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VARSHINI CHOUDARY

Dallas,US

Summary

A highly skilled DevOps professional with expertise in automating, building, deploying, and releasing code across diverse environments. Extensive experience managing scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform and CloudFormation. Proficient in CI/CD practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions. Adept at scripting and automation with Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Java. Strong experience with databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Elasticsearch. Skilled in monitoring, performance tuning, and ensuring high availability with tools like Prometheus and Grafana. Solid background in Linux administration and system management, with deep knowledge of Linux-based environments. A goal-oriented, proactive professional who thrives under tight deadlines and budget constraints, delivering innovative solutions that exceed expectations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Devops/SRE Enginner

PricewaterhouseCoopers
, Dallas
11.2024 - Current
  • Lead the implementation of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, streamlining development and deployment processes across various environments to increase efficiency and speed.
  • Design, deploy, and maintain scalable infrastructure using AWS services such as EC2, S3, and Lambda, along with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and Ansible, to ensure reliable and secure cloud environments.
  • Utilize Kubernetes for container orchestration, ensuring seamless deployment, scaling, and management of applications within cloud-native environments.
  • Implement DevSecOps strategies within the DevOps pipeline, integrating security practices to safeguard applications and data from potential vulnerabilities throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Automate repetitive tasks with Azure Automation, Python, and Shell scripting, reducing manual intervention, and enhancing operational efficiency across various environments.
  • Manage and maintain the application across development, staging, and production environments, ensuring stability, performance, and smooth operation at all times.
  • Develop and maintain Grafana and Dynatrace dashboards to monitor the application, providing proactive visibility and observability for quick issue detection and resolution.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring the integration of security measures, and DevOps best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Build and manage secure and scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure, optimizing cloud performance, improving security, and reducing costs through automated provisioning and scaling.
  • Optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, GitHub, and Jenkins, enabling faster and more reliable software releases, with fewer errors.
  • Create and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible, ensuring consistent, repeatable, and easily manageable cloud resource deployment.
  • Proactively identify performance bottlenecks and recommend optimizations, enhancing the scalability, reliability, and security of applications and infrastructure.
  • Manage version control workflows using GitHub, ensuring seamless collaboration, and proper tracking of code and deployment changes across development teams.
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents, quickly identifying vulnerabilities, and applying fixes to mitigate risks across development, staging, and production environments.
  • Install and maintain the application across various environments, ensuring compatibility and proper configuration for efficient operation.
  • Analyze and recommend infrastructure optimizations to improve the performance and security of on-premises infrastructure for existing clients.
  • Design and develop monitoring dashboards using Grafana and Dynatrace for better observability, and proactive management of applications.

Senior DevOps Engineer

Apple, Inc
Dallas, US
01.2023 - Current
  • Implemented migration of Apple's legacy on-premises applications and databases to a highly scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure. Leveraged Terraform and CloudFormation to automate the provisioning of cloud resources, containerized the applications using Docker and Kubernetes, and implemented end-to-end monitoring and observability using the ELK stack.
  • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines and frameworks to enhance code build and testing efficiency, leveraging tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GitLab.
  • Demonstrate strong proficiency in the Linux operating system, Java, and container frameworks.
  • Leverage scripting skills in languages such as shell, Python, or Jython to automate processes.
  • Strong experience with Python and Groovy scripting languages, utilizing them for automation, data processing, and DevOps tasks.
  • Proficient with Git, GitHub CLI, and GitHub Actions, managing version control and CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment workflows.
  • Extensive experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications in cloud environments.
  • Expertise in using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), efficiently managing and automating cloud resources and infrastructure deployments.
  • In-depth knowledge of integration and automation processes, implementing solutions to enhance system efficiency and interoperability across diverse environments.
  • Experience managing application entitlements and implementing Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC).
  • Developing and automating solutions to facilitate product and platform upgrades.
  • Skilled in SQL optimization and performance tuning, with development experience in programming languages such as Python, PySpark, and Scala.
  • Writing and managing Ansible and Terraform modules to build reusable infrastructure components in Azure and AWS, and implementing Terraform state management and version control.
  • Configured and maintained on-premises and Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security of development, testing, and production environments using automated scripts and configuration management tools.
  • Worked with extensive expertise in ERP systems to manage and optimize database structures, including indexes, keys, views, and relationships, improving overall data integrity and performance.
  • Developed and executed complex reports and queries using SQL-based development tools, delivering actionable insights and supporting data-driven decision making.
  • Provide L3 production support for middleware engineering and administration, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
  • Implemented blue/green deployment strategies for critical systems, minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless transitions between application versions.
  • Collaborated with Operations, Development, and QA teams to develop scalable and maintainable solutions, enhancing system efficiency, and reducing maintenance complexity.

