Tanuja Sontakke
Summary
Software Engineer with over 3 years of experience specializing in cloud-native architecture, DevOps automation, and site reliability engineering on Microsoft Azure. Demonstrated success in leading cost-optimization initiatives, constructing scalable cloud infrastructures, and enhancing deployment pipelines through Infrastructure as Code practices. Skilled in driving cloud security enhancements and promoting an automation-first engineering culture to achieve 99% uptime and business agility, with a focus on modernizing cloud ecosystems for enterprise-scale solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Northern Arizona University
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Guided students in Docker, symbolic execution using Angr, and CTF challenges.
- Implemented AI agents using Llama2 and Gradio with local data persistence through JSON.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Software Engineer
LTIMindtree
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Engineered and deployed scalable Azure Virtual Machines using CLI, ARM templates, and Ansible, reducing provisioning time by 30% for Chevron Client.
- Optimized cloud expenditure by implementing auto-scaling policies and rightsizing, achieving a 15% cost reduction.
- Automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, enabling 80% faster application deployments and enhancing release reliability.
- Enhanced database performance by optimizing SQL queries, reducing execution times by 20%.
- Integrated Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to achieve 99.9% system uptime.
- Led the design of end-to-end CI/CD pipelines supporting microservices architecture, increasing deployment frequency by 40%.
- Secured cloud environments with NSGs and Key Vaults, adhering to cloud security best practices.
- Automated infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and Ansible, cutting manual effort by 40%.
- Developed health monitoring scripts in Python and PowerShell, reducing downtime incidents by 15%.
- Collaborated under a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) model, improving service reliability by 25%
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
Web Development Intern
Mapweb Technologies
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Built 3+ interactive browser-based games using JavaScript, improving user engagement through responsive design and smooth gameplay.
- Collaborated with a 3-member team to deploy 5+ projects using Git workflows and Azure Static Web Apps, accelerating delivery cycles by 20%.
- Participated in weekly code reviews, reducing code defects by 15% through adherence to best practices and maintainable coding standards.
- Executed cross-browser and device compatibility testing on 5+ platforms, ensuring 95%+ consistent performance and user experience.
Education
M.S. - Computer Science
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2024
B.E. - Information Technology
Pune Institute of Computer Technology
India05.2020
Skills
- Programming: Python, Java, C, C, JavaScript, PHP
- Cloud Computing: Azure (Virtual Machines, CLI, ARM Templates, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor)
- DevOps & Automation: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle (SQL Tuning)
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Reactjs, Tailwind CSS
- Integrated Development Environments and Tools : Eclipse, NetBeans, Jira, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
- Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Soft Skills: Analytical Thinking, Teamwork, Prioritization, Communication, Leadership, Problem-solving
- Technical writing
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Northern Arizona University
01.2025 - 05.2025
Software Engineer
LTIMindtree
10.2020 - 07.2023
Web Development Intern
Mapweb Technologies
07.2019 - 07.2020
M.S. - Computer Science
Northern Arizona University
B.E. - Information Technology
Pune Institute of Computer Technology
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