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Rakesh Diwakar

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Hyderabad,TG
Rakesh Diwakar

Summary

Senior DevOps Architect, 16 years of professional experience with deep expertise in Azure cloud, Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code, and enterprise CI/CD architecture. Proven ability to design secure, scalable, and automated deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and Azure DevOps. Strong background in DevSecOps integration, cloud automation, and building standardized deployment frameworks. Experienced in driving DevOps transformation, improving release efficiency, and ensuring high availability in cloud environments.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

Reliance Industries Limited, RIL

DevOps Architect | Azure | Terraform | CI/CD | Dev
07.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Designed and implemented enterprise-scale CI/CD architecture using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI/CD, enabling faster and reliable releases
  • Built and managed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and ARM Templates, ensuring consistent and repeatable deployments across environments
  • Architected and maintained multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) with high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance
  • Led DevSecOps implementation, integrating security tools (SAST, DAST, secrets scanning) into CI/CD pipelines
  • Automated end-to-end deployment workflows, reducing manual effort and improving deployment efficiency significantly
  • Designed environment strategy (Dev, QA, UAT, Prod) with proper state management and isolation using Terraform
  • Developed reusable Terraform modules and standardized deployment frameworks across teams
  • Optimized cloud infrastructure for cost, performance, and scalability across Azure services
  • Automated operational tasks using PowerShell scripting (Azure side)
  • Integrated monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms for proactive issue resolution
  • Collaborated with development, QA, and security teams to ensure smooth CI/CD flow and compliance

Avacend Solutions Private Limited

Network Analyst
04.2018 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Designed and implemented cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, ensuring scalability and high availability
  • Built and automated infrastructure using Terraform and ARM Templates (IaC)
  • Automated operational tasks using PowerShell and Azure CLI
  • Implemented backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions
  • Optimized cloud infrastructure for cost, performance, and reliability

Supreme Solutions Private Limited

Service Delivery Engineer
12.2017 - 03.2018

Job overview

Managed and supported Airspan OSC (Operations Support Center) platform for telecom network operations and monitoring

  • Automated operational and maintenance tasks using PowerShell scripting
  • Ensured zero/minimal downtime deployments using blue-green / rolling deployment strategies
  • Collaborated with telecom, network, and development teams to ensure smooth OSC platform operations
  • Troubleshooted and resolved production issues, performance bottlenecks, and deployment failures
  • Maintained version control and release management using Git-based workflows
  • Implemented logging and monitoring integrations for proactive issue detection and faster RCA
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely and effective communication during service outages.

GI Staffing Services P LTD

Network Administrator
01.2016 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Designed, configured, and maintained enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and data center networks
  • Managed and troubleshooted routers, switches, and firewalls to ensure high network availability
  • Diagnosed and resolved network outages, latency, and packet loss issues
  • Managed VPN (Site-to-Site & Remote Access) for secure connectivity
  • Worked on load balancing and high availability setups

Telecom Network Solution Pvt. Ltd

Network Engineer
12.2011 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Monitored and analyzed network performance to ensure high availability and reliability
  • Investigated and resolved network incidents, outages, and performance issues
  • Performed root cause analysis (RCA) and implemented corrective actions
  • Monitored network health using monitoring tools and dashboards
  • Analyzed key metrics such as latency, packet loss, bandwidth utilization, and throughput
  • Managed and troubleshooted LAN/WAN infrastructure

Netwing Technology (P) Ltd.

RF Field Engineer
10.2009 - 12.2011

Job overview

  • Executed drive tests using tools like TEMS / Nemo to evaluate network performance
  • Identified and resolved coverage gaps, interference, and signal quality issues
  • Performed antenna alignment, tilt optimization, and sector verification
  • Ensured proper cable routing, feeder connections, and hardware installation

Nutech India Pvt. Ltd. Gurgaon

Field Engineer
10.2008 - 10.2009

Job overview

  • Identified optimal locations for tower/site installation based on coverage and capacity requirements
  • Performed Line of Sight (LOS) surveys for microwave link planning
  • Used tools like GPS devices, compass, and RF survey tools for accurate data collection
  • Prepared detailed survey reports, site layouts, and documentation
  • Ensured compliance with telecom standards and safety guidelines
  • Supported drive tests and pre/post deployment validation activities

Education

Aligarh College Of Engineering & Technology (UPTU)
Aligarh, India

Bachelor of Science from Electronics And Communications Engineering
04.2001

Skills

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Azure

Terraform

ARM Templates (Azure)

PowerShell (Azure side)

CI/CD architecture design

Portfolio

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Timeline

DevOps Architect | Azure | Terraform | CI/CD | Dev

Reliance Industries Limited, RIL
07.2018 - Current

Network Analyst

Avacend Solutions Private Limited
04.2018 - 06.2018

Service Delivery Engineer

Supreme Solutions Private Limited
12.2017 - 03.2018

Network Administrator

GI Staffing Services P LTD
01.2016 - 12.2017

Network Engineer

Telecom Network Solution Pvt. Ltd
12.2011 - 06.2015

RF Field Engineer

Netwing Technology (P) Ltd.
10.2009 - 12.2011

Field Engineer

Nutech India Pvt. Ltd. Gurgaon
10.2008 - 10.2009

Aligarh College Of Engineering & Technology (UPTU)

Bachelor of Science from Electronics And Communications Engineering
04.2001
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