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Padmapriya Sekaran

Padmapriya Sekaran

Chennai

Summary

Results-driven Kubernetes Engineer with 7 years of diverse IT experience, including 4 years specializing in DevOps practices. Skilled in managing, deploying, and troubleshooting containerized applications using Kubernetes, OpenShift, and CI/CD pipelines. Enthusiastic about utilizing technical proficiency and problem-solving skills in OpenShift and Kubernetes to foster innovation and drive efficiency within a growth-oriented organization.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialist Cloud Engineer

LTIMINDTREE
2022.02 - 2023.12
  • Managed day-to-day operations of large scale production Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters with 5000+ nodes, encompassing monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and reliability
  • Led cross-functional bridge calls to address and resolve complex OpenShift application issues, collaborating with development, operations, and support teams to diagnose root causes and implement effective solutions
  • Integrated Kubernetes and OpenShift with CI/CD pipelines to facilitate smooth, automated application builds, testing, and deployments
  • Good Experience with Version Control System such as Git, Administrating source code management by Github
  • Created branches, tags and handled merge conflict using Git mergetool
  • Written Docker File to build Docker Images to run them as Docker Containers
  • Built and deployed Docker containers for implementing micro services architecture from monolithic architecture
  • Managed Docker orchestration and Docker containerization using Kubernetes and Openshift
  • Used Kubernetes and OpenShift to orchestrate the deployment, scaling and management of Docker Containers
  • Used Apache Maven Project management tool POM file to automate the build process in Jenkins to manage project libraries, compiling, preparing war file and deploying in Apache Tomcat
  • Provided technical guidance and support to developers, aiding in the utilization of kubernetes and PaaS features such as auto-deployment, high availability, and application scaling
  • Monitored cluster health using Prometheus and Grafana, configuring alerts and dashboards to deliver real-time insights into system performance.

Technical Lead

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
2020.02 - 2022.01
  • Designed and managed CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, facilitating streamlined and automated application deployments
  • Administered and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters at both node and pod levels, ensuring high availability and performance
  • Configured and managed authentication, authorization, and application security for OpenShift environments
  • Oversaw the management of namespace, pods, deployments, services, and routes within OpenShift
  • Utilized Git and GitHub for effective source code management and version control
  • Created and maintained Docker images, and managed containerized application deployments
  • Implemented deployment strategies including rolling updates and blue-green deployments
  • Managed cluster configuration, including resource limits, namespace, taints and toleration.
  • Set up and monitored cluster performance using Prometheus and Grafana.

Senior System Analyst

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
2017.03 - 2020.01
  • Responsible for in-scope Event Management- Request Management - Incident Management - (First level resolution and triaging) proactive problem management as per the defined guidelines and instructions in the SOPs/Run books
  • Provide regular and meaningful updates and communications to client- stakeholders and Team Lead/management
  • Generating Ad-hoc permission reports using Symantec CCS and Cognos Enterprise tool
  • Hosting regular interactive team calls, virtual events to boost team building, productivity, communication
  • Sustained support for the access removal reporting of users from 60+ applications
  • Sharing Excel and PowerPoint based reports with the client via email
  • The report is mean to update the Performance review of the different towers, daily targets achieved
  • Training other team members on the applications & proper procedures.

Education

B.E. - Computer Science Engineering

RVS Padhmavathy College of Engineering And Technology
Chennai, India
01.2015

Higher Secondary -

Government Higher Secondary School, Kavaraipettai
Chennai, India
01.2011

High School -

Government Higher Secondary School, Kavaraipettai
Chennai, India
01.2010

Skills

  • Git/Github
  • Openshift
  • Kubernetes
  • Linux
  • Docker
  • Ansible
  • Jfrog
  • EC2
  • Jenkins
  • Grafana
  • Sonarqube
  • Maven
  • Kuberenetes
  • Prometheus
  • AWS – Devops

Activities

  • Automated report generation and user deprovisioning, saving 120 hours of manual work per month.
  • Received Certificate of Recognition for exemplary performance.
  • Won the Wheel of Wisdom Award for outstanding outreach and contributions as a Good Samaritan.
  • Recognized as Keen Eyed Event Organizer for successfully initiating employee engagement activities and leading client visits.

Personal Information

Title: Kubernetes | Openshift | Devops Engineer

Timeline

Specialist Cloud Engineer

LTIMINDTREE
2022.02 - 2023.12

Technical Lead

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
2020.02 - 2022.01

Senior System Analyst

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
2017.03 - 2020.01

B.E. - Computer Science Engineering

RVS Padhmavathy College of Engineering And Technology

Higher Secondary -

Government Higher Secondary School, Kavaraipettai

High School -

Government Higher Secondary School, Kavaraipettai
Padmapriya Sekaran