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DURGA KIRAN

Hyderabad

Summary

Senior Systems Engineer | Azure DevOps | Terraform | DataOps | Databricks | Docker | Kubernetes

Results-driven engineer with 10+ years of experience designing scalable, automated Azure cloud solutions. Proven track record in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD pipeline development (Azure DevOps & GitHub Actions), and container orchestration with Kubernetes. Skilled in implementing secure, high-performing DataOps solutions for enterprise clients, improving release efficiency and platform reliability.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
5
Certifications

Work History

EPAM Systems
Hyderabad

Senior Systems Engineer
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Client: Mars UK Limited (via EPAM Systems)Provided DataOps and DevOps development and support for Mars Food & Nutrition Data & Analytics platform on Azure.
    Automated Azure infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, reducing manual effort by 70% across Dev, UAT, and Prod environments.
    Designed and implemented multi-stage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions, reducing release lead time by 45%.
    Automated deployment of Azure Databricks (jobs, clusters, notebooks) and Azure Data Factory pipelines.
    Deployed Python and Node.js applications to Azure App Services using CI/CD pipelines with environment-specific configurations.
    Implemented secure access using RBAC, Managed Identities, Key Vault, and Databricks secret scopes.
    Worked extensively with Azure DevOps Boards, dashboards, sprints, work items, and release pipelines for sprint planning and release management.
    Developed monitoring and alerting solutions using Databricks SQL dashboards and Azure Monitor.
    Implemented automation, monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting across Azure and Databricks environments to improve reliability and deployment efficiency.
    Collaborated with cross-functional teams and provided end-to-end DataOps support, including environment setup, CI/CD automation, monitoring, and production support.
    Improved system reliability through proactive troubleshooting and automation.

Tech Mahindra

Tech Lead
04.2022 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Client PCL – Premium Credit Limited provides installment credit for financing consumer and commercial insurance premiums.
    Managed Azure DevOps projects and utilized Azure PAAS Services for optimization.
    Developed reusable Terraform modules for Azure resources (RG, VNet, VM, AKS)
    Configured Terraform backend and utilized it to store tfstate files.
    Built CI/CD pipelines (YAML & Classic) for multi-environment deployments.
    Deployed Azure PaaS services including Application Insights and Azure Monitor.
    Implemented deployment slots for zero-downtime releases.
    End to End implementation of Source Code Management –SCM–, branching strategy operations, merging branches according to release plan.
    Deployed .NET, Mobile & Java Applications to Azure cloud and AKS applications using Azure DevOps.
    Containerized .NET applications using Docker and deployed on AKS.
    Worked on DevSecOps tools such as Sonar Cloud, OWASPZAP Scanner, Insider tool and integrated them in the Azure CI to scan the code and publish the vulnerabilities and any code issues.

YASH Technologies

Senior DevOps Engineer
05.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Client FrankCrum - FrankCrum is a pioneer in the professional employer organization –PEO– industry, providing human resources, payroll, employee benefits, risk management, and workers' compensation insurance to businesses.
  • Designed and deployed scalable infrastructures using Terraform, achieving a deployment success rate of 98%.
  • Deployed .NET, Mobile & Java Applications to Azure cloud and AKS applications using Azure DevOps.
  • Created Docker images for .NET applications and deployed them onto AKS utilizing Azure DevOps pipelines.
  • Integrated AKS with multiple Azure services such as MSSQL, Storage, App Services etc., enabling end-to-end .NET application deployment solutions.
  • Consistently monitored and done analysis of build and release metrics to drive process improvements and optimize performance.
  • Worked on DevSecOps tools such as Sonar Cloud, OWASPZAP Scanner, Insider tool and integrated them in the Azure CI to scan the code and publish the vulnerabilities and any code issues.
  • Created CI/CD pipelines using both YAML and Classic Editor and managing CI/CD workflow for multiple environments in ADO.
  • Established and maintained Azure Artifacts for efficient package management.
  • Implemented branching strategies and approval processes to ensure smooth and controlled production deployments.
  • Created alerts & monitoring dashboards using Prometheus & Grafana for all microservices deployed in Azure.
  • Client FrankCrum - FrankCrum is a pioneer in the professional employer organization –PEO– industry, providing human resources, payroll, employee benefits, risk management, and workers' compensation insurance to businesses.

Sonata Software

Consultant
11.2017 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Client Microsoft- Microsoft – End-End Infrastructure Deployment | Objective: Provision infrastructure and support the environments.
  • Provisioned infrastructure for Microsoft client for ERP/AX domain on Azure Cloud, using Terraform.
  • Created Terraform modules for Azure components like RG, VNET, VM, Web app, Appserviceplan, Consumption plan, NSGs, storage accounts and so on.
  • Built Azure DevOps pipelines using YAML to create Azure infrastructure from Azure repos containing terraform code.
  • Production support for IAAS, Self Service Environments which include AKS Clusters, Dockers etc for multiple customers from Various Domains.
  • Client Microsoft- Microsoft – End-End Infrastructure Deployment | Objective: Provision infrastructure and support the environments.

Volio Technologies

Cloud Associate
07.2015 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Client DHL –DHL is the one of world's leading cargo firm with more than 190,000 machines across the world. Objective is to Automate using CI/CD approach, in order to keep track of all the inventory.
  • Provisioned Infrastructure on Azure Cloud using Terraform.
  • Created CI/CD pipelines using both YAML and Classic Editor and managing CI/CD workflow for multiple environments in ADO.
  • End to End implementation of Source Code Management –SCM–, branching strategy operations, merging branches according to release plan.
  • Implemented branching strategies and approval processes to ensure smooth and controlled production deployments.
  • Client DHL –DHL is the one of world's leading cargo firm with more than 190,000 machines across the world. Objective is to Automate using CI/CD approach, in order to keep track of all the inventory.

Skills

Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (AKS, ADF, Databricks, App Services, Key Vault, Monitor)

DevOps Tools: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions

Infrastructure as Code: Terraform (Modules, Remote Backend, State Management)

Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes (AKS)

Programming/Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash

Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Grafana, Prometheus

DataOps: Databricks, ADF orchestration, CI/CD for data pipelines Version Control: Git, Azure Repos, Branching Strategies

Security: RBAC, Managed Identities, Key Vault, Secret Management

Certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals

Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

Passions

Passions
  • Automation in Cloud Computing
  • Continuous Learning and Development
  • Community Contribution
  • Charity
  • Workout
  • Gadgets
  • Learning/ Upskilling
  • My Productivity to the Organization
  • Family

Education

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, India

Bachelor of Technology from Computer Science Engineering
07.2014

University Overview

Languages

Languages
  • English, Proficient
  • Telugu, Native
  • Hindi, Proficient
  • Kannada, Proficient

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Top performer: DataOps.

Client appreciation every sprint.

DNA Award for supporting the entire project as a single DevOps Engineer.

DNA Award for automating deployment setups efficiently.

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Salary Range

₹45000/yr - ₹200000/yr

Timeline

Senior Systems Engineer
EPAM Systems
08.2024 - Current
Tech Lead
Tech Mahindra
04.2022 - 05.2024
Senior DevOps Engineer
YASH Technologies
05.2021 - 03.2022
Consultant
Sonata Software
11.2017 - 04.2021
Cloud Associate
Volio Technologies
07.2015 - 10.2017
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Bachelor of Technology from Computer Science Engineering
DURGA KIRAN