Ritik Sharma
Gadarpur
Summary
Dynamic DevOps Engineer with expertise in automation, cloud cost optimization, rapid deployment strategies, and proactive alerting mechanisms. Managed multiple DevOps projects across the US, UK, and UAE, ensuring seamless cloud migrations, scalable infrastructure, and cost-effective deployments. Skilled in Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, AWS, and EKS-based microservices architecture to enhance system performance, reduce deployment time, and optimize cloud costs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
DevOps Lead Engineer
VGS Business Solutions
04.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple DevOps projects across the US, UK, and UAE, ensuring seamless automation and cloud scalability
- Reduced deployment time by 40% by implementing fully automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins & GitLab
- Spearheaded IaC automation using Terraform & Ansible, cutting manual provisioning efforts by 80%
- Implemented self-healing Kubernetes clusters (EKS) with auto-scaling, improving service uptime by 99.9%
- Optimized AWS cloud spending, reducing infrastructure costs by 25% using Reserved Instances & Spot Instances
- Established real-time monitoring & critical alerting via Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack, reducing incident response time by 60%
- Key Technologies: AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Prometheus, Grafana, Jenkins
Senior DevOps Engineer
Sherrill & Brothers
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Sherrill & Bros
- Successfully deployed Sherrill & Brothers' e-commerce site using EKS microservices, significantly enhancing scalability and user experience
- Designed and optimized cost-effective cloud infrastructure, reducing monthly AWS bills by 30%
- Developed infrastructure automation scripts using Ansible & Terraform, decreasing manual intervention by 85%
- Automated security compliance checks using OWASP ZAP, Gitleaks, and Trivy, ensuring zero critical vulnerabilities in production releases
- Enhanced CI/CD workflows, reducing build & deployment times from 45 minutes to under 10 minutes
- Integrated Kafka & Zookeeper to handle large-scale event-driven architectures with high availability
- Sherrill & Bros
- Key Technologies: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab, Prometheus, Kafka
Cloud Engineer
Sherrill & Brothers
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Sherrill & Bros
- Led successful cloud migration projects, moving multiple workloads to AWS for improved scalability and cost efficiency
- Automated cloud infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, reducing environment setup time by 70%
- Implemented cost-monitoring dashboards, helping identify and eliminate underutilized resources
- Established cloud security policies & IAM role-based access control, enhancing cloud security posture
- Developed centralized log management with ELK, reducing MTTR (Mean Time to Resolution) by 50%
- Sherrill & Bros
- Key Technologies: AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
Cloud Consultant
Freelacer
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Designed cost-efficient cloud architectures, reducing infrastructure expenses by up to 40% for global clients
- Provided consultation on cloud migration strategies, security best practices, and high-availability setups
Graduate Engineering Trainee
MahindraCIE Automotive Ltd.
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked as a Press Shop Engineer, managing metal stamping processes using presses ranging from 40T to 2000T, including a Tandem Press Line with robotization
- Ensured process standardization and quality control, enhancing production reliability and minimizing downtime
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) -
Uttaranchal University
Dehradun, Uttarakhand07.2018
Intermediate -
Monad Public School
Gadarpur, Uttarakhand03.2014
Highschool -
Monad Public School
Gadarpur, Uttarakhand03.2012
Skills
- Jenkins
- GitLab
- SCM
- Terraform
- Ansible
- AWS
- Oracle Cloud
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- EKS
- Auto-scaling
- Load Balancing
- Gitleaks
- Trivy
- IAM Policies
- Prometheus
- Grafana
- ELK Stack
- CloudWatch
- Shell Scripting
- Groovy
- Docker Hub
- Nexus3
- GitHub
- SonarQube
- CAST
Projects
Sherrill & Brothers E-commerce Platform
Commercial Project | Sherrill & Brothers
• Designed and deployed a highly scalable e-commerce site using EKS microservices, optimizing performance and user experience.
• Implemented CI/CD automation to enable seamless feature rollouts and downtime-free updates.
• Enhanced security with automated vulnerability scans and IAM role-based access controls.
• Technologies used : AWS, EKS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana
World Time App
Personal Project
• Built a real-time global time-tracking application with an optimized backend for
fast response times.
• Implemented automated deployments with the help of Jenkins Pipeline, created and managed infrastructure with the help of Terraform & Ansible.
• Technologies used: Git, AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker
E-Commerce Platform (Microservices)
Personal Project
• Deployed a fully scalable e-commerce platform using DevOps best practices.
• Technologies Used: Git, Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Prometheus, Grafana, AWS.
StreamHub: Scalable Video Streaming Platform
Personal Project
• Built a scalable video app on AWS EKS with auto-scaling (1-3 nodes).
• Set up Jenkins CI/CD—cut deploy time by half.
• Used Terraform for EKS setup, saved 80% manual work.
• Added Prometheus/Grafana for monitoring, sped up fixes by 60%.
• Kept costs low with Google Drive for videos.
• Technologies used: Git, AWS, EKS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana
SecureVDI: Automated Virtual Desktop Platform
Personal Project
• Created a secure VDI system on AWS EKS, scaling pods for 50+ users.
• Set up Jenkins CI/CD—slashed deployment to 15 minutes.
• Wrote Terraform scripts for EKS, saved 90% manual work.
• Added Prometheus/Grafana dashboards, caught issues 70% faster.
• Locked it down with Ansible configs for VNC access.
• Technologies used: Git, AWS, EKS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana
Training Certificates
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, In Progress
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), In Progress
- Terraform & Ansible Cloud Automation, Self-learning & Implementation-based
- DevSecOps & Security in DevOps, Coursera, https://coursera.org/share/1c0a7ebd9d916710d6c88394ae4baf66
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
SOFT SKILLS
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Adaptability & Continuous Learning
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Proactive Decision-Making
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Resilience & Stress Management
- Client-Centric Approach
Hobbies
- Exploring Cloud & DevOps Innovations
- Automating Everyday Tasks & Processes
- Knowledge Sharing
- Open-Source Contributions
- Gaming & Competitive Strategy Games
- Traveling & Exploring New Cultures
- Fitness & Outdoor Activities
Timeline
DevOps Lead Engineer
VGS Business Solutions
04.2024 - Current
Senior DevOps Engineer
Sherrill & Brothers
07.2021 - 03.2024
Cloud Engineer
Sherrill & Brothers
07.2020 - 06.2021
Cloud Consultant
Freelacer
01.2020 - 06.2020
Graduate Engineering Trainee
MahindraCIE Automotive Ltd.
01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) -
Uttaranchal University
Intermediate -
Monad Public School
Highschool -
Monad Public School
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