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Software Professional with 4 years of experience in On-Premises Infrastructure, Cloud AWS (Amazon Web Services), Azure, GCP, Digital Ocean, and DevOps Activities. Extensive hands-on experience with Windows and Linux Servers, VMware, O365, and Active Directory. Expert in designing, building, and deploying applications utilizing AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, SNS, VPC, SES, CloudWatch, EFS, ELB, Route53, Auto Scaling, EKS, CloudTrail, RDS, AWS CLI, CloudFront, Lambda, MSK, and DB Snapshots. Proficient in CI/CD Tools (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket, GitHub Actions/Jenkins/CircleCI), Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Grafana.

About Me

I am a dedicated Cloud & DevOps Engineer with comprehensive experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and continuous integration/deployment. My expertise spans across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Digital Ocean) and includes extensive work with containerization, infrastructure as code, and monitoring solutions.

With strong proficiency in Linux environments, I've worked extensively with build tools like Maven and ANT, virtualization tools (Virtual Box, VMware), and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes. I have hands-on experience in creating Docker images, managing Docker registries, and implementing container-based solutions for middleware installations and domain configurations.

My AWS expertise includes comprehensive knowledge of EC2 instances, S3 bucket management with lifecycle policies, IAM roles with MFA, Route53 DNS management, VPC creation and management, EFS shared storage, CloudWatch monitoring, and implementing auto-scaling solutions. I excel in automating infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and configuration management with Ansible, enabling efficient and scalable cloud solutions.

  • Full Name: Saranraj A
  • Father's Name: Arulraj
  • Date of birth: March 31, 1995
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Address: Pondicherry, Tamilnadu
  • Zip code: 607402
  • Email:saranraj9531@gmail.com
  • Phone: +91-7094616296

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Experience

Professional Experience

Building expertise through real-world DevOps implementations

Cloud and DevOps Engineer

Sparkout Tech Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd | March 2022 - Present

  • Creating workspace setup like EC2 instances, S3, IAM Roles for Platform deployment
  • Deployment for multiple language code like PHP, Node, Python, Angular, React, Next.js
  • Dockerizing projects using PHP, Node, Python, Angular, React, and Next.js
  • Set up features like Apache Kafka indexing and Fireblocks integration
  • Securely deploying and maintaining NFT platform projects
  • Worked on restricting users to access other projects via IAM roles and policies
  • Enabling cross-account access permissions and S3 cross-account setup
  • Created GitHub Actions pipeline for deploying code to servers
  • Integrated SonarQube for source code scanning
  • Created Terraform modules like EC2, ECR, S3, Step function
  • Worked on Bitbucket, Jenkins, Docker, EKS, EBS, EFS
  • Created VPC from scratch and connected to network using Internet Gateways, Route tables, and NATs
  • Enabled VPC Flow logs for auditing purposes to track incoming and outbound traffic
  • Worked in close collaboration with Development Teams, Product Management, Enterprise Architects, Operations, Executives, and Finance teams

Cloud Engineer

Smart-Tech Enterprise Solutions Pty Ltd | June 2021 - March 2022

  • Managed existing CI/CD pipelines in infrastructure
  • Handling Windows servers and Linux environments
  • Maintained build packages in JFrog Artifactory and kept different versions
  • EAR Deployment, Database Deployment, Unix and NAS Deployment through uDeploy Automation Tool
  • Writing Shell scripts to automate mail flow process and server health check process
  • Deployed Database UI Template using uDeploy Automation
  • Handling deployments on Linux and Windows servers
  • Implementing automation strategy for each stage like INT, UAT, and PROD environment through uDeploy
  • Managing O365 Administration
  • Installing, Managing and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2019
  • Experience in creating, managing System Policies, User & Group Policies, Profiles, Security Controls
  • Active Directory Administration and backup methods (NAS, NextCloud, RAID 1 & 5)

