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Kiran Kalathuru

Bangalore

Summary

Senior DevOps Engineer with 8+ years of comprehensive experience in IT infrastructure, cloud architecture, and automation. Proven expertise in implementing enterprise-level DevOps strategies, managing multi-cloud environments, and leading digital transformation initiatives. Specialized in AWS cloud services, containerization, and CI/CD pipeline optimization for large-scale applications with a track record of driving cost optimization and operational excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior DevOps Engineer

TechNova Solutions
03.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded enterprise cloud migration projects, moving 150+ applications from on-premises to AWS, resulting in 40% cost reduction and improved scalability.
  • Implemented Terraform-based infrastructure provisioning across multiple AWS accounts, managing resources worth $2M+ annually.
  • Designed and deployed production-grade Kubernetes clusters using EKS, managing 200+ microservices with auto-scaling and load balancing.
  • Architected GitLab CI/CD pipelines for 50+ applications, reducing deployment time from hours to minutes with zero-downtime deployments.
  • Established DevSecOps practices, integrating security scanning tools and achieving 99.9% compliance with security standards.
  • Mentored a team of 5 junior DevOps engineers and collaborated with cross-functional teams across development, QA, and operations.

DevOps Specialist

Harman Connected Services
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Managed comprehensive AWS infrastructure including EC2, VPC, S3, ELB, CloudWatch, and IAM for mission-critical applications.
  • Developed robust automation frameworks for application deployment using Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes, reducing manual effort by 70%.
  • Led CI/CD pipeline implementation using Jenkins, optimizing build processes and achieving 95% deployment success rate.
  • Ensured enterprise-level cloud security through comprehensive IAM policies, security group configurations, and compliance monitoring.
  • Implemented comprehensive monitoring solutions using CloudWatch and custom dashboards for proactive issue resolution.

DevOps Engineer

Cognizant Technologies
09.2018 - 03.2022
  • Designed and managed scalable AWS environments for both production and non-production workloads supporting 1000+ users.
  • Integrated Git-based workflows into development processes, improving code quality and collaboration efficiency.
  • Automated deployment processes using Ansible playbooks, improving system reliability by 60% and reducing deployment errors.
  • Managed 100+ Linux servers with performance tuning, monitoring, and automation scripts for optimal resource utilization.
  • Provided 24/7 support for critical business applications, maintaining SLA compliance of 99.5%.

Linux Engineer

Cognizant Technologies
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Administered Red Hat and Oracle Linux environments for 200+ servers, ensuring security, performance, and scalability.
  • Performed comprehensive system backups, disaster recovery operations, and security patching across enterprise infrastructure.
  • Configured and optimized NFS, DHCP, DNS, and other network services for enhanced performance and reliability.
  • Developed Shell scripting solutions to automate routine system tasks, improving operational efficiency by 40%.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Sri Venkateswara University
01.2016

Skills

    AWS

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Accomplishments

  • Cost Optimization Excellence
  • Implemented AWS cost optimization strategies achieving 35% reduction in cloud expenses through Reserved Instances and resource right-sizing.
  • Digital Transformation Leadership
  • Led complete enterprise cloud migration achieving 99.9% uptime and 80% faster deployment cycles.
  • Infrastructure Reliability
  • Improved system reliability by 60% through automation and DevOps best practices implementation.

Timeline

Senior DevOps Engineer

TechNova Solutions
03.2023 - Current

DevOps Specialist

Harman Connected Services
03.2022 - 02.2023

DevOps Engineer

Cognizant Technologies
09.2018 - 03.2022

Linux Engineer

Cognizant Technologies
07.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Commerce -

Sri Venkateswara University
Kiran Kalathuru