Thejus R A
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Senior Manager in Software Engineering with over 12 years of experience in leading high-performing DevOps teams and driving innovative software delivery solutions. Expertise in managing the complete software development lifecycle, from design to deployment and maintenance, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Skilled in leveraging advanced cloud technologies, including Azure and Google Cloud, to enhance infrastructure and streamline operations. Demonstrated success in implementing DevSecOps practices, optimizing release management processes, and utilizing monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana for system reliability. Adept at resource management and vendor relations, with a focus on talent development and team well-being.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Engineering Manager
Prudential plc
Bengaluru
12.2023 - Current
- Lead a talented engineering team of DevOps engineers, driving software management and delivery for customer requirements.
- Apply architecture principles to standardize the design and development of application code repository management across all projects.
- Implemented automation tools to improve build times, reduce deployment cycles, optimize resource utilization, and enhance productivity.
- Facilitated meetings with engineering teams to discuss project progress and address any roadblocks.
- Spearhead cloud migration initiatives utilizing Azure and Google Cloud services to enhance deployment and maintenance practices.
- Design and implement monitoring solutions using Prometheus and Grafana, ensuring system reliability and operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular code reviews and provided constructive feedback on improvements needed.
- Resolved conflicts between departments or personnel regarding software development activities.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing systems architecture or development processes.
Lead Software Engineer
Prudential plc
Bengaluru
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed the end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines, streamlining release management processes.
- Conducted technical consultations and provided hands-on guidance in Kubernetes and Docker for application containerization.
- Monitored bug reports from users and deployed fixes accordingly.
Software Specialist
Micro Focus
Bengaluru
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Developed automation tools and strategies to improve CI/CD workflows, reducing deployment times
- Provided expertise in infrastructure management, leading initiatives to optimize resource utilization
- Engaged in technical discussions with stakeholders to align development practices
Senior DevOps Engineer
Micro Focus
Bengaluru
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Focused on core DevOps practices, including CI/CD and system monitoring using Kubernetes and Prometheus
- Developed automation scripts to enhance operational processes
- Collaborated with infrastructure teams to implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform
DevOps Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Bengaluru Area
05.2014 - 06.2018
- Developed and maintained a cloud platform for IT operations management
- Implemented automation solutions using Python and REST APIs to streamline operations
- Engaged in cross-team collaboration to support integration of HPE products
Build and Release Engineer
Wipro Limited
Bengaluru
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Developed automation utilities for metadata extraction, improving CI/CD pipeline for Intel-powered tablets
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for integration and deployment processes
Project Engineer
Wipro Limited
Bengaluru
09.2011 - 11.2013
- Worked on the NetAct project, integrating network elements for FCAPS
- Developed scripts in PERL and Shell for automation tasks
Education
MTech - Computer Science
01.2011
BE - Computer Science
01.2009
Skills
- DevSecOps
- Release Management
- Cloud tools like Azure, Google Cloud
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Terraform
- GitHub tools like GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions
- Jenkins
- Bitbucket
- Python
- Shell scripting
- Groovy
- Prometheus
- Grafana
- Ansible
- Jira
- Confluence
- Reliability
- Project Management
- Vendor Management
- Resource Screening
- Team Development
Certification
- Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer
- Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- SAFe 4.0 Practitioner
- 6.00.1x: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Tulu
Timeline
Senior Software Engineering Manager - Prudential plc
12.2023 - Current
Lead Software Engineer - Prudential plc
07.2021 - 12.2023
Software Specialist - Micro Focus
03.2021 - 07.2021
Senior DevOps Engineer - Micro Focus
06.2018 - 03.2021
DevOps Engineer - Hewlett Packard Enterprise
05.2014 - 06.2018
Build and Release Engineer - Wipro Limited
12.2013 - 05.2014
Project Engineer - Wipro Limited
09.2011 - 11.2013
Manipal Institute of Technology - MTech, Computer Science
National Institute of Engineering - BE, Computer Science
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