Yashodhan Khadilkar

Worked in a Fast-Paced R&D Department Focused on Innovation(POCs) over Formalization

• Worked daily on new technologies, services, and POCs, constantly learning and adapting to the latest advancements in the field.
• Worked in a fast-paced R&D department, finding innovative solutions to AWS limitations.
• Architected solutions with a focus on serverless approaches, utilizing Docker and Kubernetes to minimize management overhead.
• Single-handedly created a Python agent to ingest a huge amount of data from on-prem systems to an S3 Data Lake, which proved to be more efficient than DataSync.
• Integrated new AWS services such as Neptune, Data Lake, AWS Outpost, DataSync, HealthImaging, SageMaker, AppStream 2.0, and NICE DCV.
• Designed and optimized AWS environments for data ingestion, ensuring security and cost-efficiency.
• Engaged in a dynamic role, working with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, data pipelines, CI/CD pipelines, automation scripts, and architectural design.
• Provided multiple solutions based on requirements, recommending the best option for implementation.
• Handled compliant and PII data, ensuring platforms met compliance standards or building compliant platforms as necessary.
• Developed and managed data pipelines and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable data processing and deployment.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Conducted proof-of-concept (POC) projects to validate new technologies and approaches.
• Ensured high availability and disaster recovery planning for critical systems.
• I Stayed updated with the latest AWS offerings and industry trends to continuously improve solutions.

• Architected GitLab CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes.
• Managed static websites, ensuring smooth operations and updates.
• Executed geolocation failover strategies using Route 53 to enhance availability.
• Worked with Kubernetes, specifically in creating namespaces for structured deployment.
• Distributed web content effectively using CloudFront, optimizing content delivery.
• Automated AWS environment for efficiency and consistency in operations.
• Facilitated the transition from Jenkins and TeamCity to GitLab CI/CD, modernizing deployment processes.
• Automated non-functional requirements, including testing procedures, code quality checks, notification setups, and monitoring for holistic project oversight.
• Set up crawlers and Athena queries, enhancing data retrieval and analysis capabilities.

Spearheaded multiple AWS cloud projects, ensuring excellence in architecture, Data Pipelines ETLs, cost-efficiency, security, compliance, and service quality.

• Directed an array of AWS services, successfully administering multiple projects and accounts through Control Tower and Cross-account IAM roles.
• Conceptualized and implemented customized CI/CD pipeline solutions to streamline code deployment into higher environments, including Lambda, Glue, and EC2 services.
• Implemented scalable solutions for data transformation, integration, and management, ensuring optimized performance and reliability for high-volume datasets.
• Architected end-to-end data pipeline infrastructure on AWS, facilitating seamless data ingestion, processing, and storage in Redshift
• Managed and developed data streaming, ETL, and Notification pipelines, contributing to the overall efficiency of project management.
• Conceptualized, planned, and developed serverless projects for ETL pipelines utilizing AWS services including Lambda, Glue, Batch, ECS, DynamoDB, RDS, and Redshift.
• Implemented robust API management and security using AWS Cognito, HMAC algorithm, and Lambda via API gateway.
• Constructed CI/CD pipelines using native AWS tools and external tools including TeamCity, CodeBuild, CodeCommit, and GitHub.
• Incorporated security and best practices by creating a notification pipeline through AWS Security Hub, AWS Config, Automated Report Generation, and AWS Audit.
• Managed HIPAA-compliance-specific projects, applying industry standards and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Evaluated organizational technology infrastructure and adeptly managed the cloud migration process, implementing effective cloud policies and responding promptly to technology requests to maintain service availability.
• Calculated costs and aligned client requirements to deliver secure and budget-friendly architectural solutions.
• Over a span of four years, gained extensive experience with a broad range of AWS services including EC2, VPC, S3, ELB, Glacier, Route 53, Cloudtrail, CodePipeline, SQS, SNS, SES, CloudFormation, Kinesis, KMS, Lambda, Glue, Athena, Sagemaker, StepFunction, Airflow, IAM, Security Hub, Audit, Config, Cognito, and API Gateway.

Oversaw the monitoring and management of application uptime, skillfully identifying and resolving root causes to ensure minimal disruption.

• Managed and monitored application uptime, efficiently identifying root causes and implementing solutions to mitigate issues.
• Monitored and managed a variety of AWS services including ELB, EC2, SNS, and CloudWatch, ensuring optimal performance.
• Regulated and observed traffic using AWS WAF for robust network security.
• Documented design specifications, installation instructions, and system information, providing clear and concise technical documentation.
• Consulted on project costs, design alterations, and concepts to streamline project execution.
• Validated the stability, security, and scalability of EC2 applications leveraging ELB and Auto Scaling Group.
• Utilized AWS CloudEndure for seamless migration processes.
• Managed S3 buckets and their policies, advocating for cost-efficient storage options.
• Successfully carried out Blue/Green Stack Deployments to minimize downtime during production updates.
• Experienced with monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, New Relic, and DataDog for enhanced system observability.
• Employed Splunk for comprehensive log management.
• Managed patching processes for both Windows and Linux servers to maintain system security.
• Oversaw daily and weekly database jobs to ensure consistent operation and data integrity.

6 Months of Internship

• Create and maintain user accounts, Security rights, disk space, and process monitoring.
• Manage backup using Symantec NetBackup tool.
• Run Shell Scripts to install updates and update the kernel.