Kiran Kumar Venkumahanti
Software Engineer
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Accomplished Staff DevOps Engineer with over 13 years of expertise in designing and implementing Python-based applications, virtualization, and platform engineering. Specializes in creating automation and scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive operational excellence. Demonstrated success in leading strategic initiatives, architecting robust internal platforms, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve cost optimization. Committed to leveraging technical skills and innovative thinking to deliver transformative results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff DevOps Engineer
Teradata
01.2021 - Current
- Architected the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) — a Kubernetes-hosted solution replacing ServiceNow-based provisioning with a self-service UI for managing Vantage environments.
- Built core platform services and led migration of engineering applications to IDP.
- Led Kubernetes platform migration from Tanzu to Spectro Cloud.
- Established GitOps workflows using Argo CD.
- Drove cloud cost optimization across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Developed AI-powered chatbot using Langchain, MCP Servers, and Flowise.
- Standardized CI/CD and led GitLab to GitHub migration.
Operations Systems Engineer
Wells Fargo
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines for IaaS applications.
- Restructured Ansible deployments to support rollback to stable versions.
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services / Ericsson AB
03.2012 - 04.2020
- Contributed to the CBA 2.0 architecture transformation, enabling modeling-based system creation tailored to user needs.
- Participated in schema definition and tooling development.
- Developed virtualization frameworks, REST APIs, and simulators.
- Created CLI test frameworks and campaign tools.
- Onsite experience at Ericsson AB, Sweden for over 2 years.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
MVGR College of Engineering, Vizianagaram
Andhra Pradesh05.2011
Skills
- Languages & Scripting: Python, Shell Scripting
- Frameworks: FastAPI, Flask
- Container & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
- CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions
- Configuration & Infrastructure Management: Ansible, Terraform
- GitOps Tooling: Argo CD
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
- AI Automation Tools: Langchain, MCP Servers, Flowise
- Databases: Oracle, MySQL
- Methodologies: Agile, Scrum
Accomplishments
- Delivered the IDP and EPC platforms, replacing manual workflows with scalable, automated solutions.
- Led Kubernetes platform migration, ensuring seamless transition and DR readiness.
- Implemented GitOps deployment with Argo CD for automated promotion and traceability.
- Enabled cloud cost optimization via Spot instances, Lease Management, and Scheduled Operations.
- Built an AI chatbot for IDP, integrating Slack, Atlassian, and Jenkins for natural language interaction.
- Architected audit services and RBAC APIs for secure access governance.
- Standardized CI/CD pipelines and led the GitLab to GitHub migration across 50+ repositories.
- Acted as Product Owner and Feature Architect, driving roadmap clarity and cross-team alignment.
- Developed tools like YAML-lint, CLI test frameworks, and virtualization simulators to enhance platform reliability.
Certification
- Certified CBA for Developers (Ericsson Component Based Architecture)
- Oracle 9i Certified Associate
Interests
Active in sports including Badminton, Cricket, Carroms, and Chess
Hobbies
- Spending time with Family
- Playing Badminton
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Staff DevOps Engineer
Teradata
01.2021 - Current
Operations Systems Engineer
Wells Fargo
04.2020 - 12.2020
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services / Ericsson AB
03.2012 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
MVGR College of Engineering, Vizianagaram