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Vamshidhar G

Austin,TX

Summary

9 years of experience In IT with Devops/DevSecOps Engineer, Supporting Infrastructure (Hybrid cloud, AWS, Linux, Windows), Automation using Jenkins (CI/CD), Ansible, TDD, Terraform, ELK, Kubernetes, Python,SAST,DAST and Groovy.

Experienced in migrating servers from private data centers to AWS cloud. Hands-on experience with databases (MySQL, MongoDB, MSSQL, Postgres) creating users, performing dump/ restore, and taking automated snapshots. Managed Docker orchestration and Docker containerization using Kubernetes. Used Kubernetes to orchestrate the deployment, scaling, and management of Docker Containers. Experience working with Source code management tools like SVN, and GIT and used Automation tools like Ansible, and Chef. We implemented a CI/CD pipeline involving Git, Jenkins, Gradle, Maven, Docker, Nexus, and Ansible for complete automation from commit to deployment. Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle Methodologies Waterfall, and Agile. Experienced in Designing and implementing secure continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, integrating automated security testing (such as static code analysis, dynamic application security testing, and software composition analysis) into the build and deployment process. Strong work ethic with good Interpersonal and Organizational skills. Ability to work under minimal supervision and guidance. Integrated Static application security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated and continuous security assessments throughout the development lifecycle. Implemented SAST for early identification of code-level vulnerabilities and DAST for runtime security assessment in CI/CD, enabling swift remediation actions and fostering a proactive security culture within development teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SR.DevSecOps Engineer

Nokia
Austin, Texas
12.2023 - Current
  • Managing SVN repositories, ensuring version control best practices for collaborative development.
  • Implemented and enforced branching strategies, facilitating streamlined development processes.
  • Leveraged Terraform to define and deploy infrastructure, automating AWS resource provisioning.
  • Ensured infrastructure consistency and repeatability through Terraform configurations.
  • Orchestrated AWS cloud solutions, optimizing resource utilization and enhancing scalability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement secure and cost-effective AWS environments.
  • Configured and maintained the Zabbix monitoring system for real-time visibility into system health.
  • Implemented alerting mechanisms for rapid identification and resolution of performance issues.
  • Led Kubernetes implementation, orchestrating containerized applications for scalability and resilience.
  • Automated deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications within Kubernetes clusters.
  • Developed Jenkins pipelines for automated builds, tests, and deployment of applications.
  • Streamlined CI/CD processes, reducing deployment time and increasing release frequency.
  • Conducted Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) to identify vulnerabilities in running applications.
  • Implemented Checkmark's for Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools and processes to analyze code for security flaws.
  • Utilized Burp Suite for web application security testing, identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.
  • Integrated security testing tools into CI/CD pipelines to automate security checks.

Environment: Linux OS, Python, JIRA, Svn, Ansible, AWS/Cloud, Kubernetes, Ansible, AWS Code Commit.

Sr.Devops/DevSecOps Engineer

Comcast
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.2018 - 09.2023
  • Setting up AWS infrastructure.
  • Automation of infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible.
  • Maintain CI/CD Pipelines.
  • Creating Ec2 instances, troubleshooting OS issues, and automating pre- and post-installation steps using Packer, terraform, and Ansible.
  • Configured and managed AWS resources like EC2, EBS, RDS, S3, and VPC.
  • Strong experience working with Nginx, Apache, WordPress, MySQL, and Tomcat.
  • Monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
  • Deployed and managed AWS/Azure applications using CI/CD pipelines.
  • Designed and implemented DevSecOps practices and tools.
  • Automated daily tasks using Python, and shell scripts and ran it in Cron jobs.
  • Used Docker and OpenShift to manage Microservices for development and testing.
  • Identified and remediated security vulnerabilities, while responding to security incidents, I Educated and trained developers on security best practices.
  • Installed and configured operating systems on physical hardware and virtualized environments (i.e., RHEL7/ Centos7).
  • Automated tasks using Azure PowerShell, AWS CLI, CloudFormation, and Terraform.
  • Used Checkmark's to scan and identify security vulnerabilities in a variety of software applications.
  • Implemented and enforced secure configuration management practices, ensuring that systems, databases, and network devices were properly configured with appropriate security controls and patches applied.
  • Acted as a key member of the incident response team, participating in security incident investigations, coordinating response Active, and contributing to post-incident analysis and improvement of security controls.
  • Developed and implemented security automation and orchestration workflows, leveraging tools and technologies to automate security tasks, response actions, and compliance checks.
  • Worked on PXE server configuration and installation.
  • Worked on Migration from Jenkins to Concourse.
  • Remediated security vulnerabilities identified by Checkmarks using secure coding practices and industry best practices.
  • Upgraded Ansible tower to the latest versions and migrated Ansible tower to AWX.
  • Configured and automated MySQL replications using Ansible.
  • Reduced the number of security vulnerabilities in production applications by 20% by using Checkmarks.
  • Building/Maintaining Docker container clusters managed by Kubernetes Linux, Bash, GIT, and Docker, on AWS.
  • Utilized Kubernetes for the runtime environment of the CI/CD system to build, test, and deploy.
  • Changing the AWS infrastructure Elastic Beanstalk to Docker with Kubernetes.
  • Used Kubernetes to orchestrate the deployment, scaling, and management of Docker containers(microservices).

