Information Technology Software Engineer

DHINESH ARANGANATHAN

Senior Lead Software Engineer

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LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dhinesh-aranganathan-4853b637 OBJECTIVE:

Dedicated Senior DevOps Engineer with over 14 years of professional information technology experience, including extensive expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust integration solutions and cloud infrastructure. Proven track record in DevOps, specializing in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, and cloud-native solutions. Seeking to leverage deep expertise in DevOps to drive efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement in development and operations within a dynamic organization. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Over 14 years of professional experience in Information Technology with a strong focus on DevOps for the past 6+ years.

• Extensive experience designing, building, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git, Maven, Jenkins, Pipelines, Ansible, Artifactory, and SonarQube.

• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible for automated environment provisioning.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and proficient in deploying, operating, and securing cloud production systems.

• Strong experience in containerization and orchestration with Docker, Docker-Compose, Kubernetes, and Helm, optimizing application deployment and scaling.

• Skilled in system automation using Terraform, Ansible, and Python scripting to streamline operational workflows.

• Deep understanding of enterprise logging and monitoring solutions, including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, and Dynatrace.

• Proficient in Linux system administration, performance tuning, and security best practices.

• Experience with PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle for event streaming and database management.

• Familiar with AWS Redshift architecture, including columnar storage, data distribution, and query optimization.

• Knowledge of Redshift security best practices, including encryption, IAM-based access control, and VPC configurations.

• Competence in managing and supporting multiple clusters across client manufacturing sites and global business networks.

• Ability to lead the evaluation of new technologies and integrate them into the existing technology stack.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, working closely with product management, application engineers, and security teams to ensure high availability and scalability.

• Experience in documenting systems, processes, and assets to meet client expectations for business continuity.

• Innovative professional leveraging AI tools to obtain step-by-step guidance for new proofs of concept and various tasks, significantly boosting productivity and efficiency. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Designed and implemented scalable CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless and automated deployments across multiple environments.

• Developed and maintained automation tools for infrastructure provisioning, leveraging Python, Shell scripting, and Groovy.

• Led the adoption of DevOps best practices, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automated testing, and continuous monitoring.

• Provided last-level support for code deployments, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and ensure high availability.

• Managed and optimized cloud infrastructure on AWS, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC, using automation tools and scripts.

• Built and managed AWS environments using CloudFormation and Terraform, ensuring consistency and scalability in cloud deployments.

• Assisted in optimizing SQL queries and performance tuning for PostgreSQL-based systems, aligning with Redshift best practices.

• Supported data pipeline automation and cloud analytics using AWS Redshift, S3, and Lambda.

• Implemented security best practices within CI/CD pipelines, including code scanning, vulnerability assessments, and secret management.

• Automated environment provisioning and configuration management, significantly reducing manual effort and errors.

• Streamlined deployment and operational workflows through automation, improving efficiency and reducing system downtime.

• Administered CI tools such as Jenkins, Artifactory, and SonarQube, collaborating with vendors for major upgrades and fixes.

• Successfully deployed and operated Dev, QA, and Prod clusters on AWS, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.

• Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, leading to faster application deployment and improved resource efficiency.

• Monitored and analyzed system metrics using CloudWatch, Splunk, Prometheus, and Datadog to enhance DevOps processes.

• Led technical strategies for DevOps process improvements, continuously evaluating new technologies for better efficiency and scalability.

• Trained and mentored team members on DevOps tools, practices, and methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

• Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, leading to faster application deployment, high availability of application and improved resource efficiency. EDUCATION:

M.Sc. Computer Science from Bharathidasan University-2008, India. Bachelor of Computer Application from Bharathidasan University-2006, India. CERTIFICATIONS:

MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 1

MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect - Level 1 AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• DevOps & CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Git, Artifactory, SonarQube

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure

• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm

• Programming & Scripting: Shell scripting, Python, Groovy

• Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Dynatrace

• Databases & Event Streaming: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle

• Linux System Administration: Performance tuning, security best practices

• MuleSoft Administration and Development

EXPERIENCE:

Pratt & Whitney – PW MRO Collab - East Hartford, CT Jan 2024 - Present Role: Senior Lead Software Engineer

Domain : Aviation & Manufacture

Project Description: Raytheon Technologies' Aftermarket Support platform facilitates aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul. It enables collaboration between in-house shops, external providers, and customers for maintenance instructions, parts logistics, cost management, and invoicing while tracking maintenance history. Project Role:

• Spearheaded strategic direction for DevOps initiatives across multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure), ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering innovation in development and operations.

• Designed, implemented, and optimized CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, driving efficiency, automation, and consistency in software delivery processes.

• Designed, implemented, and optimized CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, and GitHub Actions, integrating GitHub Copilot for code reviews and automating repetitive script writing tasks, reducing pipeline implementation time by 20%.

• Standardized DevOps best practices across cloud platforms, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.

