Cloud Engineer Senior

SENIOR CLOUD ENGINEER

LOKESH THIRUVALLURI +1-347-***-****)

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

●Total 15+ years of experience as an AWS Senior Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure solutions. Proven track record of architecting scalable and resilient AWS environments to support mission-critical workloads. Skilled in leveraging a wide range of AWS services and technologies to optimize performance, security, and cost-efficiency. Strong expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, and DevOps best practices. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative cloud solutions that align with business objectives. Excellent communication and leadership skills with a passion for continuous learning and professional development.

●Highly skilled Containerization Architect with over 9 years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing containerized environments for enterprise-level applications. Proven expertise in container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, Amazon ECS, and Amazon EKS. Skilled in cloud-native technologies, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices, with a deep understanding of AWS EKS for scalable and resilient container management. Strong background in infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and container security. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth and efficiency.

●Experienced Site Reliability Engineer with a focus on AWS cloud platform, adept at implementing SRE principles to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of mission-critical applications.

●Hands-on experience in setting up Kubernetes cluster using kubeadm and managing individual components, pod creation, deployments, replicasets, daemonsets, services creation for communication between different apps, rolling updates, and upgrades, persistent volume & persistent volume claims creation.

●Administered and configured the continuous integration tool Jenkins and GitHub Actions for automated builds and managed slave nodes on different applications.

●Implemented and optimized Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Synapse Analytics (formerly Azure SQL Data Warehouse), Azure Databricks, and Azure Data Factory for various data engineering tasks. Leveraged Azure Cosmos DB for globally distributed, multi-model database needs.

●Proficient in writing Helm charts and templates for Kubernetes application deployment and management.

●Successfully migrated legacy applications to Kubernetes-based containerized environments, resulting in improved scalability and reliability.

●Extensive experience in testing code quality using the continuous inspection tool SonarQube.

●Proficient in AWS Cloud platform and its features including EC2, VPC, AMI, SNS, RDS, ELB, CloudWatch, CloudFront, AWS Config, CloudFormation, Beanstalk, Auto Scaling, IAM, S3, R53, Lambda, ACM, DynamoDB, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Kinesis Streams.

●Monitored different application servers using Kibana, Datadog, Grafana, and Apica to check the performance of the application and infrastructure metrics like CPU, Memory, Disk usage, server health, Network, etc.

●Creative and detail-oriented UI Developer with experience in designing and implementing user-friendly and visually appealing web applications. Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with expertise in frontend frameworks like Angular. Skilled in translating design mockups and wireframes into responsive and interactive UI components. Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices, with a focus on delivering intuitive and seamless user experiences.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Version control tools

Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket

Build tools and code Quality tool

Maven, SonarQube, Jira, Confluence

Continuous integration and Deployment tools

Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, Chef, Docker

Repositories

Nexus2, Nexus3, Docker ECR Repo

Scripting Languages

Python, Bash shell script, React JS, Node JS, YAML, JSON, Groovy, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Web Servers

Apache, Tomcat, JBoss, Nginx

Databases

MongoDB, Relational databases (AWS RDS, Oracle), DynamoDB, PostgreSQL

Amazon Web Services

EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, AWS EKS, ECR, ECS, Cloud Front, Cloud Formation, Cloud Watch, AWS CDK, Route53, SNS, Lambda, SQS, Beanstalk, Kinesis, KMS, Secret Manager Hashicorp, Parameter Store etc…

Azure DevOps Services

Azure Pipelines, Azure Repos, Azure Boards, Azure Artifacts, Azure DevOps, Azure Test Plans etc…

Monitoring tools

Kibana, Datadog, Apica, PagerDuty, Helm, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure App Service (Web Apps), Azure Functions (Serverless Computing), Azure Cosmos DB (NoSQL Database), Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), ADF, AppDynamics, Azure Portal, Selenium, Postman

Infrastructure as code tools

Terraform, AWS CloudFormation

Issue-tracking and project-management, documentation

Jira, Confluence

CERTIFICATIONS:

- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

- Terraform Professional Certification

- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Mathematics (2008)

Sri Venkateshwara University, Andhra Pradesh, India

EMPLOYER: Delta Airlines Chicago, IL Jan 2024 – Present

ROLES: Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS/Azure)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Cloud Architecture Design: Designed and implemented AWS and Azure cloud architectures adhering to the AWS Well-Architected Framework, ensuring alignment with business requirements, security standards, and best practices.

