- Managed and optimized a fleet of 16 Kubernetes clusters on Azure, ensuring high availability and best practices in deployment and security. Performed quarterly AKS upgrades to maintain cluster stability and security.- Utilized Terraform to provision and manage the entire infrastructure on Azure, enabling consistent and scalable environments.- Monitored cluster health and application performance using Datadog, and implemented alerting mechanisms via Datadog monitors and Opsgenie to ensure proactive incident response.- Automated code deployments using Azure CI/CD pipelines, streamlining the software delivery process and reducing deployment times.- Provided Kubernetes clusters to developers on a namespace basis, implementing precise RBAC rules toensure secure access and resource management.- Worked on Dockerfiles to create customized container images tailored to specific application requirements, ensuring efficient and reliable deployments.- Worked on Helm charts and created custom Helm charts as per requirements, enhancing deployment flexibility and efficiency across Kubernetes environments.- Developed Python scripts to automate tasks such as emailing, updating Kubernetes resources, monitoring cluster health, and enhancing CI/CD pipeline efficiency.- Delivered exceptional support to customers by diagnosing and resolving issues related to Kubernetesdeployments and infrastructure.- Partnered with development teams to facilitate smooth application deployment to Kubernetes clusters, providing expertise and guidance on best practices.