Dinesh Gupta
Pune
Summary
I have over 15 years of experience in architecting, planning, designing, and executing complex cloud projects. I am an expert in designing highly scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions. I play a strategic architect role in shaping the organization's culture, technology, and processes related to software reliability and DevOps practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Cloud Systems Engineer
EPAM System
Pune
04.2024 - Current
- Currently serving as Cloud/DevOps lead Architect, responsible for setting up infrastructure, implementing DevOps principles and MLOps practice to establishing CI/CD models for both applications and infrastructure
- Build and deploy the AI model using MLOps practice
- Collaborating with cloud security stakeholders to identify security threats and develop mitigation strategies
- Managing the entire cloud-related release management process and ensuring timely deliveries
- Adoption and implementation of DevOps principles to improve system reliability and scalability
- Develop and implement a strategic roadmap to support the transition to cloud-based solutions
- Collaborate with compliance teams to stay updated on regulatory changes and implement vital adjustments
- Stayed abreast of industry trends and advancements in cloud computing technologies, incorporating new best practices into existing processes to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with development teams to ensure seamless integration of microservices architecture within the cloud environment for better modularity and flexibility.
- Ensured smooth collaboration between Development and Operations teams using DevOps methodologies for faster delivery of quality software releases.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that met business requirements.
- Mitigated potential security threats with regular vulnerability assessments and proactive implementation of necessary patches or updates in the cloud infrastructure.
- Streamlined application development cycles through effective CI/CD pipeline configuration, accelerating time-to-market for new features.
- Secured sensitive data with implementation of robust security protocols, access controls, and encryption methods in the cloud environment.
- Boosted user satisfaction levels through proactive identification of pain points related to the cloud infrastructure usage and proposing targeted improvement initiatives.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all deployed systems, network configurations, and operational procedures for efficient knowledge transfer among team members.
- Enabled rapid scalability of applications by designing flexible architecture patterns that automatically adapted to changing demands.
- Reduced downtime and ensured business continuity by designing and implementing disaster recovery strategies for critical systems in the cloud.
- Facilitated smooth transition of on-premises systems to the cloud by assisting end-users in understanding new technologies and best practices.
- Optimized cloud resource utilization for cost reduction with regular monitoring, analysis, and adjustment of configurations.
- Minimized latency and improved response times by optimizing application performance through load balancing, caching strategies, and efficient resource allocation.
- Improved system performance by migrating legacy applications to the cloud platform and ensuring their seamless integration.
- Contributed to overall IT strategy by providing expert recommendations on adopting emerging cloud technologies and best practices.
- Enhanced cloud infrastructure efficiency by streamlining deployment processes and implementing automation tools.
- Supported compliance efforts by identifying gaps in existing policies and working closely with stakeholders to implement necessary controls within the cloud environment.
- Used metrics to monitor application and infrastructure performance.
- Identified, analyzed and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
- Worked with teams of talented software engineers to define, build and maintain cloud infrastructure.
- Understood client needs and objectives by conducting proactive customer and data analysis.
- Partnered with infrastructure teams on evaluation and feasibility assessments of new systems and technologies.
- Utilized code and modern cloud-native deployment techniques to design, plan and integrate cloud computing and virtualization systems.
- Provided technical leadership and delivered innovative products and services to address customer specific requirements.
- Defined enterprise processes and best practices and tailored enterprise processes for applications.
- Designed and implemented system security and data assurance.
- Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
- Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability.
- Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.
- Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
- Oversaw development and maintenance of organization computer systems and intranet.
DevOps Specialist
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Pune
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is a global financial markets infrastructure business
- Design scalable, secure, and high-performance AWS cloud architectures based on best practices
- Setup for automation process to deploy infrastructure in AWS cloud using terraform
- Collaborate with solution architects and other teams to ensure alignment with overall business goals
- Installation of different third-party tools like IBM cPlex, Plotly dash and Datadog
- Set up End to End automation to RA DB Snapshot deployment to cross AWS environment
- Setup CI/CD pipeline to deploy infrastructure using Jenkins
- Deploying resource using terraforms IaaC and and image build using Packer
- London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is a global financial markets infrastructure business
- Contributed to software development efforts as part of an Agile team, participating in sprint planning sessions and providing DevOps expertise when needed.
- Troubleshot complex production issues, working closely with developers and system administrators to identify root causes and implement lasting solutions.
