PRASAD GOPINATHAN
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Technical Server Specialist with extensive experience at SAP LABS INDIA, excelling in Kubernetes administration and cloud infrastructure management. Proven track record in automating CI/CD pipelines and enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at leveraging Terraform and fostering collaboration across teams to drive innovative solutions and ensure robust system performance.
Overview
5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr.Technical Server Specialist
SAP LABS INDIA Pvt. Ltd
Bengaluru
05.2025 - Current
- Automated Kubernetes infrastructure provisioning and application deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices with CI/CD pipelines.
- Designed, deployed, and administered enterprise-grade Kubernetes clusters for application lifecycle management and resource isolation.
- Implemented Kubernetes security protocols including RBAC, network policies, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Architected and managed hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
- Managed enterprise VM lifecycle, creating golden images and distributing across accounts to streamline deployment processes.
- Implemented cloud-native monitoring and logging solutions to enhance proactive infrastructure management and ensure compliance.
- Developed AI-driven infrastructure operations dashboards with Python and predictive analytics for centralized reporting and insights.
- Integrated AI techniques for anomaly detection and capacity forecasting to enhance operational resilience.
Application Engineer to Sr. Cloud Solutions Engineer
FISERV INDIA PVT. LTD
Chennai
05.2018 - 05.2025
- Executed cloud infrastructure patching for 40 customers managing 450 servers, enhancing system security and compliance.
- Automated deployment activities using CI/CD pipeline for seamless application server updates.
- Managed OS patching via Systems Manager and Session Manager Inspector in cloud environments.
- Coordinated application deployments addressing change requests, ensuring on-time delivery and minimizing downtime.
- Monitored Datadog Ops Manager for chargeback requirements, establishing robust infrastructure/application level monitors to support cost management.
- Conducted bulk migration from MongoDB to Snowflake using DMS for data management optimization.
- Implemented Terraform for automated infrastructure deployment, enhancing operational efficiency.
Server Specialist - AWS & Middleware Services
IBM IndiaPrivate Limited
Chennai
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Configured and launched Amazon EC2 cloud servers using AMIs and tailored server settings.
- Monitored server and application statuses daily to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
- Prioritized and resolved middleware incidents using Remedy on the Web to minimize service disruptions.
- Implemented backup management, disaster recovery, and fault tolerance strategies.
- Installed, deployed, patched, and debugged middleware applications to maintain system integrity and reliability.
- Supported Microsoft Business Intelligence (SSIS and SSRS) from a middleware perspective.
- Managed security administration, including SSL certificate setup and authority requests.
- Developed procedures and test plans using system development methodologies.
Education
Master of Technology Specialization in Data Science And Machine Learning - Data Science
SRM University
Chennai05-2026
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
KCG College of Technology
05-2012
Skills
- Kubernetes administration
- AWS Cloud Services
- Google Cloud
- Microsoft Azure
- Terraform
- Docker
- Jenkins
- Ansible
- CI/CD pipelines
- MongoDB
- Networking
- Linux
- CentOS
- Datadog
- Cloud Watch
- VMware
- ESXI
- API - Postman
- GIT
- DevOps Tools
- ServiceNow
- ITSM
- AI Operations
- Cloud systems
- Wiz
- Alert-Logic
- Python
Certification
- Certified AWS SysOps Associate, 4YSKYQFCCF4E1M5W
- Certified AWS Solutions Architect Associate, V8N1W1ELBJV1QKC4
- Certified Azure Administrator Associate
- SAP Certified Technology Associate – System Administration (SAP NetWeaver)
- SAP Certified Associate – SAP S/4HANA System Administration
- Redhat Certfified System Administrator
- Redhat Certified Engineer
- Certified Kubernetes Associate
Languages
Malayalam
Native
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Kanada
Elementary (A2)
A2
Disclaimer
I (G. Prasad) hereby declare that the above information given by me is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Sr.Technical Server Specialist
SAP LABS INDIA Pvt. Ltd
05.2025 - Current
Application Engineer to Sr. Cloud Solutions Engineer
FISERV INDIA PVT. LTD
05.2018 - 05.2025
Server Specialist - AWS & Middleware Services
IBM IndiaPrivate Limited
03.2015 - 05.2018
Master of Technology Specialization in Data Science And Machine Learning - Data Science
SRM University
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
KCG College of Technology