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M SREEKANTH

Summary

Results-driven DevOps Engineer with 3+ years of experience in automating, optimizing, and scaling cloud infrastructure. Proficient in CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud platforms (AWS). Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), monitoring, and security best practices. Coupled with excellent problem-solving skills to drive operational excellence.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificate

Certification

  • Certified Jenkins Engineer - CJE
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator - CKA
  • Terraform Associate - HCTA0-003
  • DevOps and Cloud Computing Certification - Intellipaat Institute

Skills

  • Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab
  • Build Tools: Ant, Maven, Gradle,
  • CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions
  • Containerization : Docker, ECS
  • Orchestration: Kubernetes,EKS
  • IaC: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible
  • Monitoring :Prometheus, Grafana
  • Logging: ELK Stack, Datadog
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, VPC, S3,IAM, Lambda, RDS, Load balancers, Auto scaling group, Cloud watch,EKS)
  • OS & Networking: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS), Windows Server, TCP/IP, DNS, VPN
  • Application/Web Servers: Tomcat 101, WebLogic 1411Apache 2455 JBoss EAP 80
  • Database: SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres
  • Scripting & Other Tools: Groovy, UNIX Shell Scripts (Ksh, Bash),
  • Framework: JIRA, SonarQube, Nexus, VSTS, Slack,

Work History

DevOps Engineer

NTT DATA Services (Avaso Tech Pvt Ltd)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
06.2023 - 09.2024

Responsibilities:

  • Set up Git repositories and SSH Keys in Bitbucket for Agile teams.
  • Helped teams configure Web-hooks in Github to trigger automated builds in Jenkins .
  • Used builds tools like Ant and Maven for the building of deployable artifacts such as war & jar from source code.
  • Set up CI/CD pipelines for Microservices and integrated tools such as Maven, Bitbucket, SonarQube, Nexus, Docker, Slack to provide immediate feedback to DEV teams after code check-in.
  • Set up Jenkins master , added necessary plugins and more slaves to support scalability and agility.
  • Created quality gates in SonarQube dashboard and enforced them in pipelines to fail builds when conditions were not met.
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning on AWS using Terraform and Ansible .
  • Maintain reusable infrastructure modules and templates to ensure consistent environment provisioning.
  • Utilised Docker for container management, writing Dockerfiles, and setting up automated builds on Docker Hub .
  • Virtualised environments using Docker containers to meet dev and test environment requirements.
  • Used Docker Machine to spin up containers for QA testing purposes.
  • Deploy and manage containerised applications in Kubernetes and write and maintain Helm charts or Kubernetes manifests.
  • Wrote Ansible playbooks from scratch in YAML. Installing, setting up & troubleshooting Ansible, created and automated platform environment setup.
  • Writing shell scripts to automate the jobs and scheduling cron jobs for job automation using commands with Crontab.
  • Set up and maintain monitoring and alerting systems using Prometheus , Grafana , ELK Stack , Datadog , or New Relic .
  • Implement logging solutions and ensure logs are centralised and actionable.
  • Implemented AWS solutions using EC2 , Lambda , S3 , RDS , EBS , Elastic Load Balancer , and Auto Scaling Groups ; optimised volumes and EC2 instances.
  • Created snapshots and Amazon Machine Images (AMI) for backup and cloning of AWS instances.
  • Defined AWS Security Groups which acted as virtual firewalls that controlled the traffic allowed to reach one or more AWS EC2 instances.
  • Creating S3 buckets and managing policies for S3 buckets and utilized S3 bucket and Glacier for storage and backup on AWS.
  • Worked with Cloud Watch to monitor resources such as EC2, CPU memory, Amazon RDS DB services, Dynamo DB tables, EBS volumes; to set alarms for notification or automated actions; and to monitor logs for a better understanding and operation of the system.
  • Utilised AWS CLI to automate backups of data and stores to S3 buckets, EBS and create AMIs for mission critical production servers as backups.
  • Worked on JIRA/ServiceSnow for defect/issues logging & tracking and documented all my work using Confluence .
  • Collaborating with developers, QA, and IT teams to ensure smooth integration and delivery.
  • Maintain documentation for infrastructure, CI/CD processes, deployment playbooks, and onboarding guides.
  • Maintained version control systems like Git or SVN for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.

Team Leader - Technical Support

Vihaan India Pvt Ltd (QNET India)
11.2021 - 07.2023

    Responsibilities :

  • Administer, configure, and maintain Linux servers and services (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, or other distributions).
  • Manage system performance, troubleshooting, and ensuring high availability.
  • Monitored system resources including CPU usage , memory , and SWAP utilization; cleared cached memory and increased SWAP space dynamically based on client requirements.
  • Monitor and analyze system logs, proactively identifying issues and ensuring timely resolution.
  • Install and configure software packages, services, and utilities.
  • Provisioned and extended LVM volumes from managed LUNs to meet application team requirements
  • Scheduled and managed cron jobs using crontab for automated system tasks.
  • Provided and managed sudo privileges for users and teams.
  • Performed network port checks and diagnostics at the server level and Perform system backups, patch management, and upgrades in a timely manner.
  • Automation with Ansible:
  • Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks to automate system provisioning, configuration management, and deployment tasks.
  • Ensure automated tasks are running efficiently and resolve any automation-related issues that arise.
  • IT Service Management (ITSM):
  • Use ITSM tools (ServiceNow, JIRA) to track, manage, and resolve incidents, service requests, and changes.
  • Follow ITIL best practices to ensure incidents, problems, and service requests are logged, prioritized, and resolved efficiently.
  • Collaborate with other teams to ensure change management processes are followed for system upgrades and patches.
  • Assist with developing and maintaining ITSM workflows related to system administration.
  • Security & Compliance:
  • Ensure that systems are secure by applying security patches, configuring firewalls, and conducting vulnerability assessments.
  • Work closely with security teams to address security-related incidents or concerns.
  • Maintain compliance with internal and external security standards and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).

