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Nandagopal Mohan

Newcastle,ON

Summary

Critical thinking DevOps Engineer with extensive understanding of high availability architecture and concepts. Purpose-driven professional with capacity to be strong team player plus work effectively independently.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Technical Lead

Wipro Technology
12.2021 - Current


Project Title
Ministry Of Transportation Ontario

Duration:
05/1/2023 – Present (22 Months)

Client:
Ministry Of Transportation Ontario

Location:
Toronto

Programming Languages:
PowerShell, Bash, Python, C#

Tools / Technologies:
Windows PowerShell, Python, Azure AD, Azure SQL, Azure Network, Microsoft Azure Storage, AKS, Flux CD, SonarQube

Project Description:

1. Architected and deployed User-Facing/Internal Portals with front-end and backend APIs hosted in AKS.
2. Created Infrastructure as Code (IAC) for AKS deployment using tools like Terraform and ARM templates, and orchestrated services using Helm charts.
3. Implemented GitOps workflows with Flux CD for continuous delivery, along with robust monitoring and alerting systems using Prometheus, Grafana, and Azure Monitor.

Client Description:

1. Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), the primary hub for motor license applications, renewals, and transportation-related services.
2. MTO headquarters in Toronto, providing IT solutions for Service Ontario, with a focus on enhancing citizen services through reliable IT infrastructure.
3. Supported MTO's mission to improve digital services and operational efficiency, delivering scalable and secure solutions to handle high traffic volumes and sensitive data.

Roles and Responsibilities in the Project:

1. Managed work from initial request through deployment, including DevOps tasks and execution of architectural decisions, and coordinated cross-functional teams for project delivery.
2. Oversaw the architecture and deployment of User-Facing and Internal Portals, managing front-end and backend APIs within AKS to ensure seamless integration and performance.
3. Developed and maintained IAC scripts for consistent and repeatable AKS deployments, and implemented robust monitoring and alerting systems to uphold service reliability.
4. Utilized Istio for service mesh capabilities, enhancing traffic management and security, and conducted performance tuning and optimization to ensure high availability and responsiveness of services.

Tech Lead

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
12.2016 - 10.2021

Project Title:
Reinsurance

Client:
AXA-XL

Duration:
12/21/2016 - 10/29/2021 (58 Months)

Location:
Chennai / Toronto

Operating Systems:
Microsoft Windows Azure, Windows Server 2012/R2/2013

Programming Languages:
PowerShell, SQL Server

Tools / Technologies:
SQL Server, USQL, Microsoft Visual Studio 2012, Windows PowerShell, IoT, SAP TM, Python, Azure AD, Lift and Shift, Data Lake, Data Factory, CIF, Spark, Power BI, Azure SQL, Office 365, HDInsight, Azure Network, Microsoft Azure Storage

Project Description:

1. Managed insurance/reinsurance applications consisting of web applications, APIs, and batch jobs.
2. Planned, developed, and assisted in migrating the client's on-premise infrastructure to Microsoft Cloud (Azure).
3. Designed and implemented a hybrid on-premise and cloud migration and management strategy for single and multiple site data centers.

Client Description:

1. AXA-XL is an insurance and reinsurance company headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
2. The company has significant operations in Stamford, CT, providing commercial and personal property-casualty insurance, reinsurance, and asset management services.
3. Known for delivering commercial insurance and reinsurance solutions to clients worldwide.

Roles and Responsibilities in the Project:

1. Managed work from initial request through architecture decisions and tasks for ongoing migration and implementation.
2. Designed, installed, administered, and optimized hybrid cloud components to ensure business continuity, including Azure AD, ADFS, SSO, and VPN Gateways.
3. Utilized various Azure services such as Compute, Azure Websites, Caching, SQL Azure, USQL, Storage, Network services, Data Factory, Azure Active Directory, API Management, Scheduling, Auto Scaling, and PowerShell Automation.
4. Developed microservices tools using Python, Shell scripting, and XML to automate menial tasks, and identified opportunities to improve infrastructure for effective and efficient utilization of Microsoft Azure and related technologies.

Senior Developer

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
07.2014 - 12.2016

Project Profile

Project 1: Rate Modification Reporting Tool

Project Title: Rate Modification Reporting Tool
Client: Travelers Insurance Company
Duration: 07/23/2014 - 12/20/2016 (22 Months)
Location: Chennai
Programming Languages: Dot Net, SQL Server, Teradata, DB2

Project Description:
- Rate Modification Reporting tool is used by the renewal team for premium calculation of policies.
- This tool provides the rate calculation and justification for the renewal policies.
- It determines the premium calculation based on the provided justifications.

Client Description:
- Travelers Insurance Company, headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with significant operations in Hartford, CT.
- Provides commercial property-casualty insurance, personal property-casualty insurance, and asset management services.

Roles and Responsibilities in the Project:
1. Managed work from initial request through estimation, requirements gathering, proof of concepts, build, and implementation.
2. Analyzed the existing TRMR process and re-engineered/automated it to fulfill business needs and improve customer experience.

Senior Software Engineer

BSM Technologies
08.2013 - 05.2014

Programming Languages:
Asp.net MVC4, JQuery, SQL Server 2012

Tools/Technologies:
Kendo UI, Asp.net MVC4, JQuery

Project Description:
This project involved the creation of ship management software called PAL. This software’s purpose is to monitor the ship’s (vessel) performance, consumption, and efficiency. It consists of various modules like Admin, Accounts, Purchase, Sea Chef, Crewing, and Voyage.

Client Description:
Bernhard Schulte Ship Management (BSM) is a German-based multinational company that is highly integrated into maritime services, majoring as a market leader in quality, versatility, and fleet size. They are a global leader in quality ship management.

Roles and Responsibilities in the Project:

  • Headed a 6-member offshore team by assigning tasks and tracking them to closure.
  • Responsible for the end-to-end planning and execution of the project.
  • Conducted analysis, design, and code development using technologies like Kendo UI, Asp.net MVC4, and JQuery.
  • Oversaw testing and implementation processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BACHELOR-DEGREE COMPUTER ENGINERRING

Kongu Engineering College/ Anna University
India, Tamilnadu
05.2001 -

Skills

    Azure Cloud Services: Expertise in deploying and managing services on Microsoft Azure, including Azure Kubernetes service, Azure datafactory,, databricks, Synapse, Azure SQL, Azure Network, Azure Storageand APIM

    Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficient in using tools like Bicep and Helm for AKS deployment, along with GitOps for continuous delivery and Flux CD for cluster management

    Automation and Scripting: Skilled in automating tasks using PowerShell, Python, and shell scripting, as well as developing microservices tools

    Database Management: Experience with SQL Server, Azure SQL, USQL, and DB2 for database development, migration, and optimization

    Project Management and Migration: Proven ability to manage end-to-end project tasks, including planning, development, migration, and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions and re-engineering processes

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Timeline

Technical Lead

Wipro Technology
12.2021 - Current

Tech Lead

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
12.2016 - 10.2021

Senior Developer

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
07.2014 - 12.2016

Senior Software Engineer

BSM Technologies
08.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - BACHELOR-DEGREE COMPUTER ENGINERRING

Kongu Engineering College/ Anna University
05.2001 -
Nandagopal Mohan