-Containerization Architect: Designed and implemented a Kubernetes-based container orchestration platform using AWS EKS, which reduced deployment time by 50% and improved scalability and reliability. Led the migration of monolithic applications to a microservices architecture on AWS EKS, resulting in improved agility, fault isolation, and resource utilization.

-Migration Strategy Development: Collaborated with stakeholders to define cloud migration strategies, assess existing environments, and develop migration plans to AWS and Azure, facilitating smooth transitions for enterprise clients.

-Optimization and Review: Conducted architecture reviews, providing recommendations to optimize cloud infrastructures for cost-efficiency, performance, and security, enhancing overall system reliability and effectiveness. Established best practices for cloud deployment and container monitoring, utilizing Datadog for comprehensive insights.

-Leadership and Collaboration: Led cross-functional teams in implementing cloud-native applications, microservices, and serverless architectures on AWS and Azure, fostering collaboration and innovation within the organization.

-Education and Advisory: Developed and delivered technical workshops, training sessions, and presentations to educate clients and internal teams on AWS and Azure services and best practices, acting as a trusted advisor in cloud adoption, optimization, and innovation initiatives.

ENVIRONMENT: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Amazon EC2, AWS Lambda, Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure Functions, S3, Amazon EBS, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, Amazon EKS, Amazon ECS, Karpenter, Amazon VPC, Amazon Route 53, Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Azure DNS, Amazon RDS, Amazon DynamoDB, Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory (AAD), Azure Key Vault, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeDeploy, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Git, Amazon API Gateway, AWS App Integration Services, Azure API Management, Azure Event Grid

EMPLOYER: Myntra Dec 2019 – Jan 2024

ROLES: Senior Cloud Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Azure DevOps Solutions: Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing Azure DevOps solutions to streamline SDLC processes, emphasizing automation of infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery.

-Azure Development Proficiency: Experienced in Azure C# Development, particularly in WebAPI and ASP.NET web applications, with a solid grasp of .NET framework fundamentals and Microsoft Azure cloud platform.

-DevOps Practices and Automation: Skilled in automating infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring robust DevOps practices to facilitate scalable and efficient software delivery, with a focus on RESTful web services and database programming.

-AWS Databricks infrastructure: Spearheaded the implementation and management of AWS Databricks infrastructure to support big data processing and analytics workflows. Designed, deployed, and maintained scalable Databricks clusters on AWS EC2 instances, optimizing performance and cost-efficiency. Developed automation scripts using Python and Terraform to provision, configure, and manage Databricks clusters, ensuring seamless integration with AWS services.

-AWS Cloud Architecture and Optimization: Designed and implemented AWS cloud architectures following the AWS Well-Architected Framework, conducting reviews to identify areas for improvement and optimize performance, security, and cost efficiency. Develop and deploy serverless applications using TypeScript and AWS services such as DynamoDB, S3. Created customer-specific reusable Terraform modules for enterprise-level solutions, enabling seamless adoption by other teams within the organization.

-Containerization Architect: Designed and implemented a Kubernetes-based container orchestration platform on AWS EKS, reducing deployment time by 50% and improving scalability and reliability. Led the migration of monolithic applications to a microservices architecture on AWS EKS, resulting in improved agility, fault isolation, and resource utilization. Implemented infrastructure as code (IaC) practices using Terraform, automating the provisioning and management of AWS resources. Established CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD, enabling automated testing and deployment of containerized applications on AWS EKS. Developed container security policies and best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and protecting against vulnerabilities.

-Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD Implementation: Developed infrastructure as code templates using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform, alongside implementing CI/CD pipelines with AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeBuild, ensuring continuous integration and deployment.

-Security Enhancement and Cost Optimization: Enhanced security posture by implementing AWS security best practices, including IAM policies, encryption, and logging configurations, while also optimizing cost and resource utilization through rightsizing instances and leveraging AWS cost optimization tools.

-Migration and Monitoring: Successfully migrated source code repositories from Bitbucket to GitHub, and proficient in monitoring applications in the production environment using tools like Kibana and Datadog, ensuring robust performance and availability. Implement and maintain monitoring solutions using Datadog, enhancing system visibility and proactive issue resolution.

