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Chandra Gupt Karn

Chandra Gupt Karn

DevOps Engineer
Gurgaon

Summary

Experienced DevOps Engineer with 6+ years in AWS cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, Docker/Kubernetes, and Terraform. Proven track record in optimizing architectures, reducing AWS costs by 20%, and implementing GitOps with ArgoCD. Skilled in microservices, security (MTLS, WAFv2), and test automation (Python, Postman). Committed to delivering scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Staff Engineer

Nagarro
Gurgaon
07.2016 - Current
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform): Designed reusable Terraform modules for AWS (ECS, EKS, Fargate), reducing deployment time by 40%.
  • Kubernetes & GitOps: Led a PoC on EKS, implementing ArgoCD for GitOps and creating Helm charts for microservices.
  • Cost Optimization: Reduced AWS costs by 20% via resource optimization, auto-scaling (ECS/Karpenter), and eliminating unused infrastructure.
  • Security Enhancements: Migrated to WAFv2, disabled SSH (adopted AWS Session Manager), and enforced encryption (RDS/EBS).
  • CI/CD Pipelines: Built GitLab CI templates for 40+ projects, integrating SonarQube, Blackduck, Nexus, and other tools.
  • Disaster Recovery: Implemented cross-region backups for ECR/RDS and conducted regular DR drills. Implemented DR as per required RPO and RTO.
  • Serverless & Automation: Developed Lambda functions for Cognito email customization, SES tracking, and CloudWatch Synthetics for functional monitoring.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget constraints.
  • Presented technical findings and recommendations to key stakeholders with clarity, supporting informed decision-making processes.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing lead times for project deliverables significantly.
  • Conducted thorough analyses of existing systems to identify areas for improvement and recommend viable upgrades.

Technical Lead

Aricent Technologies
10.2012 - 05.2016
  • Test Automation: Developed Python-based REST API/UI test frameworks and integrated them into CI/CD (Jenkins).
  • AWS & DevOps: Managed test environments on AWS, created deployment scripts, and optimized Selenium Grid for parallel UI testing.
  • Agile Collaboration: Worked with product owners to refine user stories and automate acceptance criteria.
  • Mentored junior developers through regular 1-on-1 meetings, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and career growth opportunities.
  • Maintained close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for accurate progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.

Systems Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
Gurgaon
09.2008 - 10.2012
  • Test Framework Development: Enhanced automation frameworks (VB/QTP) and mentored junior QA engineers.
  • Client Coordination: Led defect tracking, test planning, and reporting for telecom applications.
  • Contributed towards continuous improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining internal processes and enhancing overall service delivery quality.
  • Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication

College of Technology, GBPUAT
Pantnagar, India
07.2004 - 05.2008

Skills

Cloud & DevOps

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Certification

AWS Solution Architect Associate (AWS SAA)

Accomplishments

  • Cost Savings: Reduced AWS spend by 20% via auto-scaling and resource optimization.
  • GitOps Implementation: Successfully migrated applications to EKS with ArgoCD, enabling zero-downtime deployments.
  • Security: Achieved compliance by enforcing MTLS, WAFv2, and IAM best practices.
  • Accelerated product development using AWS provided services.

Timeline

Staff Engineer

Nagarro
07.2016 - Current

Technical Lead

Aricent Technologies
10.2012 - 05.2016

Systems Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services
09.2008 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication

College of Technology, GBPUAT
07.2004 - 05.2008

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