Varun Kaushik Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Macquarie Park, Nsw, Au

Solution Architect | Modernizing Legacy Systems | Kubernetes & DevOps Specialist at OptusExperienced Solution Architect at Optus client location , specializing in the modernization of legacy applications and infrastructure. My focus is on transitioning outdated technologies to modern, resilient architectures using on-premise Kubernetes solutions. I collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline processes and enhance the efficiency of critical applications, ensuring they meet both technical and business objectives. Passionate about driving technological transformation and improving system resilience.

Schofields, New South Wales, Au

• Conducted comprehensive DevOps assessments to identify gaps, challenges, and optimization opportunities.• Delivered successful DevOps Lighthouse projects showcasing automation and collaboration benefits.• Mentored and coached teams to enhance DevOps capabilities and achieve digital transformation goals.

Barangaroo, Nsw, Au

• Led DevOps initiatives in a payment company, overseeing server provisioning, application setup, and infrastructure automation.• Managed retirement and upgrade of outdated infrastructure to enhance system resilience against cybersecurity threats.• Conducted root cause analyses, troubleshoot incidents, and implemented improvements to SRE practices for optimal system performance.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

• Led automation and Infrastructure as Code (IAC) initiatives using Puppet tools for a network of 1000 servers.• Collaborated with IT and Automation teams to enhance data center infrastructure robustness through Puppet Enterprise Server.• Designed and implemented solutions to expedite system deployment and enhance version control for Puppet modules.

North Ryde, Nsw, Au

• Designed and implemented solutions for the organization, overseeing DevOps architecture and planning for the land-based technology division.• Led migration strategy from SVN to GitHub, including data and code migration, branching strategies, and CI pipeline migration to Azure DevOps pipelines.

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, Us

• Led DevOps initiatives at Unisys, designing continuous pipelines with tools like Jenkins and Kubernetes.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop customized solutions and promote a culture of continuous learning.• Conducted training sessions to facilitate the transition to DevOps methodologies, resulting in higher quality products and faster time-to-market.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

• Designed and migrated Docker-based workloads to Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) using AWS CloudFormation, streamlining deployment and management.• Optimized infrastructure costs and improved reliability by utilizing AWS tools such as AWS CloudWatch, AWS Auto Scaling, and AWS Elastic Load Balancer.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

• Led the industrialization of CI/CD tools at Commonwealth Bank, enhancing software delivery and operational efficiency.• Developed customized solutions using Python, Shell scripting, and other programming languages to automate processes.• Collaborated with development teams to establish best practices for continuous integration and delivery.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

• Collaborated with Platform Engineering team to design and develop a next-generation platform for Westpac Bank.• Leveraged expertise in Docker and Linux containers to build a highly scalable infrastructure.• Developed rapid development and deployment capabilities focusing on microservices and API development.

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

• Migrated PHP-based application to Azure Cloud, enhancing scalability and performance.• Designed IaaS model on Azure, utilizing virtual machines for efficient Dev and Test environments.• Implemented continuous deployments and process improvements based on DevOps checks.• Actively participated in Scrum and Agile methodologies within the team.

Sydney, New South Wales, Au

• Developed Bamboo build and deployment plans at GBST, enhancing feature branch management.• Managed Nexus Repository for Maven Repo and NPM registries, optimizing release processes.• Integrated Git flow methodology in Bitbucket for efficient release management.

Austin, Texas, Us

• Strategized high-value business stories and implemented Oracle Banking Platform at Suncorp Bank Australia.• Automated build and deployment operations, managed CI servers, and led process improvement initiatives.• Installed software and managed deployments on distributed cloud servers using Ansible.

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, Gb

• Managed a team using Clearcase, Build forge, and Unix scripts for release activities in multiple product environments and countries.• Oversaw the CMRM team for the New Buying System project at Tesco, ensuring smooth release processes.• Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to coordinate release schedules and ensure project success.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

• Led the Release Operations team at Philips, overseeing software release management and deployment processes.• Established effective communication channels across departments for seamless collaboration.• Implemented quality control procedures to ensure stable and reliable software releases.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

• Managed configuration control and specialized in code coverage and Junit code generation for yousendit.com at Globallogic, Noida Area, India.• Expertise in learning open source tools like selenium and jmeter to enhance testing processes.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

• Managed Configuration Management activities for elending group projects, including regular builds for 3 products.• Developed new build and shell scripts to meet project requirements.• Led deployments in production for successful rollouts.

Plano, Tx, Us

Engaged in the development of a sophisticated system for product design utilizing https://plm.sw.siemens.com/en-US/. Utilized ClearCase and associated tools for effective configuration management and successfully oversaw multiple release cycles.

Worked in Dupont project. Worked as software configuration specialist for the java based projects.

Lowell, Ma, Us

• Collaborated with sysadmin team to develop intranet for HR solution product.• Managed release of multiple product versions from 4.0 to 5.5.• Successfully migrated SCM from Visual Source Safe to CVS.• Provided training sessions on effective CVS usage to engineers.

B E, Computer Science

Program, Executive Program In Business Management

Intermediate, English Language And Literature, General