Jai Anand Manickavasagam
Chennai
Summary
Lead DevOps and Cloud Engineer with over 10 years of experience in designing, automating, and optimizing mission-critical deployments across multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Demonstrated proficiency in implementing infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), alongside executing enterprise-scale cloud migrations. Exceptional leadership in fostering DevSecOps culture, enhancing deployment velocity, system reliability, and operational efficiency throughout development and production environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cloud Engineer
UST
Chennai
12.2023 - Current
- Implemented cloud security best practices across AWS and GCP, ensuring compliance with enterprise and industry standards.
- Configured scalable cloud infrastructure to enhance system performance and reduce latency by 30%.
- Automated Identity and Access Management using Terraform and Bash, decreasing manual provisioning efforts by 90%.
- Integrated Saviynt with cloud IAM systems to streamline access governance and uphold regulatory compliance.
- Developed Terraform configurations for project-level role bindings on GCP, optimizing access management workflows in Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
- Authored custom REGO policies for GCP Config Validator, enabling continuous compliance monitoring with Wiz cloud security platform.
- Built GitHub Actions workflows for automated testing and deployment, reducing deployment time by 40%.
- Led migration from AWS to GCP by automating data transfer processes, minimizing operational overhead.
Sr DevOps Engineer
Capgemini
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Designed and managed production-ready infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, ensuring high availability and scalability for critical workloads.
- Automated certificate and secret rotation for Azure App Registrations using Azure Key Vault and scripting, improving security posture and compliance.
- Streamlined provisioning of cloud resources across AWS and Azure using Azure CLI, AWS CLI, and Terraform, reducing setup time by 70% and improving operational efficiency.
- Developed Python and Shell scripts to automate resource cleanup across environments, minimizing manual overhead and reducing configuration drift.
- Architected Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to support multi-environment deployments and parallel build execution, accelerating release cycles.
- Provided escalation support for DevOps-related issues during on-call rotations, offering guidance and resolutions across distributed teams.
- Managed AWS services including EC2, IAM, RDS, CloudWatch, VPC, and S3 to maintain secure, resilient, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure.
- Integrated third-party tools such as Spot by NetApp and Saviynt for automated provisioning and access management, reducing cloud waste and improving governance by 15%.
Sr DevOps Engineer
Masmind consultancy services pvt ltd
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Designed and implemented Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment across Dev, UAT, and Production environments.
- Integrated SonarQube with Jenkins for automated code quality analysis to detect bugs and vulnerabilities early.
- Developed production-ready Dockerfiles for Java, Node.js, and React applications, enhancing deployment consistency.
- Configured Docker Private Registry for secure hosting and versioning of custom container images.
- Provisioned HashiCorp Vault for dynamic secret generation, reducing secret sprawl and improving security compliance.
- Authored scalable Ansible playbooks to automate configurations, deployments, and patch management across Linux servers.
- Installed NGINX Ingress Controller on Amazon EKS for enhanced application scalability and flexible routing options.
- Deployed Grafana and Prometheus on Kubernetes clusters for proactive monitoring and visualization of resources.
Devops Engineer
KPost Software Private Limited
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Architected Amazon S3 storage with versioning, lifecycle policies, and backup strategies for high data durability and availability.
- Collaborated with development, QA, infrastructure, and project management teams to ensure reliability and scalability of build and test systems.
- Automated iOS build pipeline using Fastlane by creating custom Fastfiles for efficient application packaging.
- Provisioned Kubernetes clusters using kubeadm for on-premises and test deployments, optimizing development environment setup.
- Configured Persistent Volumes and Claims for MySQL with AWS EBS volumes to ensure durable storage and data integrity.
- Authored Kubernetes YAML files to define container specifications, volume mounts, resource limits, and disk space requirements.
- Administered MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, managing creation, user roles, permissions, and performance tuning.
- Managed Kubernetes components on on-premises infrastructure, ensuring secure and performant application hosting.
System Administrator
Vact technologies Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Configured and maintained shared servers and virtualized environments for secure, centralized access across multiple teams.
- Deployed and managed VPNs, firewall rules, DNS settings, and IPv4 address management to ensure secure network operations.
- Provisioned virtual machines using VMware and Oracle VirtualBox, optimizing performance for staging and production workloads.
- Performed routine system maintenance tasks, including OS patching, kernel upgrades, and system health monitoring.
- Administered LDAP/Active Directory for efficient centralized authentication and role-based access control.
- Conducted proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of server and application issues to maintain optimal performance.
- Managed backup and replication strategies for MySQL/PostgreSQL databases, implementing disaster recovery plans.
- Automated administrative tasks using Bash, Python, and Ansible to enhance operational efficiency.
Quality Control Engineer
Aqua Designs India Pvt Ltd
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Verified compliance of incoming and outgoing materials with project specifications and industry codes.
- Developed and executed Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control Procedures (QCPs) to ensure traceable workflows.
- Reviewed WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation for adherence to ASME Section IX standards.
- Conducted thorough dimensional checks and surface inspections on mechanical components to ensure quality.
- Managed quality-related documentation, including NCRs and CAPAs, to ensure audit readiness.
- Executed on-site QA inspections during equipment installation and testing to confirm engineering conformity.
- Enforced compliance with HSE standards across inspection activities, achieving a zero-incident workplace.
- Participated in root cause analysis for deviations, implementing corrective measures that reduced repeat NCRs by 15–20%.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Operations Management
Madras University
Chennai01.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
St. Peter's College of Engineering And Technology
Chennai01.2013
PG Diploma - Machine Learning
Great Lakes Institute of Management
ChennaiSkills
- Python
- Azure
- Docker
- DevOps
- Linux
- Bash scripting
- SonarQube
- Trivy and OWASP
- Ansible
- Kubernetes and Helm
- Bitbucket and Git
- Sonatype Nexus
- Jenkins and GitHub actions
- Nginx and Apache
- Terraform
- Prometheus and Grafana
- AWS
Languages
English
Certification
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Validation number - df5b9390435846ffbd800d38831d691b
Timeline
Lead Cloud Engineer
UST
12.2023 - Current
Sr DevOps Engineer
Capgemini
03.2022 - 11.2023
Sr DevOps Engineer
Masmind consultancy services pvt ltd
08.2019 - 02.2022
Devops Engineer
KPost Software Private Limited
02.2018 - 07.2019
System Administrator
Vact technologies Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2018
Quality Control Engineer
Aqua Designs India Pvt Ltd
08.2013 - 12.2014
Master of Business Administration - Operations Management
Madras University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
St. Peter's College of Engineering And Technology
PG Diploma - Machine Learning
Great Lakes Institute of Management
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