Ananda Rao
Hyderabad
Summary
A highly skilled IT professional with 11 years of experience in the industry, specializing in Linux/Windows network administration and cloud technologies. With 5 years of hands-on experience managing and maintaining network infrastructures across Linux and Windows platforms, and 6 years of expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and DevOps practices, I am proficient in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch. I also have extensive experience with DevOps tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. I am adept at automating infrastructure, improving deployment processes, and ensuring high availability and scalability of applications in the cloud. Proven ability to optimize system performance, enhance security, and streamline operational workflows to drive organizational growth and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Sr.Cloud System Engineer
Solix Technologies, Inc.
Hyderabad
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Delivered Quick Service Solutions to clients, focusing on rapid deployment, automation, and operational readiness of enterprise data platforms.
- Presented product architecture and installation prerequisites of the CDP Application to enterprise clients.
- Installed and deployed the application across multiple Kubernetes environments including RKE, AWS (EKS), Azure (AKS), OpenShift, and on-premise clusters.
- Created and maintained Kubernetes manifests: Dockerfiles, Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, and HPA configurations tailored to customer requirements.
- Configured private Docker registries to host and manage container images securely in offline and restricted environments.
- Performed both online and offline installations of the CDP Application.
- Installed and configured Apache Solr for enterprise search capabilities.
- Configured and automated Jenkins jobs for CI/CD deployment pipelines.
- Assisted in project invoicing and cost estimation for customer billing.
- Deployed and managed RKE clusters using Rancher and performed application deployments via Rancher UI.
- Installed and configured PostgreSQL, created users, databases, schemas, and granted appropriate access levels.
- Created and managed SSL certificates (Self-signed, AD-integrated, and CA-issued) for secure application communication.
- Deployed MetaDB in a multinode cluster environment for high availability and performance.
- Installed and configured NFS servers for persistent storage.
- Implemented monitoring and alerting solutions for Kubernetes nodes and microservices.
- Solix Technologies is a leading cloud data management solution provider enabling digital transformation through products like Enterprise Archiving, Data Lakes, Consumer Data Privacy solutions, and Enterprise Content Services. The flagship platform, SOLIXCloud Common Data Platform (CDP), supports Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) to ensure compliance and governance across enterprise data.
- Client Projects: UMG, Amazon, Schneider Electric
- Technologies: Java, Angular, PostgreSQL, Solr, Kubernetes (RKE, EKS, AKS, OpenShift, On-Prem), Jenkins, DockerHub, Git
Senior Solution Integrator
Onpassive Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Architected and deployed a real-time streaming application using Ant Media Server, integrating Node.js for backend APIs and Angular for the user interface.
- Configured AWS CloudFront as a CDN for globally distributing streaming content with minimal latency.
- Orchestrated microservices with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) to optimize scalability and performance of streaming components.
- Automated provisioning of cloud infrastructure with Terraform, ensuring consistent and repeatable deployments.
- Implemented media recording and playback workflows by storing live session recordings in AWS S3, ensuring high durability and accessibility.
- Integrated AWS MediaStore and CloudFront as a CDN for fast delivery of video-on-demand (VOD) content to end users.
- Managed content distribution with AWS CloudFront, ensuring fast and reliable delivery of recorded sessions globally.
- Deployed Node.js serverless APIs on AWS Lambda, leveraging API Gateway for scalable, low-cost solutions.
- Deployed Angular applications on AWS CloudFront for CDN distribution, achieving fast, global delivery of static assets and improving user experience.
- Used Redis as a caching layer to improve the performance of streaming sessions and reduce latency for global users.
- Enhanced application security by implementing AWS WAF, Shield, and Secrets Manager for protecting sensitive data and mitigating cyber threats.
- Integrated FFmpeg for real-time video processing and streaming optimizations.
- Implemented real-time monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch, achieving 99.99% uptime for media services.
- Project-1: O-connect
- Project-2: O-Verify, Chatbot
- Project-3: Ecosystem
Senior Cloud Engineer
Sunera Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Manage Oracle, AWS, Azure Infrastructure environments, including compute instances, networking, storage, and monitoring.
- Designed and implemented a Jenkins CI/CD pipeline for a Java application, automating build, test, and deployment processes to ensure seamless delivery across environments.
- Migrated a Java application from on-premises infrastructure to Azure Cloud, leveraging Azure services for enhanced scalability and reliability.
- Developed and deployed automated backup scripts using Shell, integrating with Azure CLI to securely move backups to Azure NFS storage for robust data retention and recovery.
- Provide technical support for Linux-based servers running Nginx web applications, ensuring uptime and resolving issues related to web server configurations, load balancing, and SSL setup.
- Configure, deploy, and manage Nginx as a reverse proxy, application load balancer, and HTTP server.
- Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks in Nginx, Apache, and associated backend applications, ensuring high availability and system responsiveness.
- Collaborate with development teams to support and maintain web applications deployed on Linux servers, ensuring seamless integration and continuous delivery pipelines.
- Provide on-call support for critical production environments, resolving issues efficiently to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with the security team to run Trend Micro vulnerability assessments and generate reports for compliance and security audits.
- Supported ISO 27001 and ISMS audits by reviewing security protocols, ensuring that necessary documentation and controls were in place to meet audit standards.
- Use Nagios to monitor server health, network performance, and availability, providing proactive alerts and ensuring systems remain operational with minimal downtime.
- Attend client weekly and monthly calls, providing technical updates, addressing customer concerns, and aligning on requirements and deliverables.
- Projects: Blackstone Technology Group, Atkins, A J Gallagher
Network Administrator
Stravis IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Responsible for Linux Administration (100+ Centos Servers)
- Patch Management.
- Monitoring environment using Nagios.
- Securing OS (Antivirus).
- Providing 2/7 Support.
- Participating Internal and External Audits.
- Projects: Internal
Senior Executive
KMV Group
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Designed and managed enterprise-level Windows Server environments
- Optimized Active Directory architecture, implementing best practices for user authentication and access control.
- Led the migration of 500+ users to Office 365, ensuring seamless email and collaboration tool integration.
- Configured and maintained VPN solutions for secure remote access across a global workforce.
- Conducted network audits to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing training in advanced networking and Windows Server concepts.
- Deployed and configured virtualized environments using Hyper-V and VMWare.
- Implemented Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security and compliance policies.
- Troubleshot complex networking issues involving DNS, DHCP, and IP routing.
- Assisted in the rollout of Windows Server updates and patch management.
- Installed and configured Cisco switches and routers and firewalls for improved network efficiency.
- Projects: Internal
Education
B.Com - Computer’s
Andhra University
Skills
- Operating systems: Windows server 2003/2007/2008/2012 XP, LINUX (RHEL 6/7/9), Centos, Unix/Linux (Red Hat 5/6, CentOS, SUSE)
- Version Control tools: Git, GitHub
- Build Tools: Maven, NodeJS, Python
- Continuous Integration Tools: Jenkins
- Configuration Management Tools: Ansible
- Monitoring tools: ELK, Prometheus & Nagios
- Cloud Platforms: AWS,OCI,Azure
Certification
Certified Network Administrator (CCNA).
Timeline
Sr.Cloud System Engineer
Solix Technologies, Inc.
01.2025 - 10.2025
Senior Solution Integrator
Onpassive Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
03.2022 - 01.2025
Senior Cloud Engineer
Sunera Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - 02.2022
Network Administrator
Stravis IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
08.2016 - 11.2018
Senior Executive
KMV Group
08.2013 - 08.2016
B.Com - Computer’s
Andhra University