Samanth Gundam

Dynamic and accomplished IT professional with a track record of success in implementing cutting-edge Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies. Adept at harnessing the power of Azure Bicep and Terraform to architect and deploy highly scalable infrastructure blueprints. Proficient in leveraging Azure DevOps pipelines and CI/CD practices to streamline operations and drive efficiency. Skilled in automation using a variety of scripting languages, including PowerShell, Python, and Azure CLI. Extensive knowledge of Azure services, ensuring optimal reliability, scalability, and performance. Demonstrated expertise as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), ensuring robust operations and driving continuous improvement. Dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends and technologies to deliver exceptional results.

• With 8+ years of illustrious experience as an Azure Cloud Engineer, I epitomize excellence in communication, problem-solving, and leadership. A voracious learner with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, I seamlessly adapt to diverse work environments, thriving both as an individual contributor and a collaborative team player. My unwavering drive and relentless determination empower me to deliver outstanding support and propel the success of your esteemed organization

• Influenced Cost-Efficiency Practices: Advocated for and implemented cost-efficiency best practices across teams, fostering a culture of continuous cost optimization and resource management.
• Architected Scalable Cloud Solutions: Designed and implemented scalable and resilient Azure data platforms, supporting complex data processing and analytics workloads while ensuring zero downtime and peak performance.
• Enhanced Deployment Efficiency: Streamlined infrastructure provisioning through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, reducing deployment times by up to 40% and minimizing errors through reusable and modular templates.
• Ensured Compliance & Security: Enforced governance policies and security standards across cloud environments, maintaining 100% compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding data integrity.
• Improved Monitoring & Proactive Issue Resolution: Developed advanced monitoring frameworks and alerts, reducing issue detection and resolution times by 30%, leading to increased system reliability and reduced downtime.
• Enabled Seamless Cloud Migrations: Orchestrated successful migrations of complex workloads to the cloud, minimizing disruptions and optimizing performance, resulting in improved scalability and reduced operational costs.
• Drove Automation & CI/CD Integration: Spearheaded automation initiatives and established CI/CD pipelines, accelerating time-to-market and enhancing software delivery quality by integrating infrastructure automation with application deployment.
• Documented and Shared Best Practices: Maintained comprehensive documentation of infrastructure configurations, deployment processes, and best practices, ensuring knowledge transfer and the continuity of efficient operations.