Senior Systems Engineer with extensive experience at EPAM Systems, specializing in Github, Azure DevOps, and Terraform for cloud infrastructure optimization. Demonstrated expertise in CI/CD pipeline development and DataOps engineering, enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to utilizing agile methodologies and containerization to implement effective solutions in dynamic environments.
Hi, I’m
DURGA KIRAN
Hyderabad
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
5
Certifications
Work History
EPAM SystemsHyderabad
Senior Systems Engineer
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Developed Terraform code to ensure efficient deployment of Azure infrastructure and data resources.
- Created CI/CD pipelines for streamlined infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines for Azure Data Factory and Databricks via GitHub Actions.
- Deployed backend Python and frontend Node.js applications through CI/CD pipelines to Azure App Services.
- Managed access controls and permissions while adhering to security best practices.
- Designed SQL dashboards in Databricks for effective monitoring of data flows.
- Provided end-to-end support as a DataOps engineer, enhancing operational efficiency.
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.
- Created Terraform modules for Azure components like RG, VNET, VM, Web app, Appserviceplan, Consumption plan, NSG, AKS Clusters and storage accounts.
- Configured Terraform backend and utilized it to store tfstate files.
- Created CI/CD pipelines using both YAML and Classic Editor and managing CI/CD workflow for multiple environments in ADO.
- Deployed Azure PAAS Services such as Application Insights, App Services, Azure Monitor etc.
- Setting up the deployment slots and swapping the services with production.
- 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.
- Created Docker images for .NET applications and deployed them onto AKS utilizing Azure DevOps pipelines.
- 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.
- Client PCL – Premium Credit Limited provides installment credit for financing consumer and commercial insurance premiums.
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
- Azure DevOps and Github CI/CD
- Terraform (Infrastructure as code)
- Cloud architecture and monitoring
- Containerization with Docker
- Kubernetes orchestration
- DataOps engineering
- Agile methodologies
- Python and PowerShell scripting
- Version control strategies
- Azure services deployment
- Prometheus and Grafana integration
- Process automation techniques
- System architecture design
Certification
Azure DevOps Expert
Azure Data Fundamentals
Azure Administrator
Terraform
Databricks Certified Data Engineer 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 UniversityHyderabad, 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.
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