Tushar Gaidhane
Cloud DevOps Engineer
Pune
Summary
Critical thinking DevOps Engineer with extensive understanding of high availability architecture and concepts. Purpose-driven professional with capacity to be strong team player plus work effectively independently. Adept at leveraging cloud technologies and automation to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
Proven ability to lead teams and drive initiatives to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of critical systems.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Cloud DevOps Engineer
Tech Mahindra
11.2021 - Current
- Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
- Maintained version control systems like Git or SVN for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
- Automated deployment processes by integrating Azure DevOps with Kubernetes (AKS) and other Azure services.
- Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth code integration and continuous delivery.
- Established robust monitoring and alerting solutions using Azure Monitor and Grafana, enhancing observability across applications and infrastructure.
- Created build and release pipelines, integrating them with Git for source code management during application deployments.
- Deployed and managed Kubernetes clusters using Helm, including the creation and configuration of nodes, pods, and services.
- Set up CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment using Azure DevOps, integrating with GitHub.
- Gained hands-on experience with various Azure services, including Azure Compute, Database, Networking, Key Vault, Storage, and Azure Policies.
- Developed observability practices by implementing distributed tracing and log aggregation to optimize application performance and reliability.
- Utilized Python for scripting automation tasks, enhancing deployment efficiency and operational workflows.
- Wrote shell scripts to automate repetitive tasks and streamline processes within the development and operations environments.
- Employed Ansible for configuration management and application deployment, ensuring consistency across environments.
- Troubleshot issues related to Azure migration.
- Collaborated with development and testing teams to resolve issues effectively.
- Developed and implemented new processes and provided comprehensive documentation.
- Provided 24/7 on-call support for critical systems, ensuring high availability and rapid issue resolution.
Senior Consultant - DevOps
T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines to streamline code integration and delivery.
- Utilized configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible ) to automate deployment processes.
- Employed monitoring solutions (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus) to enhance observability and performance tracking.
- Conducted container orchestration using Kubernetes (AKS) for scalable application deployment.
- Developed scripts in Python and Shell for automation and task optimization.
- Integrated cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS) for infrastructure management and deployment.
- Managed and maintained over 1,000 RHEL and SuSE servers, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
- Provided support for Test, Development, QA, and Production environments, facilitating seamless operations.
- Executed Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management, and Configuration Management processes.
- Scheduled and implemented patch management to keep systems up-to-date and secure.
- Configured and administered NFS for efficient file sharing and storage.
- Conducted RHEL and SuSE patching and upgrades, ensuring system reliability and security.
- Administered Logical Volume Manager (LVM) for effective disk management.
- Oversaw Virtual Machine (VM) administration, including creation and configuration of VMs using ISO images or existing templates in VMware.
- Decommissioned servers as needed, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Managed VM snapshots and cloning in VMware, facilitating backup and recovery processes.
- Scanned newly assigned LUNs and created logical volumes based on requirements in Linux.
- Handled RHEL Satellite Server for centralized management of system updates and configurations.
- Configured cloned Linux servers using existing VMware templates and automated processes with Ansible.
- Troubleshot issues and collaborated with teams and vendors for effective resolution.
- Maintained system security by implementing best practices and monitoring protocols.
- Scheduled processes using cron for task automation and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented new processes, providing comprehensive documentation.
Technical Service Engineer
Fujitsu Consulting India, Pune
12.2016 - 12.2020
- Monitored the automated build and continuous software integration process to drive build/release failure resolution.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills when addressing their technical inquiries or concerns.
- Contributed to successful project completions by serving as a reliable point of contact for technical expertise.
- Researched and identified new technologies and tools to enhance the agile development environment.
- Provided end-to-end support for Linux servers to multiple clients as part of shared support.
- Installed and configured Docker, managing container operations effectively.
- Set up, configured, and maintained on-premise Kubernetes clusters.
- Maintained security and mitigated threats as new vulnerabilities were identified.
- Built multiple server systems with a focus on security hardening.
- Installed, configured, and maintained Linux OS and open-source applications.
- Experienced in building production servers and validating new build releases.
- Managed virtualization environments using OVM, Hyper-V, and VMware.
- Performed deployment and patch updates for all Linux servers.
- Conducted OS patching, release updates, and vulnerability fixes.
- Carried out performance analysis and troubleshooting across systems.
- Managed storage volumes using SAN (FC, iSCSI) and NAS technologies. Utilized LVM extensively for creating LUNs, building volume groups, and maintaining file systems.
Senior Systems Engineer
Infosys Ltd.
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Created virtual servers using KVM technology.
- Provided virtualization support and managed virtual machines (VMs) for various users.
- Managed cloud services for VMs assigned to different clients.
- Conducted file system creation, disk partitioning, and troubleshooting activities.
- Implemented server OS hardening to enhance security.
- Managed vulnerabilities on Linux servers to ensure compliance and safety.
- Performed patching through Satellite Server to maintain system integrity.
- Maintained and troubleshot Linux production servers.
- Conducted maintenance and troubleshooting for Solaris and AIX production servers.
- Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and manuals in accordance with ITIL best practices.
- Logged hardware issue cases with the respective vendors for resolution.
- Coordinated with various vendors and application teams until case closure.
Linux System Administrator
Hewlett Packard India Sales Pvt. Ltd
05.2012 - 03.2015
- Continuously monitored HP UNIX servers, providing 24/7 production support and resolving system-related issues.
- Managed user and group administration effectively.
- Implemented password-less authentication for enhanced security.
- Configured Nagios with the Nagios Remote Plugin Executor for proactive monitoring.
- Communicated with vendors regarding unresolved issues, including hardware failures and newly released updates.
- Analyzed and diagnosed system failures, successfully recovering and restoring operating systems and file systems.
- Monitored system availability, load, and overall capacity to ensure optimal performance.
- Executed Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management, and Configuration Management via HP Service Manager.
- Performed OS installations on Linux servers.
- Reconfigured kernel parameters to optimize performance.
- Managed disk space and file systems effectively.
- Created and extended file systems using Logical Volume Manager (LVM).
- Conducted backups using HP Data Protector with Tape Library.
- Managed backup and restoration of data on staging servers.
- Upgraded firmware on servers, SAN storage, SAN switches, PACS servers, and autoloaders.
- Scheduled and managed cron jobs to automate tasks.
- Installed patches and software depots on servers to maintain system integrity.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation for all server activities.
- Upgraded RHEL 5/6 to RHEL 7, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Managed swap space effectively to optimize memory usage.
- Conducted daily ticket assessments to prioritize and address issues promptly.
- Monitored the health and stability of the Linux environment to ensure reliability.
- Gained experience with HP iLO and console management.
- Troubleshot infrastructure alerts, including memory alerts, disk space alerts, and host downtime.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics Engineering
Guru Nanak Institute of Engineering & Technology
Nagpur, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Linux Operating System
Certification
Red Hat Certified System Administrator
Timeline
Cloud DevOps Engineer
Tech Mahindra
11.2021 - Current
Senior Consultant - DevOps
T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd
12.2020 - 10.2021
Technical Service Engineer
Fujitsu Consulting India, Pune
12.2016 - 12.2020
Senior Systems Engineer
Infosys Ltd.
04.2015 - 12.2016
Linux System Administrator
Hewlett Packard India Sales Pvt. Ltd
05.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics Engineering
Guru Nanak Institute of Engineering & Technology
04.2001 -
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