Cloud Engineer Devops

HARSHAVARDHAN GANESUNI (AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

Mobile: 302-***-**** Email: ******.**********@*****.***

AWS CLOUD ENGINEER - DEVOPS

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

●AWS Certified Cloud & DevOps Engineer with 12 years of IT expertise, specializing in AWS, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and container orchestration.

●Proficient in implementing scalable and secure cloud solutions using AWS services like EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, RDS, EKS, and CloudFormation.

●Expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD,Github Actions and Bamboo, ensuring seamless software delivery.

●Experienced Cloud Engineer with expertise in Devops and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Ensuring scalable, reliable and highly available systems.

●Skilled in containerization and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift for consistent and scalable application deployments.

●Advanced knowledge of AWS Well-Architected Framework, ensuring operational excellence, security, reliability, and cost optimization.

●Experienced in managing source code repositories using Git, GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket with efficient branching strategies.

●Adept in automating infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation and Puppet to ensure reliability and repeatability.

●Proficient in scripting languages like Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Shell for automation and operational efficiency.

●Successfully implemented real-time data pipelines and analytics using AWS EMR, Redshift, Glue, and Apache Kafka.

●Skilled in managing security and access controls with AWS IAM, HashiCorp Vault, and Aqua Security to ensure compliance.

●Hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK Stack, and AWS CloudWatch for system health and performance optimization.

●Proficient in using Ansible and Chef for configuration management and deployment automation across hybrid environments.

●Expertise in deploying containerized applications on AWS ECS and EKS using GitOps workflows and advanced deployment strategies.

●Developed and maintained declarative Jenkins pipelines and Groovy scripts for end-to-end build and release processes.

●Proficient in artifact management tools like JFrog Artifactory and Nexus Repository to streamline artifact storage and distribution.

●Strong background in Linux administration, including kernel tuning, Bash scripting, and production server management.

●Designed and managed secure and scalable big data pipelines using Hadoop, HBase, and AWS EMR for high-throughput applications.

●Proficient in implementing security best practices, including encryption, vulnerability assessments, and secrets management.

●Hands-on experience integrating DevOps practices with Atlassian tools like JIRA, Bamboo, and Confluence for collaboration and project management.

●Streamlined software deployment processes by reducing manual errors through automation with tools like Terraform, Jenkins, and Ansible.

●Designed and deployed serverless containerized applications on AWS Fargate using ECS for scalable and cost-efficient workloads.

●Skilled in implementing secure logging solutions using ElasticSearch, CloudTrail, and VPC Flow Logs for enhanced incident response.

●Expertise in creating automated deployment pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeDeploy, and CodeBuild for cloud-native applications.

●Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies, enabling cross-functional collaboration and efficient project execution.

●Experience in securing cloud environments with identity management, encryption, and compliance frameworks for enterprise applications.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

AWS Core Services:

EC2, S3, VPC, Route 53, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Lambda, RDS, ELB, Elastic Beanstalk, ECS, EKS, DynamoDB, Redshift, Elasticache, SES, SNS, SQS, Glacier, EMR.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

Terraform, AWS CloudFormation (CFT).

Languages:

Python, Java, Shell Script, Bash, YAML, PowerShell.

Containerization & Orchestration:

Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.

Serverless Frameworks:

AWS Lambda, AWS SAM, Serverless Framework.

Data Pipelines and Analytics:

AWS EMR, Redshift, Athena, Glue.

Version Control Systems:

Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Subversion.

CI/CD Tools:

Jenkins, Bamboo,GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeDeploy.

Configuration Management:

Ansible, Chef, Puppet.

Artifact Management:

JFrog Artifactory, Nexus Repository.

Monitoring Tools:

Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, Splunk,Dynatrace.

Log Aggregation and Analysis:

ELK Stack (ElasticSearch, Logstash, Kibana), CloudTrail logs.

Access Management:

AWS IAM, HashiCorp Vault.

Security Tools:

Aqua Security, SonarQube, vulnerability assessment tools.

Security Practices:

Secrets management, encryption, compliance frameworks.

Operating Systems:

Linux (RedHat, Ubuntu, CentOS,Amazon Linux), Windows Server.

Web Servers and Middleware:

Apache, Nginx, JBoss, Tomcat, WebLogic.

Linux Administration:

Kernel tuning, LVM, package management.

Big Data Tools:

Hadoop, HBase, AWS EMR.

Messaging Systems:

Apache Kafka, Redis.

