Raja Kumar Email & Phone Number

Glasgow, Gb

United Kingdom

As a Cloud Solutions Architect, proficient in Microsoft Azure, I lead the seamless operation and optimization of cloud resources. My expertise includes deploying and configuring Azure storage solutions, implementing data processing tools like Azure Data Factory and Databricks, and ensuring security through the Azure Security Benchmark.I coordinate Virtual Machine backup operations, optimize data storage for Azure VMs, and deploy Windows Kubernetes clusters using Azure Container Service. Designing solutions for containerized applications, I enhance deployment and scalability using Azure Container Instances, Docker, and Azure Kubernetes Services.My role involves developing microservice onboarding tools with Python and Jenkins, automating resource provisioning with Azure Resource Manager templates, and utilizing Azure CLI, Terraform, and ARM for automation. I automate specific tasks using Azure automation assets, graphical runbooks, and PowerShell runbooks to improve operational efficiency.In addition, I design solutions for Azure Backup services, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Migrate to ensure business continuity. My expertise extends to implementing and installing Ansible configuration management, managing servers, and automating build processes with Jenkins and Docker.I set up and administer Nexus repository for efficient build processes, configure application servers for code deployment, and establish GIT configuration records for version control. Using Azure DevOps pipelines, I automate resource provisioning and deployment across multiple subscriptions.I perform monitoring for Azure Virtual Machines, ensuring optimal performance and availability through Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and App Insights. My comprehensive skill set includes Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Active Directory, Web Roles, Worker Roles, SQL Azure, and Azure Storage.

United Kingdom

Automated internal software build and deployment processes using Python, Shell, and PowerShell scripting in various continuous integration tools. Designed and deployed scalable and reliable AWS Cloud server infrastructure, configuring and managing services such as EC2, VPC, S3, CloudWatch, CloudFront, SNS, and IAM.Administered cloud networking aspects, defining security groups, configuring load balancers, and managing IAM roles and policies. Created AWS CloudFormation templates to streamline VPC provisioning and enhance backup and recovery procedures.Supported API development with Ansible Playbooks, optimizing the continuous integration environment.Managed Maven repositories using S3, implementing Elastic Load Balancers (ELBs), and Auto Scaling for high availability.Utilized EC2 instances to host services like GIT, Jenkins, and Ansible, improving efficiency and transforming processes. Implemented Docker for code encapsulation, setting up development and testing environments using Docker Hub, Docker Swarm, and Docker Container Network.Integrated Kubernetes for container orchestration, deploying applications efficiently and simplifying management with Helm charts. Utilized Terraform to create and maintain scalable infrastructure in AWS, adhering to infrastructure as code practices.Monitored AWS environment with CloudWatch, ensuring optimal resource utilization and performance.Integrated GIT into Jenkins for automated code check-out, enhancing version control and CI/CD pipeline.Administered Linux servers, managing Apache Tomcat in both development and production environments for web application stability and performance.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Led end-to-end code configuration, binary builds, and artifact deployment for streamlined enterprise application releases. Managed configuration tasks for 150+ servers with Chef, crafting customized cookbooks for efficient configuration.Implemented Docker for versatile infrastructure setups, enhancing code testing, portability, and deployment consistency. Orchestrated Docker Engines on virtual platforms and utilized Kubernetes for application deployment, optimizing resource use.Automated AWS system infrastructure and migrated Linux/Windows setups using Terraform Templates. Administered Subversion for build version control, managed Jenkins for continuous integration, and utilized Artifactory for artifact management.Implemented New Relic for application monitoring and logging, ensuring high performance and reliability. Oversaw network setup and user account management in RedHat Linux, ensuring system stability and security.Worked with Azure services, including Container Instances, Kubernetes, Backup, Site Recovery, Migrate, Monitor, Log Analytics, and App Insights.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science

Master'S Degree, Computer Science