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Anand Shridhar

Anand Shridhar

Bangalore

Summary

IT Infrastructure Expert with over 13 years of experience in large-scale, distributed environments. Specializes in architecting and managing advanced IT systems, integrating cutting-edge AI solutions with enterprise monitoring, and driving digital transformation. Proven track record in implementing robust infrastructure, automating processes and aligning technology initiatives with business objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Principal Technical Specialist

Nokia Solutions and Networks
2 2023 - Current
  • Played a key role in the implementation and management of Openstack Private Cloud environments in Ottawa and Bangalore
  • Configured advanced Telemetry and Monitoring systems using Prometheus and Grafana to meticulously monitor the cloud infrastructure
  • Managed application stack deployment using Ansible and Kubernetes, ensuring optimal performance and resilience
  • Developed innovative Python scripts for cloud ecosystem audit and maintenance, improving turnaround time for incidents and reduced manual efforts.

Consultant

Eli Lilly and Company
08.2020 - 02.2023
  • Orchestrated the seamless transition of Hadoop on-prem infrastructure to AWS Lambda and Redshift based solution
  • Pioneered a working Proof of Concept for migrating on-prem Dell-EMC Storage solution to AWS FSx Storage solution
  • Established robust incident and change management protocols for RHEL and Openshift platforms
  • Collaboratively developed Disaster Recovery strategies and protocols, enhancing application availability and bolstering service reliability across the board.

L3 Technical Staff

Amadeus Software Labs
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Worked as a team leader, mentoring and guiding the newly established DevOps Team through day to day operations as well as new projects
  • As part of the organization initiative to move to SAFe Framework, leveraged Jira and implemented Agile Methodology (Kanban method) meticulously for projects and operational tasks
  • Orchestrated the migration of a diverse array of distributed clustered applications from legacy VMWare and Physical platforms to the cloud-based Openshift PaaS.

Specialist

MicroFocus (prev. HPE)
07.2016 - 09.2018
  • Architected and designed the automation of server build process and integrated the inhouse IPAM tool with HPE Operations Orchestration and HPE Cloud Service Automation
  • Reduced costs for the organization's SaaS strategy by evaluating Hybrid Cloud platforms and migrating away from a propriety technology stack to an open-source technology stack
  • Developed several Proof of Concepts (POCs), illustrating containerization possibilities, Ansible-based automation and establishment of DevOps processes using Jenkins and Git.

Engineer

Ericsson Global India
12.2014 - 07.2016
  • Offered comprehensive support for applications operating on the SLES platform and HP-UX, using extensive system administration skills to ensure seamless functionality
  • Coordinated and managed the physical server setup in various customer datacenters and was involved in coordination with vendors for racking, cabling and configuring servers.

Systems Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2013 - 12.2014
  • Demonstrated expertise in delivering comprehensive Linux Administration support for over 2000 Redhat Linux, Solaris, and HP-UX servers, distributed across diverse geographic locations
  • Took charge of critical server lifecycle management tasks, encompassing server builds, migrations, and retirements.

Specialist

HCL Technologies IOMC
12.2010 - 08.2013
  • Took proactive ownership of Linux, Solaris, and Windows systems, functioning as a knowledgeable L2 resource
  • Proactively developed initiatives within the team by leveraging Nagios Framework and developing custom monitoring scripts enhancing visibility and operational efficiency.

Education

MS in Information Science -

University of Arizona at Tuscon
Tuscon, Arizona
10.2022 - Current

BE in Information Technology - undefined

Atharva College of Engineering
Mumbai, Maharashtra
04.2006 - 05.2010

Skills

Linux System Administration (RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu)

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Certification

Certified Openstack Administrator, 01/01/23

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programs

Work Availability

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Timeline

MS in Information Science -

University of Arizona at Tuscon
10.2022 - Current

Consultant

Eli Lilly and Company
08.2020 - 02.2023

L3 Technical Staff

Amadeus Software Labs
09.2018 - 08.2020

Specialist

MicroFocus (prev. HPE)
07.2016 - 09.2018

Engineer

Ericsson Global India
12.2014 - 07.2016

Systems Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2013 - 12.2014

Specialist

HCL Technologies IOMC
12.2010 - 08.2013

BE in Information Technology - undefined

Atharva College of Engineering
04.2006 - 05.2010

Principal Technical Specialist

Nokia Solutions and Networks
2 2023 - Current
Certified Openstack Administrator, 01/01/23
ITIL v4 Foundation, 07/01/21
Anand Shridhar