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SAI KUMAR MUNDURI

Raleigh,USA

Summary

Deep expertise in Agile methodology with a proven track record in facilitating cloud migration and on-premises virtualization, managing Kubernetes deployments, and setting up CI/CD pipelines for seamless software integration and delivery. Experienced in automating workflows, establishing efficient communication between data centers and cloud environments, and streamlining incident management to ensure high availability and minimize system downtime. Known for achieving substantial cost savings and improving operational efficiency through AWS auto-scaling and trust advisory for EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Load Balancer, and CloudWatch. Adept at strengthening security governance across network/cloud infrastructures by executing data protection measures and implementing compliance policies in line with industry standards. Expertise in creating Lucid Chart designs and dashboards to visualize complex ideas and foster real-time collaboration among diverse teams.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CLOUD NETWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

Infor (US) LLC
Atlanta
11.2021 - Current
  • Acted as a Multi-Cloud Network and DevOps Engineer to drive success for enterprise-level clients by configuring AWS infrastructure, streamlining services and delivering mission-critical network support
  • Manage AWS IAM accounts, security groups, and policies while executing robust security measures and strengthening compliance with industry standards
  • Ensure delivery of best-in-class service to the clients by remediating complex issues and guiding network configurations
  • Deliver high-performance, reliable, resilient network infrastructures by leveraging cloud technologies and DevOps practices
  • Drove substantial cost-savings and elevated operational efficiency by employing AWS auto-scaling and providing trust advisory services for EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Load Balancer, and CloudWatch
  • Established and managed VPN tunnels on AWS and Cohesive, ensuring proper configurations
  • Educated clients on using the Self-Service Portal for self-provisioning
  • Collaborated with team and client network teams for network optimization
  • Ensured system availability and health through advanced troubleshooting, including TCP/IP analysis and incident management, such as packet sniffing and domain controller monitoring
  • Developed seamless and secure communication between on-premises data centers and cloud environments by executing AWS Direct Connectivity and Transit Gateway (TGW) solutions.
  • Improved network resilience/performance, reduced downtime, and enhanced user experiences through strategic VPC redesign, focused on regional failure domains.
  • Assisted customers on call to resolve mission-critical enterprise-level network-related issues (Tunneling, Network Security Group, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, etc.). And provided guidance to use Infor tools in the process to establish and maintain network connections, configurations, and troubleshoot network problems, providing high performance with reliable and resilient services.
  • Took on a pivotal role in the organization, leading the migration of IPv4 to IPv6 for network workloads and infrastructure, involving thorough planning, meticulous execution, and seamless integration to ensure a smooth transition towards the IPv6 protocol.
  • Actively engaged in the strategic identification and implementation of cost optimization measures during the initial phase, with a specific focus on S3 bucket cost reduction and overall infrastructure cost management for the organization.
  • Acquired, identified, and implemented effective strategies using Python and PowerShell scripts to detect and remediate issues within the system
  • Acted as an Azure Active Directory (AAD) expert to manage user roles via Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM); centralized access control and monitored critical organizational resources
  • Sustained a reliable and scalable infrastructure by deploying Azure laaS virtual machines and cloud services into secure virtual networks and subnets
  • Reduced team efforts and minimized operational errors by automating and standardizing infrastructure deployments using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
  • Implemented Kubernetes sidecar containers to enhance microservices architectures, ensuring efficient logging, monitoring, and network traffic control across multiple clusters
  • Optimized container orchestration with Kubernetes to streamline application deployment and scalability
  • Utilized Terraform for infrastructure as code, managing the provisioning of highly available and scalable services across multiple cloud providers
  • Automated infrastructure updates and versioning to ensure consistent and reproducible environments from development to production
  • Developed a Python script to automate the real-time update process for a fleet of security VPN devices across production and non-production environments, ensuring minimal downtime of 10-15 minutes.
  • Integrated GitHub Actions for CI/CD Pipelines: Created ci.yml, ci-cd workflow.yml, and updated release.yml for both Maven and Gradle projects
  • Made necessary updates to pom.xml for Maven and build.gradle for Gradle, improving build and deployment processes
  • Implemented GitHub Actions Security (GHAS): Added security checks within the GitHub Actions workflows to enhance the security of the CI/CD pipelines
  • Implemented secure protocols such as IPSec, SSL VPNs and 802.1X authentication.