Environment: Linux OS, MySQL, Python, JIRA, GIT, Chef, AWS/Cloud, Kubernetes, Ansible, Data Centre Migration AWS.

DevOps Engineer

GoDaddy, Inc
Tempe, Arizona
03.2017 - 08.2018
  • Install, Configure, Troubleshoot, Monitor, and Administer MySQL Databases, including backups, monitoring, HA, and FO solutions.
  • Managed and configured hundreds of servers using Chef, Automation of configuration, and management through Chef.
  • Managed all components using Chef like Installation and Configuration of packages on many.
  • Servers using Chef cookbooks.
  • Experienced in Server monitoring, capacity planning, and application monitoring with the help of Prometheus and Grafana.
  • Develop and implement strategies for backups, high availability, and failover.
  • Kubernetes is being used to orchestrate the deployment, scaling, and management of Docker Containers.
  • Working with DevOps practices using AWS, Elastic Beanstalk, and Docker with Kubernetes.
  • Changing the AWS infrastructure Elastic Beanstalk to Docker with Kubernetes.
  • Database services on AWS like RDS, and DynamoDB, Migrated instances from one region to another.
  • Used AWS services like VPC, IAM, S3, EC2, RDS, R53.

Environment: Linux OS, MySQL, Python, JIRA, GIT, Chef, AWS/Cloud, Kubernetes, Ansible, Data Centre Migration AWS.

DevOps Engineer

Texas Medical and Healthcare
Austin, TX
06.2016 - 02.2017
  • Worked on automating the Dev, Test, and System Integration Testing environment builds using continuous integration tools like Jenkins, Ant, and Shell Scripting.
  • Worked in the Agile development methodology, which included Scrum meetings, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums or Standups, Sprint Check-In, Sprint Review & Retrospective.
  • Worked on using Chef attributes, templates, recipes, and files to manage configurations across various nodes.
  • Worked on migration from Cruise control to Jenkins and from Perforce to Git.
  • Responsible for deploying on the WebSphere Application Servers and troubleshooting any WebSphere Application Server issues.
  • Working experience in EBS, S3, VPC and Cloud watch for AWS instances.
  • Working on Server issues for disk space, CPU Usage, and Increasing memory.

Environment: DevOps, WebSphere, Java, Git, AWS, ANT, Chef, Jenkins, Shell Scripting, Windows

Software Developer

Techno Facts Solutions Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, India
05.2013 - 08.2014
  • Responsible for the development of an application from Scratch.
  • Developed web pages using JSP and Servlets.
  • Use of OOPs concept and other core Java concepts like multithreading/concurrency, and inheritance, in development.
  • Developed and Implemented Servlets and Java Beans.
  • Responsible for creating, reading, updating, and deleting tables in the database as per requirements.
  • Involved in Testing of developed Servlets, JSP using Junit.
  • Client-side validations using JavaScript.
  • Involved in connecting databases with servlets and JDBC.

Environment: Core Java, Apache Tomcat Server, SQL, HTML/HTML5, CSS, Junit, jQuery, ISTL, Oracle, JDBS Multithreading/Concurrency.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

University of Mary Hardin Baylor

Electronics -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological Univ.

Skills

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Azure
  • Kubernetes
  • Vagrant
  • Docker
  • Docker-compose
  • Linux
  • Windows
  • Router OS
  • SVN
  • GIT
  • Nexus
  • JFrog Artifactory
  • Sonar
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • Puppet
  • Chef
  • Jenkins
  • Concourse
  • ANT
  • MAVEN
  • Gradle
  • WordPress
  • Apache Tomcat
  • JBoss
  • Shell scripting
  • Python
  • Groovy
  • ELK
  • Splunk
  • Prometheus
  • Zabbix

Certification

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator .

Timeline

SR.DevSecOps Engineer

Nokia
12.2023 - Current

Sr.Devops/DevSecOps Engineer

Comcast
09.2018 - 09.2023

DevOps Engineer

GoDaddy, Inc
03.2017 - 08.2018

DevOps Engineer

Texas Medical and Healthcare
06.2016 - 02.2017

Software Developer

Techno Facts Solutions Pvt Ltd
05.2013 - 08.2014

Master of Science - Information Technology

University of Mary Hardin Baylor

Electronics -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological Univ.
Vamshidhar G