NITIN CHAUHAN
NOIDA
Summary
Results-driven DevOps Architect with extensive expertise in designing and implementing scalable cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments. Demonstrated proficiency in cloud-native technologies and containerization, utilizing Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions. Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Terragrunt to automate environment provisioning while ensuring application security and high availability. Proven ability to lead successful cloud migrations and mentor teams in adopting modern DevOps practices for enhanced performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Architect
Barco Electronic Systems Private Limited
Noida
11.2021 - Current
- Cloud Architecture: Designed and implemented scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure on Azure using Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.
- Cloud Migration: Led migration initiatives to Azure, optimizing workloads and ensuring seamless integration between on-premises, AWS, and Azure environments.
- DevOps and Security: Designed secure DevOps pipelines with integrated tools for vulnerability scanning, code quality analysis, and compliance checks.
- Network Solutions: Resolved complex network integration challenges using VPNs, VPCs, and Azure vWAN; architected hub-and-spoke topologies for optimized traffic flow and secure communication.
- Infrastructure Automation: Standardized Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices with governance policies, leveraging Terraform to streamline infrastructure provisioning.
- Cost Optimization: Developed strategies for cost-efficient infrastructure management, implementing right-sizing, reserved instances, and intelligent scaling policies.
- DNS Management: Resolved complex DNS issues across hybrid environments, enabling seamless connectivity between cloud platforms and on-premises systems.
- Tool Integration: Introduced modern tools like ArgoCD for GitOps and HashiCorp Vault for secrets management, PKI, and encryption, enhancing security and automation.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Coordinated with development, operations, and security teams to integrate new technologies while aligning with organizational goals.
- Technical Mentorship: Provided guidance to development teams on containerization, version control, automated testing, and best practices in cloud-native development.
- Technology Adoption: Designed and executed integration plans for emerging technologies, ensuring seamless adoption with minimal disruption to workflows.
Manager
Vodafone
Pune
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Kubernetes Management: Created and managed Kubernetes clusters on AWS, including installation and configuration of tools using Helm and developing custom Helm charts.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Built and maintained AWS infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring scalable and consistent deployments.
- CI/CD Automation: Designed and managed CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, leveraging Jenkinsfiles, Dockerfiles, and Python scripts for automated build and deployment processes.
- AWS Services Expertise: Proficient in AWS services, including Lambda, CloudWatch, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, KMS, S3, Secrets Manager, IAM, EC2, VPC, and DynamoDB, for infrastructure and application management.
- Slack Bot Development: Created Slack bots using Python and Golang for automating workflows and enhancing team communication.
- SSL Configuration: Configured and resolved issues related to SSL certificates for secure communication across applications and services.
- Automation and Monitoring: Developed Python-based automations for Kubernetes and AWS to generate reports, monitor infrastructure, and set up alarms.
- End-to-End Pipeline Ownership: Independently designed, documented, and implemented pipelines for multiple projects, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
Technical Specialist
Amdocs
Gurgaon
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Middleware Operations: Worked on Amdocs OSS and BSS products as part of the middleware team, ensuring seamless integration and operation.
- WebLogic Administration: Managed WebLogic application servers for hosting and supporting Amdocs applications.
- Web and Identity Management: Configured and maintained middleware tools including Apache, Oracle Access Manager (OAM), Oracle Identity Manager (OIM), and Oracle HTTP Server (OHS).
- System Integration: Supported middleware configurations to ensure reliable communication between Amdocs OSS/BSS products and backend systems.
- Performance Optimization: Monitored and fine-tuned application server and middleware components for optimal performance and reliability.
Associate Consultant
HCL Technologies Ltd
Noida
11.2016 - 10.2018
- WebLogic Server Management: Configured, maintained, and supported WebLogic servers across Development, Staging, and Production environments.
- Certificate Management: Managed identity and trusted certificates for WebLogic servers and associated web applications, ensuring secure communications.
- Application and Web Server Administration: Configured and managed application and web servers to maintain optimal performance and availability.
- Automation: Automated routine tasks to enhance efficiency and reduce manual overhead in WebLogic-related operations.
- Performance Monitoring: Acted as the primary contact for WebLogic performance optimization and monitoring automation initiatives.
- L3 Escalation Management: Handled WebLogic-related L3 escalations, ensuring timely resolution of critical issues.
- Cross-Environment Support: Provided comprehensive support for WebLogic in diverse environments, ensuring seamless application deployment and stability.
