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KAARTHIGEYAN R

Tamil Nadu,

Summary

DevOps Engineer with 5+ years of experience in fast-paced environments, specializing in cloud infrastructure management, DevOps practices, automation, and software development. Proficient in AWS , Terraform , Kubernetes , and CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins . Expertise in containerization , cloud cost optimization , and automating workflows using Python and Shell scripting . Demonstrated ability to enhance system performance, optimize resource efficiency, and lead cloud migration initiatives. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve critical incidents, ensuring high availability and scalability.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cloud Engineer

Kallik Ltd
11.2023 - Current
  • Engineered a modular Terraform-based IaC framework , enabling infrastructure setup in under 15 minutes, enhancing agility and governance.
  • Implemented container-based solutions using EKS (Kubernetes) , ECS , and Lambda , along with customized Lambda scaling strategies , driving resource efficiency and cost optimization.
  • Designed and automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI and Argo CD , streamlining deployment processes across environments.
  • Proactively reduced server downtime through advanced monitoring ( New Relic , Sentry ) and issue resolution .
  • Deployed customized solutions for scaling Lambda provisioned concurrency .
  • Migrated on-premises servers to cloud environments with minimal disruption, enhancing scalability and performance.
  • Maintained multi-environment infrastructures ( Development , QA , Validation , Production ), ensuring stability and reliability.
  • Implemented and managed SonarQube to enforce code quality and standards.
  • Established inter-account AWS connectivity using transit gateways and VPC peering .
  • Automated manual tasks with Python and Shell scripting , reducing operational overhead.
  • Spearheaded product improvement initiatives by providing insights into cloud tools and frameworks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve critical incidents, ensuring business continuity.
  • Streamlined operational processes by overseeing EKS cluster upgrades , applying RDS patches , and managing OS updates (Windows and Linux) , ensuring enhanced system security and performance.

DevOps Engineer

Animaker Inc
05.2021 - 10.2023
  • Planned and implemented a cloud cost optimization strategy, achieving an annual savings of $360,000 .
  • Designed and deployed resilient architectures tailored to new service requirements, ensuring high availability and scalability.
  • Managed over 250+ microservices across five diverse products in a multi-cloud environment , ensuring seamless operations at scale.
  • Containerized applications built with Python , React , and Node.js , and efficiently managed them using Kubernetes (EKS) with Helm . Additionally, managed static and WordPress sites with Nginx and CloudFront .
  • Developed and implemented CI pipelines using Jenkins , shell scripts , and GitLab webhooks , streamlining code deployments.
  • Optimized source control processes by streamlining branching strategies in SCM , improving collaboration and version control.
  • Automated repetitive tasks using Python and Shell scripting , reducing manual workload and increasing efficiency.
  • Managed the AWS ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana) stack for log management and implemented index state management to maintain compliance standards.
  • Ensured ISO Compliance through effective Disaster Recovery strategies, safeguarding critical data and systems.
  • Conducted regular infrastructure maintenance and actively collaborated with Product Managers and QA Managers for smooth operations.
  • Led weekly cadence meetings and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with AWS Technical Account Managers (TAMs) and Architects, addressing updates and feature requests.
  • Introduced and implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform , significantly reducing manual effort and setup time.

Software Test Engineer

Eventjini
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Implemented and optimized GitLab CI pipelines for streamlined deployment and testing workflows, accelerating development cycles.
  • Automated test cases using Selenium and Python , enhancing testing efficiency and reducing manual efforts.
  • Engaged directly with clients for requirements gathering, product demonstrations, and feedback sessions, ensuring alignment with business needs.
  • Planned and prioritized sprints based on client requirements and critical deliverables, driving agile project success.
  • Deployed applications manually in AWS EC2 instances , managed AMI creation , and ensured secure configurations with Security Groups .
  • Administered AWS Aurora MySQL databases, executed complex queries, and supported production environments.
  • Optimized lower environment servers , ensuring efficient resource utilization and cost management.
  • Conducted performance testing using JMeter , benchmarking response times to meet application performance standards.
  • Performed API testing using Postman , ensuring robust integration and functionality.
  • Deployed and maintained applications including Java , WordPress , and React.js , ensuring consistent performance across platforms.

Project Trainee Intern

DesmosLab
05.2019 - 07.2019


  • Worked on user authentication and authorization systems using Django's built-in features, improving security and user management.
  • Implemented custom Django views and templates , ensuring a clean separation of concerns between application logic and presentation layers.
  • Contributed to the design and normalization of database for efficient backend application.
  • Built and integrated REST APIs , ensuring smooth communication between the backend and front-end systems.
  • Involved in Requirement understanding and written user stories(Agile).


Education

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Science

SRM University
Chennai
07.2020

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Science

SRM University
Chennai
2018

Skills

  • AWS (Amazon Web Services): VPC, IAM, EKS, ECS, EC2, EBS, S3, EFS, SNS, SQS, SES, MediaConvert, ElastiCache, RDS, Dynamodb, CloudFront, Route53, Lambda, KMS, AMS, Security Hub, WAF & Shield, IAM Identity Center, AWS Backup and SSM
  • Google Cloud Platform: IAM, Compute Engine
  • Containerization & Orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform
  • Programming Language: Python
  • Version Control: Git
  • CI/CD & Automation: Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Argo CD
  • Observability & Monitoring: New Relic ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), and Datadog
  • Other Tools & Technologies: Karpenter, SonarQube, Nginx GitLab, GitHub, and Jira

Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Issued Aug 2023 · Expires Aug 2026


https://www.credly.com/badges/1c5e9161-bea5-4878-9ea9-2480a41a127e/public_url

Timeline

Cloud Engineer

Kallik Ltd
11.2023 - Current

DevOps Engineer

Animaker Inc
05.2021 - 10.2023

Software Test Engineer

Eventjini
09.2019 - 04.2021

Project Trainee Intern

DesmosLab
05.2019 - 07.2019

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Science

SRM University

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Science

SRM University

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