Pranav Deshpande
Site Reliability Engineer
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience managing production Kubernetes clusters across AWS and GCP, dedicated to ensuring high availability and system reliability while driving innovation in the SRE domain. Proven track record in streamlining operations through the development of an internal GPT solution for AIOps, enhancing efficiency and responsiveness. Expertise in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimize performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Committed to delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments while maintaining a focus on operational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineer - SRE 4
Juniper Networks
03.2024 - Current
- Managed 40 production Kubernetes clusters across AWS and GCP, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. Familiarity working with Kubernetes Operators and Controllers, like Prometheus, Karpenter, and External Secrets.
- Developed monitoring solutions using Prometheus and OpenTelemetry, enhancing system reliability and cost optimization. Ensuring that design best practices, retention, and cost optimization aspects are catered to.
- Implemented an internal GPT for AIOps, streamlining operational processes, and improving efficiency.
Software Engineer - SRE 3
VMware
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed and deployed observability components for logging, metrics, and alerting across 20+ Kubernetes clusters.
- Designed repository structures for wavefront-proxy, Fluentd, and Kubernetes metric collector to enhance efficiency.
- Troubleshot Kubernetes and application failures, contributing to the success of multiple COGS initiatives.
Software Engineer - SRE 2
VMware
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Automated and maintained production infrastructure on AWS, enhancing system reliability and performance for around 1,200 EC2 instances.
- Led the end-to-end migration of logging and monitoring tools, including Splunk to Logz.io, and Grafana to Wavefront for eight production clusters.
- Participated in on-call rotations to address critical customer-facing infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
Member Of Technical Staff
Calsoft
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Developed an automation framework for deploying clusters across AWS, GCP, and OpenStack, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Leveraged Ansible, Python, and Terraform to streamline Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker UCP, and Rancher deployments.
- Resolved complex customer infrastructure issues, improving client satisfaction, and reducing downtime.
Member Of Technical Staff
Mojo Networks, Inc.
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Automation using Python-based Robot Framework for access point features, and UI automation using Selenium.
- Features included interaction with the server, APs, and clients.
- Automated features covering Security (WIPS) and traditional AP/server functionalities.
Intern
Mojo Networks, Inc.
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Setting up and managing complex Network Infrastructure including Access Points, Clients (Linux, Windows and Raspberry Pi's), Sniffers (Wired and Wireless).
- Managed Regression for multiple Server Builds.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Engineering
Pune Institute of Computer Technology
Pune, India01.2018
Skills
Proficient in AWS and GCP
Certification
- Kubernetes Fundamentals by Linux Foundation, VMware
- Prepare for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Exam (SAA-C02), LinkedIn Learning
AWARDS
On the Spot Award, VMware, May 2021
Achieve Our Best Award, VMware, May 2021
AIDE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARDS, Juniper Networks, Jan 2025
Timeline
Software Engineer - SRE 4
Juniper Networks
03.2024 - Current
Software Engineer - SRE 3
VMware
02.2023 - 03.2024
Software Engineer - SRE 2
VMware
10.2020 - 02.2023
Member Of Technical Staff
Calsoft
12.2018 - 10.2020
Member Of Technical Staff
Mojo Networks, Inc.
08.2018 - 12.2018
Intern
Mojo Networks, Inc.
02.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Computer Engineering
Pune Institute of Computer Technology