DEVOPS ENGINEER

Papa John's International
Cincinnati, US
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Designed and implemented an automated CI/CD pipeline for a leading pizza chain, using Terraform and CloudFormation for cloud provisioning, Docker for containerization, and Kubernetes for orchestration.
  • Demonstrated a strong understanding of administration, automation, and orchestration of large-scale Windows and Linux environments using configuration management solutions like Puppet, Chef, and Salt.
  • Proficient in data modeling, data warehousing, and building high-volume ETL/ELT pipelines.
  • Acquired significant experience in the general administration of Windows, Linux, and appliance-based operating systems, ensuring efficient and reliable system management.
  • Applied strict security principles to safeguard systems and data, implementing best practices for security and compliance.
  • Utilized Git revision methodologies for version control and collaboration, streamlining code management, and deployment processes. Apply knowledge of JIRA and NEXUS for project tracking and version control, facilitating smooth collaboration.
  • Experience with release deployment tools like Ansible, Ansible Tower, XLR, BitBucket, and Celestial to streamline deployment processes.
  • Established and implemented policies and procedures for the administration and operation of internal and external-facing servers and systems, ensuring consistency and reliability.
  • Exhibited effective written and oral communication skills, providing clear and concise technical and non-technical information to stakeholders.
  • Possessed strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, including AKS, PowerShell, kubelets, Jenkins Core, Git flow, and Artifactory, contributing to streamlined development and deployment workflows.
  • Proven expertise in Data Lake Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, and Data Analytics tools.
  • Install and maintain monitoring tools to preemptively identify and resolve infrastructure issues, including monitoring CPU utilization, disk space, and application response time, and supporting cloud servers with security configurations, patching, and troubleshooting.

DEVOPS ENGINEER

Discover Financial Services
Cincinnati, US
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Developed an advanced CI/CD pipeline for Discover Financial Services, leveraging Terraform for automated infrastructure provisioning, Docker for microservice containerization, and Kubernetes for seamless orchestration. Performed end-to-end administration of critical banking platforms, ensuring middleware infrastructure supports enterprise projects and regulatory requirements.
  • Procured, registered, installed, and configured new development tools to support team productivity, utilizing tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, and Docker for streamlined development processes.
  • Established guidelines, conducted audits, and ensured compliance of supported tools, maintaining standards using SonarQube for security and code quality.
  • Contributed to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software systems and applications, employing Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA for efficient project management.
  • Performed complex programming, project management, and development assignments with minimal supervision, leveraging Python and Golang for scripting and application development.
  • Resolved complex application and technical problems, including off-shift and weekend support calls, using log monitoring tools like ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), and Prometheus.
  • Worked independently on complex systems or infrastructure components, supporting multiple applications with hands-on experience in Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible.
  • Drove application development focused on delivering business features, utilizing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitHub Actions to automate deployments and enhance efficiency.
  • Maintained high standards of software quality by establishing good practices and habits, using tools like JUnit for Java testing and PyTest for Python testing.
  • Identified and encouraged areas for growth and improvement within the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development with training tools and documentation platforms, like Confluence.
  • Communicated effectively with end users and internal customers to guide development, debugging, and testing of application software, ensuring accuracy and completeness through collaborative tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams.

