Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Interests
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C. Manoj Chander

C. Manoj Chander

Chennai

Summary

Innovative Architect with expertise in designing and managing complex residential and commercial projects. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, delivering sustainable and aesthetically pleasing solutions, and ensuring projects meet client vision and regulatory standards. Combines creative problem-solving with practical expertise, promoting environmentally friendly construction and enhancing project functionality and value.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Architect

Ericsson
Chennai, India
03.2024 - Current
  • Established multi-cluster GitOps architecture for enterprise telecom platforms across environments.
  • Created automated GitOps workflows using FluxCD, Kustomize, and GitLab CI/CD for Kubernetes deployments.
  • Automated workload deployments employing Helm, Python, and Go-based CLI tools for configuration management.
  • Architected CI/CD platform utilizing GitHub Actions for microservices (Java/Node.js), integrating ArgoCD for automated deployments across DEV, QA, STAGING, and PRODUCTION environments on AWS EKS.
  • Developed Helm chart architecture for multi-service deployments with parent-child dependencies and environment-specific value files.
  • Implemented semantic versioning system with Maven/npm management, automating version bumps based on PR labels and handling changelog generation.

Lead Consultant

TAGIT Pte Limited
Chennai, India
01.2020 - 03.2024
  • Developed automated CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins and GitLab CI for efficient code deployment.
  • Established GitOps workflows through ArgoCD for consistent application deployment and version control.
  • Executed cloud-native transformation employing containerization and microservices architecture to improve scalability.
  • Designed container-first architectures with Docker and Podman, optimizing system performance.
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform to enhance resource management efficiency.
  • Implemented Redis session management in Docker containers to improve data caching.
  • Gained practical experience with DAST tools such as Mend and Snyk, also utilized OWASP ZAP Proxy for security testing.

IT Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services - Barclays Client
Chennai
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Refactored applications from monolithic to microservices architectures using Docker technology.
  • Deployed Docker containers to successfully transition legacy applications into microservices, enhancing system modularity.
  • Managed deployment and operation of Docker containers across multiple environments to support application scalability.
  • Established automated CI/CD pipelines for code deployment using Jenkins integration.

System Engineer

Cognizant Technologies
Chennai
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Managed production environments for applications hosted on Linux and Windows servers using Apache Tomcat.
  • Troubleshot application server startup issues by analyzing log files.
  • Developed scripts to monitor errors and job statuses effectively.
  • Investigated customer issues and resolved them from backend systems.
  • Automated environment processes to eliminate recurring problems.
  • Resolved various module-related issues through systematic troubleshooting.
  • Monitored SPLUNK alerts and APIGEE gateway for performance optimization.
  • Gained experience in managing Apache and Tomcat server configurations.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Engineering

Karpagam Colege of engineering
Coimbatore
06.2012

Skills

  • DevOps & Platform Engineering: GitLab CI, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, ),
    GitOps (Flux, Kustomize,Argocd), GitLab Runner, Artifact Management
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform, IAM, Infrastructure Automation
  • Programming & Automation: Python, Bash ,golang
  • Security & Quality: SonarQube, SAST, DAST, OWASP ZAP, Secure CI/CD
  • Observability & Reliability: ELK Stack, Dynatrace, Deployment Strategies
  • CI/CD automation
  • Cloud-native transformation
  • Containerization
  • Observability & Monitoring
  • Infrastructure provisioning
  • Kubernetes management
  • Design development
  • Python – automation
  • Bash / Shell scripting – retry logic
  • Cloud architecture

Certification

AMAZON Certified Solution Architect - Associate, GYMYVPBCJM44QVKB

Disclaimer

I do hereby declare that the particulars of information and facts stated herein above are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced
C1

Interests

  • Playing cricket and football
  • Swimming for fitness and endurance
  • Learning new skills in free time
  • Gym workouts and meditation for physical and mental well-being

Timeline

Architect

Ericsson
03.2024 - Current

Lead Consultant

TAGIT Pte Limited
01.2020 - 03.2024

IT Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services - Barclays Client
01.2015 - 01.2020

System Engineer

Cognizant Technologies
01.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Engineering

Karpagam Colege of engineering
C. Manoj Chander