Saravanan Sekar
Chennai
Summary
Responsible Lead Engineer, passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service, 10+ years of experience in AWS and Cloud operations. I envision myself playing a challenging role by contributing to the growth and success of the organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cloudinfra Engineer
Freshworks Technologies Limited
07.2017 - Current
- Designed and managed AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability.
- Deployed and managed Kubernetes clusters for microservices-based applications.
- Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate resource provisioning.
- Optimized system performance using monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Nagios.
- Ensured compliance with security best practices and cost optimization strategies.
- Developed and tested disaster recovery (DR) plans, collaborating with stakeholders to refine recovery processes and implementing automation for improved efficiency.
- Created and managed AI model endpoints in Azure, providing them to the product team and managing deployment via IaC.
- Provisioned and managed AWS accounts within AWS Organizations, enforcing security best practices, configuring service control policies (SCP), and setting up monitoring alerts for over 200 accounts.
- Created and managed SSL certificates using Let's Encrypt, ensuring timely renewals and uninterrupted security for cloud applications.
NOC Engineer
Freshworks Technologies Limited
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Ensured 24/7 uptime and security for 8,000+ AWS instances through automated monitoring and proactive issue resolution.
- Enhanced system security via server hardening and optimized network configurations.
- Improved system performance and reliability using advanced automation tools.
- Assisted in incident management and escalations to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
Technical Support Engineer
Future Focus Infotech | Client: IBM India Private Limited
06.2011 - 03.2014
- Managed incident response for UNIX servers, resolving issues within SLA.
- Provided 24/5 on-call support, leading Sev1 issue resolution via conference calls.
- Coordinated with the change management team to implement scheduled system changes.
- Participated in Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings and secured approvals for Level 2 change requests.
- Installed, configured, and maintained RedHat Enterprise Linux 5/6.
- Managed user accounts, file permissions, and server security policies.
- Administered LVM-based file systems and storage expansions using allocated LUNs.
- Monitored CPU, memory, and disk utilization, optimizing system performance.
- Configured and maintained Samba services for Linux-based file sharing.
- Troubleshot login issues, boot failures, and printing problems across multiple platforms.
- Worked closely with Linux, Oracle DB, and Network teams for seamless server migrations.
Education
B.Tech - engineering
S.R.M University
01.2009
Skills
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure
- Kubernetes & Containerization
- Linux
- GIT
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform
- SSL Certificates: ACM, DigiCerts, Let's Encrypt
- Monitoring Tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, and New Relic
- Resource Management & Optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Open Source Tools
- Disaster Recovery (DR)
- AI & Machine Learning: Managing Azure AI Models
Certificationsmemberships
- SYSOPS ADMINISTRATOR - ASSOCIATE, Amazon
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (EL 6.0), 110-285-293, Red Hat
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/30/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge., Signature, S. Saravanan
Timeline
Lead Cloudinfra Engineer
Freshworks Technologies Limited
07.2017 - Current
NOC Engineer
Freshworks Technologies Limited
03.2014 - 06.2017
Technical Support Engineer
Future Focus Infotech | Client: IBM India Private Limited
06.2011 - 03.2014
B.Tech - engineering
S.R.M University
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