DEVOPS ENGINEER (INTERNSHIP)

ITSC, OH
Cincinnati, US
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Demonstrated a deep understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals, with hands-on experience in building and operating Kubernetes clusters for scalable container orchestration.
  • Proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, with extensive experience in deploying and managing cloud infrastructure.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure provisioning at scale using tools like Terraform, Pulumi, Crossplane, and CloudFormation, ensuring efficient and automated deployment processes.
  • Developed and maintained control planes, optimizing infrastructure management and improving operational efficiency.
  • Proficient in Python or Golang, leveraging these languages for automation and development tasks within a DevOps and CI/CD pipeline context.
  • Applied DevOps practices and Agile methodologies for solution delivery through CI/CD pipelines, enhancing software development and deployment processes.
  • Implemented and managed automation solutions to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention, improving overall productivity.
  • Demonstrated the ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams, contributing to successful project outcomes and fostering a cooperative work environment.
  • Developed a strong understanding of DevOps pipelines, with a focus on Terraform for infrastructure as code, ensuring robust and maintainable deployment solutions.

DevOps Engineer Intern

AVANSA IT SOLUTIONS
Hyderabad
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Assisted in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting company products, ensuring their stability and performance.
  • Contributed to the development of internal tools and processes to enhance infrastructure stability and efficiency.
  • Gathered, analyzed, and reported critical IT system data to support informed decision-making and performance monitoring.
  • Provided feedback to developers regarding the status and performance of IT systems, facilitating improvements and issue resolution.
    Assisted in the development and management of product-related IT procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
  • Researched, reviewed, analyzed, and documented product-related IT systems to support ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Responded to and resolved production issues promptly, minimizing downtime, and maintaining service quality.
  • Developed and documented infrastructure standards to streamline operations and ensure consistency across systems.
  • Participated in product-related IT training, staying current with industry trends and technologies to support professional growth.
  • Automated repetitive tasks to improve operational efficiency and presented ideas clearly to company personnel at various levels of the development process.

Education

MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Enhancing Business & Leadership Skills

University of the Cumberlands
09.2024

MASTERS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
OH
04.2021

BACHELOR'S DEGREE -

RVR&JC college of engineering
India
03.2019

Skills

  • Version Control and CI/CD: Proficient in Git, GitHub, and Jenkins for version control, continuous integration, and continuous deployment
  • Containerization and Orchestration: Experienced with Docker and Kubernetes, including Helm for managing Kubernetes applications
  • Infrastructure Automation: Skilled in Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure as code and configuration management
  • Scripting and Programming: Expertise in Python and Bash for scripting and automation tasks
  • Monitoring and Logging: Knowledgeable in Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, and the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for monitoring, alerting, and logging
  • Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure for cloud services and infrastructure management
  • Database Management: Proficient with MySQL and PostgreSQL for relational database management
  • Data Tools and Visualization: Experienced with Databricks and Tableau for data analysis, visualization, and machine learning
  • Configuration and Secrets Management: Skilled in Vault for secrets management, and familiar with Chef and Puppet for configuration management
  • Project and Code Quality Management: Competent in JIRA for project tracking, and SonarQube for code quality inspection

Websites

Timeline

Devops/SRE Enginner

PricewaterhouseCoopers
11.2024 - Current

Senior DevOps Engineer

Apple, Inc
01.2023 - Current

DEVOPS ENGINEER

Papa John's International
10.2022 - 12.2023

DEVOPS ENGINEER

Discover Financial Services
07.2021 - 10.2022

DEVOPS ENGINEER (INTERNSHIP)

ITSC, OH
11.2020 - 04.2021

DevOps Engineer Intern

AVANSA IT SOLUTIONS
06.2019 - 11.2019

MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Enhancing Business & Leadership Skills

University of the Cumberlands

MASTERS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

BACHELOR'S DEGREE -

RVR&JC college of engineering

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