• Mentored and led offshore DevOps engineers, cultivating a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement, automation, and innovation.

• Established a culture of collaboration between development, operations, and security teams, optimizing workflows and improving system reliability.

• Developed robust project plans and execution strategies for DevOps initiatives, managing deliverables across multiple cloud environments.

• Engineered Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Ansible on AWS and Azure, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.

• Led release management activities leveraging Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps, ensuring seamless deployments with minimal downtime.

• Built strong client relationships by delivering tailored cloud-based DevOps solutions that met business needs and exceeded performance expectations.

• Provided hands-on technical leadership in adopting modern DevOps tools and methodologies, including GitOps, automated testing, and continuous monitoring in cloud environments.

• Automated cloud provisioning, configuration management, and security compliance using Terraform and Ansible, reducing manual effort and operational risks.

• Designed and implemented monitoring and observability frameworks using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack to improve system visibility and proactive issue resolution.

• Established governance frameworks and security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance automation.

• Optimized application performance and scalability by implementing containerization strategies with Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and cost efficiency.

• Conducted regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and incident response drills to enhance resilience against cybersecurity threats.

• Spearheaded migration of legacy applications to microservices architecture, improving agility, scalability, and maintainability.

• Championed cost optimization strategies for cloud resources, leveraging auto-scaling, right-sizing, and spot instances to reduce operational expenses.

• Developed and maintained extensive DevOps documentation, training materials, and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance team capabilities and onboarding processes. Technology: AWS, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, ASP.NET, Angular, SQL Server 2022, PowerShell Script, Python, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, IAM, GitOps. Project Healthfirst - Customer Engagement / I&O – Lake Mary, FL May 2018 to Dec 2023 Role: Senior Consultant / Lead Consultant Technology Project Description: Healthfirst is a provider-sponsored health insurance company that serves more than 1.2 million members in downstate New York. Healthfirst offers top-quality Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Child Health Plus, and Managed Long-Term Care plans. Healthfirst Leaf Qualified Health Plans and the Healthfirst Essential Plan are offered on NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace. Beginning in 2017, Healthfirst is offering Healthfirst Pro and Pro Plus, Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plans for small-business owners and their employees, and Healthfirst Total, an EPO for individuals.

Project Role:

• Spearheaded strategic direction for DevOps initiatives on AWS, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering innovation in development and operations.

• Designed, implemented, and optimized CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, and GitHub Actions, driving efficiency, automation, and consistency in software delivery processes.

• Standardized DevOps best practices across cloud platforms, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.

• Mentored and led offshore DevOps engineers, cultivating a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement, automation, and innovation.

• Established a culture of collaboration between development, operations, and security teams, optimizing workflows and improving system reliability.

• Developed robust project plans and execution strategies for DevOps initiatives, managing deliverables across AWS environments.

• Engineered Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Ansible on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.

• Led release management activities leveraging Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and AWS DevOps tools, ensuring seamless deployments with minimal downtime.

• Built strong client relationships by delivering tailored cloud-based DevOps solutions that met business needs and exceeded performance expectations.

• Provided hands-on technical leadership in adopting modern DevOps tools and methodologies, including GitOps, automated testing, and continuous monitoring in cloud environments.

• Automated cloud provisioning, configuration management, and security compliance using Terraform and Ansible, reducing manual effort and operational risks.

• Implemented data ingestion and transformation pipelines for AWS Redshift using AWS Glue and S3, improving data accessibility and reporting efficiency.

• Worked on monitoring and troubleshooting Redshift performance issues, optimizing query execution time and resource utilization using Workload Management (WLM).

• Designed and implemented monitoring and observability frameworks using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack to improve system visibility and proactive issue resolution.

• Established governance frameworks and security best practices for AWS environments, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance automation.

• Optimized application performance and scalability by implementing containerization strategies with Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and cost efficiency.

• Conducted regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and incident response drills to enhance resilience against cybersecurity threats.

• Spearheaded migration of legacy applications to microservices architecture, improving agility, scalability, and maintainability.

• Championed cost optimization strategies for AWS resources, leveraging auto-scaling, right-sizing, and spot instances to reduce operational expenses.

• Developed and maintained extensive DevOps documentation, training materials, and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance team capabilities and onboarding processes.

• Managed MuleSoft administration tasks, including deploying and maintaining Mule applications on CloudHub, optimizing API gateway performance, and integrating CI/CD practices within the MuleSoft ecosystem.

• Automated MuleSoft application deployments using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Terraform, ensuring efficient API lifecycle management.

• Configured and managed Anypoint Access Management, ensuring secure role-based access control for API gateways and cloud integrations.

• Integrated MuleSoft with AWS services like S3, Lambda, RDS, and API Gateway to enhance system interoperability and cloud-native performance.

• Implemented automated monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions for MuleSoft environments using Splunk, CloudWatch, Dynatrace and Prometheus.

