Sarath Chandra SJ Karanam

Accomplished Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience at Blue Yonder, specializing in Kubernetes and CI/CD workflows. Proven track record in automating deployments and mentoring teams, enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions, with a strong focus on security and reliability in multi-tenant environments.

• Microsoft Azure Solution Architect Expert
• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• Azure Developer Expert
• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

Projects Snapshot ESO/WFM – IKEA (Blue Yonder) Aviva Connect – Aviva Insurance (Capgemini) Microsoft Internal Projects – GD Tools, MSX CRM, PCRS (Infosys) GREYBOX – VAS Services (Netxcell Ltd)

A retail supply chain optimization platform built for IKEA to manage workforce and operations planning at scale. This enterprise solution supports high transaction volume and multiple tenant environments.

• Designed and implemented blue-green deployments to ensure zero-downtime releases across Kubernetes clusters.
• Built and maintained GitOps pipelines using Flux CD, GitHub Actions, and Helm, enabling environment-specific automated deployments.
• Led critical upgrades of system components, including .NET Core services, Java-based microservices, and Tomcat servers.
• Developed rollback mechanisms and post-deployment validation scripts to ensure system stability.
• Collaborated with QA and testing teams to integrate automated smoke tests via Postman collections.
• Managed infrastructure scaling, cost optimization, and performance tuning on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Enabled observability by configuring Prometheus and Grafana dashboards for proactive monitoring and alerting.

A hybrid digital insurance platform for global policy administration, enabling multiple insurance products such as life, pensions, and annuities.

• Orchestrated cloud-native deployments on Kubernetes with integration to Azure DevOps Pipelines for hybrid workloads.
• Built CI/CD pipelines to deploy containerized microservices supporting multiple hosts and lines of insurance.
• Created BDD test automation using Selenium, SpecFlow, and C# for regression and integration test cycles.
• Assisted in container performance benchmarking and deployment efficiency improvements.
• Enabled GitOps-based rollout strategies with change management approvals embedded.

A suite of internal business tools for Microsoft including project tracking, payroll reporting, and sales operations systems.

• Developed and maintained SQL-based data synchronization tools to manage reporting data for global operations.
• Built custom ETL pipelines and BI dashboards using Power BI and SQL Server for internal stakeholders.
• Integrated source control, CI/CD, and release processes using Azure DevOps (TFS) and Git.
• Worked on CRM module enhancements hosted on Azure, integrating plugin and job scheduling features.

A telecom-based business intelligence platform for value-added service (VAS) analytics across Indian and African telecom operators.

• Developed robust ETL processes using Informatica PowerCenter, managing data ingestion from heterogeneous sources.
• Built automated job monitoring and data load validation dashboards using shell scripting and Oracle DB jobs.
• Implemented data warehousing pipelines to support reporting, recharge analysis, and offer performance across VAS.
• Designed mapping and transformation logic as per business rules defined by telecom operators like AIRCEL and BSNL.