AMARENDAR RAO THANGEDA – (PhD (IS)), MSc (CS), BSc (Math’s, Stat’s, CS)

Email: ad0qcx@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: +1-704-***-**** Location: North Carolina, United States

Experienced technologist proficient in crafting and implementing robust hosting solutions to cater to customers' escalating need for agile and cost-efficient computing solutions. Proficient in leveraging both private and public cloud technologies. Possesses a proven track record of operating autonomously, handling diverse responsibilities, and delivering scalable, high-performance hosting solutions aligning with modern corporate and digital application requirements.

SUMMARY

I possess 15 years of IT Project Management experience, specializing in software development, configuration, build/release management, and cloud solution architecture. Additionally, I've dedicated 8 years of Information Technology management, enhancing my ability to effectively communicate and apply strategic insights in this dynamic field.

Excellent understanding of SDLC, Traditional and Agile Methodologies.

Experienced in Cloud automation using AWS Cloud Formation templates.

Expertise in deploying the content cloud platform on Amazon AWS using EC2, S3 and EBS.

I have expertise with LINUX and Windows environments including Shell, Python scripts, version control tools like Subversion and GIT.

Implemented AWS solutions using EC2, S3, RDS, EBS, Elastic Load Balancer and Auto scaling groups.

Built and worked with Amazon EC2 instances, created the security groups on the instance level and used CloudWatch on EC2 instances.

Experience involving configuring S3 versioning, lifecycle policies, backup files and archive files in glacier.

Proficient in leveraging AWS's cloud infrastructure and services to build, deploy, and manage Java-based applications.

I excel in Java application development, with proven expertise in designing scalable software solutions and implementing Java frameworks, libraries, and database integration for diverse applications.

I have a deep understanding of UML design patterns that optimize application efficiency and maintainability.

In-depth understanding of the principles and best practices of Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes, which include compiling, packaging, deploying and application configurations.

Experience as a Software Configuration Management (SCM) architect for SVN

Worked closely with Project Management and Development Team to ensure testing is comprehensive.

Setup and configuration of JENKINS and setup continuous integration automation by promoting certified packages through various stages in SDLC.

Worked with cross-functional teams includes development, quality analysis, deployment, database, architecture, and network teams to implement integration points for new projects and programs.

Executes and monitors builds, helps team with build issues, measures, and reports results to management. Administered and Implemented CI tool Jenkins for automated builds.

Good knowledge of virtualization and container technology like Docker and managing Docker-based deployment.

EDUCATION

PhD (Information Systems) from University of South Africa, South Africa (Yet to submit thesis).

Master of Science in Computer Science from Venkateshwara University, Tirupati, India.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science from Kakatiya University, Warangal, India.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Build Tools/Scripting Lang(s)/Programming Lang(s)

MS Build, Bash, Shell, HTML, XML, Python, Java, C++, C, UML, Terraform

Version Control Tools

GIT, SVN,Terraform

Continuous Build Integration

Jenkins, CloudBees Jenkins Enterprise

DevOps

Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Open Stack, AWS

Operating Systems

Windows, Linux, Unix, Ubuntu

Databases

MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle

Bug Reporting Tools

Bug Zilla, JIRA

Monitoring Tools

Splunk, Nagios, ELK, App Dynamics

EXPERIENCE

AWS Solution Architect

Omsai Com LLC

Jan 2023 - Present, North Carolina, US

Responsibilities:

Design and build AWS cloud infrastructure using automation infrastructure-as-code (Iac).

Implement and Administrate AWS infrastructure to include support of AWS products such as: EC2 Compute, ELB, Auto Scaling, S3 Storage, Relational Database Service (RDS), AWS Lambda, AWS Step Function, API Gateway, AWS Networking &

Content delivery (VPC, Route 53, etc.) Identity & Access Management, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config,

Cloud Formation, Key Management.

Manage network connectivity, database management, AMI lifecycle, server hardening, patching, package vulnerability, backups.

Architecture design of cloud solutions to address scalability, performance, security, availability, cost transformation requirements and representing design services and the status of Cloud Strategy.

Solution Architect - Dean (IS)

Botho University, Gaborone, Botswana

Oct 2019 - Dec 2022

Responsibilities:

Automated deployment and release distribution process

Developed and enhanced the automated configuration management system.

Provided and performed Source Code Management according to SDLC and Release requirements (i.e., branches, merges, etc.)

Built and deployed applications code to QA and PROD environments

Used Git for branching, tagging, and merging.

Created the branches in Git to implement the parallel development process to support quarterly releases.

Merged release branches to the trunk after the production release and resolved the conflicts rose during the merge in Git.

Designed the project workflows/pipelines using Jenkins as CI tool.

Carried deployments and builds on various environments using continuous integration tool Jenkins.

Expert in User Management and Plugin Management for Jenkins

Worked on Docker and created virtual instances with Docker.

Experience working on several Docker components like Docker Engine, Hub, Machine, Compose and Docker Registry

Experience working on Docker hub, creating Docker images, and handling multiple images primarily for middleware installations and domain configurations.

Analyze, configure, and manage DevOps tool chain.

Provide expert troubleshooting of server and software.

Develop and maintain proficiency in utilizing technical and analytical tools to give optimum results to the management and business.

Involved in blue/green deployments of app images by running the docker containers side by side in Kubernetes cluster and routing the traffic to upgraded containers with zero down time.

Environment: Linux, Windows server 2012 R2, Windows server 2008 R2, Subversion, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Python, Java

Solution Architect - Assistant Dean (IS)

Botho University, Gaborone, Botswana

Jan 2017 - Sep 2019

Responsibilities:

Automated deployment and release distribution process

Developed and enhanced the automated configuration management system.

