CodePipeline.
- Skilled in application monitoring and troubleshooting using tools like Datadog and AWS CloudWatch.
- Strong experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration for cloud-native applications.
- Expertise in scripting with Python, Shell, and Bash to automate infrastructure management tasks.
- Hands-on experience with configuration management tools like Ansible and Puppet for server automation.
- Extensive knowledge of Linux and Windows server environments, including networking, security, and system administration.
- Strong foundation in version control using Git, with collaborative experience in GitHub and Bitbucket.
- Excellent understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and VPNs.
- Proficient in designing and implementing highly available and scalable cloud architectures.
- Strong hands-on experience in managing IAM roles, policies, and permissions in AWS and Azure environments.
- Expertise in application deployment and security management, including network security groups and firewall configurations.
- Adept at working in Agile environments, contributing to sprint planning, and delivering iterative improvements.
- Familiarity with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and experience driving performance optimization for applications and infrastructure.
- Experience managing on-call rotations and incident response for critical system issues and security breaches.
- Skilled in working with external APIs and integrating third-party tools for infrastructure and application monitoring.
- Experience with cloud security best practices, including network segmentation and vulnerability management.
- Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr.Devops Engineer
University of phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
01.2020 - Current
- Designed and implemented scalable and secure AWS infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring high availability and cost optimization.
- Developed and managed CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab CI for automated testing and deployment of applications.
- Automated the provisioning and configuration of servers using Ansible, reducing manual intervention by 70%.
- Deployed containerized applications on Kubernetes clusters, improving scalability and reducing infrastructure overhead.
- Configured and maintained monitoring and logging tools like Datadog and AWS CloudWatch to ensure application health and performance.
- Integrated IAM policies and security groups to manage access control and data protection across AWS services.
- Provided training and support for development teams on infrastructure automation and cloud best practices.
- Troubleshot application and infrastructure performance issues, ensuring minimal downtime and quick resolution.
- Led incident response efforts during security breaches and major outages, mitigating risks and restoring services.
- Developed and maintained automation scripts for server maintenance, patching, and updates, improving system uptime.
- Ensured the security of cloud environments by following best practices for networking, IAM, and data encryption.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve application architecture for better scalability and fault tolerance.
- Participated in the on-call rotation, resolving critical issues and providing 24/7 support for cloud infrastructure.
- Worked with developers to optimize application performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation for infrastructure configurations, incident responses, and disaster recovery plans.
- Configured and optimized Kubernetes clusters for improved workload distribution and resource management.
- Conducted regular vulnerability assessments and applied necessary patches to keep systems secure.
- Integrated external APIs and monitoring systems to extend the visibility of application health and performance.
- Assisted in the migration of legacy applications to containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to evaluate infrastructure costs and optimize spending through resource scaling.
DevOps Engineer
AbbVie
Chicago, IL
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Designed and deployed cloud-based infrastructure on AWS, leveraging EC2, S3, and RDS for application hosting.
- Assisted in the migration of traditional, virtualized applications to containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Developed automation scripts in Python and Bash to streamline system provisioning and monitoring tasks.
- Managed and optimized cloud resources, resulting in a 40% reduction in infrastructure costs over the course of a year.
- Implemented continuous integration and delivery pipelines using Jenkins, reducing manual deployment errors.
- Ensured compliance with security standards by implementing IAM roles and managing policies for sensitive environments.
- Worked closely with security teams to implement AWS security best practices and achieve PCI DSS compliance.
- Configured application and system logging tools, like SumoLogic, for centralized logging and error tracking.
- Supported development teams in architecting scalable cloud solutions that reduced latency and enhanced performance.
- Played a key role in automating server patching and updates, ensuring high security and compliance.
- Participated in disaster recovery planning and testing, ensuring quick recovery of critical applications and systems.
- Built and maintained a centralized dashboard for real-time monitoring of application and infrastructure performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements in infrastructure efficiency.
- Contributed to the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, streamlining infrastructure provisioning, and reducing deployment times.
- Implemented auto-scaling policies in AWS to ensure applications handle spikes in traffic seamlessly.
- Managed and optimized Kubernetes clusters, enhancing application performance and availability.
- Actively participated in sprint planning and retrospectives, contributing to agile development processes.
- Worked with third-party vendors to integrate monitoring solutions for external services and APIs.
- Optimized database performance through the use of AWS RDS, reducing latency, and increasing throughput.
DevOps Engineer
Fortuna IT Solutions
Hyderabad, INDIA
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Developed and maintained scripts for system automation, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
- Managed cloud infrastructure using AWS services such as EC2, S3, and IAM for secure access management.
- Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines, enabling faster and more reliable deployments for developers.
- Integrated containerization strategies into the infrastructure using Docker, reducing infrastructure dependencies and enabling scalability.
- Conducted performance analysis and troubleshooting of cloud-based applications, leading to a 30% improvement in system uptime.
- Created detailed monitoring and alerting mechanisms using AWS CloudWatch to track system health and performance.
- Implemented security best practices for cloud environments, ensuring secure and compliant access to services and data.
- Worked on automating infrastructure setup and deployment with Ansible, reducing setup time by 50%.
- Collaborated with the security team to address vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity of application deployments.
- Maintained version control for infrastructure configurations using Git, ensuring proper change management.
- Developed automation scripts for server provisioning and configuration management.
- Led efforts to containerize legacy applications and deploy them on Kubernetes for better scalability.
- Ensured the security of systems and applications through vulnerability scanning and applying patches as necessary.
- Participated in on-call rotations, providing 24/7 support and resolution of critical system issues.
- Delivered training sessions for development and operations teams on best practices in cloud infrastructure and DevOps tools.
- Assisted in disaster recovery planning, ensuring all critical data and systems were recoverable in the event of an outage.
- Managed service health checks and ensured that all environments were compliant with organizational policies.
- Streamlined the patch management process, reducing downtime and improving system security.
- Collaborated with development teams to understand their requirements and optimize infrastructure for performance.
- Participated in the rollout of new security features, ensuring they were properly integrated into the existing infrastructure.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY10-2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
JNTU University
Hyderabad, India08-2011
Skills
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure
- Infrastructure Automation: Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation
- Scripting: Python, Bash, Shell, PowerShell
- Containerization, Docker, Kubernetes
- CI/CD Tool: Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline
- Monitoring & Logging: Datadog, AWS CloudWatch, Splunk
- Version Control, Git, GitHub, Bitbucket
- Security: IAM, Security Groups
- Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL), Windows Server
- Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Load Balancing, NGINX
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB
Accomplishments
Conducted webinars and training for engineering students on Cloud and DevOps practices.
Timeline
Sr.Devops Engineer
University of phoenix
01.2020 - Current
DevOps Engineer
AbbVie
10.2018 - 01.2020
DevOps Engineer
Fortuna IT Solutions
03.2013 - 10.2015
Master of Science - Information Technology
Campbellsville University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
JNTU University
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