Vrajesh Patel Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Developed and maintained extensive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using Terraform, Ansible, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, resulting in consistent and automated infrastructure provisioning• Utilized Docker for containerization, streamlining application development and deployment processes, leading to more consistent and isolated environments• Involved in setting up Kubernetes (k8s) clusters for running microservices and implemented an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) solution within OpenStack using CDK (Charmed Distribution of Kubernetes), allowing for easy management, creation, and recovery of OpenStack assets• Responsible for leveraging Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, and Application Insights for comprehensive system monitoring, visualization, and logging, enhancing application visibility to proactive management by 40%• Developed and maintained robust Python, Typescript, Java, and Bash scripts to automate routine data processing and system administration tasks, reducing manual workload by over 50% and increasing operational efficiency• Orchestrated and fine-tuned the deployment and management of databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, and Redis, enhancing data reliability and system uptime• Led the migration of on-premises infrastructure to cloud platforms, ensuring seamless transition and minimal downtime• Conducted regular audits of DNS records and configurations to ensure compliance with best practices and security policies, preventing DNS-based attacks and vulnerabilities• Worked on a critical project that involved deploying and managing applications on Azure using services like Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure SQL Database, and Azure Blob Storage, resulting in cost savings and improved application response times• Developed expertise in DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), virtualization, containerization, and continuous integration

India

• Provided technical support for Azure services, including troubleshooting, and resolving issues related to connectivity, performance, or availability• Responded to support tickets, monitored alerts, and communicated effectively with customers to ensure timely and effective resolution of issues• Led a key project leveraging Azure services, employing Azure VMs, Blob Storage, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), which boosted application scalability and reduced infrastructure costs based on previous implementations• Utilized tools such as Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, or Azure Network Watcher to diagnose and resolve issues and provide recommendations for continuous improvement• Leveraged Jenkins and Terraform to automate and streamline the deployment of Azure cloud infrastructure, enhancing scalability, consistency, and reliability across development environments while significantly reducing deployment times and manual errors• Worked closely with engineering and operations teams to identify root causes of issues and provide feedback on product quality and customer experience• Seamlessly integrated Azure cloud systems with on-premises infrastructure, utilizing Azure VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, and Azure AD• Maintained knowledge base articles and documentation to facilitate self-service support for customers and improve support efficiency• Worked with development and operations teams to design, build, and operate highly available and scalable Azure-based systems• Implemented best practices for system reliability, such as monitoring, alerting, disaster recovery, and automated testing• Implemented disaster recovery plans and backups on cloud platforms, ensuring data integrity and availability• Optimized cloud resource utilization, achieving cost savings and enhanced performance by applying industry best practices• Championed security initiatives using Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and RBAC, leading to heightened data protection and compliance