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Akshay Solanki

Akshay Solanki

Bengaluru

Summary

I am an accomplished DevOps Engineer with over 3+ years of extensive experience in Information Technology. My skill set encompasses proficiency in GitLab, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Shell/Bash scripting, and a comprehensive understanding of DevOps best practices.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Technology Consultant

Ernst & Young LLP
02.2024 - 03.2025
  • Installing/Configuring/Managing Jenkins CI Automation
  • Utilizing Jenkins as our continuous integration tool, I automate daily processes to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
  • Implemented Jenkins for optimizing the CI/CD process, incorporating JSON scripts within the pipeline to facilitate seamless staging and deployment.
  • Employing Kubernetes, we execute advanced container orchestration for efficient system management.
  • Architected and constructed a robust continuous integration and deployment framework leveraging Kubernetes. This framework was instrumental in deploying Helm-based applications, facilitating a seamless environment for test-driven development.
  • Expert in Docker containers, developing Docker images, and authoring Docker files to optimize containerized applications.
  • Demonstrates excellent proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving recurrent CI/CD-related issues.
  • Conducted regular updates and maintenance tasks on Kubernetes clusters for enhanced system reliability.
  • Designed and implemented Kubernetes clusters for various projects, optimizing resource utilization and reducing infrastructure costs by 20%.
  • Utilized Helm charts to streamline application deployments, resulting in a 25% reduction in deployment time.
  • Established and maintained robust CI/CD pipelines, reducing integration and deployment times by 40%.
  • Orchestrated Helm charts to streamline the deployment process, enhancing scalability and reliability.

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technologies
07.2019 - 01.2024
  • Installed and configured Jenkins CI/CD infrastructure, achieving 30% reduction in deployment times.
  • Managed Jenkins plugins to ensure compatibility and optimize functionality for project needs.
  • Implemented Jenkins jobs for building, testing, and deploying applications across diverse environments.
  • Integrated version control systems like Git with CI/CD processes to enhance collaboration and code management.
  • Collaborated with development teams to incorporate Docker into CI/CD pipeline for automation of build and deployment tasks.
  • Implemented and managed AWS infrastructure, including EC2, S3, and RDS, ensuring high availability and scalability.
  • Configured AWS services such as IAM, VPCs, and Route 53 for secure cloud architecture.
  • Worked with finance and development teams to establish budgeting controls and cost allocation tags for improved expense tracking.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

A.V PG College , Osmania University
Hyderabad
12-2017

Skills

  • Containerization with Docker
  • Orchestration with Kubernetes
  • Continuous integration with Jenkins
  • Version control with GitLab
  • Cloud computing with AWS
  • Programming in Python
  • Shell and Bash scripting
  • Operating systems: Linux and Windows
  • Infrastructure as code with Terraform
  • Artifact management with JFrog
  • Package management with Helm charts

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Technology Consultant

Ernst & Young LLP
02.2024 - 03.2025

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technologies
07.2019 - 01.2024

Master of Science - Computer Science

A.V PG College , Osmania University
Akshay Solanki