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DevOps Engineer
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Professional Summary
DevOps & Cloud Engineer with 2 years of experience automating cloud infrastructure, managing CI/CD pipelines, and deploying containerized applications. Proficient in AWS (EC2, EKS, ECS, IAM, CloudWatch), Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Strong Linux administration and scripting skills (Bash, Shell, Python). Experienced in DevSecOps, monitoring, and blue/green deployments with a focus on high availability and secure infrastructure.
Contact Information
Phone: +971 567785433
Location: Dubai
Visa: Valid until 9 Dec 2025
Technical Expertise
Cloud Platforms
AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, ECS, EKS, CloudWatch), Azure, GCP
IaC & DevOps
Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, SonarQube
Containers
Docker, Kubernetes, Docker Hub
Scripting
Bash, Shell, Python
Monitoring
CloudWatch, SNS Alerts
Version Control
Git, GitLab, GitHub
Project Management
Jira
Configuration Management
Ansible
Current Role: Junior DevOps Engineer
KloudTom Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore | Jul 2024 – Present
1
Infrastructure Automation
Automated AWS provisioning using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD, reducing deployment time by 30%.
2
Container Management
Deployed and managed containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes on EC2/EKS, maintaining 99.9% uptime.
3
Monitoring & Alerts
Implemented CloudWatch alarms and SNS alerts for proactive incident response.
4
Security & Compliance
Integrated SonarQube and image scanning into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure deployments.
Key Achievements
30%
Deployment Time Reduction
Through automation with Terraform and GitLab CI/CD
99.9%
System Uptime
Maintained for containerized applications on EKS
100%
Security Compliance
DevSecOps practices with SonarQube integration
Infrastructure Excellence
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enforce IAM and security best practices for scalable, fault-tolerant infrastructure. Automated monitoring and alert workflows using CloudWatch metrics, SNS topics, and custom Lambda scripts.
Internship Experience
1
DevOps Intern
Renault Nissan Automotive India (RNAIPL) — Chennai
Jan 2024 – Mar 2024
  • Developed chatbot for internal website to assist employees with real-time support
  • Built Hospital Management Web Application for employee medical records
  • Deployed applications using Docker and GitLab for version control
  • Contributed to CI/CD pipeline setup for automated testing
2
DevOps Trainee Intern
KloudTom Consulting Services — Bangalore
Sep 2023 – Dec 2023
  • Set up and managed AWS resources (EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch)
  • Gained hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Supported CI/CD pipeline setup using GitLab
  • Worked with Terraform for infrastructure as code
Client Project: ModivCare Labs
KloudTom Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
Security Enhancement
Designed GitLab CI/CD Protected Environments with manager approval workflows
Automation
Configured GitLab Runners on EKS clusters using Terraform for automated builds
Notifications
Expanded SNS-based email notifications and approval processes
Authentication
Integrated OpenID Connect (OIDC) for short-lived AWS credentials
Pipeline Templates
Generated CI/CD pipeline templates for modular, reusable deployments across multiple environments.
Cluster Management
Maintained EKS clusters for high availability and scalability with zero downtime.
Client Project: NIIT Airlines Group (IAG)
KloudTom Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
IAM Management
Managed AWS IAM Users, Roles, Groups, and Policies to enforce strict access control and security compliance.
Network Architecture
Developed VPCs, Subnets, and Security Groups for production environments with multi-layer security.
ECS Deployment
Built and deployed services to ECS clusters, with CodeCommit backups to S3 for disaster recovery.
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Automated infrastructure provisioning using CloudFormation templates and AWS CLI scripting
02
Established CloudWatch dashboards and alarms for monitoring custom metrics
03
Configured Auto Scaling and cron jobs to optimize EC2 resource usage during off-hours
04
Improved auto-recovery scripts and blue/green deployment strategies to reduce downtime
Personal Projects
EC2 Monitoring Tool
Developed monitoring tool using Python, Boto3, CloudWatch, and SNS to track EC2 performance and send alerts for threshold breaches.
Multi-AZ Infrastructure
Automated EC2 instance deployment across multiple availability zones using Terraform, ensuring fault tolerance and high availability.
SonarQube Deployment
Deployed and automated SonarQube setup using Terraform and Docker for continuous code quality checks and security scanning.
Education & Personal Details
Academic Background

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) – Computer Science Engineering
IFET College of Engineering, Villupuram
2020–2024 | CGPA: 8.77/10
Languages & Nationality
  • Languages: English, Tamil
  • Nationality: Indian
Professional Focus
Passionate about cloud automation, infrastructure as code, and DevSecOps practices. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies in the DevOps ecosystem.
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