HCHarith C
@harithc
Seasoned DevOps Engineer with expertise in cloud infrastructure optimization.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned DevOps Engineer with over 11 years of experience in architecting, automating, and optimizing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines on Azure and AWS. My expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM Templates, and Bicep has enabled me to streamline deployments effectively. I am proficient in container orchestration with Kubernetes and have a strong background in scripting with PowerShell, Python, and Bash, which enhances operational efficiency.
Throughout my career, I have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-availability solutions, particularly in the financial services and technology sectors. My role as a Senior DevOps Engineer at Telestream involved architecting CI/CD pipelines that reduced deployment cycles by 30%. I have also implemented robust monitoring systems using Prometheus and Grafana, ensuring real-time performance insights and operational reliability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior DevOps Engineer
Telestream
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Architected and automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Terraform, reducing deployment cycles by 30% for Azure and AWS-based applications. Managed Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) clusters, implementing network policies and load balancing to optimize containerized workloads. Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, ARM Templates, and Bicep
Senior Site Reliability Engineer (DevOps Focus)
Proofpoint Inc.
Jan 2020 - Apr 2022 (2 years 3 months)
Designed and automated AWS infrastructure deployments using Terraform and CloudFormation, accelerating provisioning by 25% for dynamic workloads. Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, integrating with Git for seamless code deployments and reducing release times by 20%. Managed AWS EKS clusters, configuring network policies and integrating Prometheus and Grafana for proactive monitorin
Elasticsearch Engineer (DevOps Responsibilities)
GEP Worldwide
Jul 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 5 months)
Migrated Elasticsearch clusters from on-premises to Azure and AWS, automating deployments with Terraform and Ansible for seamless integration with Azure VNet and AWS VPC. Built CI/CD pipelines for Elasticsearch deployments using Jenkins, enabling rapid iteration and reducing deployment errors by 15%. Configured Azure Automation and AWS SNS for automated task scheduling and alerting, improving clus
Database Administrator (DevOps and Cloud Integration)
Walmart
Jan 2014 - Jul 2017 (3 years 6 months)
Designed and deployed SQL Server databases on Azure SQL Database, integrating with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and backups. Developed automated backup and recovery strategies using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery, achieving 99.9% data availability. Configured Azure SQL Database Managed Instance for hybrid cloud scenarios, streamlining integration with on-premises systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Jayawardanepura
Bachelor of Arts, Arts
Studied at the University of Jayawardanepura, Sri Lanka, completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2002. This foundational education provided a broad understanding of various academic disciplines.
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