Charan Kumar
@charankumar
Dedicated DevOps Engineer with 7 years of experience in cloud technologies.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and results-driven DevOps Engineer with 7 years of experience optimizing and streamlining IT operations across AWS and Azure environments. My expertise lies in implementing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure with Terraform, and managing containerized applications with Kubernetes. I have a proven track record of cost optimization, high availability, and scalability, and I am eager to contribute to a dynamic team in a challenging DevOps or Cloud Engineering role.
At N-Able in Ottawa, I architected secure VPCs and implemented IAM policies that enhanced compliance and reduced unauthorized access incidents. I successfully optimized AWS costs by 25% and improved CI/CD processes, leading to a 20% reduction in build times. My experience with Kubernetes and EKS has allowed me to increase scalability and performance while reducing operational overhead. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in cloud technologies to drive efficiency and innovation.
Previously, at Metrolinx-Presto in Toronto, I implemented GitOps practices and designed Infrastructure as Code with Terraform for Azure resources. My efforts in automating deployments and optimizing release processes significantly improved deployment speed and reduced costs. I am committed to continuous improvement and fostering collaboration in Agile environments, ensuring smooth project delivery and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior DevOps Engineer
N-Able
Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Architected secure VPCs with EC2, Security Groups, and Network ACLs, enhancing compliance and addressing complex VPC peering to ensure robust, cross-environment connectivity. Led the migration of legacy Jenkins jobs to a modern, standardized Jenkins environment adopted organization-wide, reducing build times by 20% and decreasing CI/CD-related issues by 30%.
DevOps Engineer
Metrolinx-Presto
Jul 2019 - Present (6 years)
Implemented GitOps practices on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) using Argo CD, automating deployments from Git repositories, ensuring consistency, reducing errors, and enabling rapid rollbacks. Designed and implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform for Azure resources and AKS clusters, ensuring standardized, repeatable configurations across environments.
Linux Admin
Hosmat
Jul 2016 - Present (9 years)
Installed, configured, and upgraded various Linux distributions to meet system requirements and improve performance. Automated server configuration, patching, and management using Ansible playbooks, ensuring consistency, reducing manual errors, and improving operational efficiency across multiple Linux-based servers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Windsor
Master's, Unknown
2018 - 2019
Pursued a Master's degree at the University of Windsor, deepening expertise in a specialized area. Engaged in advanced coursework and research to enhance professional capabilities.
SCSVMV University
Bachelor's, Unknown
2012 - 2016
Completed a Bachelor's degree at SCSVMV University, focusing on core academic principles. Gained foundational knowledge and skills relevant to the field of study.
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