Akhil Prabhu N

Aspiring DevOps Engineer seeking opportunities in DevOps and Cloud to leverage skills in automation, cloud computing, and infrastructure management. Hardworking Student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.

CI/CD Pipeline for Java Spring Boot Application:

• Developed a CI/CD pipeline utilizing Jenkins, Docker, Maven, and SonarQube for continuous integration and static code analysis. Deployed the application using Minikube for Kubernetes and ArgoCD for continuous deployment.

Kubernetes and Docker Expertise (Production-Level SRE Project)

• Led the deployment, management, and optimization of containerized applications in production environments using Docker and Kubernetes, focusing on troubleshooting, load balancing, and service discovery.

Kubernetes Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana:

• Deployed Kubernetes monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana,
  including Helm setup and dashboard configuration.

CI/CD Pipeline Projects:

• Designed and implemented a basic CI/CD pipeline using AWS CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and Jenkins, gaining hands-on experience in release automation. Integrated Docker containers into CI/CD processes, actively learning deployment consistency across environments.

AWS Networking Projects:

• Designed and implemented a VPC with customized IP ranges, creating a secure environment for sensitive data; established public and private subnets which improved data access speed for 50% of cloud-hosted applications.
• Designed and implemented public and private VPCs on AWS with VPC peering to enable secure inter-VPC communication.

Automation and Scripting Projects:

• Developed a robust shell script for real-time monitoring of AWS resources, optimizing performance by tracking key metrics; the tool is now utilized daily by a team of 10 engineers to enhance operational efficiency.

Kubernetes Optimization:

• Optimized Kubernetes services and Docker deployments, troubleshooting WSL2 and Docker Desktop issues, and utilizing Kubeshark for traffic analysis.

Node.js Application Deployment:

• Using Code of Node.js Application deployed on AWS EC2 Instance Using Environment Variables.

Containerization:

• Containerized a Django project using Docker and deployed it with Kubernetes, building foundational skills for scalable and consistent environments.

 AWS Cloud Cost Optimization - Identifying Stale Resources: 

• Automated Cleanup of Unused EBS Snapshots for Cost Optimization Using AWS Lambda.

 Ansible Automation Projects:

• Provisioned EC2 Instances: Automated the creation of three EC2 instances on AWS using Ansible loops; deployed two instances with Ubuntu and one instance with Amazon-Linux distribution.
• Automated Shutdown of Ubuntu Instances: Implemented Ansible playbooks to automate the shutdown of only Ubuntu instances using conditional logic based on ansible_facts.
• Policy as Code for AWS S3 Versioning: Implemented Ansible playbooks to enforce S3 bucket versioning policies across all buckets, utilizing AWS modules and conditional logic to ensure consistent security compliance.

Terraform Infrastructure Management:

• Experienced in configuring and managing Terraform state with S3 and DynamoDB for secure and reliable infrastructure provisioning and state locking.

Passionate about gym workouts and maintaining a healthy lifestyle

• Successful DevOps Internship: Completed an impactful internship at ELP Aviation Software, gaining hands-on experience in DevOps practices and tools.
• Effective CI/CD Pipeline Implementation: Set up a CI/CD pipeline using AWS, Jenkins, and AWS CodeDeploy, successfully deploying a web application with scalability and auto-scaling features.
• Docker and Kubernetes Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in containerization and orchestration by working with Docker and Kubernetes, including setting up a Kubernetes cluster using Minikube and kops.
• Comprehensive Kubernetes Monitoring Setup: Implemented Kubernetes monitoring using Prometheus and Grafana, including Helm installations and service exposure, with detailed documentation and a live demo.
• Successful AWS Deployment: Deployed a Node.js application on an AWS EC2 Ubuntu instance, configuring environment variables, managing security group rules, and ensuring accessibility.
• Hands-on Cloud Experience: Gained experience with AWS services such as S3, CloudFront, and ACM, and effectively used these services for domain mapping and application deployment.
• Advanced Scripting Skills: Developed a customizable Bash script to monitor system resources for a proxy server, including CPU, memory, network, disk usage, system load, processes, and services.
• Professional Networking and Mentorship: Actively seeking mentorship from industry professionals such as Abhishek Veeramalla to enhance skills and career growth in the DevOps field.
• Commitment to Learning: Completed the AWS DevOps Certification through VCubes, enhancing knowledge in AWS services and DevOps practices.
• Project Management and Documentation: Successfully documented and shared projects, including detailed steps for Kubernetes monitoring and Docker practices, on GitHub and LinkedIn.

• DevOps Intern, ELP Aviation Software Completed a comprehensive DevOps internship, gaining practical experience in industry-standard tools and methodologies.
• Docker Community Member Actively engaged in Docker-related forums and events.
• Kubernetes Community Contributor Contributed to Kubernetes projects and participated in Kubernetes events and forums.
• GitHub Contributor Actively contribute to open-source projects related to DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.
• LinkedIn Learning Completed courses on DevOps, cloud computing, and related technologies.
• Mentorship Programs Engaged in professional mentorship, either as a mentor or mentee, focused on DevOps and cloud technologies.
• Active Member of DevOps and Cloud Computing Forums Contributed to discussions and shared knowledge in relevant technical forums and communities.
• AWS DevOps Certification VCubes