P V Chandra Shaker

Innovative Azure DevOps / Cloud Engineer with 13 years of IT experience, including over 6 years in Cloud and DevOps engineering within Microsoft Azure. Skilled in designing and managing scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD platforms for microservices. Expertise in Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (Pulumi, Terraform), and AKS administration, focusing on cloud migration, infrastructure automation, and deployment optimization.

• Azure Cloud Infrastructure Deployment
• DevOps Implementation & Automation
• AKS Deployment & Management
• Infrastructure Automation
• CI/CD Pipeline Design
• Cloud Security & Access Management
• Production Support & Troubleshooting

• HandT-Matrix-Design, Coforge Pvt. Ltd, 07/12/21, 03/25/26, Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, AKS, Docker, Pulumi, ACR, App Services, Azure Functions, Key Vault, Storage, Service Bus, Data Factory, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Octopus Deploy, Snyk, Senior Software Engineer – Azure DevOps Engineer, Responsible for implementation, automation, and maintenance of Azure-based cloud infrastructure and CI/CD platforms supporting microservices-based applications. The role involved infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AKS-based deployments, pipeline optimization, and implementation of secure DevOps practices across multiple environments., Designed, implemented, and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for application and infrastructure deployments., Managed and optimized build and release pipelines to improve deployment efficiency and reliability., Implemented Infrastructure as Code using Pulumi for automated provisioning and lifecycle management of Azure resources., Managed AKS clusters and supported containerized deployments using Docker., Integrated Azure Container Registry (ACR) with deployment pipelines for container lifecycle management., Deployed and maintained Azure services including App Services, Azure Functions, Storage, Service Bus, and Data Factory., Integrated Octopus Deploy with Azure DevOps pipelines for controlled application deployments., Configured monitoring, alerting, and logging using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics., Monitored platform components including Function Apps and supporting services to ensure high availability., Implemented security best practices across infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines., Identified and remediated vulnerabilities using tools such as Snyk and ensured compliance with security and regulatory standards., Automated operational tasks to improve system stability and reduce manual intervention., Participated in incident response, troubleshooting, and system reliability improvements., Collaborated with development, infrastructure, and security teams to improve deployment workflows and platform stability., Maintained technical documentation, deployment procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Genpact India, Skilliantech India Pvt Ltd, 12/01/17, 07/31/21, Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Azure AD, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, Terraform, Azure Container Registry (ACR), Azure Storage, Azure Service Bus, Azure Key Vault, Azure Networking (VNets, NSGs, Route Tables), Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, ARM Templates, PowerShell, CI/CD, Azure DevOps / Cloud Engineer, Worked on enterprise cloud transformation initiatives involving Azure cloud migration, infrastructure automation, and DevOps adoption. Initially responsible for Azure administration and later transitioned into Azure DevOps and cloud engineering activities focusing on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, and CI/CD automation. Contributed to improving deployment efficiency, scalability, and operational reliability across Azure environments., Managed and administered Azure infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, and identity services., Designed and implemented Azure networking solutions including VNets, subnets, NSGs, and routing configurations., Supported migration of on-premises workloads to Azure environments., Implemented Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and ARM templates., Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for application and infrastructure deployments., Managed AKS clusters and containerized workloads using Docker., Integrated Azure Container Registry (ACR) with deployment pipelines., Implemented secure secret management using Azure Key Vault., Automated operational tasks using PowerShell scripting., Configured monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics., Collaborated with development and infrastructure teams to implement DevOps best practices.
• Genpact India, Acute Informatics Pvt Ltd. - Wipro, 11/01/15, 09/30/17, Windows 7/10, Active Directory, Group Policy, Desktop & Laptop Support, OS Imaging, Patch Management, VPN, Remote Support Tools, Endpoint Security Tools, Hardware & Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Engineer – L2, Provided Level 2 desktop support and end-user computing services for enterprise environments, ensuring availability, security, and performance of end-user systems. The role involved advanced troubleshooting, OS deployment, application installation, patch management, and user access support. Worked closely with infrastructure, network, and security teams to resolve complex issues, support system upgrades, and maintain operational efficiency while ensuring SLA compliance and improved end-user experience. Key objectives included minimizing downtime, improving user productivity, maintaining SLA compliance, and enhancing the overall end-user experience through proactive monitoring and issue resolution., Provided Level 2 technical support for desktop, laptop, and peripheral-related issues., Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, OS, and network-related incidents within defined SLAs., Installed, configured, and maintained Windows operating systems and enterprise applications., Managed user accounts, access permissions, and group policies in Active Directory., Supported OS imaging, system builds, upgrades, and patch management activities., Troubleshot issues related to printers, VPN connectivity, email clients, and remote access tools., Coordinated with Level 3, infrastructure, and network teams for complex issue resolution., Performed root cause analysis for recurring incidents and implemented preventive solutions., Supported asset management including hardware allocation and lifecycle tracking., Provided remote and onsite support using enterprise support tools., Ensured compliance with IT security policies and organizational standards., Documented troubleshooting procedures and knowledge base articles., Supported onboarding and offboarding activities including system setup and access provisioning., Monitored system performance and proactively addressed potential issues.
• Pentagon Rugged Systems, Hyderabad, 03/01/11, 08/31/14, Windows Server, LAN/WAN Networking, TCP/IP, Switching & Routing, Industrial PCs, Rackmount Servers, Hardware Integration, System Testing, Backup & Recovery, Technical Support & Network Engineer, Worked on implementation, integration, and maintenance of ruggedized computing and networking solutions for defense and industrial environments. Responsibilities included system integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of industrial PCs and networking equipment designed to meet military-grade operational standards., Gathered and analyzed client requirements for infrastructure and system deployments., Participated in system design and solution implementation with engineering teams., Prepared BOM and supported procurement activities., Performed prototype development, testing, and validation at client sites., Delivered and supported deployment of ruggedized systems and networking equipment., Provided technical support and preventive maintenance for deployed systems., Maintained backups and project documentation., Tank Simulator (BMP1 & BMP2) – Indian Army (in coordination with ECIL), Tunguska Tank Simulator – Simulation & Development Department (SDD), Ministry of Defence, CPR Medical Simulator – SDD, Ministry of Defence, Industrial PC Operations & Maintenance – APC, Bangalore, Ruggedization of Hughes Networking Devices for Indian Army

• Business Communication
• Initiative & Result Orientation
• Collaboration & Team Engagement
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Ability
• Learning & Continuous Improvement
• Ownership & Accountability