Azure DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

NAVEEN KUMAR KAPARAJU

+1-650-***-**** *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Azure DevOps Consultant with 4+ years of experience delivering cloud infrastructure solutions and DevOps pipelines for digital transformation initiatives. Expert in Azure Cloud Services, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Infrastructure as Code (Bicep), PowerShell scripting, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management. Skilled in problem-solving, collaboration, leadership, communication, attention to detail, and working independently. Experienced in conducting training sessions, guiding teams, cost management, security, and optimizing SDLC processes. Proven ability to provide reliable, consistent, and scalable cloud solutions. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Cloud & DevOps: Azure Cloud Services, Azure DevOps, AKS (Kubernetes), App Services, Azure Functions, Cloud Infrastructure

Infrastructure as Code & Scripting: Bicep, PowerShell, automation scripts

CI/CD & Build Tools: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps pipelines, container registries, automated deployment

Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes

Version Control: GitHub

Monitoring & Observability: Azure Monitor, metrics, alerts, logging

Software Development Lifecycle: SDLC, CI/CD, configuration management, automation

Soft Skills: Problem-solving, collaboration, attention to detail, leadership, mentoring, guidance, troubleshooting, communication, consistency, ability to work independently

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tenet Healthcare – USA

Azure DevOps / Cloud Consultant Jul 2024 – Present

Designed, implemented, and managed CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions, streamlining SDLC processes for multiple projects.

Developed and maintained Infrastructure as Code (Bicep) for consistent, repeatable, and scalable cloud infrastructure deployments.

Configured and managed Azure resources, including App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, ensuring high availability, security, and cost optimization.

Automated DevOps workflows using PowerShell scripting, GitHub Actions, and Docker/Kubernetes, improving deployment reliability and developer velocity.

Implemented monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, creating actionable alerts, dashboards, and runbooks for system reliability and troubleshooting.

Provided guidance, mentorship, and training sessions to internal teams on DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure management, and SDLC optimization.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, demonstrating problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, and delivered consistent, high-quality infrastructure solutions.

Enforced Azure security best practices, cost management, and compliance, ensuring operational reliability and governance. Amazon – India

DevOps / Cloud Engineer Nov 2019 – Dec 2022

Managed Azure Cloud Services and DevOps pipelines, implementing automation, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure improvements.

Developed IaC using Bicep to standardize deployments across dev, sandbox, and production environments.

Configured and supported Azure App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Docker, and Kubernetes, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.

Built and maintained GitHub Actions workflows to automate testing, deployment, and operational processes.

Wrote PowerShell and Python scripts for automation, configuration management, and troubleshooting.

Implemented monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions via Azure Monitor to improve system visibility and reliability.

Provided guidance, mentorship, and training sessions, improving team competency in DevOps practices and cloud management.

Collaborated with engineering, security, and operations teams, demonstrating strong problem-solving, communication, attention to detail, and ability to lead.

Ensured cost-efficient, secure, and consistent infrastructure, driving digital transformation initiatives and reliable SDLC processes. EDUCATION

Masters in Statistics with Data Science Concentration California State University, East Bay – Hayward, CA Jan 2023 – Dec 2024 CERTIFICATIONS

Meta Data Analyst Professional Certificate

Meta Marketing Analytics Professional Certificate PUBLICATIONS

Kaparaju Naveen Kumar. Implementation of Fractional Order Controller in Smith Predictor for Time-Delayed Processes. IEEE. Developed novel approaches optimizing control systems using Fractional Order Controllers (FOC) integrated with Smith Predictors, enhancing system stability and accuracy.

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