AZURE CLOUD DEVOPS ENGINEER

Origin Hubs Inc.
Morrisville
09.2020 - 02.2022
  • Positioned as a Cloud Engineer to maintain secure and scalable Azure and AWS environments
  • Configured/optimized Azure Active Directory for seamless Single-Sign-On (SSO) into the AWS management console using Azure AD credentials
  • Deployed, scaled, and load-balanced Docker containers with multiple versions using Kubernetes
  • Ensured granular permissions for Azure AD users within the AWS ecosystem by executing role-based access control (RBAC) through AWS IAM
  • Protected Azure resources through firewall rules configuration and developed PowerShell scripts for efficient RBAC management, delivering controlled access to specific resources
  • Facilitated successful instance migrations from on-premises data centers to Azure environments (using Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup) that enhanced system uptime and data integrity
  • Drove knowledge transfer across the teams by authoring security-based documentation, creating architectural diagrams (using Lucid Enterprise Edition), and building an accessible Wiki platform
  • Strengthened security governance by creating custom policies (to deny SSH and RDP access from the internet), safeguarding critical data against potential threats, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations

DEVOPS ENGINEER

Beyondsoft Consulting Inc.
Washington
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Streamlined workflows and automated deployments on AWS while documenting business processes to optimize operational efficiency
  • Designed and managed diverse projects, services, and load-balancing aspects by leveraging Kubernetes
  • Ensured smooth application deployments and updates by managing manifest files and orchestrating Helm Chart releases
  • Configured the Kubernetes provider (using Terraform), which led to the development of several services
  • Expedited AWS deployment time and reduced human errors while leading automation initiatives using GitHub, Terraform, Chef, and Jenkins
  • Enhanced incident management and monitoring capabilities by integrating AWS CloudWatch and ServiceNow
  • Moreover, consolidated tools with Kubernetes clusters (using CloudFormation) to further improve infrastructure monitoring
  • Elevated operational performance by consistently delivering reliable solutions as per industry best practices
  • Brought innovation and enhanced effectiveness within complex cloud environments by utilizing Kubernetes and Terraform
  • Improved resilience of the production environment by conducting root cause analyses (RCA), identifying security issues, and driving continuous improvements
  • Decreased downtime and facilitated rapid issue resolution by designing and executing custom CloudWatch alarms and automating responses and notifications based on specific resource metrics
  • (Client: HP)

ASSOCIATE DEVOPS ENGINEER

Zensar Technologies
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Created project plans while analyzing customer requirements and setting clear specifications
  • Delivered actionable recommendations and project progress updates while actively participating in team meetings
  • Enhanced security and compliance monitoring within the AWS environment by leveraging AWS CloudTrail
  • Played a key role in delivering high-availability solutions for mission-critical applications in liaison with cross-functional teams
  • Contributed to successful, on-time product delivery by creating accurate workflow forecasts

Education

Master of Computer Science -

University of Dayton
05.2022

Bachelor of Technology -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
04.2018

Skills

  • DevOps & Multi-Cloud Engineering
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Process Automation
  • Container Orchestration System Deployment
  • AWS Solutions Architecture
  • Project Management
  • Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
  • CI/CD Pipelines Creation
  • Cloud Migration / Virtualization
  • Network Infrastructure
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Configuration Management
  • Incident Response
  • Azure Platform
  • Dashboards Creation
  • Compliance understanding
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Containerization Technologies
  • Incident Management
  • System Administration
  • Training and mentoring

Certification

  • Certified Azure Administrator Associate | Certified AWS Solutions Architect Associate
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator
  • Certified Azure DevOps Expert
  • Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Student Staff, University of Dayton, Aug 2019 – Aug 2020

Affiliations

  • Conducted technology bootcamps at universities, mentoring students on industry-relevant skills and fostering a strong foundation in cloud computing, DevOps, and automation.
  • Authored in-depth, technology-focused blogs covering trends, tools, and best practices in cloud infrastructure, automation, and cybersecurity, contributing to knowledge-sharing within the tech community.

Accomplishments

  • Recognized with multiple RAVE awards for exceptional performance, receiving critical acclaim from senior leadership for driving impactful solutions and exceeding expectations in high-pressure situations.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CLOUD NETWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

Infor (US) LLC
11.2021 - Current

DEVOPS ENGINEER

Beyondsoft Consulting Inc.
08.2021 - 10.2021

AZURE CLOUD DEVOPS ENGINEER

Origin Hubs Inc.
09.2020 - 02.2022

ASSOCIATE DEVOPS ENGINEER

Zensar Technologies
06.2018 - 07.2019

Master of Computer Science -

University of Dayton

Bachelor of Technology -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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