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Kiran Sharma

Solution Architect
gurgaon,HR

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Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Solution Architect(Agentic AI)Sr. Cloud Ops EngineerWindows EngineerAssociate ConsultantSystem Engineer

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Full Time

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Hybrid
Location: gurgaon, HR, IN
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

45000/yr - 200000/yr

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Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hours

Summary

Results-driven AI Solution Architect specializing in AWS/GCP cloud migration and CI/CD automation. Enhanced system availability and operational efficiency through microservices design and effective stakeholder engagement. Leveraged Terraform and Kubernetes to achieve cost reductions and performance optimizations in cloud environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Solution Architect(Agentic AI)

GlobalLogic
Noida
07.2020 - Current
  • Cloud Migration & Modernisation: Led cloud migration programs using the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) to transition legacy applications into a scalable and resilient AWS environment. Achieved significant cost reductions and performance optimisations through system migration and modernisation.
  • High Availability & Kubernetes: Designed an AWS EKS-based microservices solution on OpenShift with Kubernetes to enhance system availability and scaling capabilities. Upgraded the Kubernetes control plane (latest version 1.29) using automation to ensure zero downtime (99.999% availability). Managed node groups with CloudFormation and Helm for seamless application deployments.Zero-Downtime Deployments: Executed advanced deployment strategies, including Canary and Blue-Green deployments, ensuring continuous availability with Elastic Load Balancers and Kubernetes configurations.
  • End-to-End CI/CD Pipeline Management: Automated build and deployment pipelines using Jenkins and Bamboo, integrated with Bitbucket, resulting in a 50% reduction in deployment time and minimized errors.
  • High Availability & Kubernetes: Designed an AWS EKS-based microservices solution on OpenShift with Kubernetes to enhance system availability and scaling capabilities. Upgraded the Kubernetes control plane (latest version 1.29) using automation to ensure zero downtime (99.999% availability). Managed node groups with CloudFormation and Helm for seamless application deployments.

    Zero-Downtime Deployments: Executed advanced deployment strategies, including Canary and Blue-Green deployments, ensuring continuous availability with Elastic Load Balancers and Kubernetes configurations.
  • Utilized AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) for rapid, repeatable deployments across environments, reducing infrastructure provisioning time by 40%.
  • Technologies: Proficient in AWS (EKS, Lambda, CloudFront, API Gateway, IAM), Terraform, CDK, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Datadog, Jaeger, KeyCloak, Bamboo, Splunk, and New Relic.
  • Conducted architectural reviews to ensure compliance with best practices. Evaluated emerging technologies to improve system performance and efficiency. Facilitated workshops to gather stakeholder feedback and requirements. Implemented integration strategies between legacy systems and new applications.
  • Leadership & Recognition: Awarded Leadership, Eminence, Spot, and Star awards for contributions to strategic initiatives in automotive, healthcare, and private equity projects. Currently leads DevOps practices, driving operational excellence and innovation.

Sr. Cloud Ops Engineer

Cvent
Gurgaon
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Role: Developed and maintained AWS EKS clusters with zero-downtime deployments using Canary/Blue-Green strategies. Automated CI/CD pipelines, managed Bitbucket repositories, and configured high-availability systems.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Designed and executed CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Bitbucket, and EKS.
  • Set up Kubernetes auto-scaling (HPA), EKS cluster autoscaling, and system monitoring.
  • Configured monitoring with CloudWatch, Datadog, and Prometheus-Grafana to achieve 99.9% uptime.
  • Utilized AWS services such as ElasticCache, CloudFront, RDS, API Gateway, and Cognito to enhance scalability and resilience.
  • Developed architectural documentation and high-level designs to streamline deployment processes.
  • Technologies: AWS, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Datadog, Helm, Kafka, ElasticSearch, CloudWatch

Windows Engineer

Impressico Business Solutions
Noida
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Role: Managed CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, automated AWS EC2 deployments, and maintained configuration via Ansible.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Developed CI/CD pipelines integrating Jenkins and GitHub, streamlining deployment automation.
  • Provisioned AWS environments using Terraform, enabling infrastructure as code practices.
  • Configured ELB for efficient traffic management and provisioned AWS EC2 instances to support application scalability.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams on automation best practices and solutions.
  • Technologies: AWS, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, Rackspace

Associate Consultant

HCL
Noida
12.2016 - 06.2017
  • Role: Developed AWS infrastructure with secure configurations for high scalability.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Implemented secure AWS environments using VPC, EC2, and CloudFront to enhance infrastructure security.
  • Created IAM roles and policies while managing user permissions to ensure compliance with security standards.
  • Configured monitoring and alerts with CloudWatch to enable proactive issue resolution and maintain system reliability.
  • Technologies: AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, CloudFront, CloudWatch), Linux

System Engineer

CSC
Noida
07.2011 - 11.2016
  • Projects: Criterion, Concentric
  • Architected scalable solutions using AWS components (EC2, VPC, ECS, Lambda) to meet project requirements.
  • Provisioned and managed VMware infrastructure, ensuring uptime and performance.
  • Role: Supported infrastructure with VMware, managed Linux/Windows environments and implemented AWS for cloud provisioning.
  • Delivered L1 and L2 support for Windows/Linux systems, resolving technical issues to enhance system reliability.
  • Highlighted contributions to project success through effective collaboration and problem-solving.
  • Technologies: VMware, AWS, Linux, Windows, Confluence, Jira

Executive

SC Pvt Ltd
Ghaziabad
05.2009 - 06.2011
  • Led Malvern project by coordinating tasks and managing resources to ensure timely delivery.
  • Installed and configured Windows servers, managed Active Directory, and optimized DNS configurations for reliable network operations.
  • Managed server setups for WSUS, IIS, and Active Directory to ensure reliable service delivery.
  • Configured DNS and network settings for efficient infrastructure management.
  • Developed basic scripts for automation of tasks and system maintenance, streamlining operations.
  • Key Contributions:
  • Technologies: Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, WSUS, PowerShell

Education

Electronics and Communication Engineering -

MeeraBai Technical Institute
Delhi
01-2009

Skills

  • Cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure
  • Infrastructure as code: Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK
  • DevOps and CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Bamboo, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Git, Bitbucket
  • Monitoring and logging: AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus, Grafana
  • Languages: Terraform, JSON, Bash, YAML, PowerShell
  • API management
  • Microservices design
  • Serverless architecture
  • Cloud strategy
  • DevOps methodologies
  • Cloud architecture
  • Infrastructure orchestration
  • Operational efficiency
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Operating systems: Linux, RHEL, Ubuntu, Windows Server, macOS
  • Project management: Jira
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • GCP Associate Certification

Foreign Language Skills - English

Expert (Written and Spoken)

Accomplishments

  • Quarterly Spot 2023 and Star Award 2024
  • Top Practices Contributor 2024
  • Emminence Award 2025
  • Top Manager Award 2026

Affiliations

  • Save the Environment( plantation drive) - Noida (2023-2025)

Timeline

Solution Architect(Agentic AI)

GlobalLogic
07.2020 - Current

Sr. Cloud Ops Engineer

Cvent
01.2019 - 05.2020

Windows Engineer

Impressico Business Solutions
08.2018 - 01.2019

Associate Consultant

HCL
12.2016 - 06.2017

System Engineer

CSC
07.2011 - 11.2016

Executive

SC Pvt Ltd
05.2009 - 06.2011

Electronics and Communication Engineering -

MeeraBai Technical Institute
Kiran SharmaSolution Architect