- Enhanced system reliability by implementing a robust disaster recovery strategy, minimizing downtime during critical incidents.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the DevOps workflow to increase efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Optimized cloud infrastructure cost by analyzing resource usage and implementing effective scaling strategies.
- Integrated cutting-edge monitoring tools into the existing technology stack for real-time insights into application performance.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members through documentation of processes, procedures, and technical specifications.
- Evaluated and recommended new technologies for potential integration into the organization''s DevOps toolset, staying current on industry trends.
- Automated routine tasks using scripting languages like Python or Bash, freeing up time for more strategic initiatives.
- Spearheaded migration projects to shift legacy systems onto modern platforms, increasing operational efficiency and security compliance.
- Reduced application latency by optimizing server configurations for better resource utilization and faster response times.
- Standardized build processes and tooling, promoting consistency in code quality and facilitating easier collaboration among developers.
- Ensured high availability of services through routine infrastructure maintenance and timely hardware upgrades.
- Streamlined the deployment process by automating tasks, reducing time and resource consumption.
- Bolstered security posture through vulnerability assessments, patch management, and adherence to best practices in network configuration.
- Maintained a strong feedback loop between development teams and IT operations to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop an efficient continuous integration and delivery pipeline, ensuring rapid software updates.
- Improved application performance with proactive monitoring and diagnostics tools for faster issue resolution.
Technology Specialist
Synechron services Pvt Ltd
Pune
03.2018 - 03.2024
- Lead the design, deployment, and management of cloud-native applications and solutions leveraging Azure IaaS and PaaS offerings.
- Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), enabling improved scalability and reliability.
- Implement automated workflows and CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps to ensure seamless integration and delivery of cloud applications.
- Architect and deploy resilient and compliant Azure infrastructure that meets customer requirements, including availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
- Manage Azure networking components such as VNets, Subnets, Load Balancers, and VPNs to ensure secure, scalable cloud environments.
- Build and manage governance frameworks and establish FinOps practices to optimize Azure spending and ensure cost efficiency across cloud environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex Azure infrastructure and application issues, reducing downtime and enhancing system performance.
- Develop comprehensive cloud documentation, best practices, and internal knowledge sharing for teams and customers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) for repeatable, reliable deployments
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for technology use, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Operations Specialist
ADGM
Pune
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: ADGM's three independent authorities the registration Authority (RA), the Financial Services Regulatory Authority and ADGM Courts
- Led efforts to containerize legacy applications and integrate them into Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for improved scalability and reliability
- Designed and implemented DevOps practices, ensuring streamlined CI/CD pipeline development with Azure DevOps, GitLab, and Jenkins
- Implemented best practices for Azure security, governance, and compliance to ensure adherence to industry standards and customer requirements
- Delivered robust Azure infrastructure solutions, including virtual machines, networking, storage, and databases, while ensuring proper configuration for optimal performance
- Developed cloud automation and orchestration strategies to support infrastructure provisioning and management using Azure Automation, ARM templates, and Terraform
- Assisted with troubleshooting and resolving complex infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum system reliability
- Conducted performance tuning and cost optimization initiatives by analyzing Azure cost reports and recommending improvements to reduce overhead
- ADGM's three independent authorities the registration Authority (RA), the Financial Services Regulatory Authority and ADGM Courts
DevOps Specialist
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Pune
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is a global financial markets infrastructure business
- Lead the design, deployment, and management of cloud-native applications and solutions leveraging Azure IaaS and PaaS offerings
- Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), enabling improved scalability and reliability
- Implement automated workflows and CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps to ensure seamless integration and delivery of cloud applications
- Architect and deploy resilient and compliant Azure infrastructure that meets customer requirements, including availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery
- Manage Azure networking components such as VNets, Subnets, Load Balancers, and VPNs to ensure secure, scalable cloud environments
- Build and manage governance frameworks and establish FinOps practices to optimize Azure spending and ensure cost efficiency across cloud environments
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex Azure infrastructure and application issues, reducing downtime and enhancing system performance
