Professional ExperienceEventX Splunk Engineer2 years Data Analysis & Visualization:Developed and maintained Splunk dashboards, reports, and alerts to monitor key metrics and improve operational efficiency.Analyzed log data to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential security threats, contributing to proactive issue resolution.Performance Optimization:Fine-tuned Splunk queries and configurations to enhance performance and reduce resource consumption.Implemented best practices for data indexing, retention, and archiving to optimize storage and retrieval times.Troubleshooting & Support:Provided technical support for Splunk-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining system reliability.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical problems and implement effective solutions.Akamai Integration:Integrated Akamai with Splunk to enhance security monitoring and improve content delivery network (CDN) performance.Configured and managed Akamai logs within Splunk for better analysis and troubleshooting.LDAP Authentication:Implemented and managed LDAP authentication for Splunk, enhancing security and simplifying user access management.Ensured seamless integration of LDAP with existing systems and maintained up-to-date user credentials.Patching & Upgrading:Managed patching and upgrading of Splunk instances to ensure systems remained secure and up-to-date.Planned and executed upgrade processes, including testing and validation, to minimize disruption and ensure compatibility with existing configurations.Documentation & Training:Created comprehensive documentation for Splunk configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.Conducted training sessions for team members and end-users to improve their understanding and utilization of Splunk features..Technical SkillsSplunk: Splunk Enterprise, Splunk Cloud, Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI), Splunk Apps and Add-onsProgramming Languages: Python, SQL, BashOperating Systems: Windows, LinuxTools & Technologies: Akamai, LDAP, Regular Expressions, JSON, XML, REST APIsOther: Data analysis, log management, performance tuning, troubleshooting, patching, upgrading, technical support