System Administrator & Desktop Support Engineer

Sniper Systems and Solutions Pvt Ltd | May 2018 - June 2021

  • Provided first-level support for hardware and software issues, resolving user-reported problems via phone, email, and in-person
  • Diagnosed and troubleshooted desktop, laptop, and peripheral device issues including printers, scanners, and network connectivity problems
  • Installed, configured, and upgraded operating systems, applications, and drivers on various desktop and laptop platforms
  • Conducted training sessions for end-users on new software applications and best practices for desktop usage
  • Maintained inventory of IT assets, ensuring all hardware and software licenses are tracked and up to date
  • Created and maintained documentation for troubleshooting procedures, system configurations, and user guides
  • Assisted with basic network troubleshooting including IP address configuration and network connectivity issues
  • Regularly updated systems with latest patches, security updates, and antivirus definitions to ensure compliance and security

Skills

My Skills

Success depends on the second letter

DevOps

Expertise in automating software development processes, infrastructure management, and implementing CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment workflows and improve collaboration between development and operations teams.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Comprehensive experience with AWS cloud services including EC2, S3, EBS, ELB, auto-scaling, AMI, IAM, VPC, and CloudFormation for building scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure solutions.

Microsoft Azure

Proficient in deploying and managing applications on Azure cloud platform, utilizing Azure DevOps, virtual machines, storage services, and Azure Resource Manager for infrastructure automation.

Linux

Strong Linux and Ubuntu server administration skills including system configuration, package management, service management, troubleshooting, and shell scripting for automation tasks.

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and other tools to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring faster and reliable software delivery.

Docker

Containerization expertise using Docker for creating, managing, and deploying containerized applications, enabling consistent environments across development, testing, and production.

Kubernetes

Orchestration and management of containerized applications using Kubernetes, including pod management, service configuration, scaling, and deployment strategies for microservices architectures.

Ansible

Infrastructure automation and configuration management using Ansible playbooks for provisioning, configuring, and deploying applications across multiple servers and environments efficiently.

GitHub Actions

Implementing automated workflows using GitHub Actions for continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment pipelines integrated directly into the development workflow.

YAML

Proficient in YAML syntax for writing configuration files, Ansible playbooks, Kubernetes manifests, CI/CD pipeline definitions, and Infrastructure as Code templates.

WordPress

Experience in deploying, managing, and maintaining WordPress websites, including server configuration, plugin management, and performance optimization.

Shell Scripting

Writing bash and shell scripts for automation, system administration tasks, deployment processes, log analysis, and routine maintenance operations in Linux environments.

DevSecOps

Integrating security practices into DevOps workflows, implementing security controls in CI/CD pipelines, automated security scanning, and ensuring secure software delivery throughout the development lifecycle.

Security Scanning & Vulnerability Management

Implementing automated security scanning tools like SonarQube, Trivy, and OWASP ZAP for code analysis, dependency scanning, and vulnerability assessment to identify and remediate security issues early in the development process.

Secret Management

Managing sensitive data, API keys, and credentials securely using tools like HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, and environment variable management to prevent credential exposure and ensure secure access control.

Container Security

Securing containerized applications by scanning container images for vulnerabilities, implementing least-privilege principles, configuring security policies in Kubernetes, and ensuring compliance with container security best practices.

Infrastructure Security

Hardening cloud infrastructure, configuring security groups, network ACLs, implementing defense-in-depth strategies, and ensuring secure network segmentation for cloud-based applications and services.

Terraform

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) expertise using Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure, enabling version-controlled, repeatable, and scalable infrastructure deployments across multiple cloud providers.

Git & GitHub

Expertise in version control systems including Git workflows, branch strategies, pull requests, code review processes, access control, and collaborative development practices using GitHub and GitLab platforms.

Jenkins

Building and managing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, including job configuration, plugin management, distributed builds, pipeline as code, and integration with various tools for automated testing and deployment.

Maven

Using Apache Maven for project management, dependency management, build automation, and artifact management in Java-based projects, ensuring consistent build processes across development environments.

Security Monitoring & Compliance

Implementing security monitoring solutions, log aggregation, security event analysis, compliance checking, and establishing security policies to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Agile & Scrum

Working effectively in Agile development environments using Scrum methodology, participating in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives to deliver iterative, high-quality software solutions.

Helm Charts

Creating and managing Helm charts for Kubernetes application deployments, enabling simplified application packaging, versioning, and deployment management in containerized environments.

Prometheus & Grafana

Implementing monitoring and observability solutions using Prometheus for metrics collection and Grafana for visualization, enabling proactive issue detection and performance optimization.

ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

Deploying and managing ELK stack for centralized logging, log aggregation, search, and analysis, providing real-time insights into application and infrastructure logs.