-Cost Optimization: Expertise in analyzing AWS billing and usage reports to identify cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategies to optimize resource utilization.

-Cost Management Tools: Proficiency in using AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and third-party cost management tools to monitor, analyze, and control AWS spending.

-Cost-effective Architectural Design: Ability to design and architect AWS solutions with cost optimization in mind, including efficient use of storage, data transfer, and managed services.

ENVIRONMENT: AWS Cloud, AWS Repos, AWS Artifacts, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS

Pipelines, AWS Test Plans, EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, EKS, ECR, ECS, Cloud Front, Cloud Formation, Cloud Watch, Route53, SNS, Lambda, SQS, Beanstalk, Kinesis, KMS, Databricks, Parameter Store, Terraform, Kibana, Datadog, HELM.

EMPLOYER: Arvind Lifestyle Feb 2019 – Dec 2019

Roles: Senior DevOps Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-AWS Infrastructure Management: Utilized AWS EC2 for application and database servers, managing AMIs for efficient deployment.

-Project Management: Led multiple on-premises to cloud migration projects, overseeing all aspects from planning to execution. Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals.

-GIT Branching and Version Control: Established Release and Development branches for code integrity in GIT, facilitating collaboration among programmers.

-CI/CD Automation: Employed Jenkins pipelines to automate microservices builds, Docker registry pushes, and Kubernetes deployment management.

-IAM Administration: Managed IAM tasks to secure user access to AWS services throughout project phases.

-Terraform for IaC: Automated cloud deployments across environments using Terraform for consistent infrastructure provisioning.

-Agile Collaboration: Engaged in Sprint and Scrum meetings for effective team and customer alignment.

ENVIRONMENT: AWS Cloud, AWS IAM, S3, Jenkins, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS Pipelines, Cloud Watch, ALB, NLB, EC2, VPC, S3, Cloud Front, and Cloud Formation

EMPLOYER: ABFRL (Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited) Sep 2017 – Jan 2019

ROLES: AWS DevOps Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-CI/CD Implementation and Troubleshooting: Orchestrated the setup and troubleshooting of CI (Continuous Integration) systems, involving the configuration of Jenkins servers and nodes. Developed Groovy scripts to automate build processes and enhance Jenkins functionalities. Provisioned and configured virtual machines (VMs) to support CI/CD workflows efficiently.

-Infrastructure as Code Development: Designed and authored AWS infrastructure templates using CloudFormation to establish consistent and reproducible environments for staging and production.

-Version Control and Release Management: Managed software baselines and facilitated seamless code merges, branch creations, and labeling in Git repositories. Facilitated effective communication and collaboration between development and infrastructure teams.

-AWS Application Configuration and Troubleshooting: Configured and troubleshooted applications deployed on AWS, leveraging services such as EC2, ELB, Route53, S3, RDS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and IAM. Focused on ensuring high availability and auto-scaling capabilities of applications hosted on AWS infrastructure.

-Jenkins Job Creation and Management: Created and managed build and deploy jobs in Jenkins for various components across multiple projects, streamlining the software delivery process.

-Integration of Testing and Quality Assurance Tools: Integrated unit testing and code quality assessment tools like JUnit and SonarQube into the build process to ensure code quality and reliability.

-Version Control and Environment Management: Managed version control processes, including branching, merging, tagging, and maintaining version consistency across different environments using SCM tools like Git. Supported the team in resolving production issues by creating hotfix releases and ensuring smooth go-live activities.

-Development and Testing Environment Provisioning: Ensured availability of development and testing environments to support timely deliverables, facilitating seamless collaboration and productivity among teams.

ENVIRONMENT: AWS Cloud, CI/CD, AWS IAM, S3, Jenkins, Terraform, GIT, RDS, Docker, AWS Pipelines, Cloud Watch, ALB, NLB, EC2, VPC, S3.

EMPLOYER: Aditya Birla Jul 2015 – Aug 2017

ROLES: DevOps Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-CI/CD Pipeline Management: Designed, implemented, and managed CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI to automate build, test, and deployment processes. Integrated automated testing tools (e.g., JUnit, Selenium) into CI/CD pipelines to ensure code quality and reliability.

