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Project Summary:

Led the implementation of automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Kubernetes, and AWS EKS, reducing release cycles by 25% and improving deployment efficiency. Developed reusable Terraform modules to standardize AWS infrastructure provisioning, and managed Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters for high availability. Automated server configuration with Ansible and Chef, integrated robust monitoring with Nagios and Cloud Watch, and collaborated on secure cloud architecture design using key AWS services. Ensured secure access management with IAM and streamlined project management by integrating JIRA workflows with build and release processes.

• Led CI/CD pipeline implementation with Jenkins, integrating Kubernetes and EKS for streamlined deployments, reducing release cycles by 25%.
• Developed reusable Terraform modules for AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, VPC), standardizing provisioning across projects.
• Managed Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability of applications.
• Configured Ansible and Chef for automated server configuration, minimizing manual tasks and improving deployment efficiency.
• Utilized Nagios and Cloud Watch for system monitoring, proactively resolving performance issues.
• Collaborated on AWS architecture design, implementing secure VPCs, RDS, and DynamoDB for robust cloud solutions.
• Led the implementation of CI/CD processes using Jenkins, streamlining development workflows and reducing deployment times.
• Created and executed comprehensive test cases and scenarios for various functionalities using Selenium, ensuring high-quality software releases.
• Developed and maintained reusable Terraform modules, significantly standardizing and streamlining infrastructure provisioning across diverse projects, leading to reduced deployment time and improved consistency.
• Expertly managed Terraform state files by implementing remote state storage in Amazon S3, coupled with state locking via DynamoDB.
• Managed Docker containers and orchestrated deployments using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and scalability of applications.
• Implemented Ansible and Chef for configuration management, automating repetitive tasks and reducing deployment time.
• Utilized Nagios for system monitoring, quickly identifying and resolving issues to maintain operational integrity.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud services, employing AWS technologies such as EC2, DynamoDB, VPC, S3, RDS, and Cloud Formation for robust and secure cloud architecture.
• Building/Maintaining Docker container clusters managed by Kubernetes, Linux, Bash, GIT, Docker.
• Utilized Kubernetes and Docker for the runtime environment of the CI/CD system to build, test and deploy.
• Set-up and maintain fully automated CI/CD pipeline for multiple Java using Git, Jenkins, Puppet / Chef.
• Configured JIRA workflows according to the needs to the CM team and integrated the project management features with build and releases process.
• Proficiently managed Linux-based operating systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of various distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat.
• Configured JIRA workflows according to the needs to the CM team and integrated the project management features with build and release process.
• Utilized AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) to manage user roles, permissions, and policies, ensuring secure access to AWS resources.
• Configured and managed Kubernetes networking on AWS EKS, including ingress controllers, load balancers, and network policies, to ensure secure and efficient communication between services.
• Conducted regular performance assessments and optimizations for Red Hat Linux servers to enhance efficiency, resulting in improved response times and resource utilization.
• Configured JIRA workflows according to the needs to the CM team and integrated the project management features with build and release process.
• Performed all necessary day-to-day GIT support for different projects, Responsible for design and maintenance of the GIT Repositories, and the access control strategies.
• Proficiently managed Linux-based operating systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of various distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat.

Project Summary:

Supported cloud infrastructure automation and security for AWS environments by configuring VPCs, EC2 instances, and Elastic Load Balancers, and applying consistent tagging for cost tracking and resource identification. Built and managed Docker containers, orchestrated deployments with Kubernetes, and assisted in CI/CD pipeline setup using Jenkins and Git. Implemented monitoring and auditing with Cloud Watch alarms and Cloud Trail logs, and contributed to automation tasks with Ansible and shell scripting. Managed IAM roles and policies to ensure secure access, regularly auditing permissions to maintain compliance.

• Configured VPCs, EC2 instances, and Elastic Load Balancers, implementing tagging for cost tracking and resource identification.
• Built and managed Docker containers, writing Docker files and orchestrating deployments with Kubernetes.
• Set up Cloud Watch alarms and Cloud Trail logs for monitoring and auditing AWS resources.
• Assisted in CI/CD pipeline setup with Jenkins and Git, automating build and deployment processes.
• Created Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, and basic EC2 instances to support cloud infrastructure.
• Configured Elastic Load Balancers (ELBs) and security groups to control access to resources.
• Implemented basic tagging of AWS resources for identification and cost tracking.
• Built Docker containers by writing Docker files for applications and dependencies.
• Managed basic Docker operations, including container creation, image management, and container volume maintenance.
• Set up Cloud Watch alarms to monitor EC2 instances and notify teams via SNS notifications for key events.
• Created Cloud Trail logs for auditing and troubleshooting purposes.
• Assisted in setting up CI/CD pipelines by helping configure Jenkins build jobs and automation tasks.
• Integrated source control tools like Git with Jenkins for automated builds and deployments.
• Deployed Pods, Services, and Config Maps in Kubernetes clusters under guidance, and worked with Kubernetes YAML manifests.
• Executed Ansible playbooks to automate routine tasks, including web application deployment and configuration management.
• Wrote basic shell scripts for Linux automation tasks like file backups and system monitoring.
• Managed Linux servers (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat) by performing installations, patching, and system updates.
• Monitored system performance and troubleshot basic Linux issues under supervision.
• Monitored AWS resource usage (EC2, S3, RDS) to ensure system health and performance, documenting changes and issues for team reporting.
• Managed IAM roles and policies to ensure secure access to AWS services.
• Audited permissions and reported security findings to senior engineers.
• Executed Ansible playbooks for web application deployment and wrote shell scripts for Linux automation tasks.
• Managed IAM roles and policies to ensure secure access to AWS services, auditing permissions regularly.

Project Summary:

Supported the implementation and maintenance of a CI/CD pipeline for Financial Services’ online banking application. The project aimed to automate software build, testing, and deployment processes, improve code quality, and enhance the reliability and security of releases in a regulated financial environment. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline deployments, integrate quality and security checks, and document procedures, contributing to faster and more consistent software delivery.

• Assisted in configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and AWS Code Pipeline to automate build, test, and deployment processes for the online banking platform.
• Supported integration of code quality and security tools (SonarQube, Trivy) into the pipeline to help identify issues early in the development cycle.
• Helped automate infrastructure provisioning for development and staging environments using Terraform, under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Monitored deployment status and application health with AWS Cloud Watch and Grafana, escalating issues to senior team members as needed.
• Participated in routine deployment activities, including preparing release packages and troubleshooting basic deployment issues.
• Documented pipeline configurations, deployment steps, and troubleshooting guides to support team knowledge sharing and onboarding.
• Collaborated with development, QA, and operations teams in daily stand-ups and sprint meetings to align on deployment schedules and project goals.
• Followed established security and compliance protocols relevant to financial applications.