Azure DevOps & Cloud Engineer with IaC & Kubernetes Expertise

Harish Reddy

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SUMMARY

DevOps & Cloud Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing scalable Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps pipelines. Expert in Azure Cloud Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, GitHub and GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and containerized workloads (Docker, AKS). Skilled in CI/CD pipeline design, automation, monitoring, and cost optimization. Proficient in PowerShell scripting for configuration management and operational automation. Strong collaborator and independent problem-solver with experience leading teams, conducting workshops, and providing guidance on best practices for cloud security, compliance, and high availability. SKILLS

Cloud & Infrastructure: Azure (VMs, App Services, AKS, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, Networking), Azure DevOps, Bicep IaC, GitHub Actions, GitHub, Resource Management

CI/CD & DevOps: Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Blue-Green & Rolling Deployments, SDLC Integration, Release Automation

Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Helm, Serverless Workflows

Monitoring & Observability: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Alerts, Dashboards, Performance Tuning, High Availability

Security & Compliance: Azure Security Best Practices, IAM, RBAC, Cost Management, Regulatory Compliance Guidance

Programming & Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash, TypeScript

Automation & Internal Tooling: Workflow Automation, DevOps Tooling, Operational Efficiency, Toil Reduction

Collaboration & Methodologies: Agile/Scrum/Kanban, Cross-Team Collaboration, Team Mentoring, Training Workshops

Analytical & Soft Skills: Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Leadership, Independent & Team Work PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CVS Health – Azure DevOps & Cloud Engineer

Remote, USA May 2025 – Sept 2025

Designed, implemented, and managed Azure cloud infrastructure including App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, and networking resources.

Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions for automated testing, deployment, and release workflows.

Developed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments across environments.

Automated configuration and operational tasks using PowerShell scripting; integrated Python/Bash scripts for workflow efficiency.

Implemented monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, enabling high availability and performance tracking.

Collaborated with development and operations teams to provide scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.

Provided guidance, training, and workshops to internal teams on Azure best practices, DevOps tools, and CI/CD processes. Accenture – Cloud & DevOps Engineer

Bangalore, India June 2020 – July 2024

Client: LabCorp - Fortrea, Life Sciences Analytics

Managed Azure infrastructure and deployed workloads on AKS, App Services, and Azure Functions; implemented IaC using Bicep for consistent deployments.

Designed and automated CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions, supporting development and operational teams.

Developed PowerShell scripts for automation, configuration management, and operational efficiency.

Implemented monitoring, alerting, and dashboards using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to ensure reliability and uptime.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud cost, enforce security best practices, and maintain compliance standards.

Conducted training sessions for developers and operations teams on Azure DevOps, IaC, CI/CD, and cloud operational workflows. PROJECTS

Azure CI/CD Pipeline & Infrastructure Automation

Implemented end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.

Automated deployments using Bicep IaC for App Services, AKS clusters, and serverless components. Monitoring & Operational Excellence in Azure

Configured Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and alerts dashboards for high availability, performance tuning, and proactive incident resolution. PowerShell & Automation Tooling

Developed scripts to automate repetitive operational tasks, reduce toil, and improve deployment consistency across Azure environments. CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900

Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (optional if certified)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

HashiCorp Terraform Associate

Cybersecurity Essentials – Cisco Network Academy EDUCATION

University of Illinois – Springfield, Springfield, IL Master of Science, Management Information Systems GPA: 3.66/4.0 Aug 2024 – May 2026

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