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Ragavendhar Lakshmanan

CHENNAI

Summary

CloudOps and DevOps professional with over 3+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure, AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes. Skilled in cloud architecture, system troubleshooting, and resource optimization, with expertise in Azure Active Directory, disaster recovery, and infrastructure management. Proven ability to drive cloud migrations, enhance service reliability, and implement DevOps best practices to ensure scalability, security, and operational efficiency. Passionate about leveraging cloud technologies for innovation and cost optimization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Azure Cloud Engineer

RIYADHAIR - ACCENTURE PROJECT (TECEZE PAYROLL)
BANGALORE
05.2024 - 10.2025
  • Azure load balancing solutions, including Layer 7 application gateway and Layer 4 load balancer.
  • Configuration and troubleshooting of VPN connections, such as site-to-site, point-to-site, and VNet-to-VNet peering.
  • Configured DNS records, including A (address) or CNAME (canonical name) records, to point the custom domain to the Azure resources.
  • Developed and maintained Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for infrastructure provisioning and deployment in Azure.
  • Successfully set up and configured self-hosted runners in GitHub Actions for optimized CI/CD workflows.
  • Configured private connectivity between Azure resources using Azure Private Link and VNET Peering, ensuring secure, low-latency communication, optimized network routing, and restricted public exposure for enhanced security and performance.
  • Implemented and managed resource monitoring using Datadog, ensuring real-time observability, performance tracking, and proactive issue resolution for Azure infrastructure and applications.
  • Collaborated with the DevOps team to build and deploy Azure core resources using Terraform, ensuring infrastructure automation, scalability, and efficient resource management.
  • Managed and executed Azure server backup activities, ensuring data protection, disaster recovery readiness, and compliance using Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vault.
  • Performed backup and recovery operations for Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO), ensuring data integrity, cluster resilience, and disaster recovery readiness, using Azure Backup and OpenShift-native tools.
  • Implemented disaster recovery (DR) setup for databases and servers, ensuring high availability, data integrity, and business continuity using Azure Site Recovery (ASR), database replication, and backup strategies.

System Engineer - Cloud

TECEZE
CHENNAI
10.2022 - 10.2024
  • Implemented and managed the synchronization of an on-premises domain controller with Azure Active Directory.
  • Implemented SSO solutions for various enterprise applications, with AD as the IDP.
  • Successfully led the migration of the ManageEngine server from an on-premises environment to a cloud server.
  • Implemented MFA solutions and conditional access policies for multiple client organizations, enhancing security, access control, and compliance.
  • Utilized Power BI to extract and transform data from JIRA for visualization and reporting purposes.
  • Configured, monitored, and maintained cloud infrastructure such as virtual machines, networks, and storage.
  • Implemented cloud policies, managed technology requests, and maintained service availability.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to cloud systems.
  • Creating S3 buckets and granting requested permissions through IAM/Bucket policies.

Azure Engineer

Zee5 - ACCENTURE PROJECT (TECEZE PAYROLL)
BANGALORE
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Azure Infrastructure Management – Oversee Zee OTT microservices on Azure, managing AKS, Git, ACR, AD, Key Vault, and networking for seamless operations.
  • Terraform-Based Provisioning – Automate and optimize Azure resource deployment using Terraform, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Git & ACR Administration – Manage Git repositories and Azure Container Registry (ACR) for secure version control and efficient container storage.
  • Access & Security Management – Enforce Azure AD policies for secure access control, and Key Vault management to protect cryptographic keys and secrets.
  • Networking Optimization – Enhance microservices communication by optimizing Azure networking, reducing latency, and minimizing costs.
  • Participated in AWS decommissioning activities, ensuring safe resource deprovisioning, cost optimization, and adherence to cloud best practices.
  • Service Reliability & Maintenance – Maintain critical microservices, hosting services, ensuring minimal downtime, smooth operations, and cost efficiency.

IT Support Engineer

NEON CURVES
Chennai
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Created user accounts, profiles, and assigned permissions to a directory service that contains information on all user accounts.
  • Day-to-day monitoring of system logs, CPU, and memory utilization.
  • Installing, updating, and patching operating systems and applications.
  • Server activity, which includes checking the system performance, security, disk space, log files, etc.
  • Adding, removing, or modifying user account information, and assigning privileges.
  • Assisting users with software, hardware, and network problems.
  • File system management and troubleshooting.
  • Performed troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve complex technical problems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

DG VAISHNAV COLLEGE
CHENNAI
04-2021

PG - Cloud Computing

CALTECH UNIVERSITY
United States (Distance Learning)
12-2022

Skills

  • AWS
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Terraform
  • Kubernetes
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Disaster recovery
  • System troubleshooting
  • Cloud architecture
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • Capstone projects on AWS and Azure
  • Operating Systems: Windows and Linux

Certification

  • AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate - Validation Number - 5Z20BWBCYJEEQNS4
  • Microsoft Certified in Azure Fundamentals AZ - 900.
  • Microsoft Certified in Security Compliance, and Identity fundamentals SC - 900.
  • Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies AZ - 305 .
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ -104.
  • Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions AZ - 700.

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Azure Cloud Engineer

RIYADHAIR - ACCENTURE PROJECT (TECEZE PAYROLL)
05.2024 - 10.2025

Azure Engineer

Zee5 - ACCENTURE PROJECT (TECEZE PAYROLL)
10.2023 - 04.2024

System Engineer - Cloud

TECEZE
10.2022 - 10.2024

IT Support Engineer

NEON CURVES
06.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

DG VAISHNAV COLLEGE

PG - Cloud Computing

CALTECH UNIVERSITY

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