Devops Engineer Student Assistant

VARUN DHANPAL

https://www.linkedin.com/in/varundhanpal

**************@*****.*** +1-940-***-**** Denton, TX CAREER OBJECTIVE

DevOps Engineer with 4+ Years of AWS-focused experience, excelling in infrastructure automation and CI/CD implementation. I am seeking a challenging role to optimize deployment pipelines and enhance system scalability for an innovative organization. EDUCATION

University of North Texas - Denton, TX. Aug 2022 – May 2024 Masters in Information Systems and Technologies

Osmania University - Hyderabad, IN. Nov 2017 - Oct 2020 Bachelors in Business Administration

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Python, SQL, JIRA, AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudFormation), Git, VS Code, PyCharm, Linux, Docker Kubernetes, Jenkins, CI/CD, Agile

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of North Texas Denton, TX. Aug 2022- May 2024 Full-Time Master’s Student Graduate Student Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborated on a DevOps project as a Graduate Student Assistant, implementing AWS automation tools and CI/CD pipelines.

• Optimized infrastructure for scalability, incorporating Docker and Kubernetes solutions.

• Applied Python and Shell scripting for task automation, enhancing operational efficiency.

• Actively participated in continuous improvement, regularly assessing and enhancing deployment workflows.

• Fostered cross-functional collaboration between development and operations teams as a Graduate Student Assistant, emphasizing DevOps principles

BYJU’S – Hyderabad, IN Dec 2019 – Jul 2022

DevOps Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and AWS Code Pipeline, efficiently streamlining the software delivery process.

• Spearheaded containerization efforts with Docker, Amazon ECS, and Kubernetes, enhancing application portability and resource utilization in streamlined deployments.

• Automated routine tasks and workflows using Python, contributing to increased operational efficiency and minimized manual interventions.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, utilizing communication tools like Slack and Zoom for seamless information exchange in a DevOps context.

• Implemented infrastructure as code (IaC) practices with tools like AWS CloudFormation, ensuring consistency and reproducibility in deployments.

• Conducted regular system monitoring, implementing proactive measures for optimization and troubleshooting in a DevOps workflow.

• Collaborated on incident response and resolution, participating in the development of robust disaster recovery plans for business continuity.

• Orchestrated AWS cloud infrastructure, deploying and managing scalable solutions for optimal performance and reliability in a DevOps environment.

ANGAROS GROUP- Hyderabad, IN Dec 2018 – Dec 2019

DevOps Engineer Intern

Job Responsibilities:

• Implemented and managed AWS cloud infrastructure, optimizing scalability and reliability for Angaros Group projects.

• Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines, utilizing tools like Jenkins for automated software delivery and deployment.

• Applied containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, to enhance application portability and resource efficiency.

• Automated operational tasks using Python scripting, reducing manual intervention and improving overall workflow efficiency.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, following agile methodologies and utilizing Jira for streamlined project management and communication.

Certification’s

• AWS Certified.

PROJECTS

Automated CI/CD Pipeline Implementation:

Objective: Streamline software delivery and deployment processes for a web application. Tasks:

• Established a version control system (e.g., Git) to manage the source code.

• Implemented CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and AWS CodePipeline.

• Integrated automated testing processes within the pipeline.

• Utilized containerization (Docker) for consistent deployment across environments.

• Employed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to define and manage infrastructure. Scalable Cloud Infrastructure Deployment:

Objective: Design and deploy a scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure for a microservices-based application. Tasks:

• Selected appropriate AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3) based on application requirements.

• Implemented Infrastructure as Code using AWS CloudFormation for repeatable and consistent deployments.

• Configured auto-scaling to handle varying loads efficiently.

• Enabled monitoring and logging using tools like AWS CloudWatch.

• Implemented continuous deployment strategies for updates and improvements.

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