KARTHIK B

Seasoned DevOps and Azure Cloud with extensive experience in analysis, and cloud technologies. Demonstrated in enhancing Azure cloud infrastructure through effective CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation. Skilled in addressing and managing critical system issues, contributing to the reliability and efficiency of IT services. Adept leveraging various tools and platforms to foster innovation and drive operational improvements in dynamic environments.

BMW Logistics Planning (Nov 2024  - Current)

Objective: Results-driven Logistics Planning Specialist with hands-on experience in BMW’s digital planning applications including LP DALLAS, IPOLOG, LPPA, LPPNF, SCS and MILES. Skilled in data management, process optimization, packaging quality, time-based logistics analysis, and maintenance planning across global production plants. Adept at ensuring data consistency, streamlining material flow, and enabling efficient and transparent planning processes. Seeking to leverage expertise in digital logistics systems and process planning to drive operational excellence, improve data quality, and support end-to-end supply chain efficiency in a dynamic organization.

Technologies: Azure Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes (BMW 4-Wheel cluster management), AKS, Terraform, App Services, Python, GitHub Actions, Observability & Monitoring Solutions.

Charge Point Management System (CPMS) ( March 2023 - May 2024)

Objective: Developed a Charge Point Management System to enable remote monitoring and control of electric vehicle charging stations for improved operational efficiency and user experience.

Technologies: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, Prometheus,PostgreSQl, Key Vault

Outcome: Improved operational control, enhanced scalability, and enabled consistent updates, supporting Charge Point Operators in managing a reliable, multivendor EV charging network.

• Configured CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins, streamlining build, test, and deployment workflows to improve release efficiency and reduce delivery times.
• Automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration management with Terraform and Ansible, ensuring consistency, scalability, and reliability across cloud environments.
• Developed and maintained Dockerfiles, built container images, and pushed them to Azure Container Registry (ACR), enabling secure and efficient microservices deployments on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Implemented Azure Key Vault and HashiCorp Vault for secure storage and automated retrieval of secrets, tokens, and credentials; enforced RBAC policies to strengthen compliance and minimize security risks.
• Designed and deployed Kubernetes manifests (Pods, Deployments, Services, Autoscaling) for containerized applications, supporting high availability and scalability in Azure Cloud.
• Managed Azure administration tasks including Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Networking, and Office 365 integrations to enhance collaboration and cloud resource utilization.
• Configured observability & monitoring solutions (Application Insights, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana) to improve system reliability and enable proactive incident management.
• Developed and maintained Dockerfiles, built container images, and pushed them to Azure Container Registry (ACR), enabling secure and efficient microservices deployments on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Managed Service Principals for secure, identity-based authentication between applications, AKS, and Azure services, ensuring compliance with cloud security best practices.
• Handled Linux administration tasks including user management, file system navigation, and system maintenance, ensuring stable server operations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve deployment efficiency, infrastructure automation, and cloud governance, transitioning from general DevOps responsibilities into a dedicated Cloud & DevOps role.