- Develop comprehensive cloud documentation, best practices, and internal knowledge sharing for teams and customers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) for repeatable, reliable deployments
- London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is a global financial markets infrastructure business
Cloud Specialist
AQR Capital
Pune
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: AQR capital is a hedge fund management company that deals with different financial management companies for data analysis and research
- Analyzed the client requirement and implementation
- Support of ETL based Feed master application support
- Troubleshooting the problems and fixing the issues
- Release management of changing features
- Migration of data from one source to another source location
- Dealing with clients to get the proper data and implementation
- Follow-up on escalations and issue tracking
- Support of Tick data application used in feed master
- Responsible for automating the feed using stone branch
- Responsible troubleshooting Feed master issue
- Responsible for creating new requests in JIRA and tracking progress
- Responsible for Feed Configuration and auto the feed to run on specific date and time
- AQR capital is a hedge fund management company that deals with different financial management companies for data analysis and research
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
SRE Specialist
Merck
Pune
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Define and monitor Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Indicators (SLIs) to measure and maintain system reliability
- Develop and maintain automation tools and scripts to streamline operational processes, deployment, and infrastructure management
- Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) principles to automate the provisioning and configuration of infrastructure components
- Set up and maintain monitoring and alerting systems to detect and respond to incidents promptly
- Use tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and others to monitor system metrics and performance
- Respond to incidents and outages, participating in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 support
- Conduct post-incident reviews to analyze the root cause and implement preventive measures
- Analyze and forecast system usage patterns to ensure adequate capacity for current and future needs
- Collaborate with development teams to plan for capacity requirements based on anticipated changes and growth
- Collaborate with development teams to design and implement reliable and efficient deployment processes
- Manage and coordinate releases to minimize downtime and ensure a smooth deployment process
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and performance
- Conduct blameless post-mortems and contribute to a culture of learning from incidents
Team Lead
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd
Pune
04.2015 - 01.2018
Technical Consultant
Polaris Financial Technologies Ltd
Grugram
07.2014 - 02.2015
Senior Software Engineer
AgreeYA Solution
Delhi
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of development work, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative software solutions.
Technology Associate
NIIT Technologies Ltd
Noida
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Set up equipment for employee use by properly installing cables, operating systems and appropriate software.
- Developed training materials and procedures and trained users in proper use of hardware and software.
- Set up new computers and related equipment and configured new computers for network and internet access.
- Installed and performed minor repairs to hardware, software and peripheral equipment by following design or installation specifications.
- Used data-driven insights to inform the prioritization of product features and improvements.
- Enhanced system performance by conducting thorough code reviews and optimizing algorithms for maximum efficiency.
Software Engineer
InfowaveIT Solutions
Pune
08.2007 - 07.2009
- Enhanced user experience by designing intuitive interfaces and incorporating user feedback into continuous improvements.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for software applications, enabling easier maintenance and user support.
- Increased code quality and reduced bug rates by establishing comprehensive unit and integration testing protocols.
- Fostered culture of continuous learning and development within team, leading to increased innovation and problem-solving capabilities.
- Streamlined deployment processes, significantly reducing deployment time and minimizing errors.
Education
B.Tech -
UP Technical University
Indraprastha Engineering College 01.2002 - 01.2006
HSC -
UP Board
GIC 01.1998 - 01.1999
SSC -
UP Board
APIC 01.1996 - 01.1997
Skills
DevOps
MLOps
Azure/AWS Architecture & Management
Infrastructure & Automation
Build & Release IT Skill Sets
Azure Expertise
DevOps tools
undefinedCertification
70-532: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions, Completed, 2016
Awards
- Customer Centricity Award
- Operational Excellence Award
- Surpass Award
- Star Performance Award
Timeline
Cloud Systems Engineer
EPAM System
04.2024 - Current
DevOps Specialist
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
07.2021 - 03.2024
DevOps Specialist
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
11.2019 - 07.2021
Operations Specialist
ADGM
01.2019 - 10.2021
Technology Specialist
Synechron services Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 03.2024
Cloud Specialist
AQR Capital
03.2018 - 01.2019
SRE Specialist
Merck
08.2016 - 01.2018
Team Lead
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd
04.2015 - 01.2018
Technical Consultant
Polaris Financial Technologies Ltd
07.2014 - 02.2015
Senior Software Engineer
AgreeYA Solution
08.2013 - 07.2014
Technology Associate
NIIT Technologies Ltd
06.2010 - 08.2013
Software Engineer
InfowaveIT Solutions
08.2007 - 07.2009
B.Tech -
UP Technical University
01.2002 - 01.2006
HSC -
UP Board
01.1998 - 01.1999
SSC -
UP Board
01.1996 - 01.1997
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