Gaurav Kumar
Cloud DevOps Engineer
Gurgaon,HR
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented Cloud Engineering Specialist with 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure. Proficient in cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure. Demonstrated expertise in architecting highly available and fault-tolerant systems, automating infrastructure deployment, and optimizing cloud environments for performance and cost-efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cloud Operation Engineer
Eptura India Private Limited
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained high availability of critical systems through proactive health checks, redundancy solutions, and disaster recovery planning.
- Supported continuous delivery pipelines by integrating automated testing frameworks into the deployment process, ensuring code quality standards were maintained throughout all stages of development and release cycles.
- Improved network security by configuring and managing firewalls, access controls, and encryption protocols.
- Enhanced cloud infrastructure performance by implementing effective monitoring and alerting systems.
- Implemented robust backup strategies to minimize data loss risk in case of system failure or accidental deletion incidents.
- Reduced downtime during maintenance windows with careful planning and execution of server updates and patches.
- Contributed to budget planning efforts by analyzing resource usage trends and recommending cost-effective solutions for scaling up or down resources as needed.
- Participated in on-call rotations as required, providing after-hours support to ensure system stability and swift resolution of critical incidents.
- Developed custom scripts for automating repetitive tasks, improving team productivity and reducing human error.
- Worked with cloud architect to generate assessments and develop and implement actionable recommendations based on results and reviews.
- Assisted in capacity planning efforts by regularly monitoring resource utilization and forecasting future requirements based on historical trends and projected growth rates.
Specialist -Cloud engineering
LTIMindtree Limited
6 2022 - 04.2024
- Designed, implemented, and managed AWS & Azure cloud infrastructure for multiple projects, ensuring high availability, scalability, disaster recovery and security
- Developed infrastructure as code templates using Terraform, CloudFormation, & Python automating the deployment of resources
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab for seamless application deployment and integration testing
- Worked closely with development teams to optimize application performance in the cloud environment
- Implemented containerization using Docker and orchestrated containers using Kubernetes for efficient deployment and scaling
- Monitored cloud infrastructure performance, conducted root cause analysis, and implemented optimizations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
- Collaborated with the security team to implement best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Provided technical guidance and mentoring to junior cloud engineering team members.
Cloud Engineer
Foray Software Private Limited
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Administration of Linux & Window Severs
- Provided support to customer to handle day to day Cloud Operational work
- Administered and maintained cloud environments
- Managed user access, security groups, and IAM policies on various cloud platforms
- Monitored cloud resources for performance, availability, and cost optimization
- Implemented backup and disaster recovery strategies for cloud-based applications
- Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving cloud-related issues for clients
- Developed and maintained documentation for cloud infrastructure and processes.
Assistant Manager
Reliance Strategic Manpower Solution Ltd
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Manage and administer Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure for clients, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security
- Provision and configure Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, virtual networks, and security groups
- Implement and manage Azure Active Directory, Azure AD Connect, and Azure AD Domain Services for user authentication and access control
- Monitor and optimize Azure resources to ensure optimal performance and cost efficiency
- Collaborate with development teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes
- Conduct regular backups and implement disaster recovery strategies using Azure Backup and Site Recovery
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, network connectivity, and security vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services with on-premises infrastructure.
RF Engineer
QUESS CORP PVT LTD
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Responsible for Azure Cloud Administrator activities specific to Internal Environment.
Education
Bachelor in Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Kurukshetra University
Ambala, India12.2015
Skills
Cloud Technologies
Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
DevOps and CI/CD
Containerization and Orchestration
Networking and Security
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Incident and Problem Management
Cloud Security Best Practices
Data Backup and Recovery
Infrastructure as Code
Cloud Infrastructure Management
Docker and Kubernetes
Scripting Languages
Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment
Containerization Technologies
Monitoring and Logging Tools
Linux and Windows Administration
JIRA
Project Management
Agile development methodologies
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Cloud Operation Engineer
Eptura India Private Limited
04.2024 - Current
Cloud Engineer
Foray Software Private Limited
01.2022 - 06.2022
Assistant Manager
Reliance Strategic Manpower Solution Ltd
06.2018 - 01.2022
RF Engineer
QUESS CORP PVT LTD
05.2016 - 04.2018
Specialist -Cloud engineering
LTIMindtree Limited
6 2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor in Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Kurukshetra University