-Cloud Infrastructure Management: Deployed and managed cloud infrastructure on AWS using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Implemented and maintained high-availability solutions using AWS services like EC2, S3, RDS, and ELB.

-Containerization and Orchestration: Containerized applications using Docker and orchestrated containerized workloads using Docker for scalability and reliability.

-Configuration Management: Automated configuration management tasks using tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet to ensure consistency and reliability across infrastructure.

-Monitoring and Logging: Implemented monitoring and logging solutions using tools like Prometheus, and Grafana to track system performance and troubleshoot issues.

-Scripting and Automation: Developed scripts and automation tools using Bash, Python, or other scripting languages to streamline manual tasks and improve efficiency.

-Jenkins Setup and Configuration: Setup and configured Jenkins, integrating tools like Ant and Maven for automated builds across various applications, and installed required plugins to enhance functionality.

-Build Job Troubleshooting: Troubleshooted build and release job failures, collaborating with team members to identify and implement solutions effectively.

-Automation Scripting and Task Optimization: Reviewed existing manual software builds and developed scripts using Shell scripting to automate repetitive tasks, reducing errors and enhancing efficiency.

-Cross-Team Coordination: Coordinated with teams including DBA, development, and build teams to ensure successful code promotion and deployment processes.

-Application Deployment and Maintenance: Deployed various J2EE and enterprise applications on managed servers, ensuring load balancing, high availability, and failover mechanisms were maintained for optimal application performance and reliability.

ENVIRONMENT: AWS Cloud, CI/CD, AWS IAM, S3, Jenkins, Java, Terraform, GIT, RDS, EC2, VPC, S3, Cloud Front

EMPLOYER: Mu Sigma Jan 2013 – Jul 2015

ROLES: Senior Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

MuMix Web Application – A web based analytical tool to help business make strong effective and intelligent marketing decisions. It is developed using Spring, Hibernate, Apache Tomcat, JBoss, MySQL, HTML 5, JavaScript,

AJAX, jQuery, MVC Frameworks, AngularJS, D3js, SAS, R.

Design and implementation of web application

Provided data analysis and metric reporting on weekly basis to top management

Leading UI developer for this project who along with the Technical Architect and Manager has overseen

all stages of requirement gathering, design, development, testing and deployment of new Java-based

Web 2.0 analytics application for Fortune 500 clients

Introduced the new Web based UI built on HTML 5, CSS 3 and JavaScript technologies like jQuery and

Bootstrap

As a UI Developer responsible for developing the pages for the website, creating custom

visualizations in D3Js and also creating a user experience which is best viewed in all resolutions.

Documented the entire process, conducted code reviews and gave prompt support to the client by quick

bug fixing and deployment on call or over mails.

Worked directly with management, vendors, and third parties to ensure that application performs at its

peak.

ENVIRONMENT: HTML 5, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, MVC Frameworks, AngularJS, D3js.

EMPLOYER: ITTI Pvt. Ltd Feb 2011 – Dec 2012

ROLE: Software Engineer

LOCATION: Bengaluru, India.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborated with designers and backend developers to implement user interface enhancements and new features

Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (Angular)

Strong understanding of responsive web design principles

Familiarity with UI/UX design concepts and best practices

Proficient in version control systems such as Git

Solid understanding of cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills

Translated design mockups and wireframes into responsive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Developed reusable UI components and libraries to streamline development processes

Conducted code reviews and provided feedback to ensure code quality and maintainability

Optimized website performance through code refactoring and performance tuning techniques

Assisted in the development of web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Worked closely with senior developers to troubleshoot issues and implement fixes

Contributed to the creation of UI/UX design assets, including prototypes and wireframes

Participated in team meetings and provided input on project requirements and timelines

ENVIRONMENT: HTML 5, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, MVC Frameworks, AngularJS, D3js.

EMPLOYER: Tech Trend Solutions Oct 2008 – Feb 2011

ROLE: Technical Consultant

LOCATION: Bengaluru, India.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Developed and maintained responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery

Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript

Strong understanding of responsive design principles

Experience with jQuery for DOM manipulation and event handling

Familiarity with modern web development frameworks and libraries

Solid understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and debugging techniques

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Collaborated with designers and backend developers to implement user interface enhancements and new features

Conducted code reviews and provided feedback to improve code quality and maintainability

Optimized

ENVIRONMENT: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery.

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