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)
Machine Learning
Enterprise Monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana and ELK stack
Analytical Skills
RedHat Openstack
Python and Bash Scripting
Ansible and AWX
Containerization Technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, Openshift)
AWS Cloud
DevOps Tools (Git, Jenkins, Jira)
IT Infrastructure
AI and Big Data Engineering
Certification
Certified Openstack Administrator, 01/01/23
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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