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Gaurav Lakhina

DevOps Engineer
New Delhi

Summary

Having total 7 years of IT experience in Real estate firm & Payroll & HR service, performing various roles like Cloud Operations, Server Administration and DevOps Engineer, specializing in project management, continuous integration, Agile methodology, and Scrum. A proven track record of coordinating with engineering teams to support new releases and software innovations.

Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

DevOps Engineer

PrismHR | Vensure
10.2023 - Current
  • Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines for all the HR based applications.
  • Maintained version control systems like Git or SVN for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
  • Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, improving resource utilization and management.
  • Monitored automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.
  • Provided 24/7 on-call support for critical systems, ensuring high availability and rapid issue resolution.
  • Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
  • Constructed and managed YAML-based pipelines optimizing reusable job and step templates, which increased pipeline efficiency.
  • Automated manual tasks through scripting languages such as Python or Shell, boosting team productivity levels.

Cloud Engineer

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Excelled as an Cloud Engineer with focus on critical applications, including Go-Analytics, FundQ, IM360, EASI TIP, ELITE, and InvestOps.
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure on both AWS and Azure platforms.
  • Successfully led application migrations from 1.0 to 2.0 and conducted RDS migrations, optimizing performance and efficiency.
  • Implemented stringent security best practices, encompassing IAM, security groups, and network ACLs, bolstering data protection.
  • Spearheaded the creation and management of CI/CD pipelines, automating application deployment and enhancing efficiency.
  • Established robust monitoring and alerting solutions using tools like CloudWatch and Datadog, ensuring proactive issue resolution.
  • Leveraged Terraform to define infrastructure as code, streamlining deployments and enhancing repeatability.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in performance optimization and cost management within the cloud environment.
  • Successfully implemented Prisma Defender for enhanced container security and efficiently managed secrets using Key Vault and Hashicorp Vault.
  • Pioneered the deployment and management of applications within Docker containers, leveraging customized Docker files and images for optimal performance.
  • Facilitated incident, request, and change management using Service-Now under ITIL methodology, ensuring seamless operations.

Cloud Engineering and AWS/Azure

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
06.2019 - 10.2021
  • Proactively contributed as an Application – HOST Cloud Engineer, collaborating closely with senior cloud engineers.
  • Drove routine backups and established robust data recovery procedures, safeguarding critical data assets.
  • Assisted in the implementation of robust cloud security measures, enhancing data protection.
  • Displayed a strong grasp of AWS and Azure platforms, contributing to cloud infrastructure setup and management.
  • Played a pivotal role in documenting cloud infrastructure configurations, ensuring clarity and transparency in operations.
  • Effectively managed access for end-users and applications through Azure AD and service principles.

System Administration

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 10.2019
  • Proficiently managed Windows Server 2016/2019 and CentOS Linux servers, ensuring seamless operations.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in configuring and monitoring network devices, including switches and routers.
  • Played a pivotal role in disaster recovery planning and system backups.
  • Successfully deployed and managed virtual machines using VMware vSphere.
  • Consistently ensured system security by conducting software updates and security patches.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of system configurations and procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.

Education

MBA - IT

Amity University
04.2018 - 04.2020

Bachelors of Technology - Computer Science

PDM College
03.2012 - 03.2016

Skills

Terraform Enterprise

Azure CI/CD

Azure

AWS

Understanding on Networking Load Balancer, VPC, Security Groups etc

Network peering

Maintenance and troubleshooting

Containerization Technologies

Monitoring and Logging

Security best practices

Windows Operating System

Network Fundamentals

Continuous Integration Systems

Build releases

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Accomplishments

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - AZ900

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate - AZ 104 (Scheduled)

AWS Solution Architect (Pipelined)

Docker

Linux Shell Scripting

Serverless Function

Secrets managements (Key Vault, HashiCorp Vault)

RDS Migration

Application migration from 1.0 to 2.0.

EKS, ECS

Integration of different security tools to scan the code and app (Snyk, Veracode, Stackshare, etc.)


Timeline

DevOps Engineer

PrismHR | Vensure
10.2023 - Current

Cloud Engineer

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - 10.2023

Cloud Engineering and AWS/Azure

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
06.2019 - 10.2021

MBA - IT

Amity University
04.2018 - 04.2020

System Administration

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 10.2019

Bachelors of Technology - Computer Science

PDM College
03.2012 - 03.2016

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