AKA A Khamkar
@aakhamkar
Performance-driven Infra and Cloud Engineer with DevOps expertise.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a performance-driven professional with over a decade of experience in IT Infrastructure Management and Cloud Operations. My journey has equipped me with a robust skill set in Networking Operations, Technical Support, and Project Execution, allowing me to effectively manage and deliver complex projects within stringent timelines and budgets.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led initiatives in Cloud and DevOps, optimizing infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency. My expertise in AWS and Azure, coupled with my ability to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, has enabled me to drive significant cost reductions and improve service delivery. I am passionate about mentoring teams and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve common goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr Consultant for Cloud and DevOps Operations
eClerx
May 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
As a Senior Consultant, I led Cloud and DevOps operations for various clients, conducting assessments of AWS environments, resolving critical issues, and implementing monitoring systems. I orchestrated migrations, established staging environments, and optimized costs, significantly enhancing application performance and security.
Sr AWS Cloud and DevOps Engineer
Scitara
Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 (8 months)
In this role, I developed CI/CD pipelines using Terraform and AWS services, automating deployments for microservices on AWS. I integrated AWS Managed Services for Kafka and orchestrated disaster recovery planning, ensuring high availability and efficient resource management.
Tier 3 Support Engineer
Fujitsu Consulting India
Oct 2019 - Sep 2021 (1 year 11 months)
I provided Tier 3 support for AWS Cloud infrastructure, managing EC2 instances, VPCs, and Lambda functions. I ensured optimal performance through monitoring and implemented security standards, contributing to the overall reliability of cloud services.
Tier 3 Support Engineer
Netrix Worldwide Pvt. Ltd.
May 2017 - May 2019 (2 years)
As a Tier 3 Support Engineer, I resolved high-priority incidents and managed call quality issues. I administered the Lync and Skype for Business environments, ensuring effective communication services and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
Senior Systems Engineer (L3)
Alchemy Solutions
Jun 2016 - May 2017 (11 months)
I supported on-premises infrastructure, focusing on high availability and real-time monitoring. I automated server monitoring and backup processes, ensuring system reliability and performance during critical migration phases.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
National Institute of Open Schooling
12th Grade, Secondary Education
CES’s Utkarsha
10th Grade, Secondary Education
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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