Experienced DevOps and Cloud Engineer with 8.5 years of expertise in optimizing IT infrastructure and development workflows. Skilled in Linux, Ansible, Azure Cloud, Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Terraform, and monitoring solutions. Proven in designing secure, scalable, and automated cloud architectures, fostering collaboration, and driving operational efficiency. Committed to continuous learning and leveraging technical prowess to navigate the evolving cloud and DevOps landscape for organizational success.
• Implemented and optimized CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, resulting in a 25% reduction in deployment times.
• Automated infrastructure provisioning on Azure using Terraform, improving scalability and consistency.
• Managed and maintained Linux servers, conducting regular performance tuning for optimal resource utilization.
• Utilized Ansible for configuration management, streamlining server setups and minimizing manual errors.
• Orchestrated Docker containers within Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability. Set up and configured Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration, improving application deployment and management.
• Maintained and secured Azure Container Registry (ACR), implementing access controls and image scanning for vulnerabilities.
• Developed and maintained Grafana dashboards for real-time monitoring, providing insights into system performance and health.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve production incidents, reducing downtime by 20%.
• Conducted root cause analysis for critical issues, leading to the implementation of preventive measures.
• Established and maintained Git repositories, implementing branching strategies for efficient collaboration among development teams.
• Wrote Ansible playbooks for automating routine tasks, resulting in a 30% reduction in manual intervention.
• Implemented Docker containers for applications, optimizing resource utilization and enhancing scalability.
• Collaborated with development teams to integrate security best practices into the CI/CD pipeline. Troubleshot and resolved issues related to Azure Cloud infrastructure, ensuring smooth operations.
• Implemented secure AD authentication using Managed Service Identity (MSI) and leveraged Key Vaults for sensitive data storage, showcasing expertise in Azure cloud security and management, including monitoring with tools like Grafana.
• Proficiently managed Azure resources by creating Resource Groups and provisioning Virtual Machines (VMs), ensuring optimal resource allocation and efficient cloud infrastructure utilization, with monitoring through Grafana.
• Successfully orchestrated the migration of codebase from on-premises environments to cloud platforms, leveraging Terraform templates for streamlined and repeatable infrastructure deployment, aligning with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, and monitoring using Grafana.
• Conducted thorough analysis of orphan servers, identifying instances not mapped with applications in Service Now, and collaborated with stakeholders to resolve issues, utilizing monitoring tools like Grafana for performance analysis.
• Engaged with application owners to integrate Service Now tool, enhancing IT service management processes, while proactively managing vulnerabilities on RedHat Linux servers through thorough troubleshooting and patch management, ensuring system stability and security, and monitoring with Grafana for performance insights.
• Proficiently monitored system performance and health using services like Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Network Watcher, ensuring real-time visibility and proactive management of infrastructure.
• Implemented optimized infrastructure deployments by configuring Virtual Networks, Application Gateways, and multiple Storage Accounts, leveraging best practices to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
• Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and resolving application issues across the infrastructure and application stack, employing systematic troubleshooting methods to maintain system integrity and functionality.
• Managed critical incidents, Azure Active Directory (AD), and user provisioning, while administering role-based access control (RBAC), ensuring secure access management and adherence to organizational policies.
• Successfully orchestrated the migration of legacy applications to Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS), utilizing Azure Git repositories and establishing release management workflows to streamline deployment processes and ensure scalability and flexibility.
• Expertly manages Linux Administration and Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform environments, ensuring seamless operation and optimal performance through proficient system configurations and user account management.
• Demonstrates proficiency in provisioning and optimizing cloud resources, including virtual machines, to meet organizational needs efficiently and effectively.
• Utilizes PostgreSQL database administration skills to install, configure, monitor, and secure databases, ensuring data integrity and availability in line with business requirements.
• Provides comprehensive support for Oracle Applications, encompassing installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning, enhancing application functionality and user experience.
• Implements rigorous patch management practices, including identification, testing, and deployment of software patches, to maintain system security and stability, adhering to industry best practices and compliance standards.
• Proficiently managed Linux OS installations, network configurations, and troubleshooting, implementing TCP/IP stack optimization and kernel parameter tuning to enhance system performance and stability.
• Generated and maintained comprehensive performance monitoring reports using tools like Nagios and Prometheus, offering valuable insights into system health and identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks promptly.
• Skillfully administered file systems, user permissions, and data security measures utilizing utilities such as chmod, chown, and setfacl, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Demonstrated expertise in configuring and managing Logical Volume Manager (LVM), enabling dynamic resizing and allocation of storage resources as per operational requirements.
• Provided extensive support for client releases on Web Server and MySQL Server platforms, encompassing installation, configuration, and performance optimization to ensure seamless application delivery and user experience.