Built and deployed applications code to QA and PROD environments

Used Git for branching, tagging and merging.

Created the branches in Git to implement the parallel development process to support quarterly releases.

Merged release branches to the trunk after the production release and resolved the conflicts rose during the merge in Git.

Designed the project workflows/pipelines using Jenkins as CI tool.

Carried deployments and builds on various environments using continuous integration tool Jenkins.

Expert in User Management and Plugin Management for Jenkins

My primary responsibilities include onboarding/Migrating on-premises applications to cloud environments.

Configuring the application deployment pipeline by integrating all stages of application phases like compiling, UAT deployment, Performance testing prior to the prod deployment and push the snapshot/application to production environment with zero down time.

Migrated on premises applications to Cloud AWS environment using containerized methodologies.

Involved in engineering activities like developing the application deployment framework using the Integration tool Jenkins feature pipeline groovy DSL language. Automated each stage like app code checkout, compiling, testing and deployment.

Build and deploy one single snapshot/ image across various environments by managing the externalized properties for dev/uat/prod environments.

Environment: AWS, AWS ECS, AWS ECR, AWS S3, AWS ELB, AWS RDS, Nagios, Linux, Ubuntu, Windows server 2016 R2, Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, Java

Manager - Information Systems

Botho University, Francistown, Botswana

Nov 2007 - Dec 2016

Responsibilities:

Lead all information technology operations within the University.

Responsible for planning, designing, developing, and evaluating computer systems.

Budgeting, reporting, planning, and training.

Responsible for information systems and must focus on the development, use, and problem solving relating to the databases and networks.

Help the project team develop strategies for using existing systems and assist in the development or purchasing of network and database applications that will fit the project requirements.

In charge of training all employees that use, analyze, or repair networks and databases within the company.

In charge of maintaining a budget for these types of company purchases and will be responsible for evaluating and communicating cost benefits.

Work with senior management officials to approve and purchase such structures and will often communicate expectations and perform on-site training for other employees within the organization.

Designs, troubleshoots, and upgrades databases.

Responsible for routine maintenance of existing programs and will track progress on the databases.

Oversee the maintenance and upgrading of computer networks.

Supervise and control all computer applications that relate to company networks and will be responsible for maintaining security through the approval and application of anti-virus programs and firewalls.

Environment: Linux, Windows server 2012 R2, Windows server 2008 R2, MS-SQL Server, Oracle, CISCO Routers

Head of the Department - CS & IT

Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research, Ambala, India

Jul 2006 - Oct 2007

Responsibilities:

Oversight of organization's IT operations

Responsibilities encompassed system planning, design, development, budgeting, reporting, and staff training

Emphasis on managing information systems, particularly database and network development, utilization, and troubleshooting

Actively trained internal staff and supervised consultants for system proficiency

Collaboration with project teams for system integration and application acquisition

Critical role in financial management, including technology budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, and procurement approval

Responsibilities included database design, troubleshooting, upgrades, and maintenance

Prioritized network security with the implementation of anti-virus programs and firewalls

Significant contribution to enhancing the organization's technological infrastructure and aligning it with evolving IT needs and advancements

Head of the Department - CS & IT

HMR Institute of Technology, Delhi, India

Apr 2005 - Jul 2006

Responsibilities:

Oversight of comprehensive IT operations

Planning, system design, financial management, staff training, database and network oversight

Actively trained staff and managed consultants

Collaborated with project teams for system integration

Key role in technology budgeting and procurement

Responsible for database design, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Prioritized network security

Contributions significantly improved the organization's technological infrastructure

Information Technology Coordinator

Rai University, New Delhi, India

Jan 2004 - Apr 2005

Responsibilities:

Establish cross-departmental IT protocols and guidelines.

Offer guidance on optimal IT solutions.

Deliver technical assistance and training for systems and networks.

Serve as an intermediary between end-users and higher-level support.

Install and configure hardware and software, including printers and network components.

Monitor the performance of systems and networks.

Conduct troubleshooting, repairs, and data recovery as needed.

Execute maintenance tasks such as backups.

Manage software licenses and upgrade schedules.

Collaborate with fellow professionals to ensure the maintenance of standards and system functionality.

Head of Information Technology Department

St. John PG College, Warangal, India

Nov 2001 - Jan 2004

Responsibilities:

Supervised comprehensive IT operations

Planning, system design, financial management, staff training, database and network oversight

Actively trained staff and managed consultants

Collaborated with project teams for system integration

Played a pivotal role in technology budgeting and procurement

Responsible for database design, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Oversight of network security

Significantly enhanced the university's technological infrastructure

Computer Programmer

SRT Institute of Science &Technology, Nalgonda, India

Feb 1999 - Oct 2001

Responsibilities:

Design and code computer programs tailored to fulfill organizational objectives.

Create workflow diagrams and charts to illustrate program functionality before implementation.

Conduct software testing to detect and rectify bugs and inconsistencies.

Develop code for software patches and bug fixes.

Collaborate with team members to devise creative problem-solving solutions.

Foster cross-departmental collaboration to comprehend their needs and create software solutions.

Conduct routine audits to identify software inefficiencies and devise workflow enhancements.

Maintain up-to-date program documentation for internal and external reference.

CERTIFICATIONS

AWS Fundamentals Specialization

DevOps on AWS Specialization

AWS Cloud Solutions Architect Professional Certificate

Building Serverless Applications on AWS Specialization

Google Cloud Digital Leader Training Professional Certificate

Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

CCNA Security

NDG Linux Essentials and Linux Unhatched.

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