Vengadesan R
Principal Engineer Devops
Chennai
Summary
14 + yrs of Industry Experience 8+ Years into Microsoft Azure, AWS Specialized in Azure Infrastructure, Devops. Worked on Healthcare and Insurance Domains. Specialized in IAM. Team Handling Experience – 6 member's team
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Engineer Devops
Concord Technologies
03.2020 - Current
- Designed and deployed scalable Kubernetes applications using custom Docker images for .NET Core, Python, and Java microservices.
- Configured Kubernetes internal and external services, including ingress setup and DNS routing, to expose workloads securely within and outside the cluster.
- Implemented Blue/Green deployment strategies in Kubernetes to ensure zero downtime during application releases.
- Actively contributed to a 50-member DevOps team to build and enhance CI/CD pipelines, reducing software release cycle times by 50% and improving customer satisfaction by 15%.
- Led the design and implementation of Azure DevOps Pipelines for managing and deploying infrastructure and applications across multiple Azure subscriptions.
- Spearheaded efforts to standardize development, testing, and production environments, ensuring consistency and reliability across environments.
- Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, SQL Databases, Azure Active Directory, Application Insights, and Logic Apps.
- Mentored and led a DevOps sub-team of 2 engineers, providing technical guidance, peer reviews, and best practice enforcement.
- Devops Engineer
- Hands-on experience with Azure services including Web Apps, Key Vault, SQL Server Databases, Storage Accounts, and Azure Redis Cache to support secure, scalable, and high-performance applications.
- Collaborated seamlessly with Engineering, QA, and Operations teams to ensure smooth application lifecycle management and high-quality code deployments.
- Designed, developed, and maintained CI pipelines using Azure DevOps (VSTS) with YAML-based workflows, enabling reliable deployments across multiple environments into Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Managed AKS cluster policies and implemented RBAC to control access to Azure resources, while improving access governance workflows and enforcing security best practices.
- Executed end-to-end build and release management processes for DEV, QA, and PROD environments using Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, integrating tools like Visual Studio, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
- Ensured version control integrity, automated build triggers, and robust release pipelines to support agile delivery and reduce deployment errors.
- Designed and created SQL Server databases, including tables, stored procedures, and views to support secure and efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Implemented document upload, verification, and download workflows, enabling users to submit and retrieve signed documents reliably.
- Provided ongoing support and enhancements based on user feedback and change requests, ensuring continuous improvement and user satisfaction.
Senior Software Engineer
Auxo Technology Labs
04.2014 - 02.2020
- Responsible for production support, performance optimization, and translating functional requirements into production-ready code in alignment with business and technical goals.
- Implemented ASP.NET web pages that integrated data from various sources using ODBC, ADO.NET, and LINQ, ensuring scalability and performance.
- Developed frontend UI components using ASP.NET and integrated them with backend APIs.
- Developed applications following the Agile methodology, actively participating in daily scrum meetings and sprint planning to ensure timely delivery of features.
- Deployed applications to test and production servers, ensuring release readiness and operational stability.
- Conducted thorough unit and functional testing, identified bugs, and performed root cause analysis to resolve issues during QA and UAT phases.
- Collaborated closely with project managers, QA teams, and clients to troubleshoot technical issues, gather feedback, and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Reviewed business and technical specifications to design efficient, scalable, and maintainable software solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to develop robust, secure, and high-performing applications aligned with client needs and organizational standards.
Senior Software Developer
Aspen Innovations
12.2012 - 03.2014
- Designed, developed, and maintained multiple web applications using C#, .NET, and SQL Server, contributing to the creation of new software systems and enhancement of existing platforms.
- Conducted requirement analysis and collaborated with business stakeholders to gather and clarify functional and technical requirements.
- Developed and optimized Stored Procedures, Views, and Functions in SQL Server 2008 for efficient data retrieval and transaction processing.
- Led efforts to modernize legacy codebases, improving application performance, maintainability, and alignment with current development standards.
- Created and integrated enterprise-grade databases and backend systems to support application scalability and performance.
- Delivered technical support to both internal teams and external clients, ensuring timely issue resolution and knowledge sharing.
- Trained and mentored junior developers on company coding standards, design principles, and development practices.
- Continuously monitored and maintained production systems, diagnosing and resolving logic and runtime errors to ensure application stability.
- Participated in improving programming practices, contributing to process optimization across the software development lifecycle.
Software Developer
VCIDEX solutions pvt.ltd
04.2011 - 11.2012
- Participated in the design and development of application modules, ensuring alignment with functional and technical requirements.
- Involved in database design and development, including schema creation, indexing, and optimization for application performance.
- Actively contributed to issue identification, tracking, and resolution, helping ensure smooth project execution and timely delivery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into actionable technical solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science And Engineering
Bharath University
ChennaiSkills
Azure
Docker Kubernetes (AKS)
Bicep
Powershell
Azure infrastructure
Yank pipeline
Build and release management
Infrastructure automation
Azure Active Directory
Azure keyvault
Secure networking
Private endpoints
Application insights
Log analysis
Production monitoring
Performance monitoring
Mongodb
SQL server
Azure cosmos db
Azure service bus
Azure signalr
Cross team collaboration
Technical leadership
CI/CD
Identity &access management
Configuration management
Docker
Active active architecture
Zero down time deployment
Certification
Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions: AZ-400
Timeline
Principal Engineer Devops
Concord Technologies
03.2020 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Auxo Technology Labs
04.2014 - 02.2020
Senior Software Developer
Aspen Innovations
12.2012 - 03.2014
Software Developer
VCIDEX solutions pvt.ltd
04.2011 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science And Engineering
Bharath University