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Arun Kumar

@arunkumar6

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Accomplished Senior Lead with expertise in Development and Automation.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth in automation and network security.

I am an accomplished Senior Lead with over 15 years of experience in Development and Automation, specializing in designing and implementing cost-effective solutions that optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency. My career has been marked by a proven track record in driving infrastructure automation and managing risks, particularly within Network Management Systems using CISCO and Nokia products.

In my current role at GlaxoSmithKline, I spearheaded the development and automation of pharmaceutical technology solutions, integrating modern tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Python to streamline DevOps workflows. My efforts have resulted in significant cost savings and improved operational support through the development of backend REST APIs and automated reporting solutions. I am passionate about leveraging my technical expertise and leadership experience to drive innovation and operational excellence in my next role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Lead Perimeter Security Engineer

Current

GlaxoSmithKline

Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Spearheaded the development and automation of pharmaceutical technology solutions, integrating tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Python for streamlined DevOps workflows. Focused on improving infrastructure for Palo Alto Firewall and delivered automated reporting solutions that resulted in significant cost savings.

Terraform Ansible Python Palo Alto Firewalls DevOps Automation Infrastructure Management

Associate Consultant

Wipro

Nov 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 2 months)

Led the requirement analysis, design, and development of a command-line interface for managing Nokia SR OS routers. Acted as a technical manager, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and conducting code reviews to maintain high-quality code.

Nokia SR OS YANG Models Command Line Technical Management Code Review Unit Testing Static Analysis Troubleshooting

Senior Technical Lead

HCL Tech

Aug 2013 - Nov 2019 (6 years 3 months)

Contributed to stacking architecture development for platforms, providing technical support and addressing customer queries. Led the design and development of key Cisco IOS features, ensuring smooth functionality and high availability.

High Availability Technical Support Customer Support Troubleshooting Configuration Management

Senior Software Engineer

Aricent

Dec 2012 - Jul 2013 (7 months)

Focused on bug fixes for Tellabs products, validating functionality and conducting code reviews. Ensured high-quality standards for bug fixes and platform updates.

Code Review Performance Testing Tellabs Products Quality Assurance Software Development Platform Updates Validation Team Collaboration

Member Technical Staff

HCL Tech

Mar 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 9 months)

Contributed to Cisco IOS development, focusing on memory management and high availability features. Enhanced network stability and troubleshooting capabilities.

Memory Management High Availability Network Stability Troubleshooting System Monitoring Software Development Quality Assurance

Software Engineer

Pace Automation Pvt Ltd

Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 (2 years)

Developed and implemented a comprehensive retail automation solution for the restaurant industry, enhancing communication features and streamlining operations.

Software Development Socket Programming Reporting Backend Development User Interface Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Arunai Engineering College

Master of Computer Application, Computer Applications

2004 - 2007

Grade: 73.25%

Completed a Master of Computer Application (MCA) with a focus on software development and computer applications, achieving a percentage of 73.25%. The program included extensive coursework in programming languages, database management, and system design.