Rakesh Cheekati
Pune
Summary
Results-driven DevOps Engineer with extensive experience at Randstad, specializing in Kubernetes management and CI/CD automation. Successfully led a key migration project, enhancing system reliability through Python scripting and effective communication. Proficient in AWS architecture, ensuring optimal cloud infrastructure and monitoring systems for seamless operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
DevOps Engineer
Randstad
Pune
10.2023 - Current
- Kubernetes Migration & Automation: Led the end-to-end migration of a key project from a Databricks environment to a Kubernetes platform. Designed and implemented an automated, event-driven CI/CD pipeline leveraging AWS services including S3, SQS, and KEDA for dynamic scaling. Created and managed Kubernetes infrastructure, roles, and policies to ensure seamless deployment and operation.
- Python Automation & Scripting: Developed Python scripts for automation tasks, including log parsing and generating health metrics. Improved system reliability and efficiency by automating routine operational tasks.
- Jenkins CI/CD Support: Provided comprehensive support for Jenkins, including node setup, organization configuration, and debugging complex build issues. Maintained and optimized CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and efficient code delivery.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Created and maintained dynamic dashboards in Kibana and Logstash for real-time log analysis and monitoring. Developed data pipelines and performed data analysis using PySpark and Databricks. Designed and secured Power BI reports for business intelligence, including data manipulation and secure sharing.
DevOps Engineer
Cognizant
Hyderabad
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Architected, designed, implemented, and supported cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
- Utilized AWS services including EC2, VPC, S3, ELB, and RDS to enhance system performance.
- Created multiple VPCs with public and private subnets distributed across several availability zones.
- Managed Kubernetes deployments and scaling of applications over three years.
- Implemented horizontal pod auto-scaling for dynamic resource allocation based on CPU usage.
- Orchestrated rolling updates for applications in Kubernetes, minimizing downtime during transitions.
- Designed disaster recovery plans with Velero for critical data and application backups.
- Configured security measures using IAM roles, security groups, and network ACLs in AWS.
Education
Bachelor of Technology -
JNTUH University
Hyderabad, IndiaSkills
- DevOps practices
- Kubernetes management
- CI/CD automation
- Python scripting
- Data analysis
- AWS architecture
- Cloud infrastructure
- Monitoring systems
- Version control
- Incident management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Analytical thinking
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
DevOps Engineer
Randstad
10.2023 - Current
DevOps Engineer
Cognizant
10.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Technology -
JNTUH University