ARUN KUMAR P

Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Highly experienced Networking and Cloud Engineer with over 11 years in IT infrastructure, AWS Cloud solutions, and migration. Proven expertise in designing, deploying, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud and network architectures. Adept at leading technical teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing performance in complex hybrid environments.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Fiscal Policy Institute

03.2023 - 08.2025

Architected scalable AWS cloud environments using EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda, improving system flexibility and resource efficiency
Managed compute and storage resources (EBS, EFS, FSx), optimizing performance and reducing downtime
Designed secure VPC networks with subnets, NACLs, WAF, and Transit Gateway, strengthening security posture
Enforced IAM policies and utilized AWS Organizations for governance, ensuring compliance and access control
Built serverless solutions with Lambda, Step Functions, SQS, and EventBridge, streamlining operations and reducing costs
Deployed containerized applications via ECS, EKS, and Fargate, enhancing deployment speed and scalability
Managed RDS and ElastiCache for high-performance data layers, improving data retrieval and application responsiveness
Implemented AWS Backup and Route53 failover to ensure high availability and minimize service interruptions
Monitored costs using AWS Budgets and developed tagging policies to optimize resource allocation
Conducted compliance audits using AWS Config, Security Hub, and GuardDuty to maintain security best practices
Led cloud strategy discussions and mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration

System Administrator

Meru Info Solution

12.2015 - 03.2023

Provisioned Windows and Linux servers on AWS EC2, streamlining deployment processes
Performed system administration tasks including patching and security hardening to enhance system stability
Managed Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policies on AWS-hosted servers, ensuring seamless user access
Administered AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch) to optimize resource allocation and monitoring
Implemented backup strategies using AMIs and AWS Backup to safeguard critical data
Monitored server health with CloudWatch and SSM, enabling proactive maintenance and reduced downtime
Applied OS and network-level security standards to strengthen organizational security posture
Configured EBS, EFS, and file systems for efficient data storage and retrieval
Set up VPCs, VPNs, and subnets for secure hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments
Tuned server performance and documented change management processes to improve system reliability

Network Engineer

Allied IT Services

08.2012 - 10.2014

Installed and configured network hardware to ensure reliable user connections and improved network performance
Supported LAN/WAN setups and maintenance to maintain seamless organizational communication
Performed end-user troubleshooting and hardware diagnostics to enhance user satisfaction
Installed Windows operating systems (7, 8) to streamline user experience and improve system performance
Resolved hardware, software, and networking issues to minimize downtime and maintain productivity
Installed and configured printers to ensure timely access to printing resources
Configured Windows Outlook and applications to improve team communication efficiency
Supplied and installed new computers and printers to refresh organizational tech inventory
Installed Cisco manageable switches and resolved LAN connectivity issues to enhance network reliability

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications

Saraswathi Velu Engineering College

11.2011

Diploma - Electronics and Communications

Sri Krishna Polytechnic College

05.2007

Skills

AWS Services: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, EBS, EFS, FSx, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, AWS Backup, Route53, AWS Config, Security Hub, GuardDuty

Networking: VPC, VPN, LAN/WAN, Cisco Switches

Security: NACLs, WAF, IAM Policies, Security Hardening

Containerization: ECS, EKS, Fargate

High Availability: AWS Backup, Route53 Failover

Compliance: AWS Config, Security Hub, GuardDuty

System Administration: Windows, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, Group Policies

Troubleshooting: Hardware, Software, Networking

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