Senior Support Engineer
Xavient Info Systems
Noida
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Deployment Management: Planned and executed application and database deployments twice weekly during maintenance windows, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Server Administration: Configured and managed application and web servers, maintaining high availability and performance.
- Incident Management: Monitored alerts, prioritized issues, and facilitated resolution through bridge calls, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure swift resolution, and adherence to SLAs.
- Client Communication: Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, providing daily updates on deployments, tickets, and issue resolutions.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Conducted daily RCA for recurring issues, identifying, and implementing long-term fixes to improve system reliability.
- Certificate Management: Solely handled the issuance, renewal, and management of server and customer certificates.
- Collaboration: Worked closely with the development team to implement changes and enhancements twice a week.
- Escalation and Coordination: Led issue resolution calls, bringing together cross-functional teams, and escalating when necessary for timely resolutions.
- Maintenance Window Operations: Supported 9-hour maintenance deployment windows twice weekly, ensuring seamless updates and minimal disruptions.
- Continuous Night Shift Support: Provided 24/7 support during night shifts, troubleshooting, and resolving critical issues.
Senior Subject Matter Expert
Amdocs
Gurgaon
11.2012 - 05.2015
- Application Server Management: Configured, maintained, and supported WebLogic, WebSphere, and IIS application servers for reliable application hosting.
- Deployment Management: Deployed and managed web applications across multiple server environments, ensuring smooth application operations.
- Server Configuration: Handled the configuration and management of application and web servers to support diverse business needs.
- Environment Support: Provided support for test environments, assisting in testing activities and resolving environment-specific issues.
- Scripting and Automation: Created and maintained Unix shell scripts and WLST scripts to automate routine server tasks and streamline operations.
- Testing Support: Collaborated with testing teams to troubleshoot and optimize application deployments during testing phases.
Software Engineer
Wipro
Gurgaon
06.2010 - 11.2012
- WebLogic Server Administration: Configured, maintained, and supported WebLogic servers to ensure high availability and performance.
- Application Deployment: Deployed web applications on servers, ensuring smooth functionality across environments.
- Server Configuration and Management: Managed application and web servers, optimizing configurations for stability and scalability.
- Production Support: Provided end-to-end production support, resolving critical issues and minimizing downtime.
- Testing Assistance: Supported testing activities by troubleshooting and resolving application and environment-related issues.
- Scripting and Automation: Developed and maintained Unix shell scripts to automate regular server tasks, and improve operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Technology -
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology
05-2010
Higher Secondary -
St. Mary's Academy
Saharanpur04-2005
High School -
St. Mary's Academy
Saharanpur04-2003
Skills
- Microsoft Azure
- Cloud architecture design (Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
- Containerization technologies
- Continuous integration (GitHub Actions/Jenkins)
- Continuous deployment (Argocd)
- Infrastructure Automation (Terraform/Terragrunt)
- Azure Cloud Governance
- Container Orchestration Technology (Kubernetes, AKS/EKS)
- Azure Cloud DNS and Networking (Private DNS Zones, Azure VWAN, DNS Resolvers, CATO Integration on Azure Cloud)
- Logging, Cloud Observability and Monitoring (Promethues, Grafana, ELK, Opsgenie, Fluentd )
- Load balancers Technology ( Application/Classic LB, App Gateways, Nginx Controller
- Kubernetes Stack (Nginx Ingress Controller, AWS Load Balancer Controller, Helm, Helmsman, CoreDNS/KubeDNS, External DNS, Flannel/Calico, Cert Manager, Writing Kubernetes Controllers with Kuber Builder
- Authentication and SSO/SAML (Keycload/Dex/Azure AD)
- Programming (Python/Golang)
Affiliations
I like to reading books in free time. Some of favourite Books include "The Monk who sold his Ferrari", "Man in search of meaning", "Dopamine Detox", "The Power of Subconcious Mind", "The Courage to be Disliked"
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator.
- Certified Kubernetes Developer.
Timeline
Software Architect
Barco Electronic Systems Private Limited
11.2021 - Current
Manager
Vodafone
05.2019 - 11.2021
Technical Specialist
Amdocs
10.2018 - 05.2019
Associate Consultant
HCL Technologies Ltd
11.2016 - 10.2018
Senior Support Engineer
Xavient Info Systems
05.2015 - 11.2016
Senior Subject Matter Expert
Amdocs
11.2012 - 05.2015
Software Engineer
Wipro
06.2010 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Technology -
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology
Higher Secondary -
St. Mary's Academy
High School -
St. Mary's Academy
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