Pramila Neharkar
Hyderabad
Summary
Technical Leader and Cloud-DevOps Architect with expertise in developing and implementing Enterprise Cloud Strategies across Private, Hybrid, and Public environments. Proven track record in enhancing DevOps culture through structured problem-solving and adherence to agile methodologies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AVP, Cloud Architect
DLT Labs
12.2020 - Current
- Led team of Cloud & DevOps engineers in managing cloud infrastructure provisioning and deployment activities to ensure seamless operations
- Collaborated with crossfunctional teams to optimize cloud infrastructure, resulting in improved performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Implementing DevOps methodologies and best practices to accelerate software delivery and infrastructure updates.
- Monitored cloud-based systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure high performance and availability of mission-critical applications.
- Provided technical expertise to solution teams, facilitating cloud adoption and resolving technical blockers to support project goals.
- Developing and maintaining infrastructure automation scripts using Ansible, Terraform, Python, and Bash to streamline deployment processes.
- Identified causes of delays and errors in deployment processes, implementing innovative solutions to reduce them.
- Engaged with crossfunctional teams to ensure effective communication and coordination. to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in cloud applications.
Cloud Consultant
Persistent Systems
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Designed cloud architecture for compute, storage, network, and databases to enhance resource utilization and support business needs.
- Developed highly available and scalable cloud infrastructures on Azure and AWS to support business operations.
- Planned and implemented production workload migrations, managing dependencies and minimizing downtime to ensure seamless transitions.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions that meet organizational objectives.
Product Owner Hybrid Cloud Platform
Persistent Systems
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Led a team of 10 software engineers to deliver a Hybrid Cloud Platform with both Private and Public Cloud capabilities.
- Collaborated with architects, backend developers, and UI designers to enhance product delivery efficiency.
- Delivered customer-requested solutions on time, ensuring alignment with organizational cloud usage policies.
Private Cloud Administrator
Persistent Systems
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Developed first private cloud with OpenStack, ensuring high availability and supporting multi-tenancy for diverse workloads.
- Configured OpenStack components to optimize operations and ensured compliance with established process standards.
Technical Executive
Persistent Systems
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Evaluated open-source packages to improve enterprise collaboration capabilities, fostering better teamwork.
- Led governance standards team to ensure regulatory compliance and reduce risk exposure.
Server Administrator
Persistent Systems
08.2006 - 12.2010
- Managed Knowledge Management department infrastructure, ensuring reliable server and application operation.
- Designed and upgraded systems to improve user experience and support project collaboration.
Senior Technical Executive
Technoinfotech
11.2005 - 07.2006
- Provided remote technical support for SBS2004, resolving server and firewall issues to maintain system stability.
- Developed tools and collaborated with development team to improve functionality in new versions of SBS.
Linux Server Administrator
Optimal Solutions
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Configured web servers for enterprise applications, improving responsiveness and stability for critical services., Configured mail servers for enterprises, ensuring consistent and reliable communication.
- Implemented Linux-based proxy solution, enhancing security and efficiency of internet access., thin client solutions.
Education
B.Tech/B.E. - Computers
Pune University
M.Tech - Computers
Birla Institute of Technology And Science
Skills
- Leadership and mentoring
- Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, OpenStack)
- CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Cloud infrastructure automation
- Cloud migration and modernization
- Monitoring and observability
- Stakeholder collaboration
Accomplishments
- Led Cloud & DevOps teams to deliver an innovative blockchain-based product to one of the largest customers in the supply chain domain, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
- Defined and executed enterprise cloud adoption strategies (Azure, AWS, OpenStack), aligning modernization initiatives with business objectives and ensuring compliance with infrastructures.
- Delivered key operational processes including incident, change, and release management, ensuring compliance with best practices.
- Mentored junior engineers and fostered a collaborative environment that encourages innovation.
Certification
• Executive Program in Digital Transformation & AI for Leaders, IIT Guwahati
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
Timeline
AVP, Cloud Architect
DLT Labs
12.2020 - Current
Cloud Consultant
Persistent Systems
02.2018 - 12.2020
Product Owner Hybrid Cloud Platform
Persistent Systems
12.2015 - 12.2017
Private Cloud Administrator
Persistent Systems
01.2013 - 11.2015
Technical Executive
Persistent Systems
01.2011 - 12.2012
Server Administrator
Persistent Systems
08.2006 - 12.2010
Senior Technical Executive
Technoinfotech
11.2005 - 07.2006
Linux Server Administrator
Optimal Solutions
05.2004 - 05.2005
B.Tech/B.E. - Computers
Pune University
M.Tech - Computers
Birla Institute of Technology And Science