Cloud Engineer Platform

SUMMARY

Hema Sesha Sai Pamulapati

Cloud Engineer

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● Around 6 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer in designing, deploying, and managing scalable, secure, and high-availability cloud infrastructure across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

● Proficient in automating infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Crossplane and ARM templates to streamline DevOps processes and reduce manual effort.

● Skilled in building and managing containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, with experience in deploying and scaling microservices architecture.

● Strong expertise in implementing cloud monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk, Azure Monitor, and Prometheus for performance analysis, cost optimization, and incident resolution.

● Experience in planning and executing cloud migration projects, including rehosting, replat forming, and refactoring applications to modernize legacy systems.

● Adept at implementing cloud security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance with standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2.

● Extensive experience in CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitOps, Flux CD, Azure DevOps, and Ansible to ensure seamless application delivery and integration.

SKILLS

Methodologies: SDLC, Agile, Waterfall

Cloud Platforms: AWS (Amazon Web Services), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Crossplane, Ansible Languages: Python, Java, Go

CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Circle CI, Travis CI Scripting Languages: Bash Scripting, Python, PowerShell Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, VPC, Load Balancing

Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Splunk Security: IAM (Identity and Access Management), Security Groups, SSL/TLS, Firewall Configuration Database Technologies: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Amazon RDS Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat), Windows Server DevOps Tools & Software: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Puppet, Chef, AWS CLI, Azure CLI EXPERIENCE

Apple, USA Data Platform Engineer Jan 2023 - Present

● Leveraged Agile principles of flexibility and adaptability to efficiently address evolving requirements and deliver cloud solutions incrementally.

● Designed and implemented robust hybrid cloud solutions across AWS, GCP, and Azure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and cost optimization for enterprise data workflows.

● Automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, and Crossplane, enabling seamless deployment across multi-cloud environments.

● Developed custom Kubernetes controllers and CRDs using Go to extend cluster functionalities and support complex workflows.

● Enhanced machine learning pipelines using MLflow, DVC, and Amazon SageMaker, enabling reproducible, scalable, and efficient model training and deployment workflows.

● Optimized LLM workflows by provisioning GPU-accelerated infrastructure, improving model training efficiency and performance by up to 50%.

● Automated data infrastructure orchestration and ML model workflows using Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, and Apache Flink, supporting real-time and batch data processing use cases.

● Improved system reliability and incident response times by implementing observability solutions using Prometheus, Datadog, and Splunk for real-time monitoring, logging, and alerting.

● Designed and deployed dashboards and metrics pipelines, providing actionable insights into system performance and reducing debugging times.

● Designed and implemented robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for efficient build, test, and integration workflows, coupled with FluxCD for declarative GitOps-driven continuous delivery to Kubernetes clusters.

● Automated end-to-end processes, including quality checks, containerization, and deployment strategies like canary and blue-green rollouts, ensuring seamless and reliable application releases across environments. TCS, India Cloud Engineer Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

● Cloud Infrastructure & Automation Automated provisioning and management of Azure and AWS infrastructure using Terraform, Chef, and CloudFormation, ensuring high availability for services like VMs, databases, load balancers, and blob storage.

● Data Management & Migration Designed data models for data-intensive Azure Functions applications to enable analytical reporting and end to-end traceability. Migrated PostgreSQL databases to Azure Database clusters with VNet firewalls for secure and efficient data transfer.

● Kubernetes & Container Orchestration Implemented a highly available, auto-scaling Kubernetes infrastructure on AWS using kops and Terraform, facilitating fault-tolerant microservice orchestration and seamless container deployment.

● Continuous Integration & Delivery (CI/CD) Streamlined CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, integrating Maven for multi-module Java builds, and deploying Dockerized applications across environments with repeatable workflows.

● Monitoring & Observability Deployed and configured ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for log analytics and full-text search, integrated with AWS Lambda and CloudWatch for enterprise-wide monitoring and log storage.

● Networking & Security Configured Azure Traffic Manager, VPNs, virtual networks, and custom security firewalls to ensure secure and reliable connectivity across hybrid cloud environments.

● DevOps & Automation Tools Created Chef cookbooks and scripts for automated server provisioning and maintenance. Optimized system operations with AWS DynamoDB and Lambda integrations, utilizing CloudWatch for monitoring and alerts. Global Tech, India Cloud Engineer Jan 2018 - July 2019

● Conducted comprehensive planning and thorough documentation during the initial phases of projects, ensuring alignment with Waterfall methodologies.

● Architected and deployed scalable, cost-effective, and highly available cloud solutions to meet business requirements, ensuring low- latency access and disaster recovery across multiple regions.

● Managed and optimized compute resources using Amazon EC2, Auto Scaling Groups, and Elastic Load Balancers, successfully handling dynamic traffic and improving fault tolerance.

● Migrated and managed relational databases, including MySQL to Amazon RDS with multi-AZ deployments, and implemented NoSQL databases like DynamoDB for scalable and real-time data management.

● Configured and enforced robust cloud security measures, including AWS IAM policies, security groups, encryption with AWS KMS, and application-layer protection using AWS WAF.

● Monitored and optimized cloud expenditures by implementing cost-saving strategies such as AWS Savings Plans, S3 Intelligent Tiering, and serverless architecture, achieving significant cost reductions.

● Automated infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like Terraform and CloudFormation, significantly improving deployment speed and reducing manual errors.

● Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, AWS CodeDeploy, and GitLab, enabling seamless deployments with zero downtime.

● Monitored cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudWatch, resolved performance bottlenecks, and implemented analytics dashboards with Amazon QuickSight to deliver actionable insights.

● Identified, resolved, and proactively prevented incidents by implementing advanced monitoring tools and automated failover solutions, ensuring 99.99% application uptime.

● Led cloud migration projects, refactored legacy applications, and modernized infrastructure to enhance scalability, security, and performance.

● Ensured cloud solutions adhered to compliance standards such as GDPR and SOC 2 while maintaining comprehensive audit trails with AWS CloudTrail.

● Collaborated with development, DevOps, and QA teams to streamline workflows, address technical challenges, and successfully meet project deadlines.

EDUCATION

Master in Computer Science

Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO CERTIFICATION

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate.

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