Sai Haritha Kasimahanthi
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Splunk Engineer, Admin, and Consultant with extensive experience in deploying, configuring, and managing Splunk environments. Proven track record in optimizing performance, troubleshooting complex issues, and delivering insightful data analysis solutions. Skilled in advanced ITSI configurations and integrations, with a strong focus on enhancing system reliability and operational efficiency. Adept at providing strategic consulting and technical guidance to drive effective use of Splunk tools and improve overall IT infrastructure.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Splunk Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2023 - Current
- Advanced ITSI Configuration: Engineered advanced Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) solutions, including the creation and fine-tuning of ITSI Service Anomalies, and KPI (Key Performance Indicators) definitions to provide granular visibility into service health and performance.
- Cloud-Based Splunk Deployment: Deployed and managed Splunk environments on AWS and Azure, leveraging cloud-native services such as AWS S3 for data storage, and AWS Lambda for data processing, resulting in optimized data ingestion and cost-efficient storage solutions.
- Custom SPL Development: Developed complex SPL (Search Processing Language) queries and macros to extract, transform, and visualize data, enabling advanced analytics and real-time monitoring capabilities for critical business metrics.
- Data Ingestion & Parsing: Configured and managed data ingestion pipelines, including heavy forwarders, universal forwarders, and custom log parsers, to ensure efficient and reliable data collection from diverse sources including logs, metrics, and event data.
- Splunk Deployment & Configuration: Managed the deployment and configuration of Splunk instances, including installation of Splunk Enterprise, forwarders, and deployment server configurations, ensuring a robust and scalable logging infrastructure.
- Indexing & Data Management: Configured and optimized indexing settings, including data inputs, sourcetypes, and indexer clustering, to enhance data ingestion efficiency and search performance across the environment.
- Troubleshooting & Incident Management: Diagnosed and resolved complex issues related to Splunk performance, data integrity, and connectivity, utilizing logs, internal diagnostics, and Splunk’s internal metrics to ensure minimal disruption and system reliability.
- User Management & Security: Managed user roles, permissions, and authentication settings within Splunk, implementing security best practices to control access and ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
- Alerting & Monitoring: Set up and configured alerts and scheduled searches to monitor system health and operational metrics, including alerting on anomalies and potential issues to facilitate proactive incident response.
- Custom App & Add-On Development: Designed and developed custom Splunk apps and add-ons, including custom dashboards and reports, to address unique business requirements and extend Splunk’s native capabilities, enhancing usability and functionality.
- API Integration & Data Enrichment: Integrated Splunk with third-party APIs and data sources for enrichment and extended data analysis, employing REST API calls and data lookups to augment Splunk’s analytical capabilities.
- Performance Tuning: Conducted performance tuning of Splunk deployments by optimizing data model acceleration, search pipelines, and report scheduling, resulting in improved query response times and reduced system latency.
- High-Availability & Disaster Recovery: Implemented high-availability configurations and disaster recovery plans for Splunk deployments, including multi-site clustering and backup strategies, to ensure business continuity and data protection.
- User Training & Knowledge Transfer: Delivered advanced training and workshops on Splunk administration, ITSI best practices, and cloud deployment strategies, equipping internal teams with the knowledge to effectively manage and utilize Splunk solutions.
Sr Systems Engineer
Cognizant Technologies
05.2018 - 04.2023
- Incident Response & Escalation: Managed incident response procedures, including initial diagnosis, escalation to relevant teams, and coordination of resolution efforts, ensuring adherence to ITIL standards and minimizing downtime.
- System Health Checks: Performed regular health checks and performance assessments of IT systems and applications, utilizing monitoring tools to detect and address potential issues before they impact operations.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Conducted thorough root cause analysis for recurring incidents and outages, identifying underlying issues and collaborating with engineering teams to implement long-term solutions.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintained detailed documentation of incident reports, system configurations, and operational procedures, and prepared comprehensive reports and post-incident reviews for stakeholders and management.
- Service Level Agreement (SLA) Compliance: Monitored and enforced Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for incident resolution and service performance, ensuring compliance with agreed-upon metrics and standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including IT support, engineering, and network operations, to resolve complex issues and ensure smooth operations across various IT domains.
Education
B.tech - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Raghu Engineering College(JNTUK)
Visakhapatnam, India05.2017
Intermediate -
NRI Academy
Vizianagaram, India04.2013
Secondary Education -
Gurajada Public School
Vizianagaram, India05.2011
Skills
- Splunk Enterprise, Splunk ITSI
- Splunk Deployment & Configuration
- Advanced SPL Querying
- Performance Tuning & Optimization
- Dashboard & Report Development
- Data Integration & Migration
- Technical Documentation & Training
- Indexing & Data Management
- System Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Timeline
Splunk Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2023 - Current
Sr Systems Engineer
Cognizant Technologies
05.2018 - 04.2023
B.tech - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Raghu Engineering College(JNTUK)
Intermediate -
NRI Academy
Secondary Education -
Gurajada Public School
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