Project Management & Methodologies:

JIRA, Confluence, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Fisheye.

Databases:

MySQL, Cassandra, Aurora, DynamoDB.

Database Automation:

Using Terraform, and Ansible for configuration.

CERTIFICATION:

●AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (FB0PTE4B51V41HW4).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

BART, Remote Sep’24 – Present

Lead DevOps Engineer

Responsibilities:

●Designed and implemented highly available and scalable CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, and Bamboo, automating software build, test, and deployment processes for Java/J2EE and Python applications in cloud and onprem environments.

●Developed a comprehensive disaster recovery plan, reducing potential data loss scenarios by 75% through strategic backup procedures and failover mechanisms

●Managed secrets lifecycle with HashiCorp Vault, ensuring secure and streamlined access for applications, databases, and infrastructure components, adhering to best security practices.

●Deployed and orchestrated containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS EKS and ECS clusters, achieving efficient resource utilization and high availability.

●Configured and maintained AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, CloudFormation, Lambda, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and Route 53, to support cost-effective, resilient, and scalable hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure.

●Monitored system health and performance using Grafana and Prometheus, integrating logs from AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail to optimize system operations and identify potential bottlenecks.

●Automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform,Puppet and Ansible, reducing manual intervention and ensuring consistent deployment of cloud resources for both cloud and onprem infrastructure provisioning.

●Implemented zero-downtime deployments with blue-green and canary strategies using Fargate and ECS service updates.

●Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze client requirements and design cost-effective server architectures, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

●Integrated SonarQube into CI/CD pipelines to enforce code quality and security standards, enhancing application reliability and maintainability.

●Managed code repositories and version control using Git, GitHub, and JFrog Artifactory, implementing branching strategies to support agile development workflows.

●Conducted regular project management meetings with clients and internal teams, ensuring timely technical deliveries and alignment with business goals.

Environment: Java/J2EE, Python, GIT, GitHub, Jenkins, Bamboo, JIRA, Confluence, JFrog Artifactory, Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, ECS, EC2, S3, VPC, Shell Script, HashiCorp Vault, Linux, Ansible, Grafana, Prometheus, SonarQube, Terraform, and AWS CloudFormation Templates.

UHG, Alpharetta, GA (IndianEagle LLC, IND) Aug’21 – Jul’24

Senior Cloud Engineer – DevOps

Responsibilities:

●Integrated version control systems like Git, GitHub, and Bitbucket with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, Argo CD, and GitLab CI/CD to streamline code integration, testing, and deployment workflows, significantly reducing manual errors.

●Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Python, and Shell scripts, enhancing software deployment speed and reliability by 30%.

●Implemented SRE best practises by defining SLOs,SLIs and error budgets,improving system reliability.

●Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, CloudFormation,Puppet and Ansible, enabling consistent, scalable, and secure deployments across multiple environments including onprem data centers.

●Deployed and managed containerized applications with Docker and orchestrated workloads using Kubernetes, EKS, and ECS, implementing advanced deployment strategies like blue-green deployments and canary releases to minimize downtime.

●Utilized AWS Elastic Beanstalk CLI to manage and deploy scalable web applications built with Java, Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, and Docker, ensuring seamless scalability and operational efficiency.

●Integrated AWS Fargate with AWS ALB, API Gateway, and CloudWatch for load balancing, monitoring, and logging.

●Developed and executed big data solutions on AWS EMR and Google Cloud, integrating Hadoop, HBase, and Redis to process large-scale datasets efficiently.

●Implemented centralized logging systems with ELK Stack, Splunk, and AWS services (CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, EC2 Logs), improving security incident detection and response times.

●Monitored containerized workloads using Prometheus and Grafana, ensuring optimal resource utilization and application performance.

●Led incident management and root cause analysis for critical system failures,Improving system uptime.

●Initiated and led a quarterly SRE summit to align cross-functional teams on reliability goals, resulting in a 15% uplift in service performance metrics.

●Developed and managed scalable AWS architectures using services like EC2, S3, VPC, SNS, SES, CloudWatch, RDS, Lambda, Route 53, CloudTrail, and CloudFormation for high availability and cost efficiency.

●Managed application artifacts with JFrog Artifactory, streamlining deployments across environments such as Dev, QA, and UAT.

●Secured infrastructure by implementing authentication secrets via HashiCorp Vault, adhering to stringent compliance standards.

●Built logging solutions for AWS security using ElasticSearch Service, CloudTrail, and EC2 logs, enabling proactive monitoring and threat mitigation.

