Hi, I’m
Nirakar Pradhan
Bangalore
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Avaya India Private limitedBangalore
Sr. Technical Support Engineer
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Infrastructure Automation: Automated creation of Azure and AWS EC2 resources, including VMs, virtual networks, and storage accounts using Terraform
- Developed and maintained IaC templates to streamline deployments and ensure consistency across environments
- Configuration Management: Automated Azure VM configuration, patching, and compliance checks using Ansible
- Established configuration baselines and enforced system hardening policies to meet security standards
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Configured Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, and Log Analytics for proactive monitoring of infrastructure
- Implemented automated rollback mechanisms, resolved failures by analyzing logs and deployment metrics, and enhanced alerting to reduce downtime
- Access Management: Designed and managed role-based access controls (RBAC) in Azure and AWS, ensuring secure and appropriate resource access for teams
- Implemented least-privilege principles to mitigate risks
- Backup and Recovery: Automated backup policies for Azure and AWS resources, enabling rapid recovery in case of failures or data loss
- Validated recovery processes to ensure business continuity
- Cost Optimization: Monitored Azure and AWS resource usage and implemented rightsizing recommendations
- Automated lifecycle management of unused resources to minimize costs without impacting performance
- Service Now: User onboarding/Offboarding process and CMDB updated in snow
Newt GlobalBangalore
Cloud Engineer
01.2018 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Managed cloud services for 1000+ customers, leveraging expertise in Linux/UNIX administration
- Automated build and deploy processes using Shell scripting and implemented AWS cloud infrastructure
- Developed and deployed Ansible playbooks for provisioning, configuring, and patching cloud servers
- Configured NFS, Samba, Apache, and APT-Cacher-NG for local repositories and client-specific needs
- Monitored ELK stack, configured Filebeat agents, and facilitated audits with AWS CLI reports
China Contracting & Engineering CorporationOdisha
IT Engineer
12.2015 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Administered 200 servers on AWS, managing Linux (RHEL 5 & 6, CentOS) and Windows (2003, 2008 R2, 2012) environments
- Configured network equipment, Synology NAS with local domain controllers, and installed server-based OS with RAID setup on IBM servers
- Automated tasks using Bash scripting and CRON, while monitoring logs and addressing issues on Windows and Red Hat Linux servers
- Defined cloud strategies, migration plans, and supported cloud-native app development alongside routine infrastructure maintenance
- Troubleshot and maintained hardware, software, and network devices, ensuring optimal performance and uptime
Education
FM UniversityOdisha
Master of Computer Applications
01.2013
University Overview
Utkal UniversityNayagarh, Odisha
B.Com
01.2007
University Overview
Skills
- Cloud Administration (Azure, AWS, AWS to Azure Migration)
- Infrastructure As Code - Terraform, Packer, Vault
- Configuration Management - Ansible
- Scripting Languages - Bash, Python
- Operating Systems - Linux (RHEL, Debian), Windows
- Security Tools - Qualys Cloud Vulnerability Management
Certification
- Microsoft Azure Solution Architect Expert
- RHCE
- PGDCA - Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application
- MCTS - Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration (E362-6168)
- AWS Solution Architect Associates
Timeline
Sr. Technical Support Engineer
Avaya India Private limited
01.2022 - Current
Cloud Engineer
Newt Global
01.2018 - 12.2021
IT Engineer
China Contracting & Engineering Corporation
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Microsoft Azure Solution Architect Expert
- RHCE
- PGDCA - Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application
- MCTS - Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration (E362-6168)
- AWS Solution Architect Associates
FM University
Master of Computer Applications
Utkal University
B.Com
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable Cloud Engineer with hands-on experience in cloud technologies. Skilled in navigating challenges and delivering innovative solutions. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to achieving excellence in new tasks. Known for creativity and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions that advance organizational goals.
Languages
Languages
English
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