• Migrated Mule APIs from Mule 3 to Mule 4, modernizing integration services and improving API management capabilities.

Technology: AWS, DevOps, ASP.NET, Angular, SQL Server 2022, PowerShell Script, Python, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, IAM, GitOps, MuleSoft, CloudHub, Anypoint Platform, SAP, Salesforce, CloudFormation.

Project: Pratt & Whitney - Chennai, India Oct 2013 to Apr 2018 Role: Engineer / Senior Engineer / Associate Consultant / Consultant Domain: Aviation & Manufacture

Project Description: Developed, maintained, and enhanced multiple enterprise applications for Pratt & Whitney, focusing on engineering workflows, failure tracking, maintenance, and overhaul processes. The key projects included:

• GEN2ESW Application: Modernized Engineering Standard Work (ESW) system by replacing legacy Microsoft SharePoint-based solutions with a scalable, user-friendly interface to improve efficiency.

• Consolidated Event Management System (CEMS): Built a centralized failure tracking and root cause analysis system for engine incidents, integrating data across multiple environments.

• Fleet Care & eFast: Developed solutions for fleet maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), ensuring secured data sharing between Pratt & Whitney and its partners.

• EPD & E-Reliability: Managed engineering project workflows, contract releases, and security-driven user group assignments for P&W clients.

Project Role:

• Deployed and managed major and minor releases using CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines) to ensure smooth production rollouts with minimal downtime.

• Automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Terraform and Ansible, reducing deployment time.

• Deployed MuleSoft applications on CloudHub (Runtime Manager) and automated processes for high availability.

• Utilized PowerShell scripting for automating deployments, log management, and system configurations.

• Implemented containerization strategies using Docker to maintain consistency across environments.

• Managed MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, handling API lifecycle management, cloud-based integrations, and troubleshooting deployment issues.

• Integrated monitoring and alerting for MuleSoft deployments using CloudWatch, ELK Stack, ensuring high performance.

• Developed and secured RESTful APIs using MuleSoft, WCF, and ASP.NET Web API, improving data exchange across platforms.

• Developed enterprise applications using ASP.NET, Razor, and SharePoint 2010, ensuring scalability and maintainability.

• Implemented Dependency Injection (DI) and Unit of Work (UoW) patterns, enhancing modularity and transaction management.

• Designed and optimized database queries and stored procedures for SQL Server and Oracle DB, improving application performance.

• Integrated JavaScript-based frameworks (JQuery, AJAX) for dynamic, interactive UI development.

• Captured and logged exceptions using Log4Net, enhancing debugging and application monitoring.

• Implemented logging and monitoring solutions using ELK Stack and CloudWatch to ensure system stability.

• Designed security best practices for cloud-based application deployments, ensuring compliance.

• Developed NUnit and MOQ unit tests to validate method functionality and object bindings, ensuring robust applications.

• Designed automated test scripts for performance benchmarking and integration testing.

• Led engineering teams in multiple releases, ensuring coordination between developers, testers, and DevOps engineers.

• Collaborated with business teams to refine project requirements and align deliverables with Pratt & Whitney’s operational needs.

• Conducted root cause analysis for system failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurring issues. Technology: MuleSoft, CloudHub, Anypoint Platform, ASP.NET, Razor, WCF, SQL Server 2022, Oracle DB, SharePoint 2010, PowerShell, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Git, Docker, ELK Stack, CloudWatch, Ajax, JQuery, NUnit, Log4Net. Project: PageLight Connect - Chennai, India Feb 2010 to Oct 2013 Domain : Content Management

Role: Software Engineer

Project Description: PageLight Connect is a tool developed in c#.net for Email management, Enterprise content management and SharePoint administration. PageLight connects Microsoft Outlook, and Windows Explorer to Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365. The user can save and index contents to SharePoint from Windows File Explorer and any desktop applications using PageLight Connect. The main features of PageLight connect are Project Role:

• Managed the deployment of major and minor releases to production and staging environments.

• Deployed Web Solution Packages (WSP), including Web Parts, Visual Web Parts, and Apps, ensuring seamless integration with SharePoint environments.

• Installed and configured InfoPath forms, RDL Reports, Content Type Templates, Email Templates, and Visio Templates for business processes.

• Designed and developed custom .NET controls, including Server Controls, Validation Controls, User Controls, and Custom Controls to enhance UI functionality.

• Implemented business logic using the Model-View-Presenter (MVP) pattern to maintain separation of concerns and improve code maintainability.

• Utilized Dependency Injection with the Unit of Work pattern to ensure efficient data access and service management.

• Developed client-side validation using jQuery, improving front-end interactivity and user experience.

• Created, optimized, and maintained Stored Procedures for data processing and performance improvements.

• Debugged and resolved critical application issues, enhancing application stability, security, and performance. Technology: ASP.NET4.0, SharePoint2010, JavaScript, C#, SQL SERVER 2008R

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