●Deployed Docker containers on Kubernetes clusters using GitOps workflows, enabling declarative continuous delivery and enhanced collaboration.

●Applied security best practices, including secure access management, encryption, and vulnerability assessments, to ensure system integrity.

Environment: Java/J2EE, Python, GIT, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Bamboo, JIRA, Confluence, JFrog Artifactory, Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, ECS, EC2, EMR, S3, VPC, Argo CD, Shell Script, HashiCorp Vault, Linux, Ansible, Grafana, Prometheus, Hadoop, Redis, Splunk, Aqua Security, SonarQube, Terraform and CloudFormation Templates.

IndianEagle LLC, IND

Senior Cloud Engineer Aug’16 – Jul’21

Responsibilities:

●Automated infrastructure deployment and management using Terraform and CloudFormation Templates and Puppet ensuring consistency and scalability across Cloud and on-prem environments.

●Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Bitbucket, facilitating seamless application integration and deployment.

●Implemented Docker containers and configured orchestration with Kubernetes to manage microservices-based applications effectively.

●Designed and deployed scalable cloud solutions on AWS, leveraging services such as EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch, and Route 53 to enhance system reliability and performance.

●Built and optimized centralized logging systems using the ELK Stack and Splunk, ensuring improved system visibility and faster troubleshooting.

●Configured Ansible playbooks for infrastructure automation, enabling consistent configuration management and rapid provisioning.

●Enhanced system monitoring by integrating tools such as Prometheus and Grafana, achieving proactive resource management.

●Secured application and system configurations by implementing secrets management and access controls using HashiCorp Vault.

●Developed disaster recovery and backup strategies using AWS S3 and Glacier, minimizing data loss risks and ensuring business continuity.

●Collaborated with developers to create and maintain build automation scripts in Python and Shell, improving release cycle efficiency.

Environment: Python, GIT, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, HashiCorp Vault, ELK Stack, Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, RDS, Route 53), and CloudFormation Templates.

IndianEagle LLC, IND

Sr. System Administrator Feb’14 – Jul’16

Responsibilities:

●Managed Linux and Windows servers, ensuring high availability and performance through proactive monitoring and optimization.

●Installed, configured, and maintained server infrastructure, including Apache, NGINX, MySQL, and PostgreSQL servers, to support business applications.

●Automated routine system administration tasks using Shell scripts, reducing manual effort and error rates.

●Implemented backup and recovery strategies for critical systems and databases, maintaining 99.9% data availability.

●Monitored system performance and resolved hardware and software issues to ensure minimal downtime and optimal operations.

●Supported software development teams by setting up and managing source control systems, such as Git, SVN and ensuring proper versioning practices.

●Applied security patches and updates to servers and applications, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing system security.

●Configured network components, including firewalls and load balancers, to ensure secure and efficient data traffic management.

Environment: Linux, Windows Server, Apache, NGINX, MySQL, Shell Script, GIT, SVN and Networking Tools.

Yana Software, IND May’12 – Feb’14

Role: System Administrator

Responsibilities:

●Administered and maintained RedHat Linux (3.0, 4.0, 5.0, AS, ES) environments, troubleshooting hardware, operating system, application, and network performance issues.

●Deployed and managed the latest patches for Linux and application servers, ensuring system reliability and security.

●Performed RedHat Linux Kernel Tuning to optimize server performance and enhance system stability.

●Configured and managed Logical Volume Manager (LVM), including creating volume groups, and logical volumes, and extending logical volumes to accommodate file system growth.

●Built and supported Linux servers across production, development, and testing environments, ensuring system availability and functionality.

●Resolved TCP/IP network access issues for clients and managed network services, including NFSv4, NIS, DNS, and DHCP for efficient data sharing and connectivity.

●Monitored critical system activities such as CPU, memory, disk, and swap space usage to proactively identify and mitigate performance bottlenecks.

●Configured and maintained Apache Web Servers and managed application servers like JBoss, Apache Tomcat, and WebSphere to support enterprise applications.

●Assisted in the deployment of Splunk in Linux and Windows environments, providing 24x7 troubleshooting and monitoring support for system health and application logs.

●Managed TCP/IP packets and DHCP servers to optimize network traffic and system connectivity.

Environment: Microsoft Windows (95/98/2000/XP/2003), Linux (RedHat 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, AS, ES), DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, RIP, FTP, TFTP, Terminal Services, SNMP, SMTP, NFS, MySQL, Db2, JBoss, Splunk, Apache.

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