Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Projectshandled
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Bennappa Guddakar

Bennappa Guddakar

Bangalore

Summary

Bilingual DevOps Engineer with overall 8 years of experience with Build Management, Release Management, Provisioning, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery in Linux Environment. Experienced Programming knowledge in Shell Scripting. Excellent understanding GIT, MAVEN, JENKINS, DOCKER, Kubernetes, Azure, ARTIFACTORY, Monitoring.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

DevOps Engineer

Reliance Jio
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed and deployed a software update, resulting in a 30% reduction in system errors and improving application performance by 20%
  • Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Maintained version control systems like Git or SVN for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
  • Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, improving resource utilization and management.
  • Reduced system downtime for critical applications by implementing robust monitoring and alerting tools.
  • Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.
  • Contributed to the creation of a DevOps culture within the organization, leading to increased agility and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Provided 24/7 on-call support for critical systems, ensuring high availability and rapid issue resolution.
  • Automated manual tasks through scripting languages such as Shell, boosting team productivity levels.

Build and Release Engineer

Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Managed software deployments across multiple environments, ensuring smooth releases with minimal downtime or disruptions.
  • Managed approximately 20 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers
  • Implemented continuous delivery pipelines using Jenkins, enabling faster release cycles and improved software quality.
  • Collaborated with development teams to resolve build issues promptly, minimizing delays in project timelines.
  • Developed custom scripts to automate repetitive tasks, increasing productivity and reducing human error.
  • Created and maintained up-to-date documentation on build, release, and deployment processes; ensured quick onboarding for new team members.
  • Maintained source code repositories with Git, ensuring secure version control and efficient code sharing among team members.
  • Provided training sessions on new tools or techniques relevant to build/release engineering tasks for fellow team members'' professional growth opportunities.

Remote Engineer

Keysight Technologies
03.2019 - 11.2021
  • Provided timely responses to support tickets from end-users experiencing technical issues, ensuring prompt resolution of problems that are encountered while using the applications under purview as a Junior DevOps Engineer
  • Managed approximately 20 incoming calls, emails and 7 tickets per day from customers to provided support
  • Established effective communication channels between development and operations teams for smoother integration of tasks
  • Troubleshot complex issues in production environment, providing swift resolutions to minimize disruptions
  • Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes
  • Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.

Citrix Admin

Wipro Technologies
12.2017 - 03.2019
  • Worked closely with project management teams to deliver Citrix solutions on-time and within budget constraints, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for all aspects of the deployed solution, ensuring proper maintenance procedures were followed and facilitating efficient troubleshooting
  • Optimized resource allocation by effectively managing load balancing within the Citrix environment, ensuring balanced distribution of workloads across available resources
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate Citrix solutions into company infrastructure seamlessly.

System Admin

Bharat Electronics Ltd
06.2011 - 07.2013
  • Supported the implementation of new technologies by providing technical expertise and training to colleagues as needed
  • Collaborated with IT team to develop and implement comprehensive disaster recovery plans, ensuring minimal data loss during critical incidents
  • Managed on boarding and off boarding of employees
  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex technical issues through in-depth analysis, facilitating uninterrupted business operations
  • Managed approximately 20 incoming calls, emails and tickets per day from customers.

Education

MTech (DCN) -

Visveswaraya Technological University
Belagavi, Karnataka
05.2016

BE (E&C) -

Visveswaraya Technological University
Belagavi, Karnataka
05.2011

Skills

  • Version Control Systems: Git, GitHub
  • Artifacts Repository: JFROG
  • Monitoring tools: Grafana
  • Containers: Docker
  • Scripting Languages: Shell, YAML
  • Deployment Pipelines: Azure CICD
  • Load Testing: Apache JMETER
  • Ticketing Tool: JIRA, HPSM
  • Orchestration Tool: Kubernetes
  • Programming language: Java, Python
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
  • Networking: Routing, DNS, DHCP, NAT, HTTPS
  • Security: Firewall, LB, VPN
  • Cloud: Azure, AWS

Projectshandled

  • WhatsApp Chat Connector, Managed version control systems to ensure proper branching, merging, and versioning of source code. Automated build processes using scripting languages to streamline compilation, testing, and packaging of software artifacts. Monitor production systems and applications for alerts and issues, using monitoring tools such as NGO.
  • CAI P(digital Human), Reviewing the release schedule and any upcoming deadlines. Coordinate with product managers, developers, testers, and other stakeholders to ensure everyone is aligned on release objectives, timelines, and dependencies.
  • PathWave, Provided tier 1 and tier 2 technical support for application related issues remotely. Analyzed log files, database queries, and system metrics to identify the root cause of performance issues and application errors.
  • Citrix, Install, configure, and maintain Citrix infrastructure components, including Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix Gateway, Citrix Provisioning Services, Citrix StoreFront, and Citrix License Server.
  • Network Support Engineer, Installation of operating systems, software installation, troubleshooting LAN, subnetting. Gather and collate network requirements by working with colleagues.

Disclaimer

I, hereby declare that all the statements made above are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

DevOps Engineer

Reliance Jio
02.2023 - Current

Build and Release Engineer

Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
12.2021 - 11.2022

Remote Engineer

Keysight Technologies
03.2019 - 11.2021

Citrix Admin

Wipro Technologies
12.2017 - 03.2019

System Admin

Bharat Electronics Ltd
06.2011 - 07.2013

BE (E&C) -

Visveswaraya Technological University

MTech (DCN) -

Visveswaraya Technological University

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