Gaurav Kumar
Gurgaon
Summary
Experienced Cloud Operations Engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure management and automation. Achievements include successful implementation of CI/CD pipelines and significant improvements in security protocols. Skilled in managing both Linux and Windows servers, with a strong command of Terraform, Kubernetes, and automation scripting languages. Known for enhancing operational efficiency and availability in cloud environments through effective problem resolution and teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Cloud Operation Engineer
Eptura India Private Limited
Gurgaon
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 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.
- Streamlined operational workflows for incident management, contributing to faster resolution times and increased overall efficiency.
Specialist -Cloud Engineering
LTIMindtree Limited
Noida
06.2022 - 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 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.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work
- Created and delivered presentations to internal and external stakeholders to showcase work
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution
Cloud Engineer
Foray Software Private Limited
Noida
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
Noida
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
Noida
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, India08.2015
Skills
Cloud technologies and infrastructure management
Infrastructure as code
DevOps practices and CI/CD
Containerization and orchestration
Networking and security
Monitoring and troubleshooting
Incident management and problem resolution
Cloud security best practices
Data backup and recovery strategies
Scripting languages proficiency
Continuous integration and deployment
Docker and Kubernetes expertise
Monitoring and logging tools proficiency
Linux and Windows administration skills
JIRA project management
RabbitMQ and Kafka
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Certification
Azure Administrator AZ-104.
Accomplishments
Eptura Values Award Winner, 2024.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Senior Cloud Operation Engineer
Eptura India Private Limited
04.2024 - Current
Specialist -Cloud Engineering
LTIMindtree Limited
06.2022 - 04.2024
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
Bachelor in Technology - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Kurukshetra University