RAKESH NEGI
Technical Architect
Noida,Uttar Pradesh
Summary
Certified Cloud Architect and Experienced DevOps Leader with a decade of expertise in designing, automating, and managing multi-cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS. Proficient in Terraform, Fin-Ops, and cloud cost optimization using Datadog Cloud Cost Management. Demonstrated success in building scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions while ensuring high availability and performance. Skilled in implementing automation, security, and speed of delivery solutions, fostering a DevOps mindset, coaching and mentoring teams, and driving continuous improvement and innovation. Adept at managing cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline software delivery processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Technical Architect
HCL-Tech
Chandigarh
04.2021 - Current
- Developed reusable Terraform modules for infrastructure automation and designed and deployed Azure infrastructure using Terraform & ARM templates
- Implemented cost anomaly detection alerts using Datadog CCM and configured Azure networking including VNet, VPN Gateway, and Private DNS
- Managed large-scale cloud migrations, optimizing cloud costs by 40%, and integrated Terraform with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
- Leveraged Octopus Deploy to automate and streamline deployment processes, ensuring smooth and reliable releases, and configured project deployments in Octopus for different projects
- Utilized Jira as the primary ticketing tool to track and manage tasks, bugs, and feature requests efficiently, integrating Octopus with Jira for clear visibility and traceability
- Migrated Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) to Azure Container Apps (ACA), ensuring enhanced scalability, security, and cost efficiency
- Quarterly updated certificates for all applications to ensure security and compliance, and configured and tracked anomalies in the cloud infrastructure, resolving issues or redirecting them to appropriate teams
- Addressed and troubleshooted issues related to application deployments to ensure smooth and efficient rollouts, building new applications, APIs, and containerized apps to meet evolving business requirements
- Created and managed app service plans under dedicated resource groups and set up app services to support various applications
- Established pipelines in Azure DevOps and created repositories for new requirements to streamline development and deployment processes
- Led and mentored a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Developed and implemented DevOps best practices, methodologies, and processes across the organization
- Oversaw the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows
- Managed cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
- Collaborated with development, operations, and security teams to streamline software delivery processes
- Implemented and maintained monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for production environments
- Conducted capacity planning and performance optimization for all systems and applications
- Managed incident response and resolution processes, ensuring minimal downtime and quick recovery
- Stayed current with emerging DevOps trends, tools, and technologies, and evaluated their potential for adoption
- Developed and managed budgets for DevOps tools, infrastructure, and resources
- Provided regular reports and presentations to senior management on DevOps initiatives and outcomes
Senior Cloud Engineer
S&P Global
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, enhancing deployment efficiency and consistency
- Developed a multi-cloud cost optimization strategy, achieving a 30% reduction in expenses
- Led the migration of microservices architecture from Azure ECS to Azure AKS, improving scalability and performance
- Implemented synthetic monitoring for API endpoints using Catchpoint, ensuring reliable performance
- Established real-time monitoring and troubleshooting solutions for both on-premises and cloud applications
- Proactively ensured the highest levels of system and infrastructure availability
- Prepared project plans and consistently monitored project milestones to ensure timely delivery
- Managed and implemented Application Performance Monitoring (APM), synthetic monitoring, infrastructure monitoring, and real user monitoring (RUM) using tools like AppDynamics, Catchpoint, ELK, NewRelic, DataDog, LogicMonitor, SolarWinds, and other similar tools
- Administered and implemented web (IIS) servers, hosted websites, and configured them as per requirements
- Deployed and administered load-balanced web applications and web services in Windows Server 2008 and 2012 environments
- Developed and maintained custom scripts to enhance system efficiency and reduce manual intervention
- Installed, configured, tested, and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools
- Experienced in performing weekend change activities such as upgrades, reboots, and application changes
- Administered and troubleshooted web applications, maintaining uptime and disk usage to ensure high availability
- Created, deployed, renewed, and managed SSL certificates
- Troubleshooted and analyzed application issues using tools like Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Extra-Hop, Catchpoint, Log Parser, and Process Monitor
- Provided 24x7 on-call support on a rotating basis, offering excellent support for production, staging, testing, and disaster recovery servers with extensive troubleshooting exposure
Senior Systems Engineer
EVRY India
Mohali
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Developed strategies to improve customer service levels across the organization
- Evaluated current processes, procedures, and systems to identify areas for improvement
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of Major Incidents and prevent future issues
- Played a key role in product release, patching, and change management processes
- Implemented real-time monitoring and troubleshooting solutions for cloud applications
- Provided 24x7 on-call production support for critical applications and infrastructure
- Configured S3 logging and enabled CloudTrail for API auditing to enhance security and compliance
- Designed and deployed a Dedicated VPC with Custom Route Tables, Public/Private Subnets, and Security Groups for improved network segmentation
- Automated AMI creation, encryption, and instance provisioning with Dedicated Tenancy, IAM role attachment, and CloudWatch monitoring
- Set up VPC Flow Logs, AWS Config Logs, and CloudWatch alerts for proactive monitoring and troubleshooting
- Configured Elastic IPs, integrated DNS management with GoDaddy/Route 53, and optimized network performance
Education
B. Tech - Electronics and Communication
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
GhaziabadSkills
Cloud Platforms: Azure
undefinedDomains Knowledge
- Banking & Insurance
- Healthcare & Pharma
Certification
Azure Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Past Experience
- Technical Services Specialist (SME), IBM INDIA PRIVATE LTD
- Senior System Engineer, TCS, Gurgaon, Haryana
- Senior System Engineer, INFOSYS LIMITED, Chandigarh, Punjab
Timeline
Technical Architect
HCL-Tech
04.2021 - Current
Senior Cloud Engineer
S&P Global
05.2018 - 04.2021
Senior Systems Engineer
EVRY India
07.2016 - 05.2018
B. Tech - Electronics and Communication
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
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