- Led team at Paytm, managing resources for efficient project execution and aligning goals with organizational objectives through KRAs and KPIs.- Enhanced regulatory compliance and documentation by refining SOPs, MOPs, and policies.- Improved product security and resolved infrastructure ticket backlogs, achieving a 15% cost reduction over four months.- Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and improved production uptime through disciplined processes and accountability.- Oversaw Kubernetes cluster management, streamlining upgrades and automating deployments for consistency.- Enhanced observability and security with Istiod service mesh and facilitated dynamic resource scaling with Cluster Autoscaler and KEDA.- Developed robust monitoring solutions and enforced network policies for enhanced security.- Collaborated with development teams on deployment strategies, leveraging ArgoCD for continuous delivery.- Provided training on Kubernetes best practices and maintained automated CI/CD pipeline security checks.- Conducted regular security assessments using Prisma Cloud and enhanced security measures in cloud environments for regulatory compliance.- Managed Kafka and Elasticsearch clusters, ensuring high availability and performance during fintech audits by third parties.

In my role at Informatica for the CDG project, I oversaw cloud infrastructure, CI pipelines, and the Kubernetes platform. Noteworthy aspects of my work encompass:• Automate AWS processes utilising Terraform, enhancing deployment efficiency and scalability.• Orchestrate environments using Chef and Ansible, ensuring consistent configurations across systems.• Manage diverse database technologies, including RDS, Amazon Aurora, and GraphQL, optimising performance and reliability.. Extensive experience with MKS and confluent kafka management and optimization.• Implement Aviatrix for AWS VPCs and VPN Management, ensuring secure and scalable network architecture.• Managed logs through the ELK stack, providing comprehensive visibility and monitoring capabilities.• Engage with Jira for bug tracking, facilitating seamless issue resolution and software development processes.• Conducted complex DB operations, migrating databases from MySQL and MongoDB to Postgres with minimal downtime.• Automate AWS tasks using the Python boto3 module, streamlining operations and reducing manual effort.• Manage Kubernetes cluster and orchestrate application migration, ensuring seamless transition and optimal performance.• Support daily and weekly routines for smooth build releases, ensuring project timelines and objectives are met.• Mentor new team members, providing guidance and expertise in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.• Accomplish Zero Downtime Deployment for microservices on Azure using VMSS, ensuring continuous availability and reliability.• Strategize Primary and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans, ensuring business continuity and resilience in the face of disruptions.• Lead monthly production upgrades, coordinating efforts across teams to minimise downtime and ensure seamless transitions.• Drive cost-saving initiatives, optimising resource utilisation and reducing operational expenses.

In my role at IM & G Group, I spearheaded the management of information management and governance products. My key contributions and achievements include:• Pioneering obstacle management and developing automated CI/CD pipelines across diverse projects.• Proficiently orchestrating and managing infrastructure utilising Chef and Ansible.• Streamlining artifact management using Artifactory.• Automating day-to-day activities and optimising pipeline steps to ensure seamless releases.• Architecting and deploying scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.• Successfully executing the lift and shift of on-premises applications to AWS.• Proactively estimating AWS costs and implementing effective cost control mechanisms.Technological Environment:Linux/Unix (Red hat, Ubuntu, CentOS), Python, Shell, Maven, GIT, ANT, Stash, Jenkins, Ansible, Chef, Docker, Artifactory, Jira, Rally, HP Signing.

In my capacity, I played a pivotal role in supporting cross-functional teams, facilitating seamless application building and deployment across various environments, including Development, Quality Assurance (QA), Staging, and Production.• I collaborated closely with diverse application teams, comprehensively understanding and analysing their existing processes, tools, techniques, and workflows. Subsequently, I led the evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge tools to enhance overall efficiency.• Key Contributions:• Managed and optimised a Continuous Integration (CI) server (Jenkins), meticulously configuring project builds to ensure consistently high-quality outputs.• Orchestrated the provisioning of JFrog Artifactory repositories, tailoring packages for specific environments and facilitating seamless artefact pull/push actions to designated repositories.• Spearheaded the implementation of automated build and deployment processes for applications, significantly improving user experience and contributing to developing a robust continuous integration system.• Pioneered the integration of Docker into the CI/CD pipeline, creating reusable environment images for swift generation of demo setups - a "Build once, use forever" approach.• Successfully resolved multiple build and deployment issues, devising effective preventive solutions to minimise recurrence.• Formulated and communicated policies and procedures governing build and deployment processes, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.• Actively monitored hosts utilising the New Relic tool, maintaining a proactive stance towards system performance.• Played a crucial role in integrating Stash into the Continuous Integration (CI) environment alongside Technological Environment:Linux/Unix (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS), Python, Shell, Maven, GIT, ANT, Stash, Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, Artifactory, Jira, Rally.

In my role, I showcased proficiency in task automation utilising bash, Python, and Core Java. Noteworthy contributions and accomplishments include:• Monitored applications through New Relic and ensured prompt response via PagerDuty.• Swiftly resolved Java-related issues during deployment, ensuring seamless execution.• Automated system configuration using Ansible and Chef, enhancing operational efficiency.• Crafted Docker containers for creating and managing testing environments, promoting streamlined development workflows.• Exhibited proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, EBS), harnessing their capabilities for enhanced performance.• Offered critical support to network entities, fostering productive collaboration within the team.• Provided invaluable support across various environments, including DEV/QA/UAT and production, offering Level 3 (L3) support.• Developed SLA and SLO frameworks for projects, ensuring adherence to defined benchmarks and objectives.• Worked extensively on essential network services like DNS (bind) and SSH, optimising operational reliability.• Managed package installations and patches on Linux servers, bolstering system security and performance.• Efficiently configured and managed web servers (Apache, Nginx, and HAProxy), ensuring seamless operations.• Oversaw configuration and management of application servers and instances, meticulously handling updates, modifications, and DB configurations.• te copy, database backups/restores, and start/stop of services, improving operational efficacy.• Proficiently troubleshooted issues related to Tomcat, WebLogic server, and databases, ensuring continuous system functionality.• Actively participated in release planning, coordinating efforts to meet project milestones effectively.