Team Lead-Operations

Matrimony.com
05.2019 - 07.2021

    Responsibilities :Leading the sales team and supporting to the clients.

  • Increased sales revenue by implementing targeted sales strategies and team training sessions.
  • Managed the allocation of resources and implementation of sales strategies, leading to a more balanced and efficient team structure.
  • Streamlined reporting procedures for improved efficiency in tracking team performance metrics against set goals.
  • Developed high-performing sales teams through regular coaching sessions, skill development workshops, and performance evaluations.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
  • Runs effective team meetings where best practices, successes, and learning are shared.
  • Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
  • Analyzed, assessed, and restructured the sale process to maximize productivity
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Hiring, organization, and staffing of the inside sales team
  • Strong IT skills, the ability to pick up systems quickly, and CRM knowledge
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing targeted sales strategies and team training sessions.
  • Streamlined reporting procedures for improved efficiency in tracking team performance metrics against set goals.

Customer Relations Officer

Bankbazaar.com
02.2018 - 03.2019

    Responsibilities :

  • Strategize workforce management to execute daily staffing plans, identify and report significant volume and capacity changes, and make just-in-time adjustments to ensure staffing requirements are met to achieve service level goals
  • Inform customers about all products in the company, their uses, and benefits
  • Facilitate direct sales by instructing team members to inform existing customers about new arrivals in the company and encouraging them to make sales
  • Ensure proper documentation in the information system in due time and check through it for accuracy.
  • Follow up on sales delivery to customers and inquire about their user experience of the card purchased, making use of their feedback in rating customer satisfaction
  • Responsible for credit control to ensure timely remittances and collection of construction forms from the market.
  • Manages the performance and behavior of CROs through effective meetings, coaching, and mentorship
  • Trained new team members on company policies, CRM systems, and best practices to ensure consistent service quality.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Managing 100% compliance, process adherence, and team targets.

Technical Support Officer

Concentrix India Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 10.2017

    Responsibilities :

  • Provided remote support for a wide range of software and hardware issues, maintaining strong customer relationships.
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Resolved issues from customer reviews and took appropriate actions accordingly.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resulting in satisfactory outcomes and positive feedback.
  • Collaborated with product team to communicate customer feedback, leading to improved product offerings

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Ramakrishna Forgings Ltd
06.2014 - 08.2015

    Responsibilities :

  • Starting and completing production orders: Initiating production orders on the shop floor and marking them as complete when finished.
  • Material tracking: Recording the usage of raw materials against production orders.
  • Quality checks: Logging quality issues or defects encountered during production.
  • Work center updates: Updating the status of work centers within the system to reflect current production activity.
  • Production monitoring: Viewing real-time production progress and identifying potential issues.
  • Data entry: Entering relevant production data into the SAP system, such as quantities produced, scrap rates, and machine downtime.
  • Production operator dashboard usage: Utilizing a dedicated dashboard within SAP to access relevant production information and perform necessary actions.
  • Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.

Education

B.Tech - Manufacturing Engineering

National Institute of Foundry And Forge Technology
Ranchi, India
05.2014

Languages

English
Hindi
Telugu
Kannada

Accomplishments

  • Terraform/Ansible Automation : Implemented infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible, improving scalability and reducing manual configuration by 80%.
  • Cut AWS costs by 35% using Terraform-managed auto-scaling and reserved instances
  • Zero-Downtime Deployments : Implemented blue-green or canary deployments to eliminate downtime.
  • Achieved 99.99% uptime by introducing Kubernetes-based fault-tolerant architecture
  • Migrated to Cloud : Successfully moved from on-prem to AWS/Azure/GCP, reducing costs and improving scalability.
  • Proactive Alerts : Set up automated alerts to detect issues before customers were impacted.
  • Decreased production incidents by 50% through enhanced monitoring and proactive alerting
  • SLOs & SLAs Met : Improved system reliability by defining and tracking Service-Level Objectives.
  • Reduced Cloud Costs : Optimized AWS/Azure spending with auto-scaling and spot instances and Cut AWS costs by 35% using Terraform-managed auto-scaling and reserved instances.

Timeline

DevOps Engineer

NTT DATA Services (Avaso Tech Pvt Ltd)
06.2023 - 09.2024

Team Leader - Technical Support

Vihaan India Pvt Ltd (QNET India)
11.2021 - 07.2023

Team Lead-Operations

Matrimony.com
05.2019 - 07.2021

Customer Relations Officer

Bankbazaar.com
02.2018 - 03.2019

Technical Support Officer

Concentrix India Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 10.2017

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Ramakrishna Forgings Ltd
06.2014 - 08.2015

B.Tech - Manufacturing Engineering

National Institute of Foundry And Forge Technology

Projects

  • Automated CI/CD Pipeline: Built a Jenkins pipeline for automated testing & deployment for java based application by using Maven, SonarQube, Argo CD, Helm and Kubernetes.
  • TerraKube and CI/CD for Java code : EKS deployment automation, and CI/CD Jenkins for java application with Terraform infrastructure-as-code:
  • Kubernetes Cluster Setup – Deployed a scalable EKS cluster with auto-scaling policies.
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) – Automated AWS VPC, EC2, and S3 provisioning and EKS cluster setup.

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