CloudFormation

Using AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure provisioning and management through JSON or YAML templates, enabling automated and repeatable cloud infrastructure deployments.

Python Scripting

Writing Python scripts for automation tasks, infrastructure management, API integrations, and DevOps tooling to enhance operational efficiency and automate complex workflows.

Nagios & Monitoring Tools

Configuring and managing monitoring solutions like Nagios for infrastructure and application monitoring, alerting, and performance tracking to ensure system reliability.

Nexus Repository

Managing artifact repositories using Nexus for storing, organizing, and distributing software packages, Docker images, and build artifacts across development teams.

Apache Tomcat & WebSphere

Deploying and managing Java application servers including Apache Tomcat and IBM WebSphere for hosting and running enterprise Java applications in production environments.

Nginx & Load Balancing

Configuring and managing Nginx web servers and reverse proxies for load balancing, SSL termination, and high-performance web application delivery.

SonarQube

Integrating SonarQube for continuous code quality inspection, code coverage analysis, and identifying code smells, bugs, and security vulnerabilities in the development process.

GitLab CI/CD

Implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD for automated testing, building, and deployment workflows integrated with version control and project management.

CircleCI

Configuring and managing CI/CD pipelines with CircleCI for automated builds, tests, and deployments, supporting various programming languages and frameworks.

Azure DevOps

Using Azure DevOps for comprehensive DevOps toolchain including source control, build pipelines, release management, and project tracking in Microsoft Azure ecosystem.

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Deploying and managing applications on Google Cloud Platform including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Build, and GKE for container orchestration.

Puppet

Infrastructure configuration management using Puppet for automating system administration tasks, ensuring consistent configurations across multiple servers and environments.

Chef

Using Chef for infrastructure automation and configuration management, applying infrastructure as code principles to manage and maintain server configurations.

CloudWatch

Configuring AWS CloudWatch for monitoring AWS resources, collecting and tracking metrics, setting up alarms, and gaining insights into application and system performance.

Maven & ANT

Extensive experience using Maven and ANT as build tools for building deployable artifacts (WAR & EAR) from source code, managing dependencies, and automating build processes.

VMware & Virtualization

Experience with virtualization tools like Virtual Box and VMware for provisioning virtual machines, managing virtual infrastructure, and creating isolated environments for development and testing.

JFrog Artifactory

Maintaining build packages in JFrog Artifactory, managing different versions of artifacts, and organizing software packages for efficient build and deployment processes.

uDeploy Automation

Using uDeploy automation tool for EAR deployment, database deployment, Unix and NAS deployment, implementing automation strategies for INT, UAT, and PROD environments.

GitLab & Bitbucket

Proficient in GitLab and Bitbucket for source code management, version control, branching strategies, pull requests, code reviews, and collaboration with development teams.

Windows Server Administration

Installing, managing, and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2019, Active Directory administration, system policies, user and group management, and security controls.

O365 Administration

Managing Office 365 administration including user management, mailbox configuration, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams administration, and Microsoft 365 security settings.

Route53 & DNS Management

Complete hands-on experience in Route53 including purchasing domain names, creating record sets, configuring all routing policies, and setting up health checks for failover routing policies.

VPC & Networking

Creating and managing VPC from scratch, configuring Internet Gateways, Route tables, NATs, VPC Flow logs for auditing, and implementing secure network architectures on AWS.

S3 & Storage Management

Complete hands-on experience in S3 bucket management including ACLs, bucket policies, transfer acceleration, different storage classes/tiers, and effectively using lifecycle management.

IAM & Security

Hands-on experience in IAM roles to access AWS resources without credentials, enabling MFA (multi-factor authentication), creating policies, and managing user permissions securely.

Education

Academic Qualification

Foundation for technical expertise

B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Alpha College of Engineering and Technology

Graduated: 2018 | Percentage: 65%

Higher Secondary

Tamil Nadu State Board

Year: 2014 | Percentage: 70.08%

SSC (Secondary School Certificate)

Tamil Nadu State Board

Year: 2012 | Percentage: 80.04%

Contact

Contact Me

Address

Pondicherry,Tamilnadu

Contact Number

+91 7094616296

Email Address

saranraj9531@gmail.com

Website

devthugs.com