Varun N

● Implemented and managed cloud infrastructure in AWS & GCP, provisioning compute, storage, networking, and identity management services.

● Developed and maintained Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, injecting variables into Terraform modules for scalable deployments.

● Managed Kubernetes clusters (EKS, GKE, Rancher) and deployed containerized applications using Helm charts in YAML.

● Automated infrastructure provisioning using Ansible, Chef, and Terraform, reducing manual intervention and improving deployment efficiency.

● Ensured SSL certificate renewal and implemented Akamai CDN updates to maintain high availability and security across multiple domains.

● Troubleshot production issues in cloud and on-prem environments, analyzing logs and tracing application failures using CloudWatch, Splunk, and AppDynamics.

● Participated in on-call rotations, resolving incidents related to RHEL, Windows servers, AWS AMIs, Containers, and Web Services.

● Developed automation scripts using Python, Bash, and Go to streamline cloud provisioning, monitoring, and scaling operations.

● Configured and managed AWS load balancing (ALB, Route 53, AVI Load Balancer) to optimize traffic distribution for high-performance applications.

● Implemented observability tools such as CloudTrail, CloudTrace, and Grafana, enhancing real-time system monitoring and performance analysis.

● Administered IAM policies to enforce least-privilege access control, ensuring secure authentication and authorization across cloud resources.

● Created and maintained Kubernetes deployment configurations, optimizing container lifecycle management and improving application availability.

● Integrated GitHub & Atlantis for version-controlled Terraform deployments and automating infrastructure

● Assisted in chaos testing for Content Cache services by systematically terminating ECS tasks and analyzing the impact on application performance.

● Optimized Rancher-based container orchestration, improving reliability and scalability for distributed applications.

● Configured Confluent Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Pub/Sub to enable real-time event-driven communication across microservices.

● Led initiatives for service delivery optimization, supporting platforms for Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, and Adventures by Disney.

● Developed and deployed software, ensuring we smoothly used Azure services and DevOps tools while following Agile and Scrum practices.

● Set up and manage Azure Virtual Machines efficiently with Terraform, ensuring they could grow or shrink as needed while keeping costs in check.

● Created and managed serverless applications using Azure Functions, making software responsive and efficient.

● Oversaw user access and security in Azure Active Directory, ensuring everyone had the right permissions and data was safe.

● Automated the building, testing, and deploying of software with Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

● Kept server configurations consistent and automated with Puppet, reducing manual work.

● Used PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks, making processes faster and less error prone. Protected network in Azure with strict rules and encryption to keep data safe.

● Worked on Java applications run smoothly on Apache Tomcat by managing dependencies with Maven. Monitored system logs and application performance with ELK so we could spot and fix issues quickly. Managed code and collaborated with Git, ensuring a smooth development process.

● Utilized PostgreSQL database to ensure safe data and created interfaces for data access with REST APIs. Managed software artifacts with Nexus, ensuring we always had the right code version.

Used JIRA to keep track of work in an organized way, making sure we delivered features and fixed bugs on time.

● Collaborated with development teams to establish CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub, enabling automated code deployment and validation.

● Managed GCP infrastructure, provisioning and scaling Compute Engine instances and maintaining high availability through VPC configurations.

● Implemented secure access control and permissions for GCP resources using IAM, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.

● Orchestrated event-driven data processing with Pub/Sub and Cloud Functions to optimize system performance and enhance real-time data processing.

● Utilized Terraform to define and manage infrastructure as code, facilitating consistent and reproducible deployments in the cloud environment.

● Maintained and optimized cloud-based storage solutions on GCP, including Cloud Storage, to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.

● Managed and monitored SQL Server databases to ensure data integrity, availability, and efficient retrieval. Automated routine tasks and configuration management using Ansible scripts, streamlining administrative processes and reducing manual errors.

● Designed and implemented VPC architectures to isolate and secure network traffic.

● Supported build and deployment processes by configuring Maven and Apache servers, ensuring efficient software development and delivery.