Ajay Kumar
Pune
Summary
Dynamic Senior Software Engineer with over 9 years of IT experience, specializing in Azure Cloud, DevOps, and Infrastructure Automation for more than 6 years. Expertise in designing, automating, and optimizing cloud infrastructure using advanced tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Ansible. Proven ability to develop CI/CD pipelines and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices alongside security automation techniques (SAST/DAST), ensuring scalable and secure solutions across diverse multi-cloud environments. A collaborative team player recognized for delivering impactful projects and driving continuous improvement while adapting to evolving requirements and priorities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Infinite Computer Solutions (India) Limited
Pune, India
02.2024 - Current
- Engineered Terraform modules for Azure infrastructure to minimize configuration drift and ensure system reliability.
- Conducted thorough automated security scans using SAST and DAST tools such as SonarQube, Checkmarx, Trivy, TFSEC, and TruffleHog to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
- Designed and implemented custom VM images through Packer, leveraging HCL declarative scripting for streamlined configuration.
- Provisioned AKS and Azure RedHat OpenShift clusters to manage the microservices applications using different Kubernetes manifests files.
- Developed and implemented continuous delivery pipelines with Argo CD as a Kubernetes controller to streamline application deployment processes.
- Created and optimized helm charts for seamless integration and management of multi-environment deployments.
- Developed and implemented infrastructure and application pipelines to streamline deployment processes using Azure Pipelines templates.
- Engineered and implemented infrastructure solutions to support application migration from on-premise environments to Azure, enhancing performance on Windows and Linux servers.
- Provide the solutions to the client for running of Web Application over Azure Windows Web App (PAAS) Services.
- Facilitated provisioning of private endpoint and DNS A record through Terraform to enhance network accessibility.
- Developed and implemented Azure Pipelines to streamline automation of build, test, and deployment workflows.
- Managed Terraform Enterprise workspaces and remote state configurations.
- Administered Azure resources and service instances for various environments, including lower, certification, production, and disaster recovery, through Terraform workspaces.
- Administered remote management of backend tfstate configurations to ensure optimal performance of Azure resources.
- Developed and implemented Ansible playbooks to streamline configuration management processes.
- Leveraged MS SQL Server for database services, optimizing application performance and reliability.
Design Engineer 1
CCI Systems Private Limited
Remote
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Automated CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps.
- Provisioned infrastructure using Terraform and Bicep.
- Automated Azure resources with PowerShell scripting.
- Integrated TFSec and Trufflehog for proactive security scanning.
- Implemented Hub-and-Spoke network architecture for secure connectivity.
- Enhanced workflows with Git-based version control.
- Designed and developed innovative engineering solutions for complex projects.
Customer Service Executive
Tata Communications Transformation Services Limited
Pune, India
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Built customized pipelines in Azure DevOps using PowerShell scripts.
- Automated cloud deployments with ARM Templates and Azure CLI.
- Secured Terraform state files using Azure Blob Storage backend.
- Monitored infrastructure via Log Analytics and SQL queries.
- Managed tasks with Azure Boards and Jira.
- Provisioned CI/CD pipelines and deployed across multiple platforms.
- Defined work agendas for client-specific pipelines.
- Resolved customer inquiries through various communication channels to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
Executive (AZURE IAAS)
Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (Payroll-Quess Corp Ltd)
Nanded
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Monitored client cloud infrastructure metrics.
- Provisioned Azure VNets and Subnets via portal.
- Configured VNet Peering/Global Peering for multi-VNet connectivity.
- Applied firewall rules using NSG & ASG.
- Implemented site-to-site and point-to-site VPNs.
- Provisioned Azure VMs in Availability Sets/Zones.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, resulting in optimized workflows and reduced overhead costs.
Technical Support Engineer
RJIL (Kutumbh Care Pvt Ltd)
Kota, India
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues for customers.
- Provided support via phone, email, and chat.
- Delivered remote troubleshooting and client issue resolution.
- Resolved technical issues by diagnosing hardware and software problems efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - ECE
Neotia Insititute of Technology, Management & Science
Kolkata, India07-2013
Intermediate - B.S.E.B
A.N.College
Patna, India06-2008
High School - C.B.S.E.
Delhi Model Public School
Patna, India05-2006
Skills
- Microsoft Azure
- Terraform, Terraform Enterprises (IAC)
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- HELM & Argo CD
- Azure RedHat OpenShift Clusters (ARO)
- ACR (Azure Container Registry), Docker Hub
- Azure DevOps (Azure Pipelines), GitHub Actions
- ARM
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Azure CLI
- Linux and Windows Servers
- PowerShell
- GitHub, Gitlab
- Ansible
Certification
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals-AZ 900, 206015-3V0177
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Infinite Computer Solutions (India) Limited
02.2024 - Current
Design Engineer 1
CCI Systems Private Limited
02.2023 - 02.2024
Customer Service Executive
Tata Communications Transformation Services Limited
11.2021 - 02.2023
Executive (AZURE IAAS)
Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (Payroll-Quess Corp Ltd)
11.2018 - 11.2021
Technical Support Engineer
RJIL (Kutumbh Care Pvt Ltd)
01.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Technology - ECE
Neotia Insititute of Technology, Management & Science
Intermediate - B.S.E.B
A.N.College
High School - C.B.S.E.
Delhi Model Public School
Personal Information
Title: Senior Software Engineer