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Vinod Kumar Pottipally

Vinod Kumar Pottipally

Director Of Infrastructure (Platform Architect)
Hyderabad

Summary

Experienced DevOps professional skilled in architecting complex AWS infrastructures, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and managing Kubernetes-based applications. Proficient in CI/CD pipeline development, GitOps, issue resolution, and fostering secure, scalable, and cost-efficient systems. Adept in serverless AWS application development, automation, and regulatory compliance. Committed to staying current with industry trends and maintaining robust disaster recovery strategies. Additionally, I'm on a learning journey exploring MLOps with AWS Sagemaker and the exciting world of Generative AI with a keen enthusiasm for these latest technologies.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Platform Solutions Architect

Zapcom
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Proficiently designed and built complex infrastructures within the AWS cloud environment from the ground up
  • Streamlined infrastructure deployment through the expert use of IaC solutions - Terraform
  • Created comprehensive Datadog dashboards for real-time monitoring of EKS infrastructure, APM, and synthetic tests, ensuring optimal system performance
  • Expertly provisioned Elasticsearch clusters on EKS, optimizing data indexing and search capabilities
  • Successfully upgraded EKS clusters and their components to bolster security and leverage the latest features
  • Ensured the highest level of security and the latest features by upgrading critical application infrastructure components such as Kong, Nginx, Datadog, and Elasticsearch
  • Seamlessly migrated on-premise environments to the AWS cloud.
  • Spearheaded the onboarding of serverless projects using AWS various serverless services , enhancing project efficiency and scalability
  • Implemented robust disaster recovery strategies for the production environment, ensuring business continuity
  • Maintained rigorous compliance with industry regulations and standards, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to safeguard operations
  • Created thorough runbooks for smooth Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) implementation, ensuring effective incident response and system reliability.

Technical Architect

Infinite Computer Solutions
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Created Harbor, a cloud-agnostic registry
  • Secured AKS cluster with policies using Kyverno
  • Automated EKS cluster creation with Terraform
  • Designed CI/CD pipelines with GitOps
  • Created a local CI/CD environment using Acorn
  • Built custom images using Packer, shell scripting, and Ansible playbooks
  • Provisioned virtual servers with custom images through Terraform
  • Implemented automation of Testrail APIs using Golang CLI.

Associate Software Architect

Hexagon
11.2019 - 03.2021
  • Designed end-to-end CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps
  • Worked with product stakeholders to improve CI/CD process
  • Reviewed technical docs and procedures
  • Automated CI/CD pipelines as code in DevOps standard
  • Integrated Artifactory (Jfrog) with Azure DevOps
  • Implemented DevSecOps in Azure DevOps with SonarQube & Black Duck
  • Recommended best practices to product stakeholders.

Consultant

ADP
03.2018 - 11.2019
  • Built new applications using Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
  • Migrated Jenkins CI to Concourse CI
  • Created Kubernetes-based feature environments
  • Implemented application deployment with Helm charts in Kubernetes
  • Integrated applications with SNS/SQS
  • Wrote Terraform scripts for infrastructure upgrades
  • Worked closely with developers for issues and support.

System Analyst

Valuelabs
04.2017 - 03.2018
  • Automated EC2 instances tear-down & raise-up using serverless architecture for cost savings
  • Created front-end web application services like Cloudfront, S3, WAF, and
  • WebACL
  • Automated frontend resources creation using Cloudformation
  • Created a Lambda function to copy S3 objects
  • Encrypted S3 objects for security with AWS CLI and shell scripting
  • Automated Cloudfront deployments with Jenkins jobs.

Senior Software Engineer

Accenture
04.2011 - 03.2017
  • Built a platform on ForgeRock stack with CI on Agile and full deployment automation in AWS
  • Automated the deployment of multiple AWS services using CFT
  • Encrypted S3 buckets with restricted policies
  • Implemented automated EBS snapshotting using a Lambda function to ensure critical data and logs are retained regularly
  • Automated SNS notifications for AWS service limits with Cloudformation
  • Best tagging practices with Graffiti Monkey and automation with Lambda
  • Provided Build and Release Management support for 400 on-premise RHEL servers
  • Implemented CI/CD process using Jenkins and Ansible playbooks.

Education

B.Tech - CSE

JNTU
Hyderabad
05.2006 - 5 2010

Skills

    Kubernetes

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Certification

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer

Timeline

Platform Solutions Architect

Zapcom
10.2022 - 05.2023

Technical Architect

Infinite Computer Solutions
03.2021 - 10.2022

Associate Software Architect

Hexagon
11.2019 - 03.2021

Consultant

ADP
03.2018 - 11.2019

System Analyst

Valuelabs
04.2017 - 03.2018

Senior Software Engineer

Accenture
04.2011 - 03.2017

B.Tech - CSE

JNTU
05.2006 - 5 2010
Vinod Kumar PottipallyDirector Of Infrastructure (Platform Architect)