Devops Engineer Cloud Infrastructure
Resume:
Rithik Raj Vemula
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Professional Summary:
•Over 9 years of experience as AWS DevOps Engineer with expertise in managing and automating cloud infrastructure on AWS, ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
•Extensive hands-on experience with AWS core services, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation, to design and manage scalable and reliable cloud solutions.
•Proficient in designing and managing complex VPC architectures, including subnets, security groups, NAT gateways, and VPNs, to ensure secure and efficient network configurations.
•Expertise in serverless architecture using AWS Lambda and API Gateway, with the ability to build, deploy, and manage serverless applications.
•Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with AWS CloudFormation and Terraform, enabling automated and repeatable infrastructure deployments.
•Experience with AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) to define cloud infrastructure using familiar programming languages, enhancing development and operational efficiency.
•Proven ability to design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and other tools, ensuring seamless and automated application delivery.
•Proficient in version control systems, including Git, GitHub, and GitLab, with a strong emphasis on best practices in source code management and collaboration.
•Experienced in containerizing applications with Docker and orchestrating containers using Amazon ECS, EKS, and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and scalability of applications.
•Expertise in setting up monitoring and logging solutions with Amazon CloudWatch, enabling proactive infrastructure and application monitoring.
•Strong understanding of AWS security best practices, including encryption, access controls, IAM, and KMS, to ensure secure and compliant cloud environments.
•Proficiency in scripting with Python and Bash, as well as using AWS CLI and SDKs for automation and streamlining operational tasks.
•Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex projects in Agile/Scrum environments, utilizing project management tools like Jira and Confluence.
•Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on optimizing infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency, and resolving complex cloud-related issues.
•Experienced in creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for processes, systems, and infrastructure, ensuring knowledge sharing and operational consistency.
•AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional and AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional, showcasing deep expertise in AWS architecture and DevOps practices.
•Familiarity with multi-cloud environments, including Azure and Google Cloud, with an understanding of AWS cost optimization strategies to manage cloud expenditures effectively.
Technical Skills:
•Cloud Services: AWS EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, CloudFront, Elastic Load Balancing, Auto Scaling, AWS Backup, AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery, Route 53, AWS Shield, AWS WAF, AWS Security Hub, AWS OpsWorks, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Direct Connect, AWS Transit Gateway.
•Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK), AWS CloudFormation StackSets.
•Serverless: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, DynamoDB.
•Networking: VPC, subnets, security groups, NAT gateways, VPNs, AWS Direct Connect, AWS Transit Gateway.
•CI/CD Pipelines: Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeDeploy, GitHub Actions.
•Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket.
•Containerization and Orchestration: Docker, Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS, Kubernetes, containerization.
•Monitoring and Logging: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, CloudTrail.
•Security and Compliance: AWS IAM, AWS KMS, AWS Shield, AWS WAF, encryption, access controls, compliance frameworks.
•Scripting and Automation: Python, Bash, AWS CLI, AWS SDKs, AWS Systems Manager, Ansible.
•Databases: RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift.
•Cost Management: AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, Trusted Advisor.
•Project Management: Agile, Scrum, Jira, Confluence.
•Problem-Solving: Infrastructure optimization, performance tuning, cost efficiency, troubleshooting.
•Documentation: Process documentation, system documentation, cloud architecture documentation.
•Certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional.
•Multi-Cloud: Azure, Google Cloud, hybrid cloud strategies.
•Migration: AWS DMS, AWS Snowball, cloud migration projects.
•DevOps Tools: Jenkins, Terraform, GitHub Actions, CodePipeline, Ansible.
•Container Management: Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS.
Education:
Master’s in Computer Science at Oklahoma Christian University, OK - USA
Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering at VNR Vignan Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology - India
Professional Experience:
American Airlines - Texas April 2023 - Present
AWS DevOps Engineer
Responsibilities:
•Extensive experience working as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), managing AWS production environments to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of critical applications.
•Expertise in deploying and maintaining AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation, for building robust and scalable production systems.
•Proficient in designing, implementing, and optimizing complex networking setups, such as VPCs, subnets, security groups, NAT gateways, and VPNs, to enhance the security and performance of production workloads.
•Skilled in serverless architecture using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, and DynamoDB to develop and manage serverless applications in production environments.
•Extensive use of Infrastructure as Code with AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK, enabling consistent and automated deployment of infrastructure across production and development environments.
•Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeBuild, and AWS CodeDeploy, ensuring efficient and reliable deployment processes for production systems.
•Experience in containerizing applications with Docker and orchestrating containers with Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS, and Kubernetes, supporting scalable and resilient production deployments.
•Proficient in monitoring and observability of production systems using Amazon CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, and CloudTrail, ensuring proactive detection and resolution of issues in real-time.
•Strong background in AWS security and compliance, implementing best practices with IAM, KMS, AWS Shield, AWS WAF, and Security Hub to protect production environments from threats and vulnerabilities.
•Automated AWS operations using AWS CLI, AWS SDKs, Python, Bash, and AWS Systems Manager, reducing manual intervention and enhancing the reliability of production workflows.
•Managed AWS databases in production, including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and Redshift, ensuring data integrity, performance, and availability in mission-critical applications.
•Designed and implemented high availability and disaster recovery solutions using AWS Backup, AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery, and cross-region replication, safeguarding production data and services.
•Leveraged AWS Elastic Load Balancing and AWS Auto Scaling to build scalable and resilient production applications, ensuring consistent performance under varying load conditions.
•Applied AWS cost management tools, such as AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and Trusted Advisor, to monitor and optimize production expenses, ensuring cost-effective cloud operations.
•Implemented AWS CloudFront for content delivery and AWS S3 for static website hosting and storage, optimizing performance and reducing latency for production workloads.
•Utilized AWS OpsWorks and AWS Elastic Beanstalk for managing and scaling production applications, simplifying infrastructure management and deployment processes.
•Ensured compliance and governance of production environments using AWS Config and AWS CloudFormation StackSets across multiple accounts and regions.
•Established secure connections between on-premises networks and AWS using AWS Direct Connect and AWS Transit Gateway, enhancing the connectivity and security of production systems.
•Led complex cloud migration projects using AWS DMS, AWS Snowball, and other migration services, successfully transitioning workloads to AWS production environments.
•Collaborated in Agile/Scrum teams using Jira and Confluence, managing the delivery and documentation of AWS production projects to ensure alignment with business goals.
•AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional and AWS Certified Solutions Architect, validating deep expertise in managing AWS production environments and DevOps best practices.
•Knowledgeable in integrating AWS services into hybrid and multi-cloud production environments, including Azure and Google Cloud, to enhance operational flexibility and resilience.
Eaton Vance - San Ramon, CA Feb 2021 – March 2023
DevOps Engineer
Responsibilities:
•Proficient in utilizing AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) to define cloud infrastructure using programming languages, enhancing deployment speed and consistency.
•Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform, ensuring consistent and automated deployment of AWS resources across multiple environments.
•Skilled in automating cloud operations using AWS CLI, AWS SDKs, Python, and shell scripting, streamlining management tasks and enhancing operational efficiency.
•Experience with AWS OpsWorks and AWS Elastic Beanstalk for automating application deployment and scaling, simplifying the management of cloud-based applications.
•Proficient in developing and managing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and AWS CodeBuild, facilitating efficient and automated software delivery processes.
•Proficient in managing AWS databases, including RDS, Aurora, and DynamoDB, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of data storage solutions.
•Hands-on experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Amazon ECS, EKS, and Kubernetes, enabling scalable and resilient application deployments.
•Knowledge of AWS cost management and optimization strategies using AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, and Trusted Advisor, to monitor and reduce cloud expenditures.
•Strong understanding of AWS security practices, including IAM, KMS, AWS Shield, AWS WAF, and Security Hub, to protect applications and data in cloud environments.
•Expertise in monitoring, logging, and observability using Amazon CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, and CloudTrail, ensuring proactive management and troubleshooting of AWS resources.
•Skilled in serverless application development using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and Step Functions, optimizing applications for performance and cost-efficiency.
•Experience with AWS Elastic Load Balancing and Auto Scaling to ensure high availability and performance of cloud applications under varying load conditions.
•Proficient in designing secure network architectures on AWS, with hands-on experience in setting up VPCs, subnets, security groups, NAT gateways, and VPNs for production and development environments.
•Extensive experience managing AWS environments, including core services like EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation, to build and maintain reliable and scalable cloud infrastructure.
•AWS Certified DevOps Engineer and AWS Certified Solutions Architect, showcasing expertise in AWS cloud solutions and DevOps methodologies.
•Skilled in implementing disaster recovery and high availability strategies using AWS Backup, AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery, and cross-region replication to protect critical workloads.
•Demonstrated ability to lead and execute cloud migration projects using AWS DMS and other migration tools, successfully moving workloads to AWS environments.
•Worked in Agile/Scrum teams using project management tools like Jira and Confluence to ensure effective planning, tracking, and documentation of cloud projects.
•Proficient in using AWS Direct Connect and AWS Transit Gateway for secure and reliable connectivity between on-premises and AWS environments.
•Knowledgeable in integrating AWS services with other cloud providers, including Azure and Google Cloud, for multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies.
Fannie Mae, Texas May 2018 – Dec 2020
DevOps Engineer
Responsibilities:
•Hands-on experience with AWS core services, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and Lambda, to support and manage cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
•Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform, enabling automated and consistent deployment of AWS resources.
•Skilled in basic networking on AWS, including setting up VPCs, subnets, and security groups to ensure secure and efficient cloud environments.
•Experience with Python and shell scripting for automating routine tasks and managing AWS resources, enhancing operational efficiency.
•Worked on serverless application development using AWS Lambda and API Gateway, optimizing for performance and cost.
•Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jenkins and AWS CodePipeline, contributing to the automation of deployment processes.
•Knowledge of containerization using Docker and basic orchestration with Amazon ECS and Kubernetes, supporting containerized application deployments.
•Basic understanding of AWS monitoring and logging services, including Amazon CloudWatch, for tracking the performance and health of applications.
•Experience in implementing AWS security best practices with IAM and KMS, ensuring secure access and encryption of data in cloud environments.
•Exposure to AWS CLI and SDKs for managing AWS services programmatically, improving the speed and consistency of cloud operations.
•Assisted in the management of AWS databases, such as RDS and DynamoDB, ensuring reliable and efficient data storage solutions.
•Familiar with setting up AWS Elastic Load Balancers and Auto Scaling groups to maintain application availability and performance.
•Worked on basic AWS cost management using AWS Cost Explorer, gaining insights into cost optimization strategies.
•Experience in writing and maintaining documentation for cloud processes and systems, supporting clear communication and operational understanding.
•Supported cloud migration projects using AWS migration tools, contributing to the successful transition of workloads to AWS environments.
•Worked in Agile teams, using tools like Jira and Confluence, to collaborate effectively and document project progress and outcomes.
•Gained exposure to AWS Certified Solutions Architect and AWS Certified DevOps Engineer exam preparation, enhancing understanding of AWS architecture and DevOps practices.
•Basic knowledge of multi-cloud environments, including introductory exposure to Azure and Google Cloud, for broader cloud strategy understanding.
•Assisted in setting up disaster recovery solutions using AWS Backup and cross-region replication, supporting data protection efforts.
•Familiar with AWS Direct Connect and VPN setups for secure connections between on-premises networks and AWS, contributing to hybrid cloud solutions.
LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech, Bangalore India Oct 2015 – July 2016
Linux/Unix Administrator
Responsibilities:
•Deployed and monitored scalable infrastructure on AWS, utilizing Puppet for configuration management.
•Installed and configured Fuse on Debian production servers for password-less authentication and set up a DHCP server for IP leasing.
•Managed Red Hat Linux user accounts, groups, directories, and file permissions, and configured a YUM repository server for centralized package installations.
•Applied clustering topology for high availability and failover, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.
•Installed, configured, and administered DNS, LDAP, NFS, NIS, NIS+, and Sendmail on Red Hat Linux/Debian servers.
•Monitored server performance using tools like Sar, Iostat, VMstat, and MPstat, with logs visualized in Munin.
•Performed disk management using Logical Volume Manager (LVM) and managed PostgreSQL databases on Red Hat/Debian servers.
•Implemented data protection features using NetApp SnapMirror and integrated Data Domain appliances for scalable backups with CommVault.
•Managed chassis-level configurations, ensuring high availability and performance, and conducted regular firmware updates.
•Worked on FTP servers for secure file transfers between local and remote servers.
•Configured monitoring tools like Nagios, Cacti, OSSEC, Zabbix, and Centreon for system and network monitoring.
•Developed and maintained Puppet modules and manifests for automating system operations, deploying Java applications across Linux servers.
Thomson Reuters, Hyderabad India July 2013 – Sep 2015
Systems/VMWare Engineer
Responsibilities:
•Installed, upgraded, and configured Red Hat Linux (3.x to 7.x) using kickstart servers and interactive installation.
•Managed package installations using Red Hat RPM and YUM across various Linux distributions.
•Configured and managed servers including FTP, Web, NFS, SAMBA, and Sendmail.
•Installed and configured SELinux using the command line interface, setting file and directory permissions as required.
•Managed routine system backups, scheduled cron jobs, and enabled system and network logging for maintenance and performance tuning.
•Configured and maintained WebLogic 8.1, including JDBC, JNMS, JNMI, SNMP, and J2EE services. Deployed applications (WAR, JAR, EAR) in domain and clustered environments, and performed WebLogic Server 8.x administration.
•Worked extensively with integration technologies such as MuleSoft, Apache Camel, JBoss Fuse, and Fuse Fabric8, creating Active MQ with various topologies in Enterprise Integration.
•Installed, configured, and maintained application servers like WebSphere and web servers like WebLogic, Apache HTTP, and Tomcat on UNIX and Linux.
•Managed installation, configuration, performance tuning, security, backup, recovery, and upgrade/patches of Linux and UNIX servers using Crontab.
•Installed and upgraded virtual machine hardware versions using VMware tools, provisioned virtual machines, and deployed them from templates by cloning.
•Managed VM snapshots, assigned LUNs to ESX/ESXi servers, and created data stores, including memory and vCPU allocation for virtual machines.
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