HEMANT SAWANT

Adept Senior Cloud & DevOps Engineer with a proven track record at Cygnus Technologies LLC, showcasing expertise in cloud computing, specifically AWS, and exceptional leadership in managing technical teams. Achieved 99.9% SLA adherence through innovative IT infrastructure solutions and automation, significantly enhancing system availability and client satisfaction. Demonstrates strong problem-solving and team coordination abilities.

Bilingual DevOps Engineer with background designing, testing, and implementing infrastructure and applications. Talented performer with over 7 years of experience using AWS Cloud And DevOps Tools. Consistent team player with exemplary multitasking skills. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

• Microsoft Azure AZ-900 Certified, 03/01/23
• ITIL V3 Foundation Certified, 01/01/18
• IBM Certified Systems Expert - System X Technical V6, 01/01/13
• Acer Certified Desktop Engineer, 01/01/11

Open to relocation and remote work opportunities, available for discussions and interviews upon request

Regularly attend workshops and training sessions on cloud technologies and DevOps best practices; active contributor to industry forums, maintains a GitHub portfolio showcasing personal projects and home-lab experiments (e.g., automated cloud deployments, Kubernetes cluster setups)

• Cloud and DevOps Solutions – Designing and implementing AWS-based infrastructure optimizations that enhanced scalability and reduced operational costs.
• Successful IT Infrastructure Modernization – Led a large-scale IT transformation project, reducing downtime by 35%, and improving system efficiency through automation and cloud integration.
• CI/CD Pipeline Automation – Developed and deployed robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and GitHub , accelerating software delivery cycles, and minimizing deployment failures
• Enterprise Security & Compliance Implementation – Successfully implemented IAM policies, firewall security measures, and cloud governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards

• Technical Blogging – Share insights on AWS, DevOps best practices, and automation via a personal blog: hemantcsawant.blogspot.com.
• Continuous Learning & Certifications – Regularly participate in cloud computing and DevOps webinars, workshops, and training programs to stay ahead of industry trends.

CI/CD Pipeline with Jenkins and AWS CodePipeline

• Built and managed a CI/CD pipeline to automate the build, test, and deployment processes of a sample application
• Integrated Git for version control, leading to improved deployment frequency and reduced errors

Migration of local ERP and application to AWS container services

• Containerized a local ERP system and an additional application using Docker in a Windows environment
• Successfully migrated applications to AWS, deploying first on ECS, and later transitioning to EKS for enhanced orchestration
• Automated build, test, and deployment using CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and scalable migrations

AMC and IT Infrastructure Management

• Managed IT infrastructure for multiple enterprise clients under AMC contracts, ensuring seamless operations and robust SLA compliance
• Lead proactive maintenance and troubleshooting initiatives, reducing IT-related incidents by 35%

Cloud Migration and DevOps Automation

• Designed and implemented AWS-based hybrid cloud solutions, reducing infrastructure costs, and enhancing scalability
• Automated deployment and monitoring processes to improve efficiency and system reliability

Static website hosting on AWS S3

• Configured an S3 bucket for static website hosting, integrated with CloudFront CDN for global content delivery
• Implemented IAM policies to secure access and manage content distribution.

IT Infrastructure Modernization and Virtualization Project

• Led a comprehensive IT infrastructure upgrade for AMC clients, focusing on server installations, virtualization, and network enhancements
• Designed virtualization strategies for Windows Server environments, reducing hardware costs, and improving resource utilization
• Configured network and security solutions (firewall policies, VPN tunnels, load balancing) to optimize performance and reliability
• Managed Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy configurations, ensuring efficient system operations
• Supervised a technical team, achieving reduced downtime and enhanced client satisfaction through process optimization