Girish VN
@girishvn
Results-driven DevOps and MLOps Engineer with 20+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven DevOps and MLOps Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. My expertise lies in cloud automation, infrastructure as code (IaC), and implementing CI/CD pipelines. I have a strong background in deploying and managing machine learning models on Azure and AWS, utilizing Kubernetes, Docker, and serverless architectures to create scalable and resilient solutions.
Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented various projects, including an end-to-end AI chatbot solution and optimized MLOps workflows using Azure Databricks. My ability to streamline DevOps processes has enhanced system reliability and ensured seamless integration between development and production environments. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive efficiency and innovation in organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Lead
Quest Global Private Limited
Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Designed and implemented an end-to-end AI chatbot solution leveraging Azure OpenAI, Databricks, and Azure App Services for real-time PDF-based document search and interaction. Built scalable MLOps workflows using Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, and MLflow to manage data ingestion, model integration, and versioning.
Specialist
Viewics India Private Limited
Aug 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Optimized Kubernetes environments, ensuring high availability, load balancing, and seamless application scaling. Configured ELK Stack to centralize log management and real-time analytics, reducing issue resolution time by 50%.
Software Developer
IBM India Private Limited
Aug 2009 - Aug 2020 (11 years)
Designed CI/CD pipelines for on-prem and AWS cloud environments, reducing manual deployment effort by 70%. Built Docker-based microservices, streamlining application deployment and enhancing scalability across environments.
Lead Infrastructure Engineer
Mphasis Technologies
Apr 2009 - Aug 2009 (4 months)
Managed AIX administration, including LPAR creation, TL updates, and HMC updates, ensuring system stability and optimal performance. Provided proactive system maintenance, reducing downtime and improving overall infrastructure efficiency for business-critical applications.
Senior Engineer – Systems
SunGard Technologies
Nov 2008 - Apr 2009 (5 months)
Provided in-house support for Linux and AIX environments, resolving file system alerts and resource utilization issues, minimizing business disruptions. Optimized system resource allocation, improving application performance and reliability for enterprise clients.
Technical Associate
Tech Mahindra Limited
Feb 2008 - Nov 2008 (9 months)
Administered AIX servers and configured HACMP clusters, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness. Implemented cluster troubleshooting techniques, reducing mean time to recovery (MTTR) and increasing system uptime.
Senior System Administrator
STPL Global Software India Pvt. Ltd.
Dec 2007 - Feb 2008 (2 months)
Managed Linux and Windows server administration, including OS patching and package installations, enhancing system security and performance. Provided role-based access control (RBAC) to users, ensuring compliance with organizational security policies.
Technical Support Engineer
CMS Computers Ltd.
Jul 2004 - Dec 2007 (3 years 5 months)
Provided Windows server support, user account management, and Active Directory administration, streamlining IT operations for 600+ users. Optimized group policy configurations, enhancing network security and operational efficiency.
Network Engineer
Microland System Security and Network Services
Dec 2003 - Jul 2004 (7 months)
Maintained LAN infrastructure, configured security policies, and implemented network shares, improving network accessibility and efficiency. Implemented VMware Workstation to support multiple OS environments, reducing hardware dependency and costs.
Facility Maintenance Engineer
Nexus Computers Pune
May 2003 - Dec 2003 (7 months)
Managed Active Directory, domain controllers, and Citrix ICA clients, ensuring a seamless IT experience for faculty and students. Configured and maintained printers, disk arrays, and external storage, increasing overall infrastructure reliability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KBP College of Engineering & Polytechnic Satara
Diploma, Production Technology
Completed a Diploma in Production Technology. This program provided foundational knowledge in production processes and engineering principles.
Karnataka State Open University
Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical
Pursued a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering. This degree focused on advanced mechanical engineering concepts and applications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Apache Spark
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
GitHub
Kubernetes
Azure Kubernetes Service
Jenkins
Gmail
.NET
Databricks
Terraform
AWS CloudFormation
Azure DevOps
MLflow
Kubeflow
Grafana
Prometheus
Nagios
Azure Monitor
Linux
Windows
Windows Server
Ansible
Serverless
Azure Functions
Sungard
UrbanCode Deploy
Time Analytics
Root Cause
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Citrix
Azure